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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ El Mercat Bar de Tapas will open its second location in mid-August at 1301 S. Joyce Street in Pentagon City's Westpost shopping center, replacing the former Asia Bistro. Owner and chef George Rodrigues plans to offer Spanish tapas plus table-side jamónero service that brings a taste of Spain to diners. ARLnow
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Arlington County police reported that 19 vehicles were broken into overnight at a parking garage at Penrose Square on the 2500 block of 9th Road S, with some windows smashed and personal items stolen + no suspect has been identified. ARLnow
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arlington residents spotted the invasive lanternfly in Ballston and along Langston Blvd this month as officials warned the insect is here to stay and its numbers will grow until natural predators help control it—residents are urged to squash the bug and destroy egg masses to slow its spread and protect local plants. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A multimillion-dollar project to add three new bus bays and improve sidewalks, crosswalks, bus shelters and utilities at East Falls Church Metro station will begin next week at 2001 N. Sycamore Street—34 parking spaces in the north lot will close for equipment staging and work will last through this fall. Later phases will upgrade bus loops and nearby intersections. ARLnow
- ➤ Arlington County Board will meet Saturday to consider proposals to relax commercial signage rules and lower speed limits from 30 mph to 25 mph on five roads. Other items include purchasing two homes for flood control, accepting a $1.94 million VDOT grant for an East Falls Church road project, and proposing grants to support seniors with cognitive decline, teen art entrepreneurship, a local climate partnership, and accessible traveler outreach. ARLnow
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new report from apartmentrent.com shows Arlington has the fifth-highest median rent among the top 100 cities with rates above $2,600 as of June, with only four cities in California ranking higher. Arlington officials say the high rents stem from a supply-starved market — and they plan to introduce housing grants and rental support to help families. DC News Now
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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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Arlington County Fair
1-2 p.m. — Thomas Jefferson Community Center — Free entry — Experience local performances, fun contests, and activities for the whole family at the Arlington County Fair.
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