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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 4, 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 4, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌥️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect mostly cloudy conditions with a high near 86 and south winds between 6 to 8 mph. Thursday night will also be mostly cloudy with a low around 65 and south winds ranging from 3 to 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The best way to predict your future is to create it.”
– Peter Drucker

🌅 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.

‘Banned book’ drive at Rock Spring church collects 84 titles

By Josie Sellers
Rock Spring UCC library (staff photo by Josie Sellers)

A collection event for frequently banned books brought dozens of new titles to a Rock Spring church’s library last month.

The collaboration between Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ and One More Page Books led to 84 more titles joining the shelves at the church’s Rohrer Memorial Library.

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New AWLA contest seeks photos of local pets to feature on beer cans

By Josie Sellers
Mockups of the Rescue Brew Contest beer cans (via AWLA/Facebook)

A new charity fundraiser is calling for pet owners to submit pictures of their furry friends for a chance to be featured on limited-edition beer cans.

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is teaming up with The Board Room brewery in Lyon Park to host a pet photo competition. Through Monday, June 30, the Rescue Brew Pet Photo Contest will accept pictures in the categories of cats, dogs and other “small companions.”

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 3, 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 3, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high of around 87 degrees, accompanied by a south wind at 6 to 10 mph. Wednesday night will bring partly cloudy conditions and a low temperature near 67 degrees, with a south wind at 6 to 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”
– Steve Jobs

🌅 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 Ace Hardware plans Crystal City opening this fall

By Katie Taranto
Jeff Smith (courtesy of Twins Ace Hardware)

An Ace Hardware is coming to Crystal City.

Jeff Smith is opening Arlington’s second Twins Ace Hardware on the ground floor of The Zoe apartments at 2051 S. Bell Street. It’s expected to open this fall, developer JBG Smith announced in a release today (Tuesday).

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Yes, it’s time to start thinking about fall (advertising)

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

The kids aren’t even out of school yet and we’re enjoying 80 degree temperatures for the first time in a while.

So why is ARLnow trying to get you to think about fall?

It’s because the best local advertising campaigns are those planned well in advance, with a target customer, a seasonal time-and-place context, and your marketing goals in mind.

So yes, early June — just three months out from Labor Day — is the time to start planning your campaigns for what promises to be a busy fall season.

And ARLnow’s team is here to help. Use the form below, email or call — [email protected] or 703-348-0583 —  and we’ll walk you through the options.

Thompson Italian hosts naming contest for revamped patio in Falls Church

By Katie Taranto
Thompson Italian's newly revamped patio in Falls Church (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

An acclaimed Italian restaurant in Falls Church has almost completed a refresh of its patio and is seeking community suggestions to name the space.

Thompson Italian’s new outdoor dining area at 124 N Washington Street features picnic tables, yard games and a vintage trailer bar. The restaurant is now hosting a naming contest with prizes as it decides what to call the patio.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 2, 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 2, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies today, with highs reaching near 83 degrees and calm winds turning west at around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, the skies will remain mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 62 degrees and a south wind blowing at about 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.”
– Franklin D. Roosevelt

🌅 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.

Plant boutique of ‘Love is Blind’ fame opens in Crystal City

By Katie Taranto
Wall of plants for sale and seating inside PLNTR (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

Crystal City welcomed a new destination for green thumbs over the weekend.

The D.C.-based plant boutique PLNTR — known for its 2024 appearance on “Love is Blind” — celebrated the grand opening of its second location on Saturday at 269 19th Court S. The new shop hosts events and classes, and offers a variety of greenery and home goods for sale.

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SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen plans grand opening in Falls Church this week

By Katie Taranto
SeoulSpice's new restaurant in Falls Church (courtesy of SeoulSpice)

Fast-casual restaurant SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen is set to debut its latest location in Falls Church this week.

A grand opening for the regional chain’s newest spot is happening this Wednesday at 156 W. Falls Station Blvd, at the West Falls development. The customizable Korean menu features signature and build-your-own bibimbap, noodle bowls and salads.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 30, 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 — May 30, 2025.

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

  1. FBI nabs suspect in classified document case in Arlington park (7618 views)
  2. Arlington Drafthouse owners step down, handing reins to longtime manager (6172 views)
  3. Power outage reported in Falls Church and parts of Arlington (6147 views)
  4. Arlington leaders seek Richmond’s help, warn of ‘widespread damage’ from federal spending bill (5816 views)
  5. ACPD: Drunk man who threatened kids tried to grab officer’s gun (5482 views)
  6. Tenants and officials spent months fighting for improvements at Amazon-funded apartments (5113 views)
  7. Thieves smash glass, steal cash at eight Rosslyn and Courthouse businesses (5676 views)
  8. Review board doesn’t like aesthetics of planned Inn of Rosslyn redevelopment (4905 views)
  9. Theft suspect pepper sprayed, arrested after fracas at Pentagon City mall (4271 views)
  10. NEW: Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center closes after possible burst pipe (3976 views)
  11. Downed trees, sparking wires amid rain and wind (3271 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 showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, with possible showers and storms between 4-5pm, and a continuing chance after 5pm. The day will be mostly sunny with a high near 71 and a west wind of 14 mph, gusting up to 24 mph. There’s a 60% chance of precipitation, and new rainfall amounts could range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low of 49 and northwest winds of 8-13 mph, gusting up to 22 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt

🌅 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. 👋

‘Tous les Jours’ French and Asian style bakery opens in Pentagon City

By Katie Taranto
Tous les Jours in Pentagon City (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

An Asian and French inspired bakery franchise from South Korea has opened for business in Pentagon City.

Tous les Jours opened last week at 1100 S. Hayes Street, where Maizal closed last summer. The cafe-bakery offers drinks and freshly baked breads, cakes and pastries with international influences.

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