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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 8, 2026

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 — Apr 8, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect areas of frost early in the morning, but the day will be mostly sunny with a high of around 62°F. Winds will be calm initially, becoming southeast at about 6 mph in the afternoon. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 42°F and southeast winds between 3 and 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The best way to predict future is to invent it.”
– Alan Kay

🌅 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! If you have something to say about an issue of local note not covered today, feel free to post it as a letter to the editor on our new forum.

New owner gives Falls Church pottery painting studio a ‘glow up’

By Katie Taranto
Jessi Cash at Clay Cafe Studios (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A paint-your-own-pottery studio in Falls Church has received a freshly glazed look under new ownership.

Jessi Cash, who has worked at Clay Cafe Studios since 2019, took over the reins from retired owner Gayla Hassett in January. Since then, Cash has brought 101 N. Maple Avenue a fresh coat of peachy paint and replaced its old farmhouse-style tables, among other aesthetic changes.

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Arlington residents can get free windshield wipers, donate old car seats and socks this month

By Katie Taranto
Socks on a clothesline (Photo by Nick Page on Unsplash)

A regional windshield wiper giveaway and two donation programs are available to Arlington residents this month.

Free windshield wiper replacements and installation are available to all D.C.-area drivers through this Saturday as part of Metro Motors’ annual “Wiper Week.” Meanwhile, Casual Adventures Outfitters is collecting used socks in Virginia Square through the end of the month, while Target is collecting old car seats in exchange for coupons.

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RAMMY Awards finalists include Taqueria Xochi, Queen Mother’s Kitchen and other local spots

By Katie Taranto
Tacos and fries from Taqueria Xochi (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

Arlington and Falls Church are continuing to maintain a strong presence as this year’s RAMMY Awards advance toward their final stage.

Ten restaurants and restaurateurs representing establishments in the two localities have been chosen for final consideration in the 44th annual RAMMYS.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 7, 2026

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 — Apr 7, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect sunny weather with a high near 54°F and a northeast wind around 6 mph. Tonight, skies will be mostly clear with a low around 35°F and areas of frost developing after 3 a.m. The southeast wind will range from 3 to 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.”
– Vidal Sassoon

🌅 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! If you have something to say about an issue of local note not covered today, feel free to post it as a letter to the editor on our new forum.

Bluefish Bistro closes in latest business shakeup along Columbia Pike

By Katie Taranto
Bluefish Bistro has closed at 950 S. George Mason Drive (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A well-loved sushi restaurant on Columbia Pike has closed after less than three years in business.

Bluefish Bistro is no longer in business at 950 S. George Mason Drive, owner Andy Park told ARLnow. The eatery, which offered a variety of sushi rolls and sashimi, opened in November 2023 at the mixed-use Centro Arlington development and had secured a 4.9-star average rating on Google.

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Restaurant tracker: Tio Pelé, The Boulevard and more

By ARLnow.com
Water Park visitors sit outside for an event (courtesy of Water Park)

This is a free preview of the restaurant tracker report sent monthly to ARLnow Press Club members. Join the club to get this and other exclusive features, like our Court Update monthly emails, early access to our in-depth history articles and the ad-free Pro Update daily newsletter.

Hi everyone, this is Katie Taranto with more updates for ARLnow Press Club members on food and drink in Arlington and Falls Church.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 6, 2026

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 — Apr 6, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect a sunny day with a high around 53°F and northwest winds blowing at 10 to 14 mph, gusting up to 26 mph. Tonight will be clear, with temperatures dropping to about 33°F and a north wind at 6 to 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are for.”
– John A. Shedd

🌅 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! If you have something to say about an issue of local note not covered today, feel free to post it as a letter to the editor on our new forum.

Middle Eastern bakery and market to replace closing deli in Cherrydale

By Katie Taranto
Billy's Deli/Cafe at 3907 Langston Blvd (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

A Middle Eastern bakery, restaurant and market is expected to replace a deli and cafe in Cherrydale within the next few months.

Habibi’s Kitchen and Market plans to open this spring at 3907 Langston Blvd, offering Middle Eastern cuisine, fresh bread and local produce, owner Hassan Almaala told ARLnow. It’ll be a sister establishment to Almaala Farms, a longtime Union Market stall offering Middle Eastern bites and produce from the Almaala family farm on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 3, 2026

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 — Apr 3, 2026.

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

  1. Vehicle plows through townhome after driver apparently ‘floored it’ in garage (10637 views)
  2. Arlington Beer Garden and Clarendon 54 lounge close for redevelopment (8604 views)
  3. No more free parking after hours at several National Landing parking garages (7344 views)
  4. Ballston juice shop still opening, despite co-founder’s arrest (5852 views)
  5. Thousands turn out for ‘No Kings 3’ protests on Arlington bridges and along Glebe Road (5685 views)
  6. Misleading anti-redistricting mailers prompt outcry from AG Jones, Virginia NAACP (5461 views)
  7. Brazilian-Lebanese chicken spot Tio Pelé opens on Langston Blvd (5451 views)
  8. Three Notch’d nixes ax-throwing in Clarendon as restaurant plans move forward (5298 views)
  9. Creator of demolished Black history mural at Hall’s Hill McDonald’s will paint replacement (5238 views)
  10. Bomb threat at DEA’s Pentagon City headquarters leads to temporary evacuation (5209 views)
  11. Arlington flea market launches 40-year anniversary season this weekend (4780 views)
  12. O’Connell pitcher strikes out record 28 batters in softball game (4529 views)
  13. Plans to redevelop two Rosslyn office buildings get a revamp after 12 years (3956 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 mostly sunny weather with a slight chance of showers after 2 p.m., reaching a high near 85°F with a southwest wind at 6 to 10 mph. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 64°F and a south wind at 10 to 15 mph, gusting up to 24 mph. There’s a slight chance of showers before 8 p.m. and a 30% chance of showers after 2 a.m. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.”
– Theodore Roosevelt

🌅 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! If you have something to say about an issue of local note not covered today, feel free to post it as a letter to the editor on our new forum. 👋

New day-to-night restaurant and rooftop bar coming to Clarendon’s former Wilson Hardware

By Katie Taranto
Wilson Hardware's former space in Clarendon (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A new day-to-night restaurant and rooftop bar with a “supper club vibe” is opening soon at the former Wilson Hardware in Clarendon.

The Boulevard, a restaurant that “blends modern American dining with playful Asian fusion,” is planning to open this spring at 2915 Wilson Blvd — along with Solset, a new bar on the rooftop offering “lighter bites and sunset cocktails.”

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Late-night sundae shop The Scoop N Scootery plans summer opening in Clarendon

By Katie Taranto
The Reign of Terror sundae from The Scoop N Scootery(via The Scoop N Scootery/Facebook)

An ice cream sundae shop with late-night hours, a delivery service and a popular online presence is expanding to Clarendon.

The Scoop N Scootery is coming to 1138 N. Irving Street, in the former Jimmy John’s space at the Beacon building. The franchise has amassed 2.3 million TikTok likes on videos of its elaborate sundaes — available for delivery until 2 a.m. — that come with toppings like buttercream frosting, brownie bites, graham crackers and blueberry muffin crumbles.

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