A decades-old CVS Pharmacy has completed its relocation on Columbia Pike, shuttering its former location amid new redevelopment plans.
Workers could be seen removing supplies from the former store at the Fillmore Gardens Shopping Center on Friday. Its replacement, located about half a mile away on the ground floor of Westmont Apartments at 3301 Columbia Pike, opened in late March.
Newly resurrected redevelopment plans for an abandoned Columbia Pike strip mall have leaders optimistic that an end to a long and embarrassing saga is in sight.
Developer Toll Brothers filed plans last week to rebuild the 2600 block of Columbia Pike as a mixed-use project with 262 housing units and 16,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. It’s the successor to The Elliot, a planned development at the Fillmore Gardens Shopping Center that fell through last year after a ground-floor grocery tenant backed out.
While summer is often a slower season for many businesses, BizLaunch has been hard at work supporting Arlington entrepreneurs and preparing an exciting lineup of fall programs. From business growth strategies to inspiring founder stories, there are plenty of opportunities ahead for small business owners looking to learn, connect and grow.
Arlington Growth Accelerator
Ready to take your business to the next level?
The Arlington Growth Accelerator is a selective, cohort-based leadership program designed for established businesses poised for growth. Offered in partnership with SCORE, the program features six hybrid half-day sessions that guide participants through the development of a practical four-year growth strategy focused on operations, financing and long-term success.
Participants will leave with:
Whether you’re planning your next phase of expansion or looking to strengthen your business foundation, this program provides the tools and support to help you grow with confidence. Join us for an info session about the program on Aug. 5 at 12:00 p.m. Program kicks off Sept. 25.
Chefpreneur Chat: Unidos Somos Más (Together We Are More)
Join us Oct. 13 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. for a special Chefpreneur Chat celebrating this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month theme, Unidos Somos Más (Together We Are More).
Hosted by BizLaunch in partnership with Arlington Public Libraries, this interactive event will spotlight the entrepreneur behind Panamericana Bakery. Attendees will enjoy a live fish preparation demonstration while hearing firsthand how the business was built and grown in Arlington.
The conversation, moderated by Dov & Company, will explore entrepreneurship, culture, community and resilience. Guests will gain practical insights from a successful business owner while celebrating the contributions of Hispanic entrepreneurs who help shape Arlington’s vibrant business community.
To continue the celebration, BizLaunch will also launch a social media campaign highlighting stories of collaboration, partnership and the collective impact of Hispanic-owned businesses across Arlington. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when registration for this event opens.
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Fall is just getting started.
In addition to a full lineup of educational programs and networking opportunities, BizLaunch will soon open registration for its annual, 2027 BizLaunch Transformational and PitchFest program, a five-week cohort experience where participants compete for cash prizes while strengthening their businesses.
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A new bus route could provide Shirlington-area residents and workers with rush-hour service between D.C.’s Metro Center and the Alexandria/Fairfax line.
The new line, which would run via Beauregard Street, Mark Center, Southern Towers and the Shirlington Bus Station, is among 15 projects totaling $39.5 million that the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission is currently considering.
A man tried to sneak into a Virginia Square apartment building, then brandished a machete after being asked to leave.
That’s according to the latest Arlington County Police Department crime report.
Join the Rosslyn BID and Arlington Arts at the 34th Rosslyn Jazz Fest 2026 featuring live jazz, food trucks, local vendors, and family-friendly activities in the heart of Rosslyn! This year’s lineup is bringing a diverse mix of performers and bands redefining the jazz music genre including Plena Libre, Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars, Parlor Greens, and Dogo du Togo & the Alagaa Beat Band.
‘Fyre Festival’ Vibes at Trump Event — “Attendees of the event also contended that the hosts acted unprofessionally. An email obtained by the Washington Examiner from an attendee of the event stated that ‘both hosts were completely plastered.’ ‘There was no VIP, there was no red carpet, like they promised, like when I bought my ticket,’ Katter said, noting the website of the event said attendees would be ”in the company of high profile guests.’ I have no idea who those would have been because I didn’t see anybody high profile.'” [Washington Examiner, Arlington GOP/X]
Tesla Protest Continues — “Word was passed among the Tesla boycotters earlier this week not to tread on the Arlington Tesla’s dirt surface because the company was laying new mulch. So on week 14 of the boycott actions the line stayed off the new mulch out of respect for the business operation. As they have done for the last 3 1/2 months, boycotters brought their hand-painted signs, many of which were new as last week’s action was soaked by a storm.” [DC Media Group]
Beyer Wants Khan Suri Out of Lockup — “Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) today pressed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reevaluate its detention of his constituent, Georgetown postdoctoral fellow Dr. Badar Khan Suri. In a letter, Beyer urged ICE to consider Dr. Khan Suri’s eligibility for release and to reevaluate his custody classification.” [Press Release]
New Supe for Little City — “The Falls Church City School Board has selected Terry J. Dade as the next Superintendent of Falls Church City Public Schools… Mr. Dade will assume his new role on July 1, 2025, succeeding Dr. Peter J. Noonan, who is retiring after eight distinguished years of service to the district.” [Press Release]
It’s Tuesday — Patchy fog will burn off by 9am as skies gradually clear, with temperatures peaking at 75°F. Light south winds will pick up to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. There’s a 60% chance of precipitation with possible showers and storms, mostly in the afternoon. Tonight, expect increasing clouds and lows around 57°F, with a slight chance of additional showers and storms. [NWS]
Owner: Thuy Ngo
Diem Xua Quan
Trading as: Diem Xua Quan LLC
6757 Wilson BLVD 21
Falls Church
Fairfax County Virginia 22044
The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL AUTHORITY (ABC)
for a Retail Restaurant or Caterer Application – Restaurant, Wine, Beer, Mixed Beverages, Consumed On and Off
Premises
(Type(s) of license(s) applied for)
license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.
Thuy Ngo
The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Liquor license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.
NOTE: Objections to Posting issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no longer 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 Monday 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 — May 5, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Showers are expected before 11am, with potential thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, followed by more likely showers and possible thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog will clear by 9am as the skies gradually clear up, with temperatures peaking at 75°F. Light south winds will pick up to 5 to 10 mph in the morning, with a 60% chance of precipitation, and rainfall amounting to less than a tenth of an inch (higher in thunderstorms). Tuesday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 11pm, with increasing clouds and lows around 57°F. West wind around 5 mph will diminish by evening, with a 60% chance of similar precipitation amounts as earlier. See more from Weather.gov.
“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.”
– Beverly Sills
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Arlington along other parts of Northern Virginia and the D.C. area are at risk of severe storms and flooding tonight (Monday).
The region is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until midnight, with ping-pong-size hail and wind gusts up to 70 mph possible, according to the National Weather Service.
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Nadia Niedojadlo
