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Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A new episode of the ARLnow podcast released on July 18th at 3:45 p.m. featured hosts Vernon, Dan and Katie discussing Arlington news such as the history of Black soldiers in the Civil War, recent break-in incidents, suspected BB gun attacks on ART buses— and federal job cuts affecting the local economy.  ARLnow
  • ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards now feature Arlington nominees for Best Steakhouse with voting closing in two weeks and readers can also vote for Best Things to do with Kids until next Friday at 8:30 a.m. Winners for Best Barbecue Restaurant were announced—Sloppy Mama’s BBQ, Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company, and Texas Jack’s Barbecue—in a recent vote.  ARLnow

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Arlington County is seeking feedback on improvements at the Wilson Blvd intersection with N. Livingston Street near Dominion Hills Centre strip mall to determine if a new traffic signal is needed and to address concerns over pedestrian crossings, bus stop safety, and bike lane visibility—respondents have until Sunday to submit their input.  ARLnow
  • Travelers at Reagan National Airport increased their advance parking reservations by 36% during holiday periods as summertime parking remains tight; yesterday morning the economy lot reached an 89% occupancy rate. MWAA closed a $714 million bond sale, approved a master plan to triple Dulles passenger numbers, and is building a three-story parking structure that will open in phases next year—officials urge drivers to reserve their spaces early.  ARLnow

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Arlington ice cream shops will offer special discounts in celebration of National Ice Cream Day this Sunday. Offers include buy one scoop, get one free at Ice Cream Jubilee and discounted 3-dollar scoops at Van Leeuwen, with other local parlors featuring unique deals.  ARLnow

EVENTS

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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.

    Thu, 7/24/25

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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.

    Thu, 7/31/25

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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.

    Sun, 8/3/25

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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.

    Wed, 8/6/25

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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.

    Sat, 8/9/25

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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.

    Wed, 8/13/25

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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.

    Thu, 8/14/25

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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.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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