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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Dec 20, 2024

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 — Dec 20, 2024.

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

  1. Suspect arrested after grocery store robbery (9751 views)
  2. One hurt after driver slams into building near Clarendon (8481 views)
  3. JUST IN: Arlington announces new school zone speed cameras (8306 views)
  4. EXCLUSIVE: Police union, prosecutor dispute prior case involving child stabbing suspect (7408 views)
  5. Youngkin proposes car tax relief in his adjusted Virginia budget plan (5697 views)
  6. HQ2 utility work concludes, but Phase 2 timeline remains hazy (5169 views)
  7. Development plans for Rosslyn’s ‘Deep Throat’ garage could get a kickstart (4598 views)
  8. Build-your-own pasta place plans spring opening near the Ballston Metro (4387 views)
  9. New chief public defender named for Arlington and Falls Church (4324 views)
  10. Most and least expensive townhouses sold in Arlington (November 2024) (4123 views)
  11. ACPD investigating armed carjacking near HQ2 (3968 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Saturday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 36 during the day, accompanied by a northwest wind of 14 to 16 mph, gusting up to 30 mph. The night will be partly cloudy with a low around 21 and a northwest wind of approximately 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The only true wisdom is knowing that you know nothing.”
– Socrates

🌅 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. 👋

Middle Eastern restaurant ‘coming soon’ to Ya Hala Bistro spot

By Katie Taranto
Al Shami Restaurant is "coming soon" to 5216 Wilson Blvd (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A new restaurant is preparing to replace the now-shuttered Ya Hala Bistro in Bluemont.

The forthcoming tenant, Al Shami Restaurant, hopes to open at 5216 Wilson Blvd in the next couple weeks, serving dishes similar to its predecessor, owner Basima Chouban told ARLnow.

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Where to go for New Year’s Eve in Arlington: Bars, hotels and more

By Katie Taranto
The Clarendon Ballroom (staff photo)

Still making plans to ring in the New Year?

Numerous restaurants, bars and venues across Arlington have planned festivities with champagne and live entertainment leading up to midnight on New Year’s Eve. From the Clarendon Ballroom to the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel, here are just a few of many options to kick off 2025 in Arlington.

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Open houses this weekend: Colonial style home with comfort and luxury in Glencarlyn

By ARLnow.com
5934 4th Street S.

Arlington’s real estate market reflects the broader community — it’s diverse, dynamic, and never boring.

This weekend’s local open houses offer a snapshot of Arlington’s wide variety real estate offerings, from affordable condos to multi-million dollar homes. One highlight: a 1 million house with a finished walk-out basement, fenced rear yard and deck.

Let’s take a look at that and some other upcoming open houses, below.

Saturday, Dec. 21

Sunday, Dec. 22

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Call Your Mother deli coming to Crystal City

By ARLnow.com
Call Your Mother is coming to Crystal City (courtesy Call Your Mother)

A “Jew-ish” deli with something of a cult following is coming to Crystal City early next year.

Call Your Mother, known for its bagels that blend New York and Montreal styles, plans to open a new kiosk at the Water Park along Crystal Drive in “early 2025,” according to property owner JBG SMITH.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Dec 19, 2024

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 — Dec 19, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌧️ Friday’s forecast

Expect mostly cloudy conditions with a high near 43 and a calm wind turning northeast at 5 mph in the afternoon, coupled with a 50% chance of rain. Later in the evening, the chance of rain will lessen to 30% before 1 am, while temperatures will dip to around 32. The northwest wind will increase to 6-11 mph with gusts up to 18 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: It goes on.”
– Robert Frost

🌅 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 Dec 18, 2024

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 — Dec 18, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌤️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect a mostly sunny day with highs around 45 degrees and a northwest wind ranging from 6 to 10 mph. As night falls, the sky will transition to increasing clouds and the temperature will drop to around 31 degrees, accompanied by calm winds. 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.

Colada Shop introduces pop-up holiday bar in Clarendon

By Katie Taranto
Some of Colada Shop's holiday cocktails (via Colada Shop/Instagram)

A festive selection of cocktails and treats can be found at Clarendon’s Colada Shop through the end of the month.

The restaurant at 2811 Clarendon Blvd is spending its first winter at The Crossing Clarendon with twinkling decor and a Cuban-inspired seasonal menu.

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Waterhouse Coffee closes in Clarendon amid redevelopment plans

By Katie Taranto
Waterhouse Coffee closed at 3033 Wilson Blvd (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A cafe and juice bar across from the Clarendon Metro station closed permanently this month.

Waterhouse Coffee at 3033 Wilson Blvd served its last customers on Dec. 1. The cafe is the latest tenant to shutter on the ground floor of the office building amid redevelopment plans.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Dec 17, 2024

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 — Dec 17, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌧️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect rain to begin around 9am, with a high of 53 degrees and mild southeast winds at 6 mph. Precipitation is certain, though less than a tenth of an inch is anticipated. By Wednesday night, rain will likely continue mainly before 1am, cooling to a low of 36 degrees. Southwest winds of 6-13 mph are expected, shifting northwest and potentially gusting up to 20 mph. Precipitation chances remain at 80%, with an additional tenth to a quarter inch of rainfall. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.”
– Eleanor 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.

Build-your-own pasta place plans spring opening near the Ballston Metro

By Katie Taranto
Pizza Roma's former spot with Scolapasta signage in February 2024 (staff photo by James Jarvis)

A fast-casual Italian restaurant serving customizable pasta bowls has a new timeline for its Ballston opening.

Scolapasta has been in development across from the Ballston Metro station since February. While initially hoping to open this past summer, owner Burak Temel said the restaurant now expects to open its doors this spring.

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