Around Town

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 12, 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 — Jun 12, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Friday’s forecast

Expect showers and thunderstorms mainly after 3pm, with a partly sunny high of 89°F and south winds of 3-6 mph. Friday night features a 60% chance of precipitation, including likely showers and potential thunderstorms before 8pm, continuing intermittently until after 2am. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low of 71°F, southeast winds of 3-6 mph, and new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with higher amounts during thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”
– Pablo Picasso

🌅 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 developer takes over stalled project at Arlington Beer Garden site

By Katie Taranto
3200 Wilson Blvd (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

After nearly two years of inactivity, a new developer has taken over a stalled redevelopment project in Clarendon.

Donohoe Companies, which got the greenlight to build a new apartment building and hotel at 3200 Wilson Blvd back in 2023, has backed out, a company spokesperson told ARLnow.

Go to New developer takes over stalled project at Arlington Beer Garden site Read more
Weather

Father’s Day weekend: rain and storms expected in Arlington

By ARLnow.com
DC News Now's Jackie Layer with the forecast on June 12, 2025

Rain and thunderstorms are in the forecast this weekend, but will it ruin your Father’s Day and Army parade plans?

Meteorologist Jackie Layer of DC News Now breaks down the local forecast specifically for ARLnow readers in the video below.

Go to Father’s Day weekend: rain and storms expected in Arlington Read more
Announcement

From One Dog’s Cancer Battle to Helping Hundreds: Alexandria Entrepreneur Featured on Women in Power

By Inside Success
Advertisement featuring a woman with a happy black dog beside a jar of dog turmeric supplement; left-side motto about leading with passion and purpose.

Local entrepreneur MaryBeth Powers is being featured on an episode of Women in Power, a series that highlights inspiring women whose passion, perseverance, and purpose have made a meaningful impact in their communities.

The episode shares the remarkable story behind Teddy’s Turmeric Tamer®, an all-natural daily wellness topper for dogs that was born from love and determination. After MaryBeth’s beloved dog, Teddy, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer and given just 2–4 weeks to live, she refused to give up hope. Through extensive research and a commitment to natural wellness, she created a unique blend of premium ingredients to support Teddy’s health. Teddy went on to enjoy three more years filled with love, comfort and quality of life.

Go to From One Dog’s Cancer Battle to Helping Hundreds: Alexandria Entrepreneur Featured on Women in Power Read more
News

Proposed bike trail along Haycock Road wins support in Falls Church

By Scott McCaffrey
Shared-use path proposed for Haycock Road (via City of Falls Church)

A proposal to add a 10-foot-wide path for bicyclists along Haycock Road has won informal support from the Falls Church Planning Commission.

“It will be exciting if it happens,” commission chair Andrea Caumont said during a June 4 briefing on the plan.

Go to Proposed bike trail along Haycock Road wins support in Falls Church Read more
Event

August 1 – Movie Night on the Pike: I Know What You Did Last Summer

Penrose Square

2597 Columbia Pike

Arlington, Virginia 22204

Website Contact Social

We’re ending Movie Nights on the Pike with a scream.

Join us at Penrose Square for a special outdoor screening of I Know What You Did Last Summer, the iconic summer slasher that became a defining horror film of the late 1990s.

Go to August 1 – Movie Night on the Pike: I Know What You Did Last Summer Read more
News

GW Parkway bridges in Arlington scheduled for repairs this month

By Dan Egitto
The GW Parkway bridge over Donaldson Run (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

Repairs on several GW Parkway bridges in Arlington are continuing this month as part of a major rehabilitation project.

Crews will continue work on bridges at the following locations, the National Park Service said in a monthly update:

Go to GW Parkway bridges in Arlington scheduled for repairs this month Read more
Around Town

Paragon Theaters opens in Falls Church tomorrow with discounted tickets

By Katie Taranto
The planned location of Paragon Theaters on Founders Row in Falls Church (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A new movie theater in Falls Church is opening its doors tomorrow (Friday).

The new Paragon Theaters at 112 Founders Avenue will offer $8 movie tickets now through June 30 to welcome its first guests. The location originally planned to open over Memorial Day weekend.

Go to Paragon Theaters opens in Falls Church tomorrow with discounted tickets Read more
News

Arlington woman launches new air travel consumer advocacy group

By Katie Taranto
Jennifer Rykaczewski, founder of Affordable Skies (courtesy of Jennifer Rykaczewski)

An Arlington woman has founded a new consumer advocacy group seeking to improve affordability and transparency in the airline industry.

Jennifer Rykaczewski, a Madison Manor resident, founded Affordable Skies in December following five years in the airline industry. The new nonprofit lobbies for policies related to cost and safety, provides educational materials to consumers and collects data on air travel pricing and consumer preferences.

Go to Arlington woman launches new air travel consumer advocacy group Read more
News

Green Valley civic leader awarded ‘ARLnow Cup’ for decades of service

By Scott McCaffrey
Portia Clark receives the 2025 ARLnow Cup from John Ford (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

Portia Clark, a Green Valley civic leader who has spent decades standing up for justice in Arlington, received the newly renamed ARLnow Cup this week.

The Arlington County Civic Federation presented the award, previously known as the GazetteLeader Cup, at its final meeting for the 2024-25 year on Tuesday. Organizers recognized Clark’s ongoing role in supporting Green Valley’s character and preserving its history.

Go to Green Valley civic leader awarded ‘ARLnow Cup’ for decades of service Read more
Around Town

Arlington Players kicks off 75th season with outdoor ‘Peanuts’ show

By Scott McCaffrey
Jonathan Mulberg and Emily Carbone in "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" (photo courtesy Tyler McGee for The Arlington Players)

The Arlington Players has launched its 75th-anniversary season with a celebration of the beloved “Peanuts” characters, who are also marking their 75th year.

Weather conditions were accommodating for two of the opening weekend performances as the group brought the musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” outdoors to audiences at Lubber Run Amphitheater.

Go to Arlington Players kicks off 75th season with outdoor ‘Peanuts’ show Read more
Announcement

Code Ninjas Arlington Open House (August 1)

By Code Ninjas Arlington
Group of kids in Code Ninjas shirts cheer and throw blue confetti in a colorful event backdrop.

Join us on August 1 between 10 AM to 2 PM for a drop‑in event for the whole family! Explore our Dojo—the high‑tech, STEAM‑driven space where you can dive into activities like MakeCode Arcade, Roblox, Minecraft, robotics, 3D printing, drones, VR, and more. While you’re here, take advantage of our amazing enrollment specials, or simply enjoy a fun day of coding, meeting new friends, high fives, and plenty of Hi‑Yahs!

Go to Code Ninjas Arlington Open House (August 1) Read more
View More Stories