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Fracas at GOP debate watch party prompts ACPD response in Clarendon

Published October 17, 2025 at 4:05PM

Police on scene of an incident at Mister Days in Clarendon during an Arlington GOP debate watch party (via Bruce Majors/X)

While a debate among the candidates for Virginia Attorney General focused on violent rhetoric, a debate watch party in Arlington descended into physical violence.

Police were called to Mister Days on N. Highland Street around 6:45 p.m. Thursday after a fight broke out at the debate watch party held by the Arlington County Republican Committee. A video posted online, which includes explicit language, shows a man being restrained and ordered to leave the restaurant while a female companion records the incident and is later also ordered to leave.

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‘Blocktoberfest’ street festival coming to Clarendon this weekend

By Katie Taranto

Published October 16, 2025 at 1:45PM

Bratwurst for Oktoberfest (via Clarendon Ballroom/Facebook)

Bavarian snacks, live music and yard games are all planned this weekend at a new “Blocktoberfest” street festival hosted by the Clarendon Ballroom.

The event takes place this Saturday between O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub and the Liberty Tavern, at Wilson Blvd and N. Irving Street. The Clarendon Ballroom promises “a full-scale street festival packed with Bavarian cheer, music, and beer garden vibes.”

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JUST IN: Intersection blocked in Clarendon after vehicle overturns in crash

By ARLnow.com

Published October 14, 2025 at 2:25PM | Updated October 14, 2025 at 3:30PM

The crash at Wilson Blvd and N. Fillmore Street in Clarendon (staff photo by Jared Serre)

The intersection of Wilson Blvd and N. Fillmore Street is blocked due to a crash involving an overturned vehicle.

The reported two-vehicle crash happened around 2:15 p.m., sending one of the vehicles tumbling onto its side. The occupants were able to get out prior to emergency responders arriving on scene, according to scanner traffic.

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Van Leeuwen opens in Clarendon this Friday with discount ice cream scoops

By Katie Taranto

Published October 14, 2025 at 11:45AM

Signs for Van Leeuwen in Clarendon (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

Van Leeuwen’s new Clarendon shop will celebrate a grand opening this week with discounted scoops and a tote bag giveaway.

The New York City-based chain is set to open its doors at 2831 Clarendon Blvd this Friday, Oct. 17. The incoming business replaces the longtime ice cream parlor Nicecream, which closed in August after 11 years at the address.

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New Clarendon skin care studio opens with repaired windows after vandalism

By Katie Taranto

Published October 7, 2025 at 10:00AM | Updated October 8, 2025 at 9:00AM

Balloons for Glowbar's opening in Clarendon (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A new facial studio has opened in Clarendon with a repaired storefront, just days after the business’s windows were shattered in a vandalism last week.

Glowbar is now in business with fresh windows at 2930 Clarendon Blvd, where Verizon closed earlier this year. This is the skin care brand’s first Virginia location.

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Man accused of smashing windows at two Clarendon businesses this weekend

By Katie Taranto

Published September 29, 2025 at 1:45PM

Aftermath of Clarendon vandalism at Oasis (courtesy of Tammie Disayawathana)

An Arlington man was arrested early Sunday morning following a vandalism spree in Clarendon.

The 21-year-old suspect, Christian Amaya Ochoa, is accused of damaging flower pots and shattering the windows and glass door of Oasis: The Listening Bar, which opened in July at 2940 Clarendon Blvd. He also reportedly shattered the windows at the skin care studio Glowbar, which had announced plans to open next door this fall.

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After 85 years, Joyce Motors is closing next month for Clarendon redevelopment

By Katie Taranto

Published September 26, 2025 at 11:45AM

The Joyce Motors building in Clarendon (via Arlington County)

A longtime family-owned auto shop in Clarendon will close next month to make way for a redevelopment project.

After 85 years at 3211 10th Street N., Joyce Motors is closing for good on Friday, Oct. 10. The historic auto shop will host a farewell gathering at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, before shutting down to allow for a new mixed-use apartment building.

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Clarendon Day returns this weekend with live music and local vendors

By Katie Taranto

Published September 25, 2025 at 10:00AM

Clarendon Day in 2024 (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

Clarendon Day is back this Saturday, with over 150 local artisans, businesses, nonprofits and restaurants participating in the annual street festival.

This year’s event kicks off at 11 a.m. in the blocks surrounding the Clarendon Metro station at 3100 Wilson Blvd. The following local bands and musicians are slated to perform live.

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Country-themed bar ‘BOE’ opens this weekend in Clarendon with mechanical bull

By Katie Taranto

Published September 19, 2025 at 9:15AM

BOE's mechanical bull (courtesy of @slumpedfilms)

A country-themed bar with a mechanical bull opens tonight (Friday) in Clarendon, aiming to bring a piece of Nashville to the neighborhood.

With antique fixtures, crocodile leather accents and country-inspired bar fare, BOE debuts this weekend in part of Coco B’s former space at 2854 Wilson Blvd. The new honky-tonk is named after Bodacious, a storied bucking bull, and will soon introduce mechanical bull riding contests, according to its website.

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‘Reclining Liberty’ is now a permanent fixture in front of Museum of Contemporary Art

By Scott McCaffrey

Published September 19, 2025 at 8:30AM

"Reclining Liberty" lowered by crane onto the front lawn of Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington in August 2023 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

“Reclining Liberty,” the iconic artwork gracing the front lawn of the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington for the past two years, is staying put.

Members of the county’s Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) on Sept. 17 voted 9-0 to allow the 25-foot work featuring the Statue of Liberty in repose to remain in front of the circa-1910 former school building at 3550 Wilson Blvd.

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Clarendon Day returns this month with over 150 vendors and booths

By Katie Taranto

Published September 17, 2025 at 11:45AM

Clarendon Day in 2024 (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

Clarendon’s annual street festival returns in less than two weeks, promising a lively day of music, local vendors and food.

Over 150 local artisans, businesses, nonprofits and restaurants are expected to participate in this year’s Clarendon Day on Saturday, Sept. 27. The event will run from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in the blocks surrounding the Clarendon Metro station.

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Musicians honor late Arlington singer with rock ‘n’ roll memorial service in Clarendon

By Vernon Miles

Published August 29, 2025 at 10:00AM

Pat Cavanaugh and Janine Wilson performing at The Renegade to commemorate Jay Jenc (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

Not many memorial services have a set list.

Friends, family, fans and fellow musicians gathered at Renegade in Clarendon yesterday (Thursday) said it was exactly the way John “Jay” Jenc would have wanted to be remembered — a gathering that blended rock music, community gathering and good food.