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Friday, May 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Onyx, a five-year-old mixed breed pup whose owner recently passed away, is available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. She is house-trained, affectionate and seeks a calm, cat-free home. ARLnow
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Arlington entrepreneur Dave Doctor launched LostAF, a product that uses QR code stickers to help people find lost items—users scan the sticker to send a message to the owner's email. The stickers are available free at select stores and online, and Doctor hopes to expand the service to more public venues soon—helping protect owners' personal info. ARLnow
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A suspicious fire broke out at a garden apartment building near Columbia Pike around 5 a.m. on May 15 and firefighters rescued several residents using ladders while medics evaluated at least five people, with two taken to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. ARLnow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The free annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival will take place on Saturday, June 14 along S. Walter Reed Drive to 9th Street S. on the Pike with live blues music and family activities—attendees are advised to park at garages or use transit. Longtime Arlington resident Rick Franklin will start the musical act at 1 p.m. and other local performers will continue until a closing set at 6:30 p.m. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arlington County Police Department will conduct SWAT team training at the abandoned Key Bridge Marriott at 1401 Langston Blvd from 8:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, and community members may notice increased law enforcement vehicles and noise—both as part of an indoor, closed exercise. ARLnow
- ➤ Arlington County is collecting feedback on a concept design for a raised intersection at the crossing of Vacation Lane and Lorcom Lane to address concerns about speeding vehicles and improve pedestrian safety for school routes—especially for students traveling to Dorothy Hamm Middle School and Zachary Taylor Elementary School. The design adds directional crosswalks, bollards and a detectable warning surface, and feedback is accepted until June 9. ARLnow
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ball-Sellers House Museum Open for Free Tours
1-4 p.m. — Ball-Sellers House (John Ball House) — Free entry — Travel back in time and explore the colonial-era history of Arlington at its oldest structure.
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Open House at Charming Arlington Townhome
5-7 p.m. — 2691 24TH Road S — $633,000 — Explore this delightful 3 bed, 3 bath townhome close to Washington, D.C. for your next home purchase.
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