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Fall advertising spots filling fast at ARLnow

By ARLnow.com
ARLnow logo and Rosslyn skyline

Local business owners, don’t miss out on reaching Arlington’s most engaged audience this fall season.

Our local advertising inventory is moving quickly as businesses and organizations lock in their fall campaigns. Fall is an ideal time to connect with Arlington residents who rely on ARLnow for their local news and community updates.

Why advertise with ARLnow this fall?

  • Reach tens of thousands of Arlington locals daily
  • Support community journalism while growing your business and meeting marketing goals
  • Flexible campaign options to fit your budget and goals
  • Prime positioning during high-engagement months

Available spots are limited. Sponsored post and email blast spots especially are filling up, so you’ll want to act fast.

Ready to secure your fall advertising? Contact us today at [email protected] to discuss how we can help your organization connect with the Arlington community.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 11, 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 — Sep 11, 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 81 degrees and a north wind at about 6 mph, shifting to the east in the afternoon. On Friday night, the skies will be mostly clear with a low temperature near 60 degrees. The east wind at approximately 5 mph will become calm during the evening. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.”
– Vince Lombardi

🌅 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.

New pizzeria by owners of Dama Restaurant coming to Columbia Pike

By Katie Taranto
Upcoming space of Father Dama Pizza (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

The family behind a longtime Ethiopian restaurant on Columbia Pike is starting a takeout pizzeria.

Father Dama Pizza is preparing to open at 1499 Columbia Pike, next door to Dama Restaurant and Cafe, co-founder Hailu Dama told ARLnow. The Dama family has led Ethiopian restaurants in the D.C. area since the 1980s.

Go to New pizzeria by owners of Dama Restaurant coming to Columbia Pike Read more

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 10, 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 — Sep 10, 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 a high around 80 degrees and a gentle north wind at 6 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear with lows near 60 degrees, as the northeast wind around 5 mph becomes calm in the evening. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.”
– 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.

Nash and Smashed to replace Kallisto Steakhouse in Crystal City

By Katie Taranto
Peri Peri Original and Kallisto Steakhouse in Crystal City (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A combination halal steakhouse and peri peri chicken shop is closing in Crystal City, leaving its space to a Nashville-inspired chicken and burger chain.

Peri Peri Original & Kallisto Steakhouse plans to shutter sometime next month, owner Zayan Abbasi told ARLnow. Soon after, it will be converted into a new location for Abbasi’s expanding Nash and Smashed franchise.

Go to Nash and Smashed to replace Kallisto Steakhouse in Crystal City Read more

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 9, 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 — Sep 9, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌦️ Wednesday’s forecast

Showers are likely mainly before 9am, followed by mostly cloudy skies and a high near 72 with a north wind around 7 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. For Wednesday night, expect partly cloudy conditions, a low around 60, and a north wind between 3 to 5 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'”
– Martin Luther King, Jr.

🌅 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.

New mahjong studio ‘Talk Tiles to Me’ opens in Falls Church

By Vernon Miles
Tori Rittinger at Talk Tiles to Me (courtesy photo)

A new mahjong studio for both established players and those hoping to learn the popular game has opened in Falls Church.

Local mahjong player Tori Rittinger, who launched Talk Tiles to Me at 113 Rowell Court last week, said she fell in love with the game when a friend got her hooked in 2021.

Go to New mahjong studio ‘Talk Tiles to Me’ opens in Falls Church Read more

GrillMarX steakhouse opens first Virginia restaurant in Falls Church

By Katie Taranto
GrillMarX's ribbon cutting in Falls Church (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A family-owned steakhouse and raw bar from Maryland hosted a ribbon cutting at its first Virginia restaurant yesterday (Monday) in Falls Church.

Olney-based GrillMarX is now open in the Little City, serving hand-cut steaks, hearty entrees and Virginia wines at 510 S. Washington Street. The new two-level restaurant hosted its grand opening on the ground floor of 455 at Tinner Hill apartments.

Go to GrillMarX steakhouse opens first Virginia restaurant in Falls Church Read more

New boxing gym eyes location at former Orangetheory spot on Columbia Pike

By Katie Taranto
Orangetheory's previous spot on Columbia Pike (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A national boxing gym franchise appears to be planning a new location on Columbia Pike.

Title Boxing Club is laying the groundwork for a possible location at Centro Arlington, in the retail bay where Orangetheory Fitness closed last year. The business applied for a commercial builders’ permit there last month.

Go to New boxing gym eyes location at former Orangetheory spot on Columbia Pike Read more

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 8, 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 — Sep 8, 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 around 76 degrees with a northeast wind blowing at 6 to 9 mph. By Tuesday night, the sky will be mostly cloudy with a low temperature near 59 degrees, and the northeast wind will continue at approximately 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Man is by nature a political animal.”
– Aristotle

🌅 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.

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