A new Panera Bread location in Crystal City opened its doors yesterday (Thursday).

The fast-casual chain’s latest “to go” eatery, announced over the summer, is now serving up its classic soups, salads and sandwiches at 2450 Crystal Drive, next to Navy Federal Credit Union.


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 — Nov 13, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Friday’s forecast

Expect a sunny day with a high of around 58 degrees and a west wind of 6 to 9 mph. For Friday night, the weather will be mostly cloudy with a low of approximately 43 degrees, accompanied by calm wind conditions. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.”
– William Shakespeare

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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Layli Mediterranean appears to have closed after less than a year and a half amid redevelopment plans in Clarendon.

The restaurant at 3033 Wilson Blvd is listed as “permanently closed” on Google. Dining reservations can no longer be made through Resy, online ordering via DoorDash has halted and there are no more chairs, tables or space heaters in the patio area.


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 12, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high temperature near 56°F. Northwest winds will blow at 7 to 14 mph, and may gust up to 26 mph. For Thursday evening, the sky will be mostly clear, and the temperature will drop to around 35°F. A gentle west wind at approximately 6 mph is expected. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
– Nelson Mandela

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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An Indian restaurant with a wide variety of curries and shareable dishes has opened in Pentagon City.

Pink Saffron hosted its grand opening last weekend, replacing Bun’d Up at 1201 S. Joyce Street, in the Westpost shopping center. Its menu features over 20 different curries, including both meat and vegetarian options, plus big plates to share and traditional sweets for dessert.


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 — Nov 10, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☁️ Tuesday’s forecast

Unfortunately, there was an error with the forecast. In order to provide accurate information, the forecast should be added manually. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.”
– Maya Angelou

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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A new spray tanning studio is hoping to bring a spritz of the islands to Clarendon.

Maui Glow Club opened its doors last week, offering “a glow so natural it looks like a vacation” above the Starbucks at 2690 Clarendon Blvd. This is the brand’s second location, following one that opened in Vienna in March.


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 — Nov 7, 2025.

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

  1. NEW: Fmr. President Joe Biden dined at Carbonara in Va. Square last night (26891 views)
  2. DEVELOPING: Reagan National grounds flights after reported threat to arriving airliner (23835 views)
  3. Man struck by getaway car after teens steal from toy store (17310 views)
  4. Video: Joe Biden sang ‘happy birthday’ to W-L student after dinner at Carbonara (14886 views)
  5. LIVE: Election results for governor, attorney general and other races affecting Arlington (13516 views)
  6. Arlington and Falls Church dominate N. Va. Magazine’s top 50 restaurants (12663 views)
  7. Longtime Ballston wine bar Grand Cru to close this weekend (12280 views)
  8. DEVELOPING: Karantonis reelected to County Board as Democrats sweep local races (11155 views)
  9. Police: Man arrested for bomb threat at Yorktown High School was responding to political post (9510 views)
  10. County Board candidates and political parties solidify plans for Election Day tomorrow (8629 views)
  11. NEW: Reagan National and Dulles are among the airports set for flight cuts (5426 views)
  12. Nine-story office building in Courthouse could become 295-unit apartment building (5024 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

The weather will start off partly sunny, eventually transitioning to full sunshine with temperatures reaching around 68°F and a mild west wind at 7 mph. On Saturday night, expect a slight possibility of showers after 1am, while the sky remains partly cloudy and temperatures drop to about 50°F. A gentle southeast wind will blow at 3-5 mph, with a 20% chance of rain. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
– Martin Luther King, Jr.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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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. 👋


A new wine bar with a selection of vinyl records and a cafe with a gourmet market are coming to Crystal City.

Both Altitude Wine Bar and Constellation, a cafe and gourmet market, will be installed at 2011 Crystal Drive — adjacent to the forthcoming pedestrian bridge connecting Crystal City to the airport. Episcope Hospitality, the group behind Water Park, plans to construct both establishments “inspired by the elegance of the golden age of travel and exploration.”


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Hi everyone, this is Katie Taranto, with more updates for ARLnow Press Club members on food and drink in Arlington and Falls Church.


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 — Nov 6, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌦️ Friday’s forecast

Clouds will increase, reaching a high of around 61°F, accompanied by south winds of 8-15 mph and gusts up to 29 mph. Expect rain Friday night, primarily before 1am, as it becomes mostly cloudy with lows around 53°F. South winds will continue at 8-13 mph with gusts up to 23 mph. The chance of rain is 60%, with less than a tenth of an inch of new precipitation possible. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.”
– Milton Berle

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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The crew behind an acclaimed Falls Church sushi restaurant is bringing its newest endeavor to Rosslyn.

Neko Panchi, from the husband-wife duo that operates Yume Sushi in Falls Church, will be the newest eatery at the food hall Upside on Moore at 1700 N. Moore Street. It’s scheduled to open on Monday, Nov. 17, according to a press release.


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