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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New owners Jessica Cordova and Arturo Encarnacion took over the cafe at 1924 N. Uhle Street last month and renamed it Cafecito, where the menu now features Mexican flavors with new drinks, lunch items and pastries from local Mexican-American suppliers. They plan to extend hours and await a permit for outdoor seating to bring more home-style cuisine to local diners. ARLnow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arlington's Columbia Pike Blues Festival will be held Friday, June 14, featuring local bands plus food trucks, artisan vendors and family-friendly activities. The event will highlight headliner Everyday Everybody and include an Arlington Art Truck activation for making sun prints to celebrate the community's vibrant culture. ARLnow
- ➤ Ten Arlington restaurants have been honored in categories like Best Bagel + Best Deli/Sandwich Shop + Best Crabs in Northern Virginia Magazine’s Best of NoVA 2025 list, with nine restaurants finishing as runners-up. This recognition highlights Arlington’s strong and diverse dining scene. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County Board members will review street upgrades in Bluemont and Claremont—projects for new sidewalks and curb ramps—and plan improvements for the Shirlington plaza this weekend. They will also consider a nearly $7.8 million loan to renovate 73 affordable housing units at Barcroft Apartments so the units stay affordable. ARLnow
- ➤ Today, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall hosted a military show called 'Twilight Tattoo' as part of events for the Army's 250th anniversary. The show featured the U.S. Army Band and the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps — displaying Army traditions ahead of the weekend's official celebrations. WJLA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Arlington’s Zazzy will launch its summer menu on June 21 with made-from-scratch dishes such as the Loaded Chicken Shawarma Salad + unique drinks like the Tahini Iced Latte. The new menu will offer bold, fresh flavors designed to give locals a tasty dining option. ARLnow
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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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Going 0 to 1 with AI Agents
6-8 p.m. — AWS Skills Center Arlington — Free entry — Explore how autonomous AI is revolutionizing product thinking and get hands-on insights.
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R&B Mimosa Festival
12-4 p.m. — Arlington Beer Garden — General Admission plus first two mimosas included — A vibrant celebration of mimosas, food, and live entertainment.
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