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Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.

CRIME NEWS

  • An Arlington officer is recovering after a car driven by Anthony Aquice struck him earlier this month—Aquice, who has prior traffic offenses in Fairfax County, now faces felony hit and run charges and is held without bond, fueling concerns over enforcement of dangerous driving laws, officials said.  WJLA

CULTURE NEWS

  • Memorial Day began as Decoration Day in 1868—established by John A. Logan to honor fallen Civil War soldiers—and later expanded to remember all American war heroes. Although Arlington families enjoy barbeques and pool outings today, the holiday remains a solemn tribute to those who sacrificed their lives.  DC News Now

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that outdated air traffic control systems have led to outages during busy travel periods and plans to replace 25,000 radios, 475 voice switches, and other key equipment with modern fiber technology are moving forward; he urged Congress to provide full funding upfront to complete the project quickly. Experts worry that staffing shortages at the FAA could slow the overhaul—potentially affecting safety during future high travel times.  WJLA

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • The Dinner Table at Layli Mediterranean

    7-10 p.m. — Layli Mediterranean — Cost not specified — Experience a delightful 3-course family-style dinner while mingling and making connections.

    Thu, 5/29/25

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  • The Wizard of Oz Musical

    7-9:30 p.m. — Encore Stage & Studio — Tickets available — Experience Dorothy's magical journey to Oz with whimsical characters along the yellow brick road.

    Fri, 5/30/25

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  • 2025 Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic

    5 AM – 7 PM — 1102 S Eads St, Arlington, VA — Free entry — Experience high-speed bike racing at one of the toughest criterium courses in the U.S.

    Sat, 5/31/25

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  • Open House: 4610 17th St N

    1-4 p.m. — 4610 17th St N, Arlington, VA — $2,875,000 — Explore this stunning new listing featuring 5 beds and a virtual tour option.

    Sun, 6/1/25

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  • EQ-i 2.0®/EQ 360® Certification Course

    June 2-4 — Arlington, Virginia — Registration required — Acquire essential skills in emotional intelligence with a comprehensive certification program.

    Mon, 6/2/25

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  • Amazing Art Expo Arlington

    6-9 p.m. — Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport — Free entry — Celebrate creativity with art from Disney, Anime, and more at this vibrant expo.

    Fri, 6/6/25

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  • Can’t You Hear Me Calling: Bluegrass History of Arlington

    7 p.m. — Reinsch Library — In-house event only — Explore Arlington's rich contribution to Bluegrass music through tales and live tunes.

    Thu, 6/12/25

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  • Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2025

    4-8 p.m. — Kenmore Middle School — Registration required — A fun-filled running program for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade promoting health and fitness.

    Sun, 6/15/25

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  • Junior Flippers

    4:15-5:10 p.m. — emPOWER kids — Cost Info — Kids will gain confidence with fun tumbling skills in this engaging class.

    Mon, 6/16/25

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  • DC Metro Speed Dating for Singles in Arlington

    6:30-8:30 p.m. — Astro Beer Hall — Cost varies — Meet local singles in a fun, efficient speed dating event designed to spark romance.

    Thu, 6/19/25

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