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ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 22, 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 — May 22, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Friday’s forecast

Expect a mostly sunny day with temperatures reaching around 67 degrees and a west wind blowing at 9 to 14 mph, gusting up to 23 mph. The night will be mostly clear with lows near 50 degrees and a west wind ranging from 6 to 11 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”
– Confucius

🌅 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.

ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 21, 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 — May 21, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Thursday’s forecast

Showers are likely before 2pm, with possible thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, followed by additional showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Expect mostly cloudy skies, a high near 68, and west wind at 6-14 mph with gusts up to 18 mph. There is a 70% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch, though higher amounts are possible during thunderstorms. Tonight, there’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, followed by a slight chance of showers until 2am. Anticipate clouds to gradually clear, with a low around 53 and a 7-9 mph west wind. 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.

Five Guys opens at Reagan National, two other restaurants coming soon

By Katie Taranto
Customers at Five Guys' new location at Reagan National Airport (via Ronald Reagan National Airport/Facebook)

A new Five Guys has arrived at Reagan National Airport, and two other dining options are opening there soon.

The burger joint is located near gate D35, and the forthcoming restaurants are Makers Union and Wiseguy Pizza, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced today.

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‘The Dark, Unbound’ fantasy bookstore and cafe plans Falls Church opening

By Katie Taranto
A poster for The Dark, Unbound at 112 W. Broad Street (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

A bookstore and cafe with a taste for the mystical, metaphysical and macabre has announced plans to open in Falls Church.

The Dark, Unbound plans to sell books by “underrepresented voices in the fantasy, science-fiction, speculative fiction and horror genres,” in a cozy, moody atmosphere. It is in the works at 112 W. Broad Street, where Dominion Camera closed in September.

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

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect showers with a high near 60°F, accompanied by a southeast wind of 11 to 13 mph gusting up to 23 mph and 100% chance of precipitation, potentially accumulating between a quarter and half an inch. For Wednesday night, showers and possible thunderstorms are likely before 2 am, followed by a chance of showers. The low will be around 56°F, and an east wind of 5 to 10 mph, with a 70% chance of precipitation. Rainfall may measure between a tenth and quarter of an inch, with higher amounts during thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”
– Albert Schweitzer

🌅 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 signs by local trickster spoof Advanced Towing, County Board candidates

By Dan Egitto
New satirical posters at N. Quincy Street and Fairfax Drive (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

Arlington’s rash of satirical posters has continued to expand its orbit, taking on another political candidate and a local towing company.

With more cropped images and whimsical captions, new signs have appeared at the intersection of Fairfax Drive and N. Quincy Street in the Ballston area. They poke fun at Advanced Towing, independent County Board candidate Audrey Clement, and Democratic County Board challenger James DeVita (and his unique signs).

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New play equipment for dogs arrives in Rosslyn’s Gateway Park

By Katie Taranto
New play equipment for dogs at Gateway Park (courtesy of R-Dogs)

Dogs in Rosslyn are sure to have a ball with some new play equipment that was placed in Gateway Park’s dog park over the weekend.

Volunteers from R-Dogs, the dog park’s nonprofit sponsor, installed new ramps and a platform for four-legged friends at 1300 Langston Blvd on Sunday, bringing their pets along for an inaugural play-date.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 19, 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 — May 19, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌧️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect clouds to increase throughout the day, accompanied by a high temperature of around 72 and a gentle north wind at 6 mph. During Tuesday night, anticipate showers mainly after 2 am, with the low temperature dropping to approximately 56. A calm wind will shift and become southeast at roughly 6 mph after midnight. The chance of precipitation stands at 90%, with new rainfall amounts ranging between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Success is not in what you have, but who you are.”
– Bo Bennett

🌅 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.

ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 16, 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 16, 2025.

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

  1. Arlington kicking off WorldPride with block party this Saturday (16848 views)
  2. JUST IN: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for region (19621 views)
  3. NEW: Pedestrian struck by driver on N. Glebe Road (13147 views)
  4. County leaders plan to end police ‘Section 7’ interactions with ICE (9817 views)
  5. JUST IN: Glebe Road blocked near Ballston after truck takes down utility pole (7459 views)
  6. Washington-Liberty High School principal stepping down for ‘new leadership opportunity’ in APS (7266 views)
  7. Ballston Macy’s demolition continues with excavation expected this fall (7189 views)
  8. Independent candidate vows to fight highways, rental housing, ‘fascists’ (6981 views)
  9. County Board approves 309-unit Clarendon apartment building (5984 views)
  10. Downed trees knock out power, block traffic in parts of Arlington (5951 views)
  11. NEW: Flood Watch issued for Arlington ahead of Tuesday deluge (4672 views)
  12. Divided School Board rejects late calendar change to mark Islamic holiday (5103 views)
  13. Arlington animal rescue puts fired feds to work fostering pets (4304 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

Showers and thunderstorms are possible before 8am, followed by cloudy skies that will gradually clear, leading to a high near 85. Southwest winds will blow at 9-14 mph, gusting up to 24 mph, with a 30% chance of precipitation. The night will be mostly clear, with lows around 62. West winds will be 8-10 mph, and gusts can reach 18 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“In order to write about life first you must live it.”
– Ernest Hemingway

🌅 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. 👋

Mister Days launching DIY bellini bar, brunch menu in Clarendon

By Katie Taranto
Mister Days in Clarendon (staff photo by Jared Serre)

New brunch eats and do-it-yourself bellinis are coming to Mister Days in Clarendon for the first time this weekend.

The cafe and bar at 1101 N. Highland Street is soft opening a weekend brunch menu from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday), along with discounted bellinis at its new “Bubbly Bellini Bar” through the rest of May.

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