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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Westville—a neighborhood restaurant group from New York—will open its new Clarendon location on July 14 with 65 indoor seats and 30 outdoor seats and already offers delivery to local customers. The menu features casual American fare with market vegetables and seasonal specials, aiming to satisfy Clarendon's tastes. The Arlington Connection
- ➤ AirHelp’s annual report showed that Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport here in Arlington ranked among the worst U.S. airports with a score of 7.59—based on data collected from June 1st, 2024 to May 31st—when the agency measured service quality, on-time performance, claims processing, and food and shop options. WJLA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Antonio Ortiz, a 43-year-old from Philadelphia—previously convicted of drug offenses—was sentenced to 15 years in prison in Arlington for distributing cocaine across state lines. DC News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Thomas Jefferson High School junior has developed a beta version of his app — Swype AI — that helps people with motor disabilities use their computers with their smartphones after raising $5,000 and consulting over 15 accessibility groups; he plans to launch it publicly in two to three months. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 8, the Virginia Court of Appeals reversed its previous decision and declared Arlington’s Missing Middle Housing/Expanded Housing Options zoning invalid— a ruling made on procedural grounds after a late developer intervention request at trial. The Arlington County Board is now considering its next steps for pending EHO permits and housing options in the community. WJLA
- ➤ Arlington County announced a $5M project to consolidate emergency response services by moving the Emergency Operations Center, Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management, and a new Situational Awareness Intelligence Unit into the Bozman Government Center later this year—construction at 2100 Clarendon Blvd will begin this fall and last for about one year while the EOC remains at its current location. ARLnow
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new 355-unit apartment building called Valen began leasing in Crystal City at 2050 S. Bell Street with one, two, and three-bedroom apartments and a rooftop pool. It replaces a former office building and follows the neighboring Zoe, which began leasing last fall — public benefits include a park, affordable housing funds, and a utility fund — as the development brings new housing options to the area. ARLnow
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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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Beeswax Candle Making Workshop
7-8:30 p.m. — Detour Coffee — Food and drinks available for purchase — Learn to craft lovely beeswax candles in a relaxing evening workshop.
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Big Bold Collage Blooms Workshop
3-5 p.m. — Shop Made in DC — All materials included — Create vibrant collage flowers from hand-painted papers under the guidance of Jennifer Penick.
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