An Arlington pinball arcade has opened a second location above the Rosslyn Metro station.

The Pinball Basement is now operating on the first level of 1700 N. Moore Street underneath the Upside on Moore food hall, Upside Director of Operations Sam Groh told ARLnow. The arcade offers daily playing passes and monthly memberships.


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 1, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Friday’s forecast

Showers and thunderstorms are possible after 2pm, with mostly sunny conditions and a high near 87. Expect southwest winds of 10 mph, gusting up to 18 mph, and a 40% chance of precipitation. For Friday night, the chance of showers and thunderstorms continues until 2am, followed by partly cloudy skies and a low of 66. South winds will be around 6 mph, with a 40% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”
– C. S. Lewis

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.


Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is expanding in Arlington, with plans to replace a longtime Clarendon ice cream shop and potentially open another location in Ballston.

The website for The Crossing Clarendon lists the national ice cream franchise as “coming soon” to the spot that Nicecream currently occupies at 2831 Clarendon Blvd. Permit records also indicate that Van Leeuwen, which did not respond to a request for comment, is considering a location at 4075 Wilson Blvd in Ballston.


Taylor Swift’s iconic Eras Tour may be over, but a new tribute band is aiming to bring that energy to Arlington with a setlist that Swifties can enjoy all too well.

The Fearless Eras is performing at 9:30 p.m. this Saturday at The Renegade in Clarendon (3100 Clarendon Blvd). The D.C.-area group’s three-hour setlist includes about 40 songs spanning the superstar’s 18-year career, from mainstream hits to deep cuts.


Following a two-decade career at the Smithsonian Institution, a Fairlington artist has opened a new boutique with handmade stationery in Long Branch Creek.

Theresa Esterlund celebrated the grand opening of her new shop, Open to Being, last weekend at 2424 26th Road S. The shop carries cards, prints and notebooks featuring her original artwork, many printed on-site using an antique letterpress.


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 — Apr 30, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect a slight chance of showers from 2pm to 5pm, followed by possible showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. The day will be partly sunny with a high around 80 and a southeast wind of 6 to 10 mph; precipitation chance stands at 20%. On Thursday night, showers and thunderstorms could occur before 11pm and showers may continue until 2am. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low of 66 and an 8 mph southeast wind, with a 40% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.


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 — Apr 29, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌦️ Wednesday’s forecast

A few showers might occur after 2 pm, followed by mostly cloudy skies that eventually turn sunny, with temperatures reaching around 80°F. The northwest wind will blow gently at 8 mph, and there’s a 20% chance of precipitation. The night will be partly cloudy with lows near 60°F and light eastern winds. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”
– T. S. Eliot

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.


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 — Apr 28, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect sunny weather and a high near 85 with a south wind at 9-14 mph, gusting up to 25 mph. On Tuesday night, there’s a 20% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, followed by a slight chance of showers after 2am. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 67, and south winds similar to the daytime. 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

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Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.


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 — Apr 25, 2025.

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

  1. JUST IN: Driver in fatal Ballston crash suffered ‘medical emergency,’ will face no charges (11325 views)
  2. Developer announces plans for 302-unit tower to replace Ballston office building (8063 views)
  3. New creperie and cafe by Pupatella founders plans May opening in Falls Church (7700 views)
  4. Vacant Giant grocery store in Lyon Village might become a Sprouts (7255 views)
  5. State police chase ends in collision with Metrobus near Fairlington (5268 views)
  6. Road closures scheduled this weekend for Arlington festivals and 5K (5207 views)
  7. Arlington ambulance fees are increasing to at least $1,000 per trip (5144 views)
  8. Retired County Board member leads daily ‘rush hour resistance’ at Fairlington’s I-395 overpass (5131 views)
  9. Two teens charged with series of robberies near Columbia Pike (3804 views)
  10. Potential cuts to special education funding could add more difficulties for APS budget (3306 views)
  11. New county retirement options worsen ACPD’s staffing shortage (3247 views)
  12. Clarendon bank robber pleads guilty to abduction, claims he feared ‘assassins’ (3034 views)
  13. Morning Notes for April 21, 2025 (2481 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

Scattered showers can be expected before 11am, followed by likely showers and potential thunderstorms from 11am-5pm, with additional scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. The day will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 78 and a southwest wind ranging from 10-13 mph, gusting up to 22 mph. There’s a 70% chance of precipitation and possible new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch, with higher amounts during thunderstorms. For Saturday night, anticipate scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, with the sky clearing and a low around 47. Northwest wind will be around 16 mph, gusting up to 30 mph, and a 30% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.”
– William Butler Yeats

🌅 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. 👋


A D.C. deli selling an array of New York-style foods and drinks is looking to come across the Potomac this summer.

Buffalo & Bergen hopes to open a fourth shop at 1028 N. Garfield Street in Clarendon, where UnCommon Luncheonette closed last fall. Inspired by soda shops in the Big Apple, the restaurant offers classic deli food, egg creams and cocktails.


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