The weekend is here and so is… the final episode of this season of the ARLnow podcast.
In our season finale, Vernon and Dan — and a special guest, ACFD firefighter Alexander Brahmstedt — discuss a few notable local news stories in Arlington from the past week, including:
Starbucks is closing two cafes in Ballston this week as part of a $1 billion nationwide restructuring plan to address dropping sales.
Coffeehouses at 4000 Wilson Blvd and in the Ballston Metro station at 901 N. Stuart Street are on the chopping block.
A longtime family-owned auto shop in Clarendon will close next month to make way for a redevelopment project.
After 85 years at 3211 10th Street N., Joyce Motors is closing for good on Friday, Oct. 10. The historic auto shop will host a farewell gathering at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, before shutting down to allow for a new mixed-use apartment building.
Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Sep 25, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Patchy fog will clear up before 8am, followed by mostly sunny skies and a high of around 81 degrees. A northwest wind will blow at about 6 mph. On Friday night, expect mostly cloudy conditions and a low temperature near 65 degrees with calm wind. See more from Weather.gov.
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt
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A longtime reporter and editor for ARLnow and its sister sites, known for his colorful headlines and thoughtful human interest stories, is leaving for greener pastures.
Or maybe that’s just a green screen.
Piney is a sweet bunny with a big heart and, unlike some rabbits, knows what not to chew on.
Piney is a five-year-old rabbit looking for adoption at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. Her write-up describes her as a sweet and gentle bunny with a heart as soft as her fur.
Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Sep 24, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect showers and possible thunderstorms after 11am, with a high near 80, south winds of 6-10 mph, and gusts up to 20 mph. There’s an 80% chance of precipitation, and new rainfall amounts could reach between a quarter and half inch. Thursday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 2am with a low around 67, a southwest wind of 6 mph, and the same chance of precipitation and new rainfall amounts. See more from Weather.gov.
“Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.”
– John Lennon
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Arlington resident Cozette Washington turns 100 today (Wednesday) and hasn’t wasted a second.
Washington was born in Bayonne, N.J. on Sept. 24, 1925. At the time, clothes were washed on scrub boards and the radio was new, her granddaughter, Kamilla Scott, told ARLnow.
Whole Foods’ new Daily Market Shop in Crystal City is opening next month.
The grocery store at 1550 Crystal Drive will host a grand opening at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, offering samples and a tote bag giveaway for the first 300 customers, the grocer announced today (Wednesday). Replacing a vacancy left by Amazon Fresh last spring, the location with 10,000 square feet of retail space is the first Daily Market Shop to open outside of New York City.
An upcoming Thai restaurant in Falls Church is offering a sneak peek of its offerings this weekend.
Dok Khao Thai Eatery is currently under construction at 180 W. Falls Station Blvd, but it will make an appearance at the West Falls Grand Opening and Fall Fest this Sunday. Owner and chef Porntipa Pattanamekar plans to offer free samples before the restaurant’s projected 2026 opening.
Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Sep 23, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect partly sunny skies with an 81°F high and calm winds shifting south at 5 mph in the afternoon. For Wednesday night, there’s a 60% chance of precipitation, including potential showers and thunderstorms before 11 pm, transitioning to likely showers and maybe a thunderstorm after 2 am, with a low of 69°F. New rainfall amounts could range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, with higher amounts possible during thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.
“The power of imagination makes us infinite.”
– John Muir
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A new orchard at Dr. Charles Drew Elementary School is already producing fruit after surviving an unusually dry August.
All the saplings planted in the spring survived the summer, making it likely they will have long-term viability, said Mary Glass of the Arlington Tree Connection advocacy group.
