The Arlington Public Library is giving away a free library wedding.
In July 2025, Central Library in Virginia Square will host a free ceremony and reception — including music by the Arlington Philharmonic, professional photography, decor, flowers, party favors and a wedding cake — for up to 50 guests.
No Timeline for HQ2 Phase 2 — “Last year, Amazon.com Inc. said it would break ground on PenPlace, the Helix-anchored second phase of HQ2 in Crystal City, in 2024. That’s clearly not going to happen, and the tea leaves don’t suggest any movement on the near horizon… with the year almost out, the official word now is that the tech and e-commerce giant is in no rush.” [WBJ]
County Extends RCV Feedback — “The Arlington County Board has extended its Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) community feedback period to November 30th. ‘It has been a long and tiring election season,’ said Board Chair Libby Garvey. ‘We’d like to provide just a bit more breathing room to make sure that voters who want to weigh in, but may have been focused elsewhere, have the chance to do so.'” [Arlington County]
‘Perfect Day in Arlington, Virginia’ — “Amy Walter, publisher and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, has lived in Arlington’s Clarendon neighborhood for 30 years — ‘which is kind of crazy!’ she says. Though her work often sends her to Capitol Hill, her days off are usually spent away from politics. Here’s how she likes to fill the hours.” [Southbound]
‘Must-Try’ Thanksgiving Sandwich — “Earl’s Sandwiches’ turkey cranberry sandwich arrived warm and had the thickest, chunkiest turkey. There was no stuffing, but the sliced bread had nuts in it, offering flavor and texture. This also was the only sandwich that came with lettuce.” [WTOP]
Court Overturns RGGI Withdraw — “Virginia can’t withdraw from a multistate initiative designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions unless the Legislature agrees to it, a judge has ruled, dealing a blow to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s efforts to exit the compact. The ruling, issued Monday by retired Judge C. Randall Lowe in Floyd County, said Virginia’s Air Pollution Control Board exceeded its authority when it voted last year to exit the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.” [Associated Press]
It’s Thursday — Expect clouds to increase with a high temperature of around 51 degrees, accompanied by a west wind blowing at 8 to 11 mph and gusts reaching up to 23 mph. As Thursday night rolls in, the skies will be partly cloudy with a low temperature of 36 degrees, and the west wind persists around 10 mph, gusting as high as 28 mph. [NWS]
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Good Wednesday 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 — Nov 20, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect clouds to increase with a high temperature of around 51 degrees, accompanied by a west wind blowing at 8 to 11 mph and gusts reaching up to 23 mph. As Thursday night rolls in, the skies will be partly cloudy with a low temperature of 36 degrees, and the west wind persists around 10 mph, gusting as high as 28 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty.”
– Unknown
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At some point a lot of guys realize they don’t really have a friend group anymore.
Not in a dramatic way. Friends move away, people get busy, and actually seeing the same guys regularly almost never happens.
The Washington-Liberty Generals will be seeking a couple of significant achievements when they host a semifinal football game of the 6D North Region tournament Friday night (Nov. 22) in Arlington.
A win will give the undefeated and Liberty District champion Generals (11-0) a dozen victories in a high-school season for the first time. A win over the Langley Saxons (9-2) also will return Washington-Liberty to a region-tournament championship game for the first time since losing in the 1975 final to the Annandale Atoms, 24-7.
The Women’s Crawl is coming to Falls Church on May 9, 2026!
Hosted by the team behind the Shrinks on Tap Podcast and presented by Expand Psychology, this one-of-a-kind event is more than a night out—it’s a movement.
The four-year stretch of success the Yorktown Patriots have enjoyed in field hockey is unprecedented in program history — and at some other levels, as well.
Dating back to the 2021 season, Yorktown has won three Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship, including the 2023 and 2024 crowns. Yorktown finished second in 2022.
Arlington County’s firefighter union has taken a vote of no confidence against Fire Chief David Povlitz.
The vote passed by wide margins today (Wednesday), with about 81% of voting members calling for the chief to resign, IAFF Local 2800 announced. About 71% of the union participated.
Kalen Anderson, 16, started this morning (Wednesday) as a Caps fan — but she’ll end the day with a spot on the team’s roster.
Make-A-Wish surprised the teenage hockey player from Alberta, Canada, with a day at the MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Ballston, where she signed a one-day Capitals team contract, met her favorite player and spent some time on the ice with her new teammates.
Get ready for a sudden blast of strong wind gusts tonight.
After weeks of relatively tranquil weather, a cold front will bring storminess to Arlington and the D.C. area tonight. That’s expected to include heavy rain and some strong, potentially damaging winds.
A study of potential rent-stabilization efforts to address rising apartment costs could be in Arlington County’s future.
Katie Wenger, vice chair of the Arlington Housing Commission, last Saturday (Nov. 16) asked County Board members to direct staff to look at the pros and cons of such a policy — one that is related to, but distinct from, full-blown rent control.
Is your summer camp calendar still open? Consider Art House 7 for your kids, a creative, well-loved space with a fabulous range of quality summer camps for ages 5-14. Your kids will love the imaginative themes and fun teachers. We’ll be making pottery, painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpting. Among our camp themes: modern masters of art, “green” art, animals, fairytales, and folk stories. Our weekly camps are morning or afternoon, Monday-Friday.
Art House 7 is near the Lee Harrison Shopping Center in Arlington. We have a 2-story studio and free parking.
