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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Portia Clark, a long-time civic leader in Green Valley, received the new ARLnow Cup at Tuesday's final Arlington County Civic Federation meeting for the 2024-25 year as a thank-you for her decades of work in preserving local history and supporting community programs. She led efforts that included the creation of a farmers market and guided civic projects during a time of rapid change while other groups were honored with community impact awards. ARLnow
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jennifer Rykaczewski, a Madison Manor resident, founded Affordable Skies in December to push for more affordable air fares and better transparency in the airline industry. The nonpartisan group, which has already gained over 1,000 members and urged lawmakers to pass bills like the Fast Lane for Youths Act, will hold webinars and counseling events to help educate travelers + give them a seat at the table. ARLnow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Army’s 250th anniversary celebration includes a parade, festival and fireworks starting at 9:45 p.m. Saturday at the National Mall, and Arlington residents can watch the display from spots like Gravelly Point or Arlington Ridge Park — other viewing options include the Lincoln Memorial steps and a dinner cruise on the Wharf. DC News Now
- ➤ The Arlington Players kicked off their 75th season by celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Peanuts characters with an outdoor performance of 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' at Lubber Run Amphitheater—weather aided two shows despite a canceled Sunday matinee. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ FBI officials are looking to move its national training academy from Quantico to Huntsville—this change would move the 10-week program 660 miles to Redstone Arsenal and is part of a plan to shift law enforcement resources. Other training programs will remain at Quantico as officials study the potential move. WJLA
- ➤ Crews are repairing several GW Parkway bridges in Arlington under a major rehabilitation project — including work at Pimmit Run, Donaldson Run, Windy Run, Gulf Branch, Spout Run Southbound Arch, and Chain Bridge Road interchange — as repairs continue this month. The southbound lane will be closed from 7 a.m. on Saturday, June 21 until 6 p.m. on Sunday with the same schedule next weekend while a separate stretch of GW Parkway is closed for a military parade from 6 p.m. today until 6 a.m. on Sunday. ARLnow
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Arlington residents can live at The Wendy, a high-rise in the Courthouse neighborhood that offers Ori semi-furnished studios with built-in furniture and movable walls to expand or collapse rooms at the touch of a button—adding flexibility to apartment living. The building is LEED Platinum certified and features luxury finishes along with a rooftop infinity-edge pool and pet spa, making it a modern choice for city living. ARLnow
- ➤ Mill Creek Residential has taken over the stalled redevelopment project at the Wilson Blvd site in Clarendon after Donohoe Companies withdrew from plans approved in 2023. The new developer filed amendments to reduce parking and retail space and asked for a three-year extension as county staff review the changes — the adjustments address market challenges like higher construction costs and tariffs. ARLnow
SHOP NEWS
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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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