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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 18, 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 — Oct 18, 2024.

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

  1. Multi-sport Washington-Liberty athlete who died in crash remembered as upbeat contributor (15666 views)
  2. School Board candidate’s face on campaign signs turns heads in Arlington (8659 views)
  3. Justice Department says Virginia is illegally striking voters off the rolls in new lawsuit (7398 views)
  4. Obituary: Matthew Brand Parker (1977-2024) (7019 views)
  5. Hyde Social set to host grand opening in Clarendon this weekend (6113 views)
  6. Recent pedestrian crashes on Langston Blvd underscore years of concerns (5301 views)
  7. Proposed Civic Federation resolution calls for shifting some DCA flights to Dulles (4077 views)
  8. Bluemont residents trying to rebuild after house explosion seek zoning variance (3976 views)
  9. NEW: Extra DCA flights tentatively approved for these five cities (3676 views)
  10. With historic status rejected, Langston Blvd condo project continues (3298 views)
  11. Long Bridge project breaks ground, promising smoother rail commutes over Potomac (3125 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 and a high near 70 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind at roughly 6 mph which will die down to a calm breeze as the afternoon progresses. The clear night that follows should bring a low temperature of around 43 degrees, accompanied by calm winds. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.”
– Helen Keller

🌅 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. 👋

Updated ‘bike-comfort map’ uses data to rate Arlington roadways

By Scott McCaffrey
2024 Bike Comfort Map (via Arlington County)

The Arlington government’s updated “bike-comfort map” will rely more on available data to help bicyclists get where they want to go.

With five levels of color coding, numerical scores for each stretch of road and more prominent notices of hills, the new design builds on previous evaluations of all major roads in Arlington.

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Pizzato Pizza brings Italian classics and Indian-inspired flair to Lyon Park

By Katie Taranto
Outside Pizzato Pizza at 2626 N. Pershing Drive (courtesy of Ahad Ali)

A local pizzeria with some inspiration from Indian cuisine is getting settled in Lyon Park.

The menu at Pizzato Pizza, which soft opened this summer at 2626 N. Pershing Drive, largely homes in on classic pizza place offerings, including premium and build-your-own pies, stromboli, pasta and hot sandwiches.

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Open houses this weekend: A remodeled sanctuary in Dover Crystal

By ARLnow.com
3666 N. Vacation Lane

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 gutted and remodeled $1 million house with a private fenced backyard and patio.

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A youth sports training center is coming to The Crossing Clarendon

By Katie Taranto
The soon-to-be location of Corobus Sports, next to The Container Store at The Crossing Clarendon (via Google Maps)

A sports training center with ice rinks and batting cages is aiming for a November soft opening at The Crossing Clarendon.

Corobus Sports plans to open in the 20,000-plus square foot property next to The Container Store and formerly held by bounce gym Jumping Joeys. Owner Henry White said the complex, almost all of which is underground, will offer lessons in ice hockey, baseball and softball to young people, in addition to team training and lane rentals.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 17, 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 — Oct 17, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Friday’s forecast

Expect a sunny day with a high temperature of around 67 degrees and a north wind around 9 mph. The night will be clear and cool with a low temperature of around 44 degrees, accompanied by a north wind ranging from 3 to 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
– Martin Luther King, Jr.

🌅 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.

Water Park receives new operator ahead of one-year reopening anniversary

By Katie Taranto
The view overlooking the renovated Crystal City Water Park (courtesy of Sam Kittner)

JBG Smith has announced a new partnership to lead operations at Water Park in Crystal City.

Ahead of the park’s one-year anniversary this past weekend, the developer announced a new agreement with Episcope Hospitality.

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A Jersey Mike’s and a new CVS are scheduled to open on Columbia Pike

By Katie Taranto
The future spot of Jersey Mike's at 3253 Columbia Pike (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A Jersey Mike’s and a new CVS Pharmacy are in the works on Columbia Pike.

Both businesses are expected to open on the ground floor of Westmont Apartments at the corner of the Pike and S. Glebe Road, alongside other planned establishments including a Five Guys and a cosmetic studio.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 16, 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 — Oct 16, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high of around 58 degrees with north winds from 7 to 11 mph and gusts up to 18 mph. For Thursday night, clear conditions will continue, along with a low of approximately 42 degrees, accompanied by northwest winds at about 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.”
– Michael J. Fox

🌅 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.

Pet portraits by young artist benefit Arlington shelter

By Katie Taranto
Keira Cheng paints an owl witnessing forest destruction at the New York School of Arts in Vienna (courtesy of Keira Cheng)

Through kindness and painting, a local teenage artist is giving some of Arlington’s shelter pets a helping hand.

Keira Cheng, 17, is a volunteer artist for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue at 5159 Langston Blvd. The Woodson High School student has been creating portraits of the rescue’s resident cats and dogs since summer 2023, all the while advocating for their adoption via social media.

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Ballston juice shop closes with plans to relocate nearby

By Katie Taranto
The former Ballston location of Greenheart Juice Shop (staff photo by James Jarvis)

After a little over a year in business, a Ballston juice bar intends to relocate to a smaller space in the neighborhood.

Greenheart Juice Shop, a Northern Virginia-based juicery and eatery founded in 2013, closed last Friday at 4121 Wilson Blvd. The shop serving smoothies, cold-pressed juices, cashew milks and light breakfast items opened for business last September in the former location of Philz Coffee.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 15, 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 — Oct 15, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

The forecast shows sunny skies and a high temperature near 56, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 8 to 11 mph and gusts reaching 20 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with the temperature dropping to around 40 degrees and a gentle northwest breeze at approximately 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
– 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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