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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the free Arlington Pride Vendor Festival at the Hyatt Regency DCA runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. as local organizers kick off Pride Month with community events, concerts, and other celebrations across the region * residents have many opportunities to join the weekend festivities. NBC Washington
- ➤ ARLnow has named the nominees for Best Food Truck in Arlington as part of its Readers’ Choice awards—residents can write in any missing favorites as voting closes in two weeks. ARLnow
- ➤ Arlington’s VFW Post 3150 got a new leader when Michael Cantwell was sworn in at a Memorial Day ceremony at its Courthouse headquarters to guide outreach efforts for veterans and youth. The 91-year-old group, revitalized after Covid and now with nearly 700 members, elected additional officers to help connect veterans with health and mental health resources. ARLnow
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An e-scooter sparked an apartment fire at 801 N. Wakefield Street in Bluemont near Ballston at 1:30 p.m. today but a sprinkler system stopped the blaze as firefighters put out the fire and the Fire Marshal’s Office investigates its cause. ARLnow
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On May 29, Arlington police reported that a group of two to three masked men broke into eight Rosslyn and Courthouse businesses by smashing glass doors and windows to steal safes and cash drawers (including Oasis Nail Spa, Virginia ABC, Sawatdee Thai, and SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen), and the investigation is ongoing. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The DHS has demanded that several Virginia counties, including Arlington and Fairfax, review their policies and work with ICE after naming them sanctuary jurisdictions. Local officials argue that the label is misleading — they say they follow all federal, state and local laws while protecting their communities. WJLA
- ➤ At a May 20 meeting, the Zoning Ordinance Committee looked at proposals to let Arlington commercial buildings post larger and more flexible signs by increasing allowed sizes and placements while keeping restrictions near residential and federal areas—changes that will go to the Planning Commission in July before County Board review. This draft proposal aims to reduce delays for new businesses and ease long-standing red tape for signage installation. ARLnow
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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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8 p.m. — Samuel Beckett's Irish Gastro Pub — Cost Info Unavailable — Enjoy an exciting double bill performance with Graham Whorley and Lenny Burridge.
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