Láylí Mediterranean is looking to take advantage of the outdoor space at 3033 Wilson Blvd.
The eatery, which opened its doors last week, has applied for three use permits at the 7,100 square foot property — two of which would re-establish the outdoor presence put in place under the former Bar Ivy.
More on Seven Corners Development — “A 110-foot-tall multi-family building with 250 apartments and 5,000 square feet of retail space has been proposed at 6200 Wilson Blvd… In addition, townhomes are being planned to replace the 143 surface parking spaces along N. McKinley Road on the Arlington portion of the 5.58-acre site. Design work is underway for what will be a separate, by-right development.” [FFXnow]
Local Woman Faces DUI Charge — “A 35-year-old Arlington woman was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in connection to Tuesday’s early morning crash that injured a Virginia State Trooper on the Capital Beltway.” [Patch]
Flyover This Afternoon — “The US Military will conduct a flyover at the Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 3:15 PM.” [Twitter]
Flights for Party Conventions — “Washingtonians looking to attend the presidential nominating conventions in Milwaukee and Chicago this summer will have no shortage of flight options. United Airlines Inc. said this week that it will add dozens of flights from Reagan National Airport (DCA) and Dulles International Airport (IAD) to the two cities during the weeks of the conventions.” [Washington Business Journal, PR Newswire]
CivFed to Focus on Parks — “As the Arlington County Civic Federation continues rebuilding its committee structure for a post-COVID world, one major part of community life thus far has yet to be addressed. But that is about to change. ‘We don’t have a parks-and-recreation committee, but we will soon,’ said Jackie Snelling.” [Gazette Leader]
AED Reveals Startup Grants — “Arlington Economic Development (AED) is excited to announce the latest recipients of Catalyst Grants from the Arlington Innovation Fund (AIF). After a thorough review process, four Arlington-based startups have been awarded $175,000 in grants.” [Arlington County]
Success for YHS Crew — “The Yorktown High School crew team completed a successful season this spring with various shells placing high in regattas. The girls varsity eight, the girls second eight and the boys varsity eight all finished fourth in the state-championship competition on the Occoquan River.” [Gazette Leader]
Summer Turns Up the Heat — From the National Weather Service: “After a beautiful day today, heat & humidity return later this week. High temps will push toward 90 degrees Thursday & above that mark Friday in many locales. This will be just a preview to even hotter conditions expected for much of next week.” [Twitter]
It’s Thursday — Expect sunny conditions with a high near 88 and a south wind ranging from 3 to 8 mph. On Thursday night it will be mostly clear with a low around 70 and a gentle southerly wind. [NWS]
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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 — Jun 12, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect sunny conditions with a high near 88 and a gentle south wind ranging from 3 to 8 mph. As for Thursday night, it will be mostly clear with a low around 70 and a south wind maintaining a speed of around 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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A new recycling facility and more food scraps collection could be coming to Arlington as the county revamps its waste-reduction strategy.
A proposed Solid Waste Management Plan seeking to divert 90% of Arlington waste away from landfills and incineration by 2038 is slated to go before the Arlington County Board on Saturday. Replacing the current plan adopted in 2004, the new document would guide initiatives in Arlington for the next two decades.
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.
Ballston Quarter will soon be home to a new all-you-can-eat hot pot and Korean barbecue restaurant.
Top Pot has begun appearing on signs around the mall, as well as on the shopping center’s website. The restaurant’s website lists the Ballston location as “coming soon” and signs indicate that it will be somewhere at street level — likely either inside the main mall or along Wilson Blvd.
Please welcome the sweetest cat you’ll ever meet, Boots!
This grey and white girl is currently in foster through the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and eager to find her forever home.
A robbery suspect led police on a bike and then a foot chase Tuesday afternoon.
The incident started with a robbery of the Target store on N. Glebe Road in Ballston around 3:15 p.m. The suspect allegedly pushed an employee to the ground and then fled on a bicycle, with the stolen goods in tow.
A race and a music festival will close roads in two Arlington neighborhoods this weekend.
Parts of two roadways in Pentagon City will be closed Saturday, June 15 for the ZERO Prostate Cancer 5k Run/Walk, which begins at 7:45 a.m.
Arlington is poised to accept $18 million in funding for a pedestrian bridge connecting Crystal City to Reagan National Airport.
A funding allocation from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority is slated for consideration at an Arlington County Board meeting this Saturday. Construction on the project, dubbed the CC2DCA multimodal connection, is expected to begin in Fiscal Year 2028.
