Tatte in Crystal City (staff photo by Jared Serre)
A new option for pastries, coffee and brunch is opening in Crystal City this week.
No stranger to the D.C. area, Boston-based Tatte Bakery & Cafe is set to begin serving customers on Wednesday at 269 19th Court S., in the retail space underneath one of two newer apartment towers at 1900 Crystal Drive.
Buildings in Crystal City (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
Beyer Lauds SCOTUS Plan — “Today, Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) and Don Beyer (VA-08), the co-authors of the Supreme Court Term Limits and Regular Appointments Act, released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s plan to reform the Supreme Court, as outlined in a new op-ed in the Washington Post.” [Press Release]
Huske and Arlington History — From Arlington Public Library: “With @torri_huske’s Paris win, gold medals connect two Arlingtonians across nearly seven decades. Our Charlie Clark #CenterForLocalHistory spotlights Shelley Mann, a local swimmer who won the gold medal in the first-ever Olympic 100-meter butterfly event — the same that Huske won this week — in the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia.” [Instagram]
AWLA Seeking Paper Bags — From the Animal Welfare League of Arlington: “Have you been saving your paper grocery bags? Recycle them by donating them to AWLA! We are need of paper grocery bags (preferably with handles) for our Pet Pantry community distributions. Donations can be dropped off in the blue bin at the end of our parking lot.” [Twitter]
New CivFed Chair — “David Smith has been selected to serve as board chair of the Arlington County Civic Federation for the 2024-25 organization year. Smith is a former Civic Federation secretary. He succeeds Adam Henderson as board chair.” [Gazette Leader]
Revamped Garden at Local Church — “Parishioners of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Arlington celebrated a revamped garden space July 28 with a blessing and reception… Produce grown in the garden supports the robust parish food pantry. Renovations included elevating the garden beds to increase food production.” [Arlington Catholic Herald]
Metrobus Ridership Rising — “Its sibling, the rail system, still has ground to make up, but Metrobus service is now running above pre-pandemic levels in terms of passenger counts, officials with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) recently announced. Passengers totals are now 101 percent of 2019 levels in the latest monthly data, the agency said.” [Gazette Leader]
ADU Proposal in F.C. — “A surprisingly large turnout of more than three dozen citizens at the Mary Riley Styles public library this Tuesday was introduced to the onset of a predicted six-month process to bring the City of Falls Church up to speed with neighboring jurisdictions on making the addition of ‘accessory dwellings’ on existing single family home lots easier and more apt to happen.” [Falls Church News-Press]
It’s Tuesday — Expect showers and thunderstorms starting from 2pm, with otherwise mostly cloudy skies and a high temperature near 88°F accompanied by a south wind at 8 to 11 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50%. On Tuesday night, showers and thunderstorms are mostly likely before 2am, as temperatures drop to a low around 74°F. The south wind will continue at around 8 mph, and the chance of precipitation remains at 50%. [NWS]
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Expect showers and thunderstorms starting from 2pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a high temperature near 88°F accompanied by a south wind at 8 to 11 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50%. On Tuesday night, showers and thunderstorms are mostly likely before 2am, as temperatures drop to a low around 74°F. The south wind will continue at around 8 mph, and the chance of precipitation remains at 50%. See more from Weather.gov.
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“Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.” – Carol Burnett
As the summer is winding down, Art House 7 is gearing up for August Classes! Offerings include painting, drawing, cartooning, mixed media, and printmaking. Some highlights: Animals of the Serengeti, k-2nd; Digital Art, 4th-6th grades; Painting Metal with Watercolor, Adults. Classes are 3-4 weeks: a short commitment for a lot of creative output. Check out everything on our website.
Join us for the Little Lambs Academy Open House! Families with children ages 3 months to 12 years are invited to tour our classrooms, meet our caring staff, and learn about our educational programs. Discover our STEAM curriculum, Christian learning environment, language enrichment, music education, and other unique opportunities we offer. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to explore the facility while enjoying complimentary snacks and refreshments. We look forward to meeting your family and answering any questions about enrollment!
W-L High School students present at Esri conference in San Diego in July 2024 (courtesy of Esri)
Three Arlington high school students presented research at one of the world’s largest data visualization conventions this month.
Rising Washington-Liberty High School seniors Karin Anderson and Annie Trucano, along with recent graduate Kaitlyn Fado, traveled to San Diego to present at a conference attended by about 17,000 industry professionals. Their presentations at the 2024 Esri User Conference showcased the effects of climate change, invasive insect species and urban planning challenges in the DC area.
This all white female ferret is up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. She is currently in foster as she waits for her forever home.
Road to Falls Church, as seen from the pedestrian bridge over Langston Blvd in Arlington's East Falls Church (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
Over the past decade and a half, ARLnow has occasionally covered news of neighboring Falls Church that is of potential interest to our Arlington readers.
Join us on August 1 between 10 AM to 2 PM for a drop‑in event for the whole family! Explore our Dojo—the high‑tech, STEAM‑driven space where you can dive into activities like MakeCode Arcade, Roblox, Minecraft, robotics, 3D printing, drones, VR, and more. While you’re here, take advantage of our amazing enrollment specials, or simply enjoy a fun day of coding, meeting new friends, high fives, and plenty of Hi‑Yahs!