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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Arlington Thrive has launched the Federal Worker Resilience Fund to provide up to $750 for rent, utilities and other essential needs to federal workers affected by recent policy changes. The fund was created last week with a generous private donation and is available on a first-come, first-served basis to Arlington residents who meet income and documentation requirements. ARLnow
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A vegan soul food chain revived its menu in a ghost kitchen at Four Mile Food Co. near Shirlington after its original D.C. location closed last year. Owner Avishadye Williams said the business started in February 2024 and relies on online orders plus word-of-mouth for steady growth. ARLnow
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A police officer was assaulted when 42-year-old DC woman Muronji Inman-Mccraw grabbed him near Pentagon City Metro Station on Friday afternoon during a fare evasion stop—she was charged with assault on an officer and obstruction of justice, and no one was injured. WJLA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ It now costs a median $36,000 per year to rent a two-bedroom apartment in Arlington, with one-bedroom units at $2,488 and two-bedroom units at $3,006 in May. The county’s median rent rose 4% year-over-year to $2,642—making Arlington the highest rental market in the Washington region. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arlington County leaders may soon face more pressure to be open with developers after the Arlington County Civic Federation passed a resolution last week calling for a clear written process to decide community benefits from rezoning and land-use changes (delegate Jack Spilsbury helped craft the resolution). The group also elected a new leadership team with Nicholas Giacobbe as president and nine board members starting July 1. ARLnow
- ➤ On Monday, Metro ran automatic trains on all six Metrorail lines for the first weekday in 16 years but switched to manual control in above-ground areas due to heavy rain—trains in tunnels ran automatically with an operator closing the doors. The transit agency said ATO gives smoother rides and can boost speeds to 65—75 mph in outer areas when conditions are right. WJLA
- ➤ Claudia Alvarenga Espana, a Northern Virginia mother detained and deported to Guatemala, has returned to fight her deportation in court today. Her husband warned that if she loses her case, the entire family will be forced to leave—raising serious concerns over their future in the U.S. NBC Washington
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Arlington’s Beer Garden will host a Juneteenth Family Reunion on Thursday, June 19 from 1 to 8 p.m. The event will feature outdoor activities & food vendors and live music & local art vendors. DC News Now
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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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