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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We’re two days away from Halloween and for some — mostly newcomers — there may be questions about the local trick-or-treating customs in Arlington.
Unlike some places in other parts of the country, Arlington does not designate an official day and time for trick-or-treating. Instead, the annual, costumed candy-gathering spree takes place on Halloween — Thursday, Oct. 31 this year — and starts shortly before sunset.
As fall colors sweep across the D.C. area, Arlington leaf collection season begins in two weeks.
Crews are expected to begin passing through Arlington neighborhoods starting Monday, Nov. 11, according to a tentative schedule. Residents are encouraged to rake leaves to the curb the weekend before their civic association’s posted start date.
Here in Arlington, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the smallest and largest homes sold last month (September 2024).
Largest homes sold
Good Monday 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 28, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect mostly sunny skies, a high temperature near 70°F, and a south wind of 3 to 8 mph during the day. In the evening, anticipate partly cloudy conditions, a low temperature around 53°F, and a south wind of approximately 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
– Maya Angelou
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A new Ballston Quarter kiosk is bringing a Japanese twist to sweet and savory crepes.
Since this spring, T-Swirl Crepe has been selling confections a little different from the flat, pancake-like treats familiar to many diners.
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 — Oct 25, 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 predominantly sunny day, as temperatures reach around 69°F accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 10-16 mph and gusts soaring up to 24 mph. The evening will continue to be mainly clear with temperatures dropping to around 40°F, and the northwest wind persisting at 7-9 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”
– George Eliot
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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. 👋
The ARLnow Press Club has 120 new members and we want to sincerely extend our appreciation to those who stepped up to — and continue to — support local news.
We put out the call to email newsletter subscribers earlier this week that we needed some help, at least temporarily, to support a larger newsroom following our GazetteLeader acquisition last month. Arlington was in danger of losing the GazetteLeader’s comprehensive local government and sports coverage had the acquisition not happened.
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 $3 million house on a 18,583 sq. ft. lot featuring a screened porch with ceiling heaters.
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 24, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect sunshine and a high temperature around 68 degrees alongside light and variable winds turning southwest at around 6 mph in the afternoon. Friday night will be partly cloudy, with lows near 54 degrees. South winds at 5 to 7 mph will shift to the west after midnight. See more from Weather.gov.
“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.”
– Albert Einstein
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As it moves further into its second century, the Lyon Park community is taking a deeper dive into understanding its formative years.
From digitizing historical records to developing a trio of commemorative markers, leaders hope that looking to the past will help shape the Arlington neighborhood’s next century.
