Thursday, April 10th, 2025

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Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SER co-owners Javier Candon and Christiana Campos celebrated 10 years at their Ballston restaurant with about 300 supporters over the weekend—finishing a 100-seat covered patio set to open this month. They plan to open a new Arlington eatery after closing their D.C. sister outpost—aiming to continue serving loyal local customers. ARLnow
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 58-year-old Arlington driver received a citation on March 26 after their SUV ran over a fire hose used by firefighters responding to a shed fire at the intersection of 15th Street N. and N. Randolph Street near Washington-Liberty High School, an act that risked damaging essential firefighting equipment. ARLnow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arlington Art Truck returns this spring to offer a hands-on family tree project—guided by calligrapher Felicia Brice McFail using templates by local artists. The events will run through May 17 with the first activation on April 11 at Green Valley Farmers Market—where Arlington Public Library staff help attendees use free genealogical tools. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal investigation found air traffic controllers did not hold departures before a military flyover near Reagan National Airport on March 28, causing four jets to nearly collide with a Delta flight that had just taken off — the FAA and NTSB are reviewing audio recordings and flight data from the incident. WTOP
- ➤ A Georgetown visitor, Badar Khan Suri, was arrested in Rosslyn on March 17 due to his ties to Palestine and is now held in high-security immigration custody where he has been denied proper food, clean clothing and family contact — his lawyers are seeking his return to Virginia with a hearing set for May 1. ARLnow
- ➤ Two reports released Tuesday show that a communication breakdown made two Metro trains nearly collide near Dupont Circle and led to one operator being permanently banned. Officials say that many station overruns may delay plans to extend automatic train operations beyond the Red Line—Metro will review the problem at its next board meeting—while starting ATO on the Green Line now. NBC Washington
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ VHC Health will soon submit plans for a new 146-bed facility at 601 S. Carlin Springs Road that will house 96 behavioral health beds + 50 in-patient rehab beds, moving services from its main campus on N. George Mason Drive. The project, which includes a design by Earl Swensson Associates and a development partner in LifePoint Health, will be reviewed by county officials after receiving state regulator approval. ARLnow
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Washington Capitals celebrated Alex Ovechkin's record goal milestone by hosting a GR895 Kids Day Practice for 895 Arlington Public Schools students at MedStar Capitals Iceplex yesterday. They will hold a pre-game ceremony today—adding a GR8 City Celebration at Union Station on April 11 for fans to join. WJLA
- ➤ Hundreds of Arlington elementary students attended a special practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Wednesday morning to cheer NHL star Alex Ovechkin after he broke the career goals record with his 895th goal—an event that energized their day. Ovechkin will be honored today during the home game at Capital One Arena at 7:30 p.m.—fans will also join his celebration at Union Station on Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. DC News Now
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Gel Plate Printing Workshop with Leaves
3-5 p.m. — Shop Made in DC — $ — Create beautiful botanical monoprints from leaves and plants in this hands-on workshop.
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Open House at 607 N Hudson Street
1-4 p.m. — 607 N Hudson Street — $1,795,000 — Explore this charming bungalow featuring 4 beds, 3 baths, and a welcoming community vibe.
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Arlington Festival of the Arts
10 AM – 5 PM — CNA Washington D.C. Branch — Free entry — An art extravaganza featuring over 100 artists with works in diverse mediums, perfect for enjoying with your leashed dog.
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Open House Event for Luxury Condo
1-4 p.m. — 4828 27th Pl N, Arlington, VA — $1,690,000 — Explore a charming Cape Cod home with modern amenities and a spacious layout.
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Embroidery 101: DC Cherry Blossom Mini Embroidery
7-8:30 p.m. — Detour Coffee — Food and beverage available for purchase — Discover the art of embroidery while creating a beautiful hand-stitched design.
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Open House at Modern Luxury Residence
1-4 p.m. — 4705 25th St N — $2,695,888 — Explore this exquisite 7-bedroom mansion featuring sophisticated design and modern amenities.
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Twilight Tattoo
7-8 p.m. — Summerall Field — Free entry — Experience a live military performance featuring U.S. Army Soldiers in an action-packed event.
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Jazz @ Met: Akua Allrich & the TRIBE
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Metropolitan Park — Free entry — Experience vibrant live jazz in a scenic outdoor setting.
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