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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 16, 2024

Published October 16, 2024 at 8:30PM

Good Wednesday 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 — Oct 16, 2024.

6:15 am: Five new members inducted into Arlington Sports Hall of Fame | 🗣️ Comments
7:30 am: Morning Notes for October 16, 2024 | 🗣️ Comments
8:15 am: Long Bridge project breaks ground, promising smoother rail commutes over Potomac | 🗣️ Comments
9:00 am: Deer-culling effort will be back in front of County Board on Saturday | 🗣️ Comments
9:45 am: Ballston juice shop closes with plans to relocate nearby | 🗣️ Comments
11:15 am: Arlington school leaders to lobby for standardized testing in languages other than English | 🗣️ Comments
1:15 pm: Pet portraits by young artist benefit Arlington shelter | 🗣️ Comments
2:30 pm: Stricter towing regulations, fee increase slated for County Board consideration | 🗣️ Comments
3:45 pm: Arlington pipes declared lead-free, ahead of new EPA rule | 🗣️ Comments
6:15 pm: Arlington’s Craig Esherick to be inducted into high school’s hall of fame | 🗣️ Comments
7:00 pm: Multi-sport Washington-Liberty athlete who died in crash remembered as upbeat contributor | 🗣️ Comments

📅 Upcoming events

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

11:30 am: Tiny Stage: Valeria Stewart
5:00 pm: Altered States Regional Juried Show
5:00 pm: Toddler Open House – October 17
5:00 pm: Toddler Open House – October 17
6:00 pm: Pilates with Mind the Mat
6:30 pm: Artificial Intelligence: Blessing or Curse
6:30 pm: Free Home Buyer Seminar

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high of around 58 degrees with north winds from 7 to 11 mph and gusts up to 18 mph. For Thursday night, clear conditions will continue, along with a low of approximately 42 degrees, accompanied by northwest winds at about 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.”
– Michael J. Fox

🌅 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

Multi-sport Washington-Liberty athlete who died in crash remembered as upbeat contributor

By Dave Facinoli

Published October 16, 2024 at 7:00PM | Updated October 17, 2024 at 9:54AM

Nicholas Rados and his parents at lacrosse senior night (courtesy of W-L Lacrosse)

Nicholas Rados, a multi-sport athlete and 2024 graduate of Washington-Liberty High School, is being remembered by coaches and teammates for his upbeat personality and commitment to constant improvement.

Rados, 19, died in a fatal crash the morning of Saturday, Oct. 12 along the 2200 block of N. Harrison Street in Arlington’s Tara-Leeway Heights neighborhood. A car being driven northbound by an 18-year-old Arlington resident, in which Rados was a passenger, struck several parked vehicles and overturned, according to Arlington County police.

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BizLaunch gears up for a busy fall with growth opportunities, entrepreneur stories and more

Published July 22, 2026 at 12:45PM

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:

A customized four-year growth plan

A detailed Year One execution roadmap

Access to experienced mentors

An opportunity to participate in a capital matching day

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.

Stay Connected

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.

Stay up to date on upcoming events, workshops and resources by subscribing to the BizLaunch newsletter. Learn more at www.bizlaunch.org.

Sports

Arlington’s Craig Esherick to be inducted into high school’s hall of fame

By Dave Facinoli

Published October 16, 2024 at 6:15PM

Craig Esherick, far right, was inducted into the 2022 Arlington Sports Hall of Fame (courtesy of the Arlington Hall of Fame)

In a few days, Craig Esherick will be inducted into his second Hall of Fame in two years.

The evening of Oct. 19 at Argyle Country Club in Silver Spring, the Arlington resident and former Georgetown University men’s head basketball coach (and player) will be one of nine inductees into the Springbrook High School Sports Hall of Fame.

News

Arlington pipes declared lead-free, ahead of new EPA rule

By Dan Egitto

Published October 16, 2024 at 3:45PM

Tap water in a kitchen sink (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

While communities across the country are preparing to replace all lead pipes within the next decade, new regulations have little effect on Arlington.

The Environmental Protection Agency last week issued a final rule on lead pipes that is estimated to affect up to nine million homes — a multibillion-dollar project meant to substantially improve health outcomes, especially in children.

Event

Rosslyn Jazz Fest

September 12, 2026 1:00 pm -7:00 pm

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.

News

UPDATED: Stricter towing regulations, fee increase slated for County Board consideration

By Scott McCaffrey

Published October 16, 2024 at 2:30PM | Updated October 19, 2024 at 10:47PM

A 'towing enforced' sign (file photo)

A host of new regulations related to towing off of private property are likely to be considered by Arlington County Board members later in the year.

But first, Board members have to approve advertising a future public hearing for the proposals put forward by County Manager Mark Schwartz and staff. That procedural step is expected to come this Saturday, Oct. 19, with the hearing to follow in November or December.

Around Town

Pet portraits by young artist benefit Arlington shelter

By Katie Taranto

Published October 16, 2024 at 1:15PM

Keira Cheng paints an owl witnessing forest destruction at the New York School of Arts in Vienna (courtesy of Keira Cheng)

Through kindness and painting, a local teenage artist is giving some of Arlington’s shelter pets a helping hand.

Keira Cheng, 17, is a volunteer artist for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue at 5159 Langston Blvd. The Woodson High School student has been creating portraits of the rescue’s resident cats and dogs since summer 2023, all the while advocating for their adoption via social media.

Schools

Arlington school leaders to lobby for standardized testing in languages other than English

By Scott McCaffrey

Published October 16, 2024 at 11:15AM

Arlington Public Schools headquarters (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Arlington school leaders are likely to lobby the General Assembly to permit standardized testing in languages other than English to determine student achievement.

Allowing a language option would be helpful in jurisdictions, like Arlington, where there is a significant percentage of English-language learners, advocates believe.

Around Town

Ballston juice shop closes with plans to relocate nearby

By Katie Taranto

Published October 16, 2024 at 9:45AM

The former Ballston location of Greenheart Juice Shop (staff photo by James Jarvis)

After a little over a year in business, a Ballston juice bar intends to relocate to a smaller space in the neighborhood.

Greenheart Juice Shop, a Northern Virginia-based juicery and eatery founded in 2013, closed last Friday at 4121 Wilson Blvd. The shop serving smoothies, cold-pressed juices, cashew milks and light breakfast items opened for business last September in the former location of Philz Coffee.

News

UPDATED: Deer-culling effort will be back in front of County Board

By Scott McCaffrey

Published October 16, 2024 at 9:00AM | Updated October 21, 2024 at 12:30AM

Deer in a local neighborhood (Flickr pool photo by Wolfkann)

Arlington County Board members are expected to take another step toward the culling of deer in the county.

Board members are slated to approve a public hearing, likely to be held Nov. 16, to make changes to the county code allowing for the use of professional sharpshooters on public land.