Though Summer Restaurant Week has now come to a close, some restaurants in Arlington and Falls Church are continuing the deals for a little longer.
Sabores Tapas on Columbia Pike, SER in Ballston and The Falls in Falls Church are among several businesses in the area to extend discounts on multi-course brunch, lunch and dinner menus past the official end of Restaurant Week last weekend.
An eatery offering fresh poké, bento boxes, sushi rolls and taiyaki waffles has opened its first Arlington location.
Fat Fish Rolls & Twists held a grand opening last week for its new kiosk at Water Park in Crystal City (1601 Crystal Drive). Executive Chef Robert Lucas Irwin told ARLnow it was a “really good weekend” for the restaurant that serves “a little bit of everything.”
LadyBug Academy’s Spanish Immersion Program is now open and enrolling!
Arlington families have a new opportunity to give their children an early start in Spanish. LadyBug Academy’s Spanish Immersion Program introduces Spanish naturally through play, storytelling, hands-on activities, and everyday classroom experiences.
Designed with young learners and families in mind, the program provides a warm, nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and experience Spanish throughout their school day.
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LadyBug Academy Spanish Immersion Program — where a bilingual journey begins early.
New plans for a 276-unit apartment building are the latest and largest of three Langston Blvd proposals to enter the pipeline in recent months.
A site plan application filed last week would replace the longstanding Walgreens at 3130 Langston Blvd with a 12-story tower containing some 353,000 square feet of retail and residential space. This follows two other proposals along the corridor, including a 94-unit building at 1501 Langston Blvd.
Pentagon MMA has brought a special honor home to Arlington from the birthplace of Muay Thai.
The Arlington Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu Academy is now officially a certified and registered Muay Thai Gym Partner through the Sports Authority of Thailand and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand, making Pentagon MMA the only Muay Thai academy on the East Coast to have earned this distinction.
DOJ Ends APS Scrutiny — “Five years after the U.S. Department of Justice cited Arlington Public Schools for purported violations of federal law when it came to educating English-language learners, the matter is now over. Superintendent Francisco Durán at the Aug. 15 School Board meeting said federal officials had closed the book on the matter.” [Gazette Leader]
Crash Sends Car onto Sidewalk — From Alan Henney yesterday evening: “Traffic Collision… At the intersection of N Lynn St. and Langston Blvd. only the left hand lane on Langston Blvd. is open.” [Twitter]
FCPD Awards Arlington Officer — “@FairfaxCountyPD recently presented Corporal Naessens with a Community Service Appreciation Certificate… On July 14, he was off-duty driving through Seven Corners when he observed two FCPD officers struggling with a non-compliant suspect. He exited his vehicle, identified himself as an off-duty officer and assisted in controlling the suspect.” [Twitter]
Chaplains Meet in Arlington — “The U.S. Air Force Chaplain Corps marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 75th anniversary during its annual summit held in Arlington Aug. 6 – 8. The summit brought together Chaplain Corps leaders and religious support teams from across the globe to reflect on the corps’ history and a way ahead for the future.” [U.S. Air Force]
Pet Death Investigation Update — “The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria has concluded its investigation of PetSmart at Potomac Yard and found that while the facility has problems, there is insufficient evidence to charge the pet care facility or its staff with any crime. The AWLA reported that a necropsy of Clark, one of the dogs that died… likely contracted his illness before his stay at PetSmart.” [ALXnow]
It’s Tuesday — Expect sunshine and a high of approximately 77°F, accompanied by a northwest wind at 10 mph and gusts reaching up to 18 mph. Tuesday night will bring mostly clear skies and a low of about 56°F, with north winds at 7 mph. [NWS]
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Good Monday 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 — Aug 19, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect sunshine and a high of approximately 77°F, accompanied by a northwest wind at 10 mph and gusts reaching up to 18 mph. Tuesday night will bring mostly clear skies and a low of about 56°F, with north winds at 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty.”
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All-Stars eliminated by champions in quarterfinals
The busy and long summer playoff baseball season ended for the Arlington Babe Ruth Storm Black 10-under All-Stars with a 4-2 record at the World Series in Crown Point, Ind.
With four months to go in the Arlington 2050 Initiative, conversations about the county’s long-term future are still underway.
While the goals of residents for the next several decades differ substantially, county spokesperson Kristen Clark told ARLnow that one clear trend has emerged across engagement efforts: “Folks want to be together.”
Green Pig Bistro is relocating from its home of more than 12 years, but might not be going far.
The restaurant’s last day at 1025 N. Fillmore Street is scheduled for late September, an employee told ARLnow. Green Pig may then move down the road to 2900 Wilson Blvd, where it will share a building with Buena Vida Gastrolounge, we’re told. But the deal is not final and at least one other location is being considered, the restaurant’s ownership says.
A man allegedly armed with a concealed firearm was arrested early Sunday morning in Clarendon.
The incident started around 2 a.m. when a witness stopped an officer near Bar Bao and reported seeing a man with a gun running through the area.
We love fall at Art House 7 and can’t wait for you to explore all our offerings. Painting, drawing, ceramics, and sewing/crocheting are our perennials, along with less traditional mediums. Kawaii Style Drawing and Digital Art are among our new classes for kids. We offer an excellent 6-week program for high schoolers preparing their college portfolios. Want something shorter? We have 3-week classes, including linocut notecards. Love ceramics? We have a dedicated studio that comfortably accommodates wheel and hand-building classes.
Fall 1 Session begins Tue. Sep. 8.
