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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 6, 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 — Feb 6, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Friday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies and a high of 47 degrees, accompanied by northwest winds between 8 to 11 mph and gusts reaching up to 20 mph. On Friday night, the sky will turn mostly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 31 degrees. The north wind will blow at 5 to 7 mph, eventually calming as the evening progresses. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.”
– John Lennon

🌅 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.

Sports

Arlington high school sports schedule for Feb. 7-13

By Dave Facinoli
The region wrestling tourney starts Thursday (Feb. 13) (photo by Rena Schild)

High-school postseason competitions will be underway over the coming week for all winter sports teams in Arlington, with the exception of girls and boys basketball.

The Liberty District wrestling tournament is on tap, along with region competitions for swimming and diving, gymnastics and track-and-field teams.

Go to Arlington high school sports schedule for Feb. 7-13 Read more
Sponsored

Listing of the Day: 6100 – 22nd Road N

By ARLnow.com
Open house banner for 6100-22nd Road N: 4 BR, 2 BA, 2000 sq ft; listing agent Betsy Twigg; $1,200,000.
Bright living room with a white brick fireplace, gray walls, and warm wood floors. A round coffee table sits on a patterned rug beside a sofa and chairs.
Bright white kitchen with white cabinets, stainless dishwasher, and a blue-and-white checker tile backsplash under a window above the sink.
A calm bedroom with a white bed, beige walls, two nightstands, and a ceiling fan, natural light from two windows.
Bright modern bathroom with blue walls, speckled quartz countertop, and a tiled shower/bath with a frosted window and chrome fixtures up front.
Bright finished basement with white beams, beige walls, and a white brick fireplace. Hardwood-look floor.
White brick house with red front door, black shutters, and a manicured garden in a sunny yard.
1/7

Address: 6100 – 22nd Road N
Neighborhood: Overlee Knolls
Type: 4 BR, 2 BA single-family detached – 2000 sq. ft.
Open House: Open House Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, from 1 to 4 pm
Listed: $1,200,000

Noteworthy: Buy this home and move to the top of the long list to join popular Overlee Pool

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac bordering the Greenway, this 4 bedroom 2 bath, four- level split is in pristine, move-in condition. Fresh paint complements the recent roof, attic insulation, and pull-down stairs; replacement double-pane windows; HVAC; two renovated bathrooms, and remodeled rec room. Gleaming wood floors on two levels, two wood-burning fireplaces, and a beautifully landscaped lot for play, sports, gatherings, and gardening. Walk to East Falls Church Metro, large, leafy Tuckahoe Park, Westover Village, indie restaurants, and groceries, shops, and services at Lee-Harrison Center. A wonderful home awaits buyers who value space, convenience, and peaceful surroundings.

Listed by:
Betsy Twigg
[email protected]
(703) 967-4391

News

EXCLUSIVE: Arlington firefighters ’embarrassed’ by failure to send water rescue team to crash

By Dan Egitto
A Prince William County fire boat searches the Potomac River the morning after the mid-air collision and crash (staff photo by James Jarvis)

The Arlington County Fire Department’s water rescue team did not respond to last week’s fatal midair collision, against the wishes of local firefighters, ARLnow has learned.

While first responders from throughout the D.C. area descended on the site of the devastating collision that killed 67 people on Jan. 29, ACFD personnel trained to respond to water emergencies did not receive permission to act. That is according to internal materials that this news site obtained through an anonymous source.

Go to EXCLUSIVE: Arlington firefighters ’embarrassed’ by failure to send water rescue team to crash Read more
News

Bill to ease liquor restrictions gets support from Arlington restaurateurs

By Katie Taranto and Scott McCaffrey
Drinks at Salt in Rosslyn in 2021 (courtesy of Salt)

A state bill that would loosen restrictions on liquor sales is picking up support from members of Arlington’s restaurant scene.

Restaurants with mixed beverage licenses in Virginia are mandated to make at least 45% of sales from food and no more than 55% of sales from liquor-based mixed beverages. Senate Bill 1163 would lower the food sale requirement to 30%, allowing higher revenue percentages from liquor — something multiple restaurant owners told ARLnow they would welcome.

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Event

Rosslyn Jazz Fest

Crowd watching a live jazz band on an outdoor stage at Rosslyn Jazz Fest in a park.

Gateway Park

1300 Langston Blvd.

Arlington, Virginia 22209

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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.

Go to Rosslyn Jazz Fest Read more
News

NEW: AIM audit reveals ‘deeply concerning’ issues in handling of $2M from county

By Dan Egitto
Arlington Independent Media logo (via AIM)

The results of an audit on Arlington Independent Media are out, revealing substantial gaps and errors in how the nonprofit handled some $2 million in county-provided funds.

The audit report appears to have been uploaded by Arlington County yesterday, the day after ARLnow reported on delays in its release. It suggests that AIM failed to provide adequate documentation for over $1 million in expenditures, including payments to dozens of third-party contractors.

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News

Crystal City hotel renovation expected to finish by springtime

By ARLnow.com
National Landing Hotel under renovations in December 2024 (via Google Maps)

The former Marriott Crystal City at Reagan National Airport is emerging from renovations as the National Landing Hotel Crystal City.

The hotel, part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, “is slated to complete its transformative renovation and rebranding in May 2025.”

Go to Crystal City hotel renovation expected to finish by springtime Read more
News

Submit your local happening to ARLnow’s event calendar

By ARLnow.com
Screenshot of the ARLnow event calendar

Here’s a little secret: dollar for dollar, promoted events on ARLnow are probably the best advertising value we offer.

Promoted events are highlighted in our event calendar, promoted on our homepage and also appear in our email newsletter starting about two weeks prior to the event.

Go to Submit your local happening to ARLnow’s event calendar Read more
News

Democratic School Board contenders, challenger to Del. Hope kick off campaigns

By Scott McCaffrey
Monique Bryant (screenshot via Arlington Democrats)

Arlington Democrats now have two candidates vying for an open School Board seat.

Monique “Moe” Bryant and June Prakash formally kicked off campaigns Wednesday night (Feb. 5) at the monthly Arlington County Democratic Committee meeting.

Go to Democratic School Board contenders, challenger to Del. Hope kick off campaigns Read more
Opinion

Morning Poll: What is your favorite sugary harbinger of spring?

By ARLnow.com
A Shamrock Shake purchased from an Arlington McDonald's on Feb. 5, 2025 (staff photo)

Big news: the Shamrock Shake is back.

McDonald’s may try to tell you it’s returning on Monday, Feb. 10, but ARLnow obtained an early edition of the minty green milkshake from the set-for-replacement McD’s on Langston Blvd around lunchtime yesterday.

Apparently Uncle O’Grimacey is making up for lost time.

The Shamrock Shake’s triumphant return, and the imminent return of Girl Scout cookie booths in Arlington, got us thinking about other sugary, seasonal treats that seem to herald the coming of spring.

Which is your favorite of the following four?

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