Around Town

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 27, 2025

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 — Jun 27, 2025.

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

  1. BREAKING: Harris Teeter closing two stores in Arlington (85024 views)
  2. Amazon gets extended deadline to build next phase of HQ2 (16193 views)
  3. Woman wanted in Arlington GoFundMe fraud case is arrested, accused of stealing $26K (13534 views)
  4. Warning signs accelerate as local homes market is hit by uncertainty (12485 views)
  5. BREAKING: Appeals Court puts Missing Middle back on the books in Arlington (12226 views)
  6. ICE arrests driver who killed California tourist near Arlington (11515 views)
  7. Dim sum restaurant ‘1983 Chinese Cuisine’ to open in Pentagon City (9043 views)
  8. JUST IN: Man extradited from Spain for 2023 shooting in Clarendon (7165 views)
  9. Departing pastor lauded as a ‘lifeline’ for congregation and local community (5511 views)
  10. Four sentenced for kidnapping 83-year-old Arlington veteran in theft scheme (4631 views)
  11. New ‘Foodie Trek’ program offers prizes for visiting restaurants in F.C. and Arlington (4562 views)
  12. Acclaimed Nepalese restaurant in Ballston introduces new ‘Yakky Hour’ (4233 views)
  13. UPDATED: Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Flood Watch issued for Arlington and D.C. area (4042 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

Patchy fog will clear by 9am, making way for a mostly sunny day with a high of 92 and heat index reaching 102. Light south winds at 5-7 mph are expected in the afternoon. For Saturday night, there’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, with mostly cloudy skies, a low around 73, and calm winds. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”
– Henry David Thoreau

🌅 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. 👋

Around Town

Podcast: Rotting banana art and closing grocery stores

By ARLnow.com
ARLnow podcast (June 27, 2025) screenshot

The weekend is here and so is a new episode of the ARLnow podcast.

In the latest episode, Lene, Dan and Vernon discuss a few notable local news stories in Arlington from the past week, including:

Let us know what you think about the new podcast format in the comments or via email.

Watch below on YouTube, or listen to the podcast via iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Audacy, TuneIn or your favorite listening app.

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News

Arlington sister cities group aims to build on momentum in coming year

By Scott McCaffrey
Arlington Sister City Association board of directors (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

The Arlington Sister City Association has major plans for its global relationships as it continues to rebuild from the pandemic.

“We have a more important role than ever,” said Daphne Lathouras, chair of the organization’s board of directors, at the group’s annual meeting on Monday.

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News

Bus stop eliminations and route changes go into effect Sunday in Arlington

By Katie Taranto
Metrobus will eliminate a bus stop near the intersection of Crystal Drive and 20th Street (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

All Metrobus routes are getting new names, some routes are changing and 19 bus stops will be eliminated this weekend in Arlington.

The redesign, dubbed the Better Bus Network, is part of the regional bus system’s first overhaul in 50 years. It aims to bring “more frequent, consistent bus service [and] enhance access across the region,” according to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

Go to Bus stop eliminations and route changes go into effect Sunday in Arlington Read more
Event

Mozart and Bruch: The Great Concertos

Gunston Arts Center - Theater 1

2700 South Lang Street

Arlington, Virginia 22206

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Internationally acclaimed pianist Carlos César Rodríguez joins NCE for a luminous performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s beloved Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, “Elvira Madigan,” celebrated for its elegance, lyricism, and timeless appeal. Artistic Director and violinist Leo Sushansky takes center stage in Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, a cornerstone of the violin repertoire, offering a deeply personal and passionate interpretation of its sweeping romantic lines.

The program is further enriched by Florence Price’s Adoration, a work of profound beauty and spiritual warmth, and Johan Svendsen’s Romance, cherished for its lyrical charm and expressive simplicity.

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News

Arlington diocese defies trends and ordains its largest class of Catholic priests in decades

By The Associated Press
Priests and bishops bless the 12 newly ordained priests during Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More in Arlington, Va., on Saturday, June 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski)

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.

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Opinion

Poll: The best bar in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

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:

  1. Brooklyn Bagel Bakery
  2. Bethesda Bagels
  3. Call Your Mother
News

Karantonis pledges to ‘come out stronger’ from Trump’s impacts on Arlington

By Scott McCaffrey
County Board Chair Takis Karantonis at 2025 State of the County presentation (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

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).

Go to Karantonis pledges to ‘come out stronger’ from Trump’s impacts on Arlington Read more
News

Beyer announces reelection bid, pledging to wield influence to keep fighting Trump

By Ryan Cole
Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) speaks on the House floor, April 2024 (via Rep. Don Beyer/Twitter)

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.

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News

Morning Notes for June 27, 2025

By ARLnow.com
Street scene in Rosslyn (courtesy George Brazier)

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]

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