A longtime Rosslyn eatery was recently recognized in the Washington Post’s list of “great affordable restaurants in the D.C. area.”
Pho 75 at 1721 Wilson Blvd, in the Colonial Village Shopping Center, was one of five restaurants on the list compiled by food critic Tom Sietsema.
Empathy Sign Creator Talks — “‘If we can’t show empathy within the Beltway, it’s hard to have hope,’ says a local man who started hanging hand painted signs that read ‘Empathy’ throughout the D.C. area three years, not as a political act, but a way of giving back. Living with a rare form of cancer, hanging the signs is this former teacher’s way of saying thank you to the medical professionals and community that help keep him alive.” [Instagram]
Yorktown Baseball Standouts Drafted — “Right-handed pitcher Nate Knowles was chosen in the fourth round (124th pick overall) by the Tampa Bay Rays. Then catcher Jacob Friend was selected in round six (179th overall) by the Cincinnati Reds. The Division I college players had standout junior seasons in 2024, Knowles for the College of William & Mary and Friend at Davidson College.” [Gazette Leader]
Uncertainty About Compass Union Vote — “Compass Coffee and workers at seven locations in Washington, D.C., and Virginia, comprising five potential bargaining units, will face a period of extended uncertainty following a union election Tuesday. The union, Compass Coffee United, led at all bargaining units, with 22 votes cast in favor of the union and none cast against it. About 101 voters were challenged and their ballots were impounded by the NLRB without being opened and counted.” [Restaurant Dive]
Fresh Market Opening Nearby — “A national grocery chain originally inspired by open food markets in Europe is plotting an expansion in the D.C. area. The Fresh Market has landed deals to open stores at Reston Station and West Falls, the mixed-use development currently under construction on Falls Church City’s former high school campus, the Washington Business Journal first reported.” [FFXnow]
It’s Thursday — Isolated showers and possible thunderstorms after 5pm, partly sunny skies, and a high near 89 with north winds at 8 mph. Precipitation chance at 20%. Thursday night, scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, followed by isolated showers until 11pm, partly cloudy skies, and a low around 69 with north winds at 7 mph. Precipitation chance at 30%. [NWS]
Address: 3031 N Stuart Street
Neighborhood: Broyhill Forest
Type: 6 BR, 6 (+3 half) BA single-family detached – 8126 sq. ft.
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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 — Jul 17, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Isolated showers and possible thunderstorms after 5pm, partly sunny skies, and a high near 89 with north winds at 8 mph. Precipitation chance at 20%. Thursday night, scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, followed by isolated showers until 11pm, partly cloudy skies, and a low around 69 with north winds at 7 mph. Precipitation chance at 30%. See more from Weather.gov.
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Knowles picked by Rays, Friends selected by Reds
What interesting timing.
Great music, scripture, and prayer mingle together in this ancient evening service as we celebrate Pride and the all-embracing love of God. Join us for this 45 minute service in the beautiful Saint George’s sanctuary. The prelude begins at 3:45 pm and the service is followed by a festive reception. Everyone is welcome at Saint George’s.
In the face of growing election doubts within the Democratic Party, Arlington progressives are planning a push for voter turnout in what is historically a Democratic stronghold.
Arlington tends to heavily favor Democrat in presidential elections. President Joe Biden received 80.7% of Arlington votes in 2020, while Hillary Clinton carried 75.8% of the county’s votes in 2016.
Update at 5:35 p.m. — A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Arlington and D.C. ahead of a line of storms approaching from the west.
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
Arlington County is eyeing a $1.1 million real estate purchase to expand Douglas Park.
Buying and deconstructing a home for sale at 4030 16th Street S. — listed in the Public Spaces Master Plan as a priority expansion site for Douglas Park — would add a S. Randolph Street entrance to the five-acre recreation area south of Columbia Pike. The property has a total footprint of 13,346 square feet, or about 0.31 acres, according to a county report.
School supplies and financial donations can be exchanged for free chicken at all Nando’s Peri-Peri locations tomorrow (Thursday) to celebrate Mandela Day.
The South African fast casual chain will serve a free flame-grilled chicken leg or breast at any spice level to customers who donate at least one school supply item or make a financial donation between 4-7 p.m.
Bees & Tea by Asia Bistro is getting ready to become a standalone cafe at Westpost in Pentagon City.
The “tea bar” located inside Asia Bistro at 1301 S. Joyce Street requested a license to serve beer and wine in May, owner Jessica Arbaugh tells ARLnow. She expects the license to be approved by August or September.
