It took almost a year to find the perfect match for the dog having stayed the longest this year at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
But all worked out. Nekoosa — a mixed-breed dog “with the perfect mix of of laid-back and fun-loving energy” — recently went home with her new family on her 362nd day in the pet shelter’s care.
Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Nov 1, 2024.
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
Expect a sunny day with a high temperature near 63 and a north wind of 6 to 10 mph. The clear weather will continue into Saturday night, with a low around 42 and a light north wind. See more from Weather.gov.
“Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.”
– John Lennon
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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 of real estate offerings, from affordable condos to multi-million dollar homes. One highlight: a 5 BD/3 BA craftsman home for $1 million with a large front yard and private fenced backyard.
Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Oct 31, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
There’s a 20% chance of brief showers before 2pm. Expect mostly sunny skies and a high temperature near 75°F, accompanied by southwest winds at 11 mph and gusts up to 21 mph. In the evening, the skies will remain mostly clear, with the temperature dropping to around 47°F and a north wind at 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”
– Thomas A. Edison
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Outdoor ice skating is back at the Westpost shopping center in Pentagon City.
The outdoor ice rink at 1201 S. Joyce Street announced yesterday that it has returned for the 2024-2025 season, offering lessons and public skating hours seven days a week. That’s despite predicted high temperatures in the 60s, 70s and — today — 80s over the next ten days.
A bank and a Thai restaurant are the latest planned additions to a Falls Church development project’s retail scene.
Chase Bank and Dok Khao Thai Eatery are expected to join the West Falls development project in April and August 2025, developer Hoffman & Associates announced this month.
Say hello to Ace, the sweetest pup you’ll ever meet and the newest Adoptable Pet of the Week!
Ace is a tan and white dog currently in foster through the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
Arlington’s first outpost of a popular D.C.-area pizza chain is expected to land in Virginia Square this winter.
Construction is underway on Andy’s Pizza at 901 N. Pollard Street, formerly home to Ballston Place Gourmet. The restaurant, which has been in the works since at least July 2023, hopes to open in December or January, employees told ARLnow.
The underground Dunkin’ over the Crystal City Metro station has closed.
“At this time, I don’t have any information on whether this is a temporary or permanent closure,” Dunkin’ spokesperson Hannah Goldstein told ARLnow in reference to the location at 1687 Crystal Square Arcade.
Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Oct 30, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect sunshine and a high temperature around 79 degrees, accompanied by a southwest wind between 7 and 11 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. As nighttime arrives, there will be a slight chance of showers after 2am, with mostly cloudy skies and a low of 64 degrees. The southwest wind will continue at 11 to 14 mph, gusting as high as 22 mph, and a 20% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.”
– Mark Twain
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Following the Crystal City Underground’s closure, a longtime women’s boutique will relocate to a larger nearby space this weekend.
Crystal Boutique’s last day at 2100 Crystal Drive is Saturday. The shop first opened in 1970, focusing on evening wear and other garments for “mature and older women,” owner Joel Cohen told ARLnow.
Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Oct 29, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect sunny skies and a high near 77 degrees, accompanied by a southwest wind at about 7 mph. As for Wednesday night, anticipate partly cloudy conditions and a low around 60 degrees, with the southwest wind persisting at approximately 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”
– Steve Jobs
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