A D.C. pizza restaurant with a colorful monster theme is looking to open a second location, in Falls Church.

Known for its picture book-style art and Detroit-style pizza, Little Beast Cafe & Bistro plans on bringing a little whimsy to the ground floor of Broad & Washington (111 E. Broad Street) sometime next year.


Ambar in Clarendon has a frosty new look — and libations — for the holiday season.

The Balkan restaurant at 2901 Wilson Blvd recently unveiled a winter drink menu and a cozy, chalet-inspired interior on its lower level.


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 3, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌤️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect a mostly sunny day with temperatures reaching up to 42°F and gentle southwest winds in the morning, increasing to 10-15 mph and gusts up to 24 mph. On Wednesday night, there’s the possibility of rain and snow showers after 1 am, coupled with mostly cloudy skies and a low of 34°F. The southwest wind will maintain at around 16 mph, with gusts reaching 26 mph, and a 40% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The purpose of life is not to be happy—it’s to be fulfilled, to be constantly striving to create. That’s what life is.”
– Hugh MacLeod

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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


A Clarendon nightlife spot has been declared unfit for occupancy over safety issues.

Notices prohibiting activity at Coco B’s and the B Live site — formerly home to the longtime local bar Whitlow’s — were posted last week at 2854 Wilson Blvd.


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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 — Dec 2, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

The weather will be sunny, reaching a high of approximately 41 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 9 to 11 mph and gusts up to 21 mph. Tuesday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 24 degrees, and a west wind blowing at a speed of 5 to 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality.”
– Plutarch

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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


O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub in Clarendon is planning to open a new room in a vacant, adjacent storefront.

The business applied for a permit last week for a commercial addition at 3211 Washington Blvd, formerly home to The Spirits of ’76, an Americana-themed bar that closed in fall 2020.


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 — Nov 29, 2024.

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

  1. BREAKING: Children struck in crosswalk after crash on Carlin Springs Road (17018 views)
  2. JUST IN: Mister Days has reopened in Clarendon (7745 views)
  3. Jury acquits Arlington father charged in death of 3-month-old (6215 views)
  4. An NYC-based French cafe is coming to Courthouse (5035 views)
  5. Arlington County forecasting $30-40 million budget gap (4954 views)
  6. National sandwich chain plans expansion into Arlington in 2025 (4169 views)
  7. Morning Notes for November 25, 2024 (2920 views)
  8. New Indian restaurant offers clay oven cooking on Langston Blvd (2904 views)
  9. Melwood’s development plan evolves, but neighbors remain unmoved (2666 views)
  10. Proposed traffic light on S. Glebe Road takes another step forward (2626 views)
  11. Poll: Best bakery in Arlington (3003 views)
  12. Local homebrew and winemaking shop to close this month (2399 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 sunny skies with a high around 38 degrees and a west wind ranging from 9 to 11 mph, gusting up to 21 mph. For Saturday night, clouds will increase as temperatures drop to around 27 degrees. The west wind will be around 5 mph, gradually becoming light and variable. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
– Nelson Mandela

🌅 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. 👋


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 new construction home with an open floorplan with over 6,000 sq. ft. living space on a 10,000 sq. ft. fenced lot.


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 — Nov 27, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌦️ Thursday’s forecast

Partly cloudy skies are expected with a high of around 75°F, accompanied by occasional light showers likely in the afternoon. A light breeze will flow throughout the day, giving way to a calmer, cooler evening as temperatures drop to a low of about 55°F. Predictions for the upcoming week suggest a mix of sunshine and clouds with a chance for scattered showers and moderate temperatures. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

🌅 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.


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