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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Dec 4, 2025

By ARLnow.com

Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Dec 4, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

🌨️ Friday’s forecast

Snow is expected before 11am, followed by a possibility of snow and freezing rain, with temperatures reaching a high of around 33°F. Winds will be mild, blowing from the east at 3 to 5 mph, and there is an 80% chance of precipitation. Ice accumulation is not anticipated and new snow will likely be less than half an inch. Friday night will see patchy fog and mostly cloudy conditions, with a low temperature of approximately 26°F and calm winds. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why… I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?”
– Robert Kennedy

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

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What we know about the discount grocery store coming to Falls Church

By Jared Serre
The forthcoming Grocery Outlet Bargain Market in Falls Church (staff photo by Jared Serre)

Signage for a new discount grocery store has appeared all over a vacant storefront in Falls Church, breathing new life into the site after more than two years.

Many details about the Grocery Outlet Bargain Market at 500 S. Washington Street remain unclear, including its opening date. As the new location attracts questions and even some early reviews, here’s a look at what is publicly known.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Dec 3, 2025

By ARLnow.com

Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Dec 3, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

🌤️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect a mostly sunny day with highs around 42 degrees, as light northwest winds increase to 8-13 mph in the morning and gust up to 24 mph. The evening will be partly cloudy, with lows near 23 degrees. Northwest winds of 5-10 mph will become light and variable after midnight, with gusts potentially reaching 18 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.”
– George Addair

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

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‘Fish Taco’ Mexican restaurant plans to open this month in Falls Church

By Jared Serre
Fish Taco in Falls Church (staff photo by Jared Serre)

A new option for Mexican cuisine plans to open soon at Falls Church’s Founders Row.

Fish Taco will begin serving diners Baja-style dishes, with a particular emphasis on seafood, “within the next two weeks” at 930 W. Broad Street, a spokesperson told ARLnow.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Dec 2, 2025

By ARLnow.com

Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Dec 2, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high of 42 degrees, with northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph turning light from the west in the afternoon, and gusts possibly reaching 21 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 28 degrees and calm winds. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”
– Chinese Proverb

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

Thanks for reading! If you have something to say about an issue of local note not covered today, feel free to post it as a letter to the editor on our new forum.

Ballston farmers market to stay open year round

By Jared Serre
Ballston farmers market (file photo)

The farmers market in Ballston is shifting to stay open all year long, allowing shoppers to continue visiting through the winter.

The Freshfarm Ballston Market, located at 901 N. Taylor Street, will be open from 3-6 p.m. during the winter season, just an hour shorter than its hours of 3-7 p.m. between April and November, the Ballston BID announced yesterday (Monday).

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‘Tasty Treat’ halal food cart arrives outside Ballston Quarter

By Jared Serre
A chicken platter with salad and rice from Tasty Treat's halal food cart in Ballston (staff photo by Jared Serre)

A local chain of food carts offering halal cuisine has expanded to Ballston.

Tasty Treat parked another cart outside Ballston Quarter last month, bringing a new, locally owned fast casual option to the neighborhood. Located on the Wilson Blvd side of 850 N. Randolph Street, this is the business’s third spot in Arlington, joining others in Rosslyn and Crystal City.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Dec 1, 2025

By ARLnow.com

Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Dec 1, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

🌦️ Tuesday’s forecast

Rain mixed with sleet is expected until 2 pm, followed by a chance of rain between 2 pm and 4 pm, with highs near 40°F. Light and variable winds will turn northwest at 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Precipitation is guaranteed, but sleet accumulation will be minimal. Tuesday night will be mostly clear, with lows around 28°F and northwest winds at 10 to 13 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.”
– Robert Frost

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

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Where to donate in Arlington for Giving Tuesday tomorrow

By Dan Egitto
An event at Doorways' Community Services Center in Ballston (photo courtesy of Alex Sakes)

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, an international day of donations that many nonprofits rely on for an end-of-year fundraising bump.

Arlington County is home to numerous nonprofits that depend on local residents’ donations, including over 200 community organizations listed on a county directory. Below is a selection of some noteworthy groups — selected based on a recent ARLnow Readers’ Choice poll and other sources — to consider contributing to this year.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Nov 26, 2025

By ARLnow.com

Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Nov 26, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

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🌧️ Thursday’s forecast

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💡 Quote of the Day

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
– Mahatma Gandhi

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

Thanks for reading! If you have something to say about an issue of local note not covered today, feel free to post it as a letter to the editor on our new forum.

Paris Baguette plans grand opening with free samples in Falls Church

By Jared Serre
Paris Baguette in Falls Church (staff photo by Jared Serre)

A French-inspired bakery is hosting its grand opening in Falls Church this weekend.

Paris Baguette has announced plans to begin serving customers at 169 Hillwood Avenue starting at 6 a.m. on Saturday, offering free giveaways to go with its wide menu of baked goods and other breakfast and lunch items.

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