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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Animal Welfare League of Arlington + The Board Room brewery in Lyon Park are hosting a pet photo contest for pet owners to submit pictures of cats, dogs or small companions until Monday, June 30. The contest costs $25 to enter + $1 per vote, has already raised over $8,000, and will announce winners within 24 hours after closing to help fund local animal care. ARLnow
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters from Arlington and neighboring jurisdictions battled a townhouse blaze on the 1600 block of S. Taylor Street in Douglas Park that sent dark smoke into the blue sky and produced hazardous floor conditions; most of the fire was out just after 10 a.m. yesterday and no injuries were reported. ARLnow
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jeff Smith, owner of Twins Ace Hardware, signed a lease for a store on the ground floor of The Zoe apartments in Crystal City—close to Amazon HQ2 and other new developments. The store will open soon to offer a range of items including tools, paint, home goods and gardening supplies to the growing community. WTOP
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Arlington Historical Society Museum reopened in May with a new exhibition on lawlessness from 1890 to 1910 and now displays Crandal Mackey’s inoperable shotgun—used in 1904 raids against gambling and vice in Rosslyn. The artifact was donated by the County Sheriff’s Office in May 2021 and brings an important piece of our local history back into public view. ARLnow
- ➤ A banned book drive at Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ collected 84 banned titles for its Rohrer Memorial Library last month in response to rising challenges against literature. Member Betsy Withycombe purposely chose surprising books like Charlotte’s Web (to raise awareness) to promote free speech and diverse viewpoints. ARLnow
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Arlington Economic Development says local employers such as AWS, Amazon and VHC Health are hiring for roles in cloud computing, healthcare and public service to support growth. Job seekers can also get resume help + career counseling at the Arlington Employment Center. ARLnow
SHOP NEWS
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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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Graham Whorley Live in Arlington, Virginia
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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Arlington Art Truck at Fairlington Farmers Market
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Fairlington Farmers Market — Free entry — Explore organic waste through art and learn about composting with local artists.
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You've Got a Friend: Women Pop Songwriters
Jul 2 – 13 — Signature Theatre — Check ticket prices — Celebrate the musical legacy of iconic women songwriters from Carole King to Adele.
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