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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 29, 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 — Jul 29, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect sunny, hot conditions with temperatures reaching a high near 98 and heat index values up to 103. A calm wind will shift to 5 to 7 mph from the south in the afternoon. For Wednesday night, it will be mostly clear with a low of around 77 and a south wind at 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it.”
– Jordan Belfort

🌅 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! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

Sauna studio with monthly memberships plans Clarendon location

By Katie Taranto
Signage for Perspire Sauna Studio in Clarendon (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A sauna franchise is preparing to open a studio in Clarendon.

Perspire Sauna Studio is in development across the street from the Clarendon Metro station, according to public records and new storefront signage. The company claims that its infrared sauna and therapy services, available in packages and monthly memberships, come with numerous health benefits.

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Rare Bird Coffee Roasters plans new location in Westover

By Katie Taranto
5870 Washington Blvd in Westover (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

Westover may soon be home to the second location of a popular Falls Church cafe.

The owners of Rare Bird Coffee Roasters have applied for a permit to open a new location at 5870 Washington Blvd, in the same strip mall as Village Sweet and Stray Cat Cafe. They plan to fill a vacancy left by the former Westover Cleaners.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 28, 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 — Jul 28, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

The weather will be mostly sunny and hot, reaching a high near 98 and heat index values up to 102. The wind is expected to be light and variable. As for Tuesday night, it will start off mostly cloudy and gradually clear up, with a low temperature of around 77. A south wind of 3 to 5 mph is anticipated. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”
– Leo Tolstoy

🌅 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! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

New Arlington startup helps troubleshoot tech issues and increase technical literacy

By Ryan Cole
ReliableIT founder Mahoba "Maya" Akhtarzadah (courtesy of Mahoba Akhtarzadah)

An Arlington-based IT specialist is launching a new tech support company seeking to troubleshoot problems and help people build technical competence.

Mahboba “Maya” Akhtarzadah is the founder and CEO of ReliableIT, which provides support for issues with computers, phones, TVs, printers, Wi-Fi routers and more. In addition to solving customers’ tech troubles, Akhtarzadah will host one-on-one training sessions to help people develop greater comfort with technology.

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It’s time to think about your fall advertising

By ARLnow.com
Vibrant fall colors of leaves in Quincy Park (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

It might still be the height of beach season, but make no mistake — savvy local advertisers are busy booking up the choicest sponsored content, email blasts and other spots on ARLnow.

The fall advertising rush has begun and you don’t want to get left behind.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 25, 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 — Jul 25, 2025.

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

  1. Arlington woman killed in five-vehicle crash on Capital Beltway (78337 views)
  2. Key Bridge Marriott redevelopment plan expires as demolition continues in Rosslyn (23690 views)
  3. ‘Wonder’ food hall plans Thursday grand opening in Rosslyn (11277 views)
  4. New places to eat and drink in Arlington and Falls Church this summer (11086 views)
  5. Head of ICE targets Arlington sheriff’s office over detainer for twice-deported sex offender (9020 views)
  6. Northern Virginia officials seek solutions to drivers blocking Arlington’s bus lanes (8976 views)
  7. State police looking for Porsche driver who fled crash that injured trooper (8723 views)
  8. NOVA Parks director offers warnings about possible creation of Arlington parks foundation (7885 views)
  9. Arlington ranks as America’s fittest ‘city’ for eighth year in a row (7052 views)
  10. Four vehicles damaged after car fire leads to explosion in Crystal City (6967 views)
  11. ACPD investigating bike brandishing near Clarendon, package theft in Ballston (5463 views)
  12. County Board approves 1,246 units of new housing in Rosslyn, Ballston and Shirlington (5016 views)
  13. Narrow sidewalks on N. Glebe Road face increasing scrutiny (4728 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

There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm, with mostly sunny conditions and a high around 94°F. The heat index may reach up to 101°F, with light winds turning east at 5 mph in the afternoon. On Saturday night, there’s a 60% chance of precipitation with showers and thunderstorms, some producing heavy rainfall, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Expect mostly cloudy skies and a low of 76°F with southeast winds at 3 to 5 mph. Rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch are possible. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.”
– Albert Einstein

🌅 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! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋

Nonprofit clinic specializing in affordable care plans new Columbia Pike office

By Katie Taranto
The location of a planned Neighborhood Health location at 2301 Columbia Pike (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A health-care nonprofit focused on providing affordable services in Northern Virginia is planning to construct a new medical office on Columbia Pike.

Public records show Neighborhood Health is preparing to open a clinic at 2301 Columbia Pike, where XSport Fitness gym closed in 2021. The medical group has over a dozen locations in the region, including a nearby pediatric center at 3401 Columbia Pike.

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The Portofino Restaurant celebrates 55 years on Crystal City’s Restaurant Row

By Katie Taranto
Signs for The Portofino Restaurant's 55th anniversary in Crystal City (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

One of the oldest restaurants on Restaurant Row is celebrating its 55-year anniversary in Crystal City this summer.

The Portofino Restaurant will ring in its anniversary next month with a tomato-themed dinner on Sunday, Aug. 10. However, the restaurant has been celebrating 55 years in business since January, hosting monthly events like wine dinners, live music and raffles.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 24, 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 — Jul 24, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Friday’s forecast

Showers and thunderstorms are expected mainly between 2pm and 5pm, with increasing clouds and a scorching high of 98. With a heat index up to 106, a southwest wind will blow 5-7 mph, and there’s a 30% chance of precipitation. On Friday night, anticipate more showers and thunderstorms primarily before 7pm, followed by partly cloudy conditions and a low of 77. There will be a northwest wind around 6 mph, and a 30% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.”
– Hans Christian Andersen

🌅 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! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

New places to eat and drink in Arlington and Falls Church this summer

By Katie Taranto
Wine and offerings from El Mercat (via El Mercat Bar de Tapas/Facebook)

From French bistros to fried chicken, dozens of new restaurants have landed across Arlington and Falls Church in recent months.

Here are some of the latest developments in the local dining scene this summer, along with some highlights of anticipated openings over the next few months.

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