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Hyde Social set to host grand opening in Clarendon this weekend

By Katie Taranto
Hyde Social at 3100 Clarendon Blvd (via Hyde Social/Facebook)

A restaurant and bar providing diners with a classy, but easygoing, night out aims to celebrate its grand opening this weekend.

Hyde Social — named after Clarendon’s namesake, first Earl of Clarendon Edward Hyde — is scheduled to open at 4 p.m. this Friday at 3100 Clarendon Blvd. Co-owner John Cerrito said the restaurant plans to serve appetizers, drinks and entrees in a relaxed atmosphere.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 11, 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 11, 2024.

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

  1. DEVELOPING: Northern lights visible from Arlington (12340 views)
  2. Demolition begins on old Harris Teeter as Ballston redevelopment project advances (11992 views)
  3. Police union: Crime is up in Arlington and officers are being attacked (10038 views)
  4. Airport redevelopment plan a work in progress (8999 views)
  5. Columbia Pike drivers, residents, businesses face another year of discomfort (8566 views)
  6. UPDATED: Langston Blvd partially blocked after trash truck strikes pedestrian (7675 views)
  7. Beyer Auto Group has been sold after 51 years in congressman’s family (5892 views)
  8. New Gateway Park design released, with bigger dog parks and more trees (5190 views)
  9. ‘Urban Oasis’ departs from Ballston courtyard amid building ownership changes (5065 views)
  10. Lawsuit says Virginia is illegally purging legitimate voters off the rolls (4468 views)
  11. New Kaldi’s Social House opens near Potomac Yard with cocktails and a dinner menu (4341 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 sunshine and a high near 77, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 6 to 8 mph. In the evening, patchy fog may develop after 5am, but otherwise, the sky will be partly cloudy with a low temperature around 55. A light east wind is also anticipated. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.”
– Ayn Rand

🌅 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. 👋

Open houses this weekend: Custom new construction in Ashton Heights

By ARLnow.com
3220 5th Street N.

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 custom $3 million house with a wine room and screened porch with heaters.

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Arlington Lao and Thai spot makes Washington Post’s ‘40 best restaurants’ list

By Katie Taranto
Padaek, in the Arlington Ridge Shopping Center, in October 2023 (staff photo by James Jarvis)

A Lao and Thai eatery in Arlington has captured Washington Post praise once again in a list of the D.C. area’s 40 best restaurants.

Longtime food critic Tom Sietsema lauded Padaek, located at 2931 S. Glebe Road in the Arlington Ridge Shopping Center, both for its offerings like fried blue catfish with tamarind-pineapple sauce and for its ambience.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 10, 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 10, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Friday’s forecast

Expect sunshine and a high of around 68 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind between 5 and 8 mph. In the evening, the sky will remain clear with temperatures dropping to approximately 48 degrees, and a southwest wind of around 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“All great achievements require time.”
– Maya Angelou

🌅 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.

‘Urban Oasis’ departs from Ballston courtyard amid building ownership changes

By Katie Taranto
Isa Seyran chats with a regular and friends at Ballstonian: Urban Oasis (staff photo)

Ballston’s outdoor “Urban Oasis” cafe has dried up — but its signature red coffee cart hasn’t gone far.

Like flowers after a desert rain, the short-lived Turkish coffee experience by Ballstonian founder Isa Seyran sprang up this summer in a courtyard at 4075 Wilson Blvd.

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Goodwill opens new donation center on Langston Blvd

By Katie Taranto
Goodwill Donation Express at 5210 Langston Blvd (courtesy of Goodwill)

Arlington’s third Goodwill location opened yesterday (Wednesday) on Langston Blvd after some delays during interior construction.

The new center at 5210 Langston Blvd mainly serves as a donation drop-off spot for apparel and household goods. The site is also expected to sell a limited selection of merchandise.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 9, 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 9, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect sunny conditions and a high temperature near 63 degrees, accompanied by a north wind blowing at 6 to 10 mph. The evening will remain clear with temperatures dropping to around 42 degrees, and the north wind will decrease to 3 to 5 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
– Confucius

🌅 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.

Road closures scheduled for Army Ten-Miler race

By Katie Taranto
Runners are splashed with water during the 2017 Army Ten Miler (Photo via John Sonderman/Flickr)

Several roads will close temporarily for the 40th annual Army Ten-Miler race this Sunday, Oct. 13.

Some streets in and around Rosslyn, Crystal City and the Pentagon will be affected. Closures will begin at 5 a.m. and last until 12:30 p.m.

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D.C.-area salon, once frequented by Kamala Harris, opens Crystal City location

By Katie Taranto
Pedicure stations at nailsaloon in Crystal City (courtesy of Cecilie Olaussen)

A popular D.C.-area nail salon opened its first Northern Virginia location in Crystal City over the weekend.

Nailsaloon, voted “Best Mani-Pedi” in Washingtonian’s 2023 Reader Picks, opened for business on Sunday at 1900 Crystal Drive on the business’ 10th anniversary.

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#FlakeNews: Snowplow naming contest kicks off in Arlington

By Dan Egitto
Plows clearing snow on Cherry Hill Road (staff photo by James Jarvis)

From “Snowy-Wan Kenobi” to “#FlakeNews,” Arlington is seeking suggestions on whimsical names for this year’s fleet of snowplows.

Members of the public have until Monday, Oct. 21 to submit “the most clever and pun-filled (yet appropriate) names” for the plows that will clear the county’s streets in the event of at least two inches of snowfall.

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