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Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Board member Maureen Coffey said she received about 10 threatening messages over the weekend that warned of harm to her and her family — she is working with the Department of Public Safety to follow up on the threats. WTOP
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Communities across the DMV will celebrate Juneteenth with events like parades, poetry slams, and cultural festivals. In Arlington, the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Community Day will be held on June 19 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (at 1330 S Fair St.). WJLA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arlington homeowners can apply for free native trees or shrubs from EcoAction Arlington’s Tree Planting Program and Tree Canopy Equity Program until Monday, June 23. Eligible applicants include owners of single-family homes, townhouses, condos and places of worship, while residents in 13 under-resourced neighborhoods may select from various species such as American sycamores, sugarberry trees and oaks — the nonprofit will plant 200 trees and 50 shrubs across the county this fall. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At the June 14 board meeting, county officials accepted a $30,000 grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to fund new training for first responders after traumatic events and discussed a $50,000 package to preserve staff for the Aspire! Afterschool Learning program. The board also approved a memorandum with EcoAction Arlington that will take effect July 1—boosting funds for a volunteer program and a mobile app. ARLnow
- ➤ Arlington’s new Human Rights Commission held a brief meeting last week to discuss its limited role after the County Board fired all its previous members last August. Commission Chair Jimmy McBirney said the group can only address discrimination by private entities — its next meeting is scheduled for July 10. ARLnow
- ➤ Early returns from the 2025 Virginia primary are coming in and officials will update final results once all votes are counted—voters can check back for complete figures. 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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Footloose the Musical
7-9:30 p.m. — Encore Stage & Studio — $22 for Adults, $18 for Children, Students, Military and Seniors — Experience the vibrant tale of Ren challenging a town's ban on dancing and music.
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