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1983 Chinese Cuisine from the street (staff photo by Ryan Cole)
Pentagon City restaurant 1983 Chinese Cuisine is set to “soft open” this Thursday, serving up traditional Cantonese dim sum at the Westpost shopping center.
The restaurant will start accepting customers, but General Manager Cuong Vo says the food and menu won’t be a finished product — they’re looking for feedback from the public before hosting a “grand opening.”
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Amaan Jan, Naeem Jan and Safa Farighi at Jon's Joint (courtesy of Safa Farighi)
A burger joint in Buckingham with freshly ground smash burgers and a knack for nostalgia is gaining traction in the community after opening late last year.
Jon’s Joint serves classic burger joint fare in a casual, eclectic dining room filled with pop culture references. Created by childhood friends Safa Farighi and Amaan Jan, the restaurant has racked up hundreds of positive reviews since opening at 250 N. Glebe Road, where Ravi Kabob 2 used to be.
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Join us for the 12th Arlington Triathlon in Memory of Anne Viviani. This youth-only swim-bike-run event for ages 7-15 takes place Sunday, June 7th at Washington-Liberty Aquatics Center. It features a time-trial pool swim, a circuit bike course on closed streets, and an on-road run to the finish on the track. For registration, sponsorship information and more, please visit our website at www.triathlonfamilyusa.com. The race benefits the Arlington Triathlon Club, Arlington’s award-winning, elementary school-based multi-sport training program, the longest-running youth triathlon program of its kind in the country.
Rendering of Melwood site redevelopment proposal (via Melwood and Wesley Housing)
A decision on whether there’s any historic value in a former schoolhouse bound for redevelopment in Aurora Highlands is unlikely until next year.
Historic-preservation staff will begin a study of the Melwood property “by the end of the year at the latest — like the December time frame,” said Mical Tawney, a historic-preservation specialist, in response to a question at the June 18 meeting of the Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB).
Speed Cams on for Summer School — “The Arlington Public Schools (APS) Summer School Program will run from July 7 through August 1, 2025. To ensure the safety of students as they arrive and depart from school each day, PhotoSPEED safety cameras located at Summer School locations will remain operational throughout the duration of summer learning.” [ACPD]
Arrest After Bus Shelter Smashed — “The man we showed getting arrested by @ArlingtonVaPD at East Falls Church Metro is being investigated by @MetroTransitPD after this bus shelter was smashed last night.” [Dave Statter/X]
Woman Assaulted After Opening Door — “At approximately 12:59 p.m. on June 19, police were dispatched to the report of a suspicious person. Upon arrival, it was determined the female suspect knocked on the female victim’s door. When the victim opened the door, the suspect grabbed the victim, forcing her out of the residence, before making entry to the home. The victim sustained serious, non-life threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital.” [ACPD]
Shoplifting Arrest in Courthouse Metro — “An officer was inside a business when an employee reported a shoplifting just occurred. A lookout was broadcast and the officer located an individual matching the description of the suspect inside the Courthouse Metro Station. The officer attempted to detain the suspect during which he was non-compliant. With the assistance of additional responding officers, he was taken into custody. While in custody, the suspect grabbed two officers.” [ACPD]
Lane Change Crash on I-395 — “Remember, it’s all about you getting to your exit. Nothing else matters. Not the person who slammed on their brakes when you stopped in the middle of the interstate highway. Not the drivers behind them who could have crashed. Not the person whose day you ruined when you pulled in front of them, crunching their car.” [Dave Statter/X]
Arlington Jail, 100 Years Ago — “June 23, 1925 — An investigative story found conditions in Arlington County jail were deplorable #100yearsagotoday. There was overcrowding, 50 people in a space meant for 27, vermin, stench and a single wash basin. It was routine for someone held on a traffic violation to spend the night there.” [Petula Dvorak/IG]
JBG Looking Outside Nat’l Landing — “JBG Smith Properties Inc. has made it official: The Bethesda developer acknowledged Friday that it’s actively exploring acquisition opportunities beyond National Landing. The shift in strategy came in a news release announcing the company’s purchase of Tysons Dulles Plaza in Tysons.” [WBJ]
Va. Home Prices Rise — “There were 10,649 closed sales across the commonwealth in May, 66 fewer sales than a year ago—a 0.6% decrease. Despite lower sales levels, home prices continued to rise in most local markets. Virginia’s median sales price was $440,000 in May, up $15,000 since last year, reflecting a 3.5% increase.” [Press Release]
It’s Tuesday — Expect a sunny, hot day with temperatures reaching up to 101°F and heat index values as high as 111°F, accompanied by a 3 to 6 mph northwest wind. The nighttime will be mostly clear with a low temperature around 79°F and a light northwest breeze. [NWS]
Harris Teeter on Columbia Pike at the time of opening in 2019 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
Two Harris Teeter stores in Arlington are closing this summer, the company confirmed Monday night.
The grocery stores — at 950 S. George Mason Drive and 3600 S. Glebe Road — are among four D.C. area Harris Teeter locations set to close. Also closing are stores in North Bethesda and at 8200 Crestwood Heights Drive in the Tysons area.
Expect a sunny, hot day with temperatures reaching up to 101°F and heat index values as high as 111°F, accompanied by a 3 to 6 mph northwest wind. The nighttime will be mostly clear with a low temperature around 79°F and a light northwest breeze. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“It isn’t where you came from. It’s where you’re going that counts.” – Ella Fitzgerald
