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One of the D.C. area’s most popular bagel brands is coming to Ballston.

Call Your Mother just announced plans to open at 4000 Wilson Blvd — the former home of a Starbucks location that closed last year after only two years in business. A specific opening date has not yet been announced for the shop, though it is expected “soon-ish,” according to Call Your Mother’s website.


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Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) hopes to maintain national competitiveness on AI while preparing the U.S. economy for potentially massive disruptions brought on by new technology.

Speaking yesterday (Monday) at the grand opening of a new Ballston office for the cybersecurity company KnowBe4, which focuses on human and AI risk management, the senator emphasized the need to prepare for sweeping technological changes and their impacts on society.


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A skincare center offering facials, lip filler, Botox injections and other treatments is opening in Virginia Square this week.

Skin Pharm plans to open its doors on Thursday at 3901 Fairfax Drive. It’s offering complimentary skin consultations, discounts and a giveaway in its opening days.


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Time is running out for 30 residents in Culpepper Garden’s assisted-living wing to find other housing before its planned closure this summer.

With the wing still at 40% capacity, officials at the apartment complex for low-income seniors say they are working with each of those residents to determine the best course of action.


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An Italian restaurant with a devoted following in D.C. is eyeing an expansion into Ballston.

Grazie Nonna appears to be moving into a ground-floor space at 4075 Wilson Blvd, according to county permit records filed Thursday.


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A Mexican street food-inspired eatery with an all-halal menu began serving diners last week in Ballston.

Eat More Taco opened earlier this month at 708 N. Glebe Road, adding another option for Latin-inspired cuisine near Ballston Quarter.


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Arlington County police are investigating an attempted bank robbery in Ballston.

The robbery was reported around 3:30 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Bank at 1011 N. Stafford Street, near the Ballston Metro station.


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With only a few days to go until Valentine’s Day, reservations are filling up at many restaurants in Arlington and Falls Church.

Below is a non-exhaustive list of establishments where tables are still available during typical dinner hours on Saturday, Feb. 14. Other restaurants only have options for those willing to come before or after the dinner rush.


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An expanding French-inspired cafe chain appears to have set its sights on a new location in Ballston.

Signage for New York-based Maman now covers the windows at 4121 Wilson Blvd in the Ballston Exchange. This is the former home of Greenheart Juice Shop, which closed in October, and Philz Coffee, which closed in December 2022.


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Fear not, foodies: two local restaurant weeks will stick around for a little while longer following some of the worst winter weather in years.

Many participating locations in both the Metropolitan Washington Winter Restaurant Week and the Falls Church Restaurant Week have extended their deals through Sunday, Feb. 8, on account of below-freezing temperatures and lingering snow and ice.


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A new fitness studio is hosting its grand opening in Ballston starting today, offering free classes and discounted annual memberships.

Barre3 opened its doors for the first time at 818 N. Quincy Street at 6 a.m. today (Friday). The studio is providing free classes through Sunday and “unlimited” founding memberships at a heavily discounted rate.


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