Brigham Young University's Tanner Wall is now a member of the Las Vegas Raiders (courtesy of BYU football)
Tanner Wall once more is in an underdog situation, having to prove himself all over again — and that suits the 2018 Yorktown High School graduate just fine.
The Brigham Young University grad recently signed a priority free-agent contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. He will compete for duties as a defensive back (safety) and special-teams player.
Whino's space at Ballston Quarter (staff photo by Katie Taranto)
A combination restaurant, bar and art gallery in Ballston is hosting a farewell party this weekend after five years in business.
Whino Restaurant and Bar’s last happy hour and dinner service will take place from 4-11 p.m. this Friday, on the second level of Ballston Quarter at 4238 Wilson Blvd. After that, the business is throwing a final party with painting, free food and DJs from 7 p.m.-2 a.m. on Saturday.
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Crash involving a bus and a woman on a scooter (traffic cam via SafetyVid)
The woman struck by a bus while riding a scooter in Rosslyn earlier this month has succumbed to her injuries.
Leah Carlomusto, 45, died at the hospital on Sunday, Arlington County police announced today (Tuesday). The Arlington resident was struck by a charter bus at the busy intersection of Langston Blvd and Ft. Myer Drive on the evening of Saturday, April 18.
Pentagon MMA has brought a special honor home to Arlington from the birthplace of Muay Thai.
The Arlington Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu Academy is now officially a certified and registered Muay Thai Gym Partner through the Sports Authority of Thailand and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand, making Pentagon MMA the only Muay Thai academy on the East Coast to have earned this distinction.
Little Beast's Falls Church dining room (courtesy of Little Beast)
A local pizzeria known for its Detroit-style slices and playfully monstrous decor opens for business tomorrow (Wednesday) in Falls Church.
Little Beast is preparing to dish up its first pizzas from its new restaurant at 119 E. Broad Street, on the ground floor of Broad & Washington. There, owner and restaurateur Aaron Gordon plans to offer Detroit and deck oven-style pies, pastas, salads, sandwiches and desserts in a casual, kid-friendly atmosphere.
Join us for the LLT 5K Run/Walk, a community-powered fundraiser supporting Empower Latina and our mission to uplift, empower, and create opportunities for Latina women and girls. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps make a meaningful impact. Lace up, show up, and empower Latina!
Arlington County has taken on a second waste contractor to help account for missed organics collections this spring.
The county hired Rockville, Md.-based Compost Crew to assist Bates Trucking and Trash Removal with collections starting on April 20. The cost is $9,920 per week, Katie O’Brien, spokesperson for Arlington’s Department of Environmental Services, told ARLnow.
The Container Store in Clarendon is merging with Bed Bath & Beyond (staff photo by Katie Taranto)
The Container Store in Clarendon is selling off a large portion of its merchandise in preparation for a “mashup” with Bed Bath & Beyond.
The business at 2800 Clarendon Blvd is one of 98 stores nationwide transitioning to a new “Container Store + Bed Bath & Beyond” format, integrating a wider range of home goods. Bed Bath & Beyond announced plans to acquire the other chain earlier this month.
An Inspira Dance event (courtesy of Inspira Dance)
An Arlington nonprofit that hosts dance lessons and community events plans to celebrate the grand opening of a new dance hall this weekend.
Inspira Dance is opening this Saturday on the second level of Ballston Quarter at 4238 Wilson Blvd, across from Onelife Fitness. The nonprofit — previously operating as an event pop-up at various local businesses — has planned a lineup of dancing activities throughout the night to celebrate the new space, starting with a bachata class at 7 p.m.
Craig Syphax of the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington speaks at dedication (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)
In the mid-1700s, most of modern-day Fairlington and Shirlington was part of a plantation called Torthorwald, a rural retreat for the wealthy Carlyle merchant family of Alexandria.
When patriarch John Carlyle died in 1780, Torthorwald was home to an enslaved population totaling more than 40. And on Sunday, two of them were honored with the placement of new “stumbling stones” near the Fairlington Villages Community Center.
Browsing at the 12th Annual Arlington Festival of the Arts in Clarendon this past weekend (courtesy George Brazier)
Royals to Visit Arlington Cemetery — King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday as part of a four-day state visit to mark America’s 250th anniversary. The royal couple will also visit Shenandoah National Park and attend a 250th birthday block party in Virginia. [NBC Washington]
Flyover This Morning — From AlertDC: “The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over the White House on Tuesday, April 28 at approximately 9:00AM.”
Board Backs Local Nonprofits — The County Board approved $1.69 million in grants to 31 human services nonprofits, including an additional $437,000 in one-time funding “to bolster the collective impact these grants will have on the most vulnerable in our community,” County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti said. [Arlington County]
More on Four Courts Honor — Ireland’s Four Courts (2051 Wilson Blvd) was recently named “America’s Best Soccer Bar” by the “Men in Blazers” soccer media network. “We were up against pubs from New York and Boston and San Francisco, and we didn’t think Arlington, Virginia, could stand a chance — but we were delighted,” managing partner Dave Cahill said. [Washington Post]
Crash on 14th Street Bridge — “This was outbound on the main lanes of DC’s 14th Street Bridge around 11a. It’s 23 fewer cars, but it looks a lot like how Talladega’s big pile-up today began… BTW, the truck pulled over on the Virginia side. No word on injuries.” [Dave Statter/X]
Data Science for Density — A YIMBYs of Northern Virginia member describes how he used “homebrew econometrics” — including machine learning to estimate tax revenue — to advocate to the Arlington County Board for as much density as possible in last year’s RiverHouse expansion proposal in Pentagon City. [GGW]
Rooftop Season Returns — As the al fresco season starts back up Arlington Magazine has rounded up the area’s best rooftop bars, including options in Rosslyn, Clarendon and Shirlington as well as Falls Church and Tysons. [Arlington Magazine]
Foggy Potomac Monday Morning — “The fog off the water is heavy! I gasped when I got into my Rosslyn office not expecting to see this since there was no fog for me on my way in.” [Jennifer LeFevre/X]
Pentagon’s Silicon Valley Pivot — “Best known as Uber’s No. 2 executive in the 2010s, [Emil] Michael is part of a roster of Trump-era leaders who are bringing their business backgrounds to bear on the Pentagon, aiming to transform the military with a private investor’s tool kit and a mindset shaped by Silicon Valley’s critiques.” [Washington Post]
Storms Could Ease Drought — “Rain has been hard to come by since last summer, and this month’s precipitation has been about half the norm… A strong front is set to sweep across the area on Wednesday. Showers will be possible anytime, but the afternoon and evening will present the best chance of rain.” [Capital Weather Gang/X]
It’s Tuesday — Expect mostly cloudy skies today with a chance of rain showers after 11 a.m. and a high near 65. South winds of 3–9 mph could gust as high as 18 mph. Skies should remain mostly cloudy overnight, with a low around 52. [NWS]
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