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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 5, 2024

By ARLnow.com

Good Friday 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 — Jul 5, 2024.

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  1. UPDATED: Boil Water Advisory lifted for Arlington and D.C. (49006 views)
  2. Here’s where in Arlington you can watch the fireworks on July 4 (24276 views)
  3. Two thefts in two hours reported at Clarendon’s Lululemon store (11213 views)
  4. $3.9 million Donaldson Run home featured by ‘Zillow Gone Wild’ (7764 views)
  5. What’s on your Mount Rushmore of old school Arlington? (7260 views)
  6. Indoor ‘parkour’ gym for kids and adults replacing The Energy Club in Shirlington (5217 views)
  7. Cartoon: “If Trump wins…” (4613 views)
  8. New Uyghur restaurant in Crystal City eyes November opening (3649 views)
  9. NEW: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Arlington (3630 views)
  10. Ballston Metro station bakery and deli will reopen soon (3432 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

Here are the events planned for Sunday:

⛈️ Saturday’s forecast

Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 94, heat index as high as 102, and southwest winds around 7 mph. There is a 40% chance of precipitation. On Saturday night, anticipate scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2am, mostly cloudy conditions, a low around 75, south winds around 6 mph becoming west after midnight, and a 50% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Whatever you are, be a good one.”
– Abraham Lincoln

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

We hope you have a great weekend, Arlington! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋

News

Yet another theft reported at Clarendon’s Lululemon store

By Jared Serre
The Lululemon store at 2847 Clarendon Blvd (staff photo by Jared Serre)

Police are investigating another reported theft at Clarendon’s Lululemon store — at least the fourth since mid-June and the third in as many days.

Four male suspects reportedly entered the store, located at 2847 Clarendon Blvd, just after 4 p.m. on Wednesday and gathered merchandise before leaving the store without paying, an Arlington County police spokesperson said.

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News

UPDATED: ACPD investigating after Metro Transit officer shoots suspect in Rosslyn

By ARLnow.com
Response to reported police shooting in Rosslyn (staff photo by Jared Serre)

Arlington County police are investigating a police-involved shooting in Rosslyn.

The shooting happened near the intersection of N. Lynn Street and 19th Street N. around 11:30 a.m.

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Announcement

From One Dog’s Cancer Battle to Helping Hundreds: Alexandria Entrepreneur Featured on Women in Power

By Inside Success
Advertisement featuring a woman with a happy black dog beside a jar of dog turmeric supplement; left-side motto about leading with passion and purpose.

Local entrepreneur MaryBeth Powers is being featured on an episode of Women in Power, a series that highlights inspiring women whose passion, perseverance, and purpose have made a meaningful impact in their communities.

The episode shares the remarkable story behind Teddy’s Turmeric Tamer®, an all-natural daily wellness topper for dogs that was born from love and determination. After MaryBeth’s beloved dog, Teddy, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer and given just 2–4 weeks to live, she refused to give up hope. Through extensive research and a commitment to natural wellness, she created a unique blend of premium ingredients to support Teddy’s health. Teddy went on to enjoy three more years filled with love, comfort and quality of life.

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Around Town

Custom gelato pop shop opens in Clarendon

By Jared Serre
Fantasticks, located at 2800 Clarendon Blvd (photo via The Crossing Clarendon)

An eatery offering a unique option to beat the heat has opened in Clarendon.

Fantasticks, which offers custom gelato popsicles, opened last week at The Crossing Clarendon (2800 Clarendon Blvd). The booth sits in the middle of the N. Edgewood Street loop, just outside of Barnes & Noble.

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Event

Now Enrolling! Open House at Little Lambs Academy this Saturday the 25th.

Open House flyer for Little Lambs Academy with logo, classroom photos, and contact info.

Little Lambs Academy

333 S Glebe Rd, Ste A

Arlington, Virginia 22204

Website Contact Social

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!

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Around Town

Karaoke and pup cups are coming to Shirlington’s Astro Beer Hall

By Katie Taranto
The exterior of Astro Beer Hall in Shirlington (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Thursdays and Saturdays at the Astro Beer Hall in Shirlington are about to get more interesting, and in some cases, furry.

The restaurant, bar and arcade at 4001 Campbell Avenue will host weekly karaoke nights and a dog-friendly Paws on the Patio series this summer.

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Weather

Arlington under Heat Advisory today, with triple-digit heat index values expected

By ARLnow.com
Haze and heat over the National Mall, seen from the Netherlands Carillon (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

If you thought yesterday was hot, today is going to be even more sweltering.

Arlington County, along with D.C. and much of the region, is under a Heat Advisory starting at noon. Heat index values could soar as high as 109, making extended time spent outdoors potentially dangerous, particularly for those more susceptible to heat-related illnesses.

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News

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com
A flag along the N. Ohio Street bridge over I-66 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

More on Boil Water Advisory — “Algae is to blame for the advisory that impacted vast swaths of the Metro area, including all of the District of Columbia and much of northern Virginia early today. Upon noticing the increase in algae and resulting turbidity, Washington Aqueduct staff implemented treatment solutions to help meet supply demands. They also added EPA-authorized copper sulfate and sodium permanganate to combat algae in the Washington Aqueduct’s reservoirs.” [WUSA 9, YouTube]

Chase Ends on I-395 — From Dave Statter: “This is the car that was chased on I-395N by @VSPPIO. Troopers had cut off the chase knowing the long back up getting into DC was ahead. The driver of the car kept going and made his own path… A group of @DCPoliceDept officers, already on the 14th Street Bridge for a protest, walked from the DC side. In the last shot, the DC officers are pulling the man out of the car.” [Twitter]

Two Local Restaurants Recognized — “Sixty-four restaurants in Virginia have been recognized for their wine programs, including two from Arlington. They join 3,700 establishments worldwide as winners in Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards.” [Patch, Wine Spectator]

Pike Film Series Starts Tonight — “The Columbia Pike Movie Nights lineup for this summer has been announced. This year’s films, screened outdoors on Friday and Saturday nights, include old-school classics like Dirty Dancing and Top Gun as well as more recent releases such as Barbie, The Color Purple and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. All movies start at sunset between 8 and 8:30 p.m. in July and August.” [ARLnow]

Vehicle Theft Prevention Month — From ACPD: “July is Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. Help keep your vehicle and property safe with these tips: Close and lock all windows and door when you leave your vehicle. Do not leave your keys, fobs or valet keys in your vehicle. Remove all valuables. Park in well-lit areas.” [Twitter]

Paper Shredding Hours Change — “Paper shredding is held the first Saturday of the month unless that is a holiday weekend; if a holiday weekend, shredding shifts to the next Saturday. As of July 2024, free monthly paper shredding hours are 8 a.m. to noon.” [Arlington County]

It’s Friday — Expect showers and thunderstorms to develop after 2pm, accompanied by partly sunny skies and a high temperature near 94°F alongside heat index values reaching up to 105°F. The south wind will be blowing at 3 to 6 mph with a 40% chance of precipitation. Heading into Friday night, the chance of showers and thunderstorms lingers until 2am. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a low temperature of 77°F, a south wind at around 6 mph, and a 30% chance of precipitation. [NWS]

Around Town

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 3, 2024

By ARLnow.com

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 — Jul 3, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌦️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect partly cloudy skies throughout the day, with a high temperature of 75°F and a low of 58°F. There will be a 40% chance of scattered showers, which may be most prominent in late afternoon and early evening. Winds will be moderate, coming from the southwest at 10 to 15 mph, potentially gusting up to 20 mph at times. Humidity levels will hover around 60%, making for a comfortable day overall. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.”
– Albert Einstein

🌅 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.

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