The weekend is here and so is a new episode of the ARLnow podcast.
In the latest episode, Vernon, Dan and Lene — and a special guest, Freddie’s Beach Bar owner Freddie Lutz — discuss a few notable local news stories in Arlington from the past week, including:
A longtime family-owned ice cream shop is preparing to close in Clarendon.
Nicecream is shuttering later this month at 2831 Clarendon Blvd, co-owner Gil Welsford confirmed. Welsford, who founded the business 11 years ago with his wife, Sandra Tran, expressed gratitude for his customers — saying, “the Arlington community has just been amazing to be a part of.”
Siranli Dental is excited to announce its newest dental office location in Clarendon-Courthouse. Led by nationally acclaimed, board-certified prosthodontist Dr. Samantha Siranli, the new location offers the highest-quality general and cosmetic dentistry including cleanings, preventive care, whitening, Invisalign®, veneers, and dental implants.
New patients can expect a welcoming environment, a modern office equipped with the latest technology, and personalized care focused on long-term oral health. The Siranli Dental team is consistently peer-recognized as top dentists in the region and has earned a reputation for combining elite skills with an approachable, patient-first philosophy.
Whether you’re due for a routine cleaning, curious about whitening, or exploring cosmetic options for your smile, Siranli Dental welcomes new patients and offers convenient office hours – perfect for busy professionals and families alike. Siranli Dental has free parking and is just a short walk from the Courthouse Metro stop.
A freshly renovated hotel with 355 rooms and a new restaurant and patio hosted a ribbon cutting in Crystal City today (Friday).
The new AC Hotel Arlington National Landing, formerly the Crystal City Marriott, is the largest location in North America for AC Hotels, the European-inspired hospitality group owned by Marriott.
ConnectJew LIVE! is a social discovery night where 20+ local Jewish organizations, clubs, dinners, and communities come together so you can explore the DMV young adult Jewish scene in one evening. A mixer for Jewish life, friends, and community — meet people, discover social clubs, find Shabbat dinners, and plug in at whatever level feels right. Tickets required; exact address sent 24 hours before the event (Metro Center / Chinatown area).
Families in Arlington have plenty of options when it comes to selecting a preschool or daycare provider, with programs designed to nurture and teach little ones.
Here are the nominees for “Best Preschool in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your favorite preschool? Write them in!
Voting will close in two weeks.
Voting for the Best Kid’s Birthday Party Venue in Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Live Music Venue in Arlington. The results are now official:
Welcome to our free community event! Our Bully-Proof Anti-Bullying Seminar is an interactive program designed to teach children and teens practical strategies they can use both in school and everyday life. Through age-appropriate instruction and hands-on activities, participants will learn how to stay calm, make smart decisions, and protect themselves without resorting to unnecessary violence.
Participants will learn:
The Arlington Police Department (ACPD) and Virginia State Police carried out a parking enforcement operation on Four Mile Run Drive and S. George Mason Drive following complaints about abandoned cars.
ACPD tweeted yesterday (Thursday) that “neighborhood concerns” spurred on the stepped-up enforcement. Virginia State Police assisted with identifying fraudulent inspection stickers.
An Arlington School Board meeting yesterday evening (Thursday) attracted Republican governor candidate Winsome Earle-Sears and a large crowd of activists, most advocating for transgender rights.
This was the School Board members’ first meeting since they announced that they would be maintaining their current policy of letting transgender students use bathrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity, despite the U.S. Department of Education’s threats to withhold federal funding.
Assault on Police in Shirlington — “2900 block of S. Randolph Street. At approximately 8:37 p.m. on August 20, officers inside a parking garage observed a suspect with an open container of alcohol and determined he was intoxicated in public. While attempting to take him into custody, the suspect resisted and assaulted two officers before they were able to take him into custody. The officers sustained minor injuries.” [ACPD]
Regional Summit in Arlington — “With regional leaders aligned on the urgency of addressing housing, economic uncertainty, regional growth, and transit funding, this year’s Summit, the tenth in this series, underscored the shared commitment to keeping Northern Virginia competitive and livable in the face of shifting economic realities.” [Press Release]
Dominion Eyes Fusion Power — “With the key role of Falls Church’s own U.S. Rep. Don Beyer in the lead of the overall effort as the founder and co-chair of the Congressional Fusion Caucus in 2021, Dominion Virginia Power has subsequently taken a notable, if carefully scoped, step toward nuclear fusion energy by entering into a collaboration with Commonwealth Fusion Systems.” [FCNP]
Lane Closures on I-395 — “The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) said people should expect lane closures on Interstate 395 near the Pentagon for a bridge project Sunday, Aug. 24 through Thursday, Aug. 28. The closures, which affect the southbound lanes, will be along a bridge over two ramps.” [DC News Now]
Congressional Candidate Evicted — “A Democratic candidate for Virginia’s 8th Congressional District has accused Alexandria Sheriff’s Office deputies of wrongfully arresting him during an eviction Monday morning, despite having what he claims was a pending appeal with the Virginia Court of Appeals.” [ALXnow]
It’s Friday — Expect a sunny day with a high of around 83°F and a gentle north wind at about 6 mph. The night will be clear, and temperatures will dip to around 62°F. [NWS]
BRASSERIE ANGIE, LLC trading as THE ANGIE, 3901 NORTH FAIRFAX DRIVE, SUITE 100, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22203-1601. The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY (ABC) for a RETAIL – MIXED BEVERAGE RETAURANT license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. STEFANOS VOUVOUDAKIS, MANAGING MEMBER. NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.
Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Aug 21, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect a sunny day with a high of around 83°F and a gentle north wind at about 6 mph. The night will be clear, and temperatures will dip to around 62°F, accompanied by a southeast wind blowing at 3 to 5 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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