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

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect showers and thunderstorms mainly after 5pm with mostly sunny conditions, a high near 96, and heat index values up to 106. Winds will become south around 5 mph in the afternoon, and there’s a 60% chance of precipitation with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch. Thursday Night, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 8pm, transitioning to showers and possible thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, followed by a chance of showers after 2am. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 72, east winds around 5 mph, and a 60% chance of precipitation with similar rainfall amounts expected. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
– Nelson Mandela

🌅 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 program will send free meals to D.C.-area first responders

By Ryan Cole
Muscle Cell Health founder Fernando Arceo graduates from Training Academy. (courtesy of Fernando Arceo)

A D.C.-area meal prep company is launching a new initiative to feed first responders going through financial hardship.

Beginning on the Fourth of July, Muscle Cell Health’s “Operation Fuel The Force” will deliver one free meal per day to first responders, including military members.

Go to New program will send free meals to D.C.-area first responders Read more

Steakhouse and raw bar ‘GrillMarX’ plans summer opening in Falls Church

By Katie Taranto
GrillMarX's restaurant space in Falls Church (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A family-owned steakhouse plans on opening its first Northern Virginia location in Falls Church later this summer.

The owners of Maryland-based GrillMarX are preparing to open their fourth restaurant on the ground floor at 510 S. Washington Street. After aiming for an early summer opening, the steakhouse now expects to open by late July or early August, operations manager Victoria Harvey told ARLnow.

Go to Steakhouse and raw bar ‘GrillMarX’ plans summer opening in Falls Church Read more

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

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect sunny and hot conditions with temperatures reaching a high near 97 and heat index values up to 107, accompanied by a northwest wind at 3 to 6 mph. Wednesday night brings a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8 pm and 2 am, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 76. Winds will be light and variable. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”
– George Eliot

🌅 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.

Deal: Get $249 off your next painting job from this highly rated local company

By ARLnow.com
The My Painter team

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Don’t miss this chance to upgrade your home or business with Arlington’s painting professionals. Celebrate America’s birthday in style and save while doing it!

Act now — this patriotic offer won’t last long.

Dim sum restaurant ‘1983 Chinese Cuisine’ to open in Pentagon City

By Ryan Cole
1983 Chinese Cuisine from the street (staff photo by Ryan Cole)

Pentagon City restaurant 1983 Chinese Cuisine is set to “soft open” this Thursday, serving up traditional Cantonese dim sum at the Westpost shopping center.

The restaurant will start accepting customers, but General Manager Cuong Vo says the food and menu won’t be a finished product — they’re looking for feedback from the public before hosting a “grand opening.”

Go to Dim sum restaurant ‘1983 Chinese Cuisine’ to open in Pentagon City Read more

Smash burger spot ‘Jon’s Joint’ gains buzz in Buckingham

By Katie Taranto
Amaan Jan, Naeem Jan and Safa Farighi at Jon's Joint (courtesy of Safa Farighi)

A burger joint in Buckingham with freshly ground smash burgers and a knack for nostalgia is gaining traction in the community after opening late last year.

Jon’s Joint serves classic burger joint fare in a casual, eclectic dining room filled with pop culture references. Created by childhood friends Safa Farighi and Amaan Jan, the restaurant has racked up hundreds of positive reviews since opening at 250 N. Glebe Road, where Ravi Kabob 2 used to be.

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

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect a sunny, hot day with temperatures reaching up to 101°F and heat index values as high as 111°F, accompanied by a 3 to 6 mph northwest wind. The nighttime will be mostly clear with a low temperature around 79°F and a light northwest breeze. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“It isn’t where you came from. It’s where you’re going that counts.”
– Ella Fitzgerald

🌅 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.

Brij Coffee closes in Crystal City, plans new D.C. location

By Katie Taranto
Brij's former Water Park kiosk (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A local coffee shop with a social mission has closed after almost two years at Water Park in Crystal City.

But the story isn’t over for Brij Coffee owner Skyler Kelley, who opened the cafe in fall 2023 with the goal of using the business to combat homelessness.

Go to Brij Coffee closes in Crystal City, plans new D.C. location Read more

Japanese restaurant ‘Honoo Ramen Bar’ opens in Falls Church

By Katie Taranto
Honoo Ramen Bar at the West Falls development in Falls Church (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

Honoo Ramen Bar, a new Japanese restaurant, is now open at the West Falls development in Falls Church.

Offering a wide menu of ramen, sushi, cocktails and Japanese entrees, the new restaurant is currently soft opening at 153 W. Falls Station Blvd.

Go to Japanese restaurant ‘Honoo Ramen Bar’ opens in Falls Church Read more

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

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

  1. BREAKING: Nearly 12,000 without power in Arlington and Falls Church (27985 views)
  2. Nonprofit: Affordable housing crisis deepening in N. Va. (12243 views)
  3. UPDATED: Severe storm with considerable damage potential closing in on Arlington (10853 views)
  4. Two APS schools lose Title I designations while another joins the list (8990 views)
  5. Two-bedroom apartment rentals now top $3,000/mo across Arlington (7675 views)
  6. BREAKING: Karantonis and Hope well ahead in local primary vote (7354 views)
  7. More crime concerns in Green Valley drive calls for county support (6563 views)
  8. Giant Lego model of Reagan National Airport to debut next week (6393 views)
  9. D.C. soul food chain gets new life at ghost kitchen near Shirlington (6246 views)
  10. Free tree and shrub planting applications close next week (5808 views)
  11. Man accused of exposing himself near children had numerous recent arrests (5628 views)
  12. New emergency assistance fund for fired federal workers launches in Arlington (4463 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 mostly sunny skies and a high near 91 degrees, with calm winds turning southerly at 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low of around 74, accompanied by south winds at around 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.”
– Will Rogers

🌅 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. 👋

Podcast: Stop sign graffiti and a giant Lego DCA

By ARLnow.com

The weekend is here and so is a new episode of the ARLnow podcast.

In the latest episode, Lene, Dan and Vernon discuss a few notable local news stories in Arlington from the past week, including:

Let us know what you think about the new podcast format in the comments or via email.

Watch below on YouTube, or listen to the podcast via iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Audacy, TuneIn or your favorite listening app.

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