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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Capital Doner opened its second restaurant last month at 1731 Wilson Blvd in Rosslyn, serving Turkish gyros, shawarma, falafel wraps and traditional desserts across from H-B Woodlawn. The restaurant seats about 50 and offers free parking in a Wilson Blvd strip mall — owner Gokhan Boltakke chose Rosslyn for its mix of business professionals, families and an international community. ARLnow
- ➤ Daydrift, a new cafe—market and bookstore, is set to open in Crystal City this summer at 1550 Crystal Drive where Mah-Ze-Dahr closed earlier this year. Operated by Episcope Hospitality, the business is hiring for cashier and barista roles. ARLnow
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Geremy Bridgeforth was convicted of breaking into three apartments in Courthouse and Virginia Square and sexually assaulting two women in April 2023—his sentencing is set for Oct 3. ARLnow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ New research shows that Camp Casey—a 40-acre military camp near Columbia Pike and S. Courthouse Road—trained many Black soldiers in the Civil War. Researcher Michael Schaffner explained the camp’s role at a presentation at the Arlington History Museum, and county officials may soon place a historical marker at the site. ARLnow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arlington Public Schools will pilot a volunteer reading program this fall to boost literacy after data showed only 37% of English language learners passed the fourth-grade SOL and volunteer-assisted students scored 40% higher at one elementary school. The program championed by Arlington Parents for Education (modeled on a California program called Read With Me) will have final details shared soon by APS. WJLA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Political and aviation leaders met at a Capitol Hill summit after January’s midair collision near Reagan National to push for major upgrades in air traffic control systems—officials said $12.5 billion in FAA funds will help update radar technology and integrate AI to improve safety. These steps are viewed as initial measures to prevent future tragedies and restore public confidence. WJLA
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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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Arlington County Fair
5-10:30 p.m. — Thomas Jefferson Community Center — Free entry — Experience thrilling rides, games, and diverse food at one of the East Coast's largest free fairs.
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Cloud Breach Prevention Playbook
6-8 p.m. — AWS Skills Center Arlington — Free entry — Explore strategies to prevent cloud breaches caused by misconfigurations and maintain secure identities.
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