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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 24, 2025

By ARLnow.com

Good Friday 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 — Oct 24, 2025.

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  1. Woman struck by falling tree on Pimmit Run Trail died from her injuries (21808 views)
  2. ACPD: Driver facing felony after deliberately striking cyclist (14693 views)
  3. North Arlington home with paranormal reputation could become historic district (9137 views)
  4. UPDATED: Vehicle flips in crash on 14th Street Bridge (8347 views)
  5. Fire Works Pizza plans renovations and rebranding in Courthouse under new owner (7689 views)
  6. Glebe Road partially blocked in Ballston after person in wheelchair struck (7174 views)
  7. Clarendon’s Wilson Hardware could get new branding under D.C. nightlife entrepreneur (6443 views)
  8. Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during shutdown (5966 views)
  9. Marine Corps Marathon happening as planned this weekend, bringing road closures (5819 views)
  10. Historic status for Arlington Mill apartments rejected after neighbors, owner voice opposition (5661 views)
  11. Study of possible governance changes in Arlington will get underway soon (4280 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

Here are the events planned for Sunday:

☁️ Saturday’s forecast

Expect increasing clouds and a high near 59 with a northwest wind around 6 mph. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy and have a low around 42, accompanied by calm wind. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.”
– John Lennon

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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

We hope you have a great weekend, Arlington! 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. 👋

‘Daydrift’ cafe and bookstore opens Monday in Crystal City

By Sophie Hay
Daydrift's storefront in Crystal City (photo by Sophie Hay)

Daydrift, a new West Coast-inspired cafe and bookstore, is opening for business next week in Crystal City.

Starting Monday, the cafe plans to offer food, drinks and a curated range of reads in a warm, relaxing atmosphere at 1550 Crystal Drive, according to a press release. It takes the place of former bakery and cafe Mah-Ze-Dahr, which closed earlier this year. 

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 23, 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 — Oct 23, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌥️ Friday’s forecast

Clouds will increase throughout the day, reaching a high temperature near 61. A light west wind will shift to the northwest at 8 to 13 mph in the morning and may gust up to 22 mph. By Friday night, skies will be mostly clear and the temperature will drop to around 39, accompanied by a northwest wind at 5 to 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined.”
– Henry David Thoreau

🌅 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.

Arlington deals: Federal worker discounts continue

By Katie Taranto
Dishes from Nue Elegantly Vietnamese (via Nue Elegantly Vietnamese/Facebook)

The following was originally emailed to ARLnow Press Club members this past weekend. Sign up to get upgraded newsletters and exclusive features while supporting local news in your community.

Hoping to save on dining and other purchases, or check out limited-time offerings at Arlington restaurants?

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At Pentagon City ‘fish spa,’ nibbling fish exfoliate customers’ feet

By Katie Taranto
Garra Spas in Pentagon City (via Garra Fish Spas VA/Facebook)

A fish-forward pedicure experience is in store for some shoppers at the Pentagon City mall.

At Garra Spas, clients dip their feet into basins filled with garra rufa fish for a pedicure. The toothless, freshwater species is known to feed on dead skin with a “gentle, therapeutic touch,” owner Christina Pearson said in a release.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 22, 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 — Oct 22, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect a sunny day with a high around 62 degrees, accompanied by a west wind blowing at 7 to 14 mph and gusts reaching up to 23 mph. For Thursday night, the skies will be mostly clear with the temperature dropping to around 41 degrees, and a northwest wind blowing at 5 to 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Peace begins with a smile.”
– Mother Teresa

🌅 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.

From live jazz to ‘Frankenstein’: where to catch a show in Arlington this fall and winter

By Sophie Hay
Danny Gavigan and Bligh Voth perform in "Strategic Love Play" at Signature Theatre (via Signature Theatre/Facebook)

Numerous music, comedy and theater performances are coming to Arlington and Falls Church in the coming months.

Whether it’s live jazz, a stage adaptation of “Frankenstein” or a pre-Halloween production of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” upcoming arts events this fall and winter cater to a wide range of tastes. 

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 21, 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 — Oct 21, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌥️ Wednesday’s forecast

Clouds will increase throughout the day as the temperature reaches a high near 64°F. West winds will blow at 8 to 14 mph, occasionally gusting as high as 24 mph. For Wednesday night, expect mostly clear skies with a low temperature around 44°F and a gentle west wind of approximately 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”
– Theodore Roosevelt

🌅 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.

Clarendon’s Wilson Hardware could get new branding under D.C. nightlife entrepreneur

By Katie Taranto
Wilson Hardware at 2915 Wilson Blvd in Clarendon (file photo)

An entrepreneur behind some big names in D.C.’s nightlife scene has turned his attention to Arlington, taking the reins of a Clarendon restaurant.

Antonis Karagounis became the new owner of Wilson Hardware earlier this month at 2915 Wilson Blvd, where he intends to introduce a different, as-yet-unnamed restaurant concept in the new year.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 20, 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 — Oct 20, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high of 71 degrees, accompanied by a south wind ranging from 5 to 11 mph and gusts reaching 22 mph. Tonight, there is a 40% chance of showers before 2 am; however, the mostly cloudy skies will gradually clear with a low of around 49 degrees. The west wind will be around 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“You can’t change the direction of the wind, but you can adjust your sails to always reach your destination.”
– Jimmy Dean

🌅 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.

Fire Works Pizza plans renovations and rebranding in Courthouse under new owner

By Katie Taranto
Fire Works Pizza at 2350 Clarendon Blvd (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

Changes are coming to a longtime pizzeria and American restaurant in Courthouse.

The family that had owned Fire Works Pizza since 2010 is departing, having passed the torch to local restaurateur Fitzgerald Lewis earlier this month. The entrepreneur, whose resume also includes the Clarendon restaurants Green Pig Bistro and Buena Vida, intends to refresh the 15-year-old restaurant with new furnishings and a new name next year.

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Falafel Inc opens on Restaurant Row after closing Water Park kiosk

By Katie Taranto
Falafel Inc on Restaurant Row (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A fast casual Middle Eastern restaurant is now open on Restaurant Row after relocating from Water Park.

Falafel Inc opened last week at 500 23rd Street S. after departing its previous Crystal City kiosk at 1601 Crystal Drive. The D.C.-based chain, known for its affordability and award-winning falafel, replaces a bank that closed in 2023.

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