By TIFFANY STANLEY Associated Press
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — They are a day away from becoming Catholic priests, rehearsing for their ordination Mass under the gothic cathedral’s arches.
From casual happy hour to something more upscale, Arlington’s bar scene has a little bit of everything, complete with events like trivia and live music.
Here are the nominees for “Best Bar in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Voting for the Best Place for Wings in Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 9 a.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Bagel Shop in Arlington. The results are now official:
- Brooklyn Bagel Bakery
- Bethesda Bagels
- Call Your Mother
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Arlington’s top elected official is embracing a this-too-shall-pass view of the impacts of Trump-era government cuts on the local community.
“We will weather this storm and come out stronger,” County Board Chair Takis Karantonis said at the annual Arlington Chamber of Commerce “State of the County” event yesterday (Thursday).
Arlington-Based ICA Language Services Marks 40 Years Supporting US Military and Diplomatic Community
ICA Language Services (ICA), a family-owned, woman-led small business based in Arlington, is celebrating its 40th anniversary, marking decades of supporting the U.S. military and diplomatic community through language training and testing.
Founded in April 1986 as Inlingua Foreign Language Center, a 6-classroom language school, ICA expanded under the leadership of Deidre Doyle, an entrepreneur with a background in organizational management who joined the company the same year. As a military spouse, she had developed a deep understanding of military organizations and culture, helping shape ICA into a trusted provider of language training and testing for military professionals. Doyle became a partner in 1993 and sole owner in 2009, when she changed the name to ICA Language Services.
Rep. Don Beyer is pursuing another term in office, promising to keep fighting “abuses of power” while his party plots strategies to take back Congress.
The Democrat representing Virginia’s 8th Congressional District, which includes all of Arlington, acknowledged to ARLnow that his party has struggled to resist dramatic policy changes under President Donald Trump while Republicans control the legislature.
Spring into Rosslyn for a day where books, blooms, and community come alive!
This year’s Rosslyn Spring Market on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. brings colorful florals, local vendors, and plenty of moments to stop and smell the roses to the NOW pop-up park.
Date Set for Library Wedding — “On Valentine’s Day, Arlington Public Library selected a local couple to win a free wedding—announced in a special video by Bridgerton author Julia Quinn. This summer, wedding bells will chime for Katie and Vincent on Sat., July 12, 2025. The whole community is invited to “share the love” and bear witness to their wedding ceremony.” [Arlington County]
History of Arlington Protests — “We certainly have had many citizens crossing the Potomac River to take part in protests, dating back at least as far as the suffragist fight for voting rights over 100 years ago. One of our most remarkable citizens was Mary Morris Hall Lockwood, who was arrested for picketing the White House in 1917. She became the founding organizer of the Arlington Federation of Women’s Clubs in 1920.” [FCNP]
Pride With the Police — “We value every opportunity like this one to connect with our LGBTQ+ neighbors and reaffirm our commitment to fostering a community where everyone feels safe, seen and respected. We’d also like to give a special shoutout to our public safety and community partners for joining us this evening and showing their unwavering support! Happy Pride!” [ACPD/X]
It’s Friday — Showers and thunderstorms are expected mainly after 1pm, accompanied by mostly cloudy skies and a high near 81. An east wind will blow around 8 mph, with a 40% chance of precipitation. For Friday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 8pm, with lows around 71 and an east wind of 3 to 7 mph. The chance of precipitation increases to 60%. [NWS]
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 — Jun 26, 2025.
- 5:30 am: Notice: CSXT RFP for Alexandria Fourth Track Project | 🗣️ Comments
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for June 26, 2025 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: County Board candidates start plotting ranked-choice election strategies | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: Art exhibit featuring rotting banana opens at Ballston retirement community | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: ICE arrests driver who killed California tourist near Arlington | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:35 am: UPDATED: Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Flood Watch issued for Arlington and D.C. area | 🗣️ Comments
- 12:30 pm: New ‘Foodie Trek’ program offers prizes for visiting restaurants in F.C. and Arlington | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Acclaimed Nepalese restaurant in Ballston introduces new ‘Yakky Hour’ | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: Where to watch Independence Day fireworks in Arlington next week | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: To leverage AI shake-ups, Arlington emphasizes talent and location | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 10:30 am: Storytime on the Plaza
- 12:30 pm: MID-Day Flow with SPENGA
- 5:00 pm: Pilates in the Park at Westpost
- 5:30 pm: Zumba Power Hour
- 7:30 pm: The Nighthawks
⛈️ Friday’s forecast
Showers and thunderstorms are expected mainly after 1pm, accompanied by mostly cloudy skies and a high near 81. An east wind will blow around 8 mph, with a 40% chance of precipitation. For Friday night, showers and thunderstorms are more likely before 8pm, with lows around 71 and an east wind of 3 to 7 mph. The chance of precipitation increases to 60%, and new rainfall amounts could range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, potentially higher in thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
– 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.
Arlington County staff hope to leverage strengths in the county’s location and workforce as advances in AI bring shake-ups to the nature of work.
Despite recent forecasts that AI will lead to corporate layoffs at Amazon in coming years, Ryan Touhill, director of Arlington Economic Development, told ARLnow that he believes the county has the potential to come out on top amid rapid technological changes.
Independence Day is next Friday, bringing views of D.C’s annual fireworks show as well as other local celebrations in Arlington.
The nearly 18-minute pyrotechnic production on the National Mall is expected to begin at 9:09 p.m, weather permitting. Many parks and trails in Arlington provide popular viewing spots each year.
A well-loved Nepalese restaurant with Northern Virginia roots is continuing to succeed at its second location in Ballston, serving up a unique delicacy: yak.
Himalayan Wild Yak opened at 1010 N. Glebe Road in March, joining an Ashburn location that has become a favorite of The Washington Post and Northern Virginia Magazine since opening in late 2021.
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