Saturday, July 5th, 2025
Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A flash fire occurred at a building under construction in Crystal City on Thursday and critically burned a worker in his late 20s — Arlington County Fire Rescue arrived at about 2:30 p.m. and took him to a local burn center for life-threatening injuries while fire marshals investigated the cause. NBC Washington
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kurt Russell and his son Boston visited the Jason Russell House on Independence Day as Arlington marked the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. He learned he is the eighth great-grandson of Jason Russell, who was fatally injured in the bloodiest battle of that day — a pivotal moment in his family's history. NBC Washington
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares said state data shows the Enhanced Earned Sentence Credits Law lets serious, violent offenders leave prison early, with nearly 5,000 out of 9,600 inmates released in 2023 being rearrested. He urged lawmakers to fix the program—state leaders now debate its effect on public safety. WJLA
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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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Crystal City Connector Cleanup
1-3 p.m. — Mount Vernon Trail — Free entry — Help improve the Crystal City Connector by volunteering to clean and maintain the trail.
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Rosslyn Rocks: Country Music Night
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Central Place Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy live country music under the stars with the Patrick Olivier Band and great summer vibes.
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Pre-Dating Speed Dating for Ages 50-69
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Astro Beer Hall — Ticket required — Meet interesting singles in a dynamic atmosphere with fast-paced 6-minute 'pre-dates' to spark connections.
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Children's Festival 2025
4 PM — Kenmore Theater — Ticket info at Tickeri.com — Experience a joyful day of fun activities for children of all ages.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is not trying to entertain you. It's trying to educate you.
~ Bear Grylls
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