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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 24, 2025

By ARLnow.com

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 — Apr 24, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

🌧️ Friday’s forecast

Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 79 and calm winds shifting to the south at 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Friday night, there’s a 70% chance of showers, mainly after 8pm, with temperatures dropping to around 64. Winds will be from the southeast at 8 mph, and new precipitation amounts may be less than a tenth of an inch. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”
– Benjamin Franklin

🌅 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.

News

New traffic light goes live at crash-prone crossing near Lubber Run Community Center

By Dan Egitto
The new traffic lights at N. George Mason Drive and N. Park Drive (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A new four-way traffic signal has been installed at a high-crash intersection near Lubber Run Community Center, capping off years of efforts to improve safety.

As of this week, the intersection of N. George Mason Drive and N. Park Drive also has curb extensions on all corners, more street lighting and marked crosswalks at all crossings, according to a county webpage. These replace the interim safety measures previously installed to guide vehicles through the intersection.

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Sponsored

Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: April 29, 2026

By Sponsor

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As of April 27, there are 177 detached homes, 39 townhouses and 207 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 37 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:

Image from Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: April 29, 2026

Please note that this is solely a selection of Just Reduced properties available in Arlington County. For a complete list of properties within your target budget and specifications, contact Arlington Realty, Inc. 

Around Town

Podcast: Rosslyn safety rangers to the rescue

By ARLnow.com
ARLnow Podcast for April 24, 2025

It’s been inactive for a while, but we’re again looking to bring the ARLnow Podcast back.

Before we do, we’d love your feedback on a new format. The following was recorded as a test but we’re releasing it as a pilot episode in the hopes of hearing what you think.

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News

Agency envisions bus rapid transit along Columbia Pike and across the Potomac

By Dan Egitto and Scott McCaffrey
A proposed network of bus rapid transit lines across Northern Virginia (via NVTA)

A new long-term “blueprint” to dramatically expand Northern Virginia’s bus rapid transit lines calls for significant investment along core Arlington routes.

A draft Bus Rapid Transit Action Plan, unveiled yesterday (Wednesday) is meant to guide agencies throughout the region as they consider future transit investments. A proposed map of possible BRT lines envisions two routes connecting Columbia Pike to Crystal City and D.C., and another route running east from Falls Church into Rosslyn, across the Potomac River and into Georgetown.

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Event

the City of Falls Church’s 44th Annual Memorial Day Parade and Festival

City Hall Grounds

300 Park Avenue

Falls Church, Virginia 22046

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Join us in remembrance and celebrate our community at the City of Falls Church’s 44th Annual Memorial Day Parade and Festival on Monday, May 25, 2026. Honor our nation’s fallen heroes and our country’s rich history while marking the 250th anniversary of the United States of America!

Monday, May 25, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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News

Two teens charged with series of robberies near Columbia Pike

By ARLnow.com
File photo

A teen boy and an 18-year-old woman are facing serious charges after a pair of robberies Wednesday afternoon.

The robberies happened near western end of Columbia Pike in Arlington. In the first, around 3:15 p.m., two ski-mask-wearing suspects approached a boy, demanded cash, and seriously injured him when he refused.

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Around Town

Boutique dentistry chain ‘Tend’ opens new Pentagon City office

By Katie Taranto
Tend's new office in Pentagon City (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

Boutique dental chain Tend cut the ribbon on its new Pentagon City office yesterday (Wednesday).

Appointments are now available at the new dental studio at 1421 S. Hayes Street, which promises a “kind, judgement-free team” that provides care in a soothing atmosphere.

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Sports

Arlington high-school sports schedule for April 25-May 1

By Dave Facinoli
The Yorktown baseball team has multiple games ahead (staff photo by Dave Facinoli)

The high-school sports schedule for Arlington’s three public high schools is back in full swing after spring break, with a full slate of competition.

The regular seasons last only a couple of more weeks, followed by the start of postseason action.

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News

Vacant Giant grocery store in Lyon Village might become a Sprouts

By Katie Taranto
A worker taking down signage at the Lyon Village Shopping Center's Giant in March 2024 (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

It appears a new grocer has its eyes set on the vacant Giant at the Lyon Village Shopping Center.

A commercial addition permit application filed Monday on behalf of Sprouts Farmers Market calls for “tenant improvement of an existing grocery store into a new grocery store” at 3115 Langston Blvd.

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Announcement

Rosslyn Farmers Market Returns for 2026 Season

By Rosslyn BID

The Rosslyn Farmers Market brings fresh, locally grown food to the heart of the neighborhood on Wednesdays from 2-6 p.m. beginning on May 6. Located at Central Place Plaza (1800 N Lynn St) and operated in partnership with FRESHFARM, this thoughtfully curated mid-week market connects the community with regional farmers and food producers offering seasonal produce, baked goods, ready-to-eat items, and other local essentials.

Just steps from the Rosslyn Metro station, the market is a convenient destination for Arlington residents, commuters, and visitors searching for a farmers market near Washington, D.C. From farm-fresh vegetables to artisanal breads, the Rosslyn Farmers Market makes it easy to restock your pantry or fridge with dinner-ready staples right in the middle of the workweek.

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