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

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect sunny weather and a high near 63 degrees, accompanied by a 6 to 8 mph west wind that will shift to the south in the afternoon. As for Wednesday night, the skies will see increasing clouds, and the temperature will drop to around 49 degrees. The south wind will maintain a speed of 6 to 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”
– Edmund Burke

🌅 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.

Clarendon’s Barnes & Noble is closing in May for remodeling around new brewery

By Katie Taranto
Barnes & Noble's previous exterior at 2800 Clarendon Blvd, in October 2024 (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

The Barnes & Noble in Clarendon is temporarily closing this spring as plans to remodel and consolidate the space move forward.

Until May 23, the bookstore at 2800 Clarendon Blvd is holding a 25% off “last chance” sale on nearly all merchandise, a store manager told ARLnow. After that, the remodeling project is expected begin in the spring or summer and last through 2026.

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

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌤️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect partly sunny skies with highs reaching 61 degrees and light, variable winds strengthening to a northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. For Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear as temperatures drop to a low of 37 degrees and a northwest wind maintains a speed of around 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.”
– Bruce Lee

🌅 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 sushi restaurant plans to open in Pentagon City this summer

By Katie Taranto
A crew moving items out of Rosa Mexicano in Pentagon City (staff photo by Madisson Weyrich)

An expanding D.C.-area sushi restaurant is planning to open in Pentagon City later this year.

Takumi hopes to open this summer at 11oo S. Hayes Street, in the retail bay where Rosa Mexicano closed last year. The Columbia, Md.-based restaurant is planning four new locations this year, including another outpost in Tysons Corner.

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Compass Coffee opens at former Peet’s spot in Clarendon

By Katie Taranto
Compass Coffee at 3003 Washington Blvd (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A Compass Coffee location opened in Clarendon over the weekend, filling the vacancy left by Peet’s Coffee last fall.

The D.C.-based coffee shop, which is now serving springtime drinks, is open at 3003 Washington Blvd, where Peet’s closed permanently in November.

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

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

  • Federal workforce cuts drive bleak economic outlook in Arlington (36003 views)
  • JUST IN: Winter Weather Advisory issued for Arlington (30840 views)
  • JUST IN: Thousands without power in Arlington amid strong winds (21699 views)
  • Driver in fatal Ballston crash remains hospitalized, police say (12673 views)
  • NOW: Firefighters battling blaze in Falls Church (12462 views)
  • Ballston Macy’s redevelopment begins, with new apartments and grocer expected in 2028 (12205 views)
  • Arlington teen, out on bond from stabbing charge, arrested in Falls Church robbery (11277 views)
  • New Iranian restaurant plans spring opening on Langston Blvd (4794 views)
  • Feedback sought on Rosslyn, Ballston and Shirlington projects with over 1,200 units proposed (4636 views)

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    📅 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

    Clouds will increase throughout the day, reaching a high temperature of around 42°F. Morning light and variable winds will shift to the southwest at 6 mph. The night will begin as mostly cloudy, gradually clearing up, and the temperature will drop to around 30°F. South winds will continue at 5 mph, becoming calm after midnight. See more from Weather.gov.

    💡 Quote of the Day

    “In the depth of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.”
    – Albert Camus

    🌅 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. 👋

    Therapy dogs make visits to Ballston’s Capitals Iceplex after fatal aircraft crash

    By Katie Taranto
    Canine Companions therapy dogs visit the MedStar Capitals Iceplex in February 2025 (courtesy of Canine Companions)

    As the local figure skating community grieves last month’s mid-air crash over the Potomac, MedStar Capitals Iceplex has enlisted therapy dogs to offer comfort and support.

    Dogs from the nationwide nonprofit Canine Companions paid skaters a visit to the facility in Ballston last week and have planned another visit planned this Sunday, program manager Caitlin Bradley told ARLnow.

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    After 142 years, Brown’s Hardware is closing next month in Falls Church

    By Katie Taranto
    Brown's Hardware in Falls Church (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

    The oldest surviving business in Falls Church, Brown’s Hardware, is selling off the last of its wares as it prepares to close for good after 142 years.

    The past few weeks have been busy but somber as patrons shuffle in to say goodbye, owner John Taylor told ARLnow. With about a fifth of all inventory remaining and an across-the-board 50% off sale, the store is on track to close at 100 W. Broad Street by the third week of March.

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    Andy’s Pizza prepares to open in Va. Square next month

    By Katie Taranto
    Andy's Pizza signage in Virginia Square (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

    The first Arlington location of a popular D.C.-area pizzeria is on track to open next month.

    Andy’s Pizza signage has gone up at 901 N. Pollard Street in Virginia Square as the restaurant plans to open by late March, Chris Cutler, director of operations, told ARLnow.

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

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    ☀️ Friday’s forecast

    Expect sunny and breezy conditions with a high around 37 degrees and northwest winds at 17 to 20 mph, gusting up to 32 mph. Friday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to a low of around 22 degrees. Winds will decrease to 5 to 10 mph, still gusting up to 18 mph from the northwest. See more from Weather.gov.

    💡 Quote of the Day

    “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
    – 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.

    ‘Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii’ is opening next week in Va. Square

    By Katie Taranto
    Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii at 3701 Fairfax Drive (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

    A new cafe featuring Hawaiian coffees and breakfast items is set to open in Virginia Square next week.

    Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii plans to open for business on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 3701 N. Fairfax Drive. The cafe has been in development since the fall and is the second Northern Virginia location by franchisees Michelle and Richard Lee.

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