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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kitchen of Purpose launched Meals with Dignity to offer underserved local residents a three-course meal planned by guest chefs in its repurposed cafe at 918 S. Lincoln Street. The program held its first dinner last Monday with 10 guests from Bridges to Independence & plans future dinners with local chefs and nonprofits. ARLnow
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Virginia State Police are searching for the driver of a 2020 Porsche with Montana tags that struck a trooper’s cruiser on southbound I-395 near Pentagon City early this morning—search teams using a K-9 unit and helicopter did not locate the suspect—and the injured trooper was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. ARLnow
- ➤ Vincent Persinger, 35, was arrested at Pentagon City Metro Station on Monday after he allegedly assaulted an officer during a fare evasion stop—fake IDs and credit cards led to additional charges and he is held without bond. WJLA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission is exploring ways to keep Arlington’s bus lanes clear after cars blocking the lanes have slowed buses for nearly a decade. At a July 17 meeting, senior program manager Vikram Sinha proposed using cameras on buses—similar to those on school buses—and traffic-signal priority, though ticketing drivers would require new law changes. ARLnow
- ➤ Arlington officials said the assisted living services at Culpepper Garden will be phased out next summer—affecting more than 70 residents—and that the decision reflects a broader national problem with funding care for vulnerable seniors. County leaders reached out to state and federal officials for support but admitted that current resources may not address the underlying issues. ARLnow
- ➤ Arlington officials said that narrow sidewalks on N. Glebe Road from I-66 to Langston Blvd are unsafe for pedestrians and bicyclists because they are only three feet wide — a design from an era when safety for walkers and riders was not a priority. County leaders also announced that free child safety seat checks will resume soon. ARLnow
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Arlington and D.C. topped the American College of Sports Medicine’s ranking of the nation’s fittest cities this year, with Arlington earning the top spot for the eighth consecutive year. The index is based on 35 indicators— including new measures like trail miles and splash pads per 100,000 residents. WTOP
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Arlington County board approved converting two aging Crystal City office buildings—one into a hotel and one into apartments—under a new incentives program, and developer JBG Smith said conversion construction may begin by the end of 2025. WTOP
- ➤ In the first half of 2025, Arlington detached single-family home prices increased by about 3% from a year ago while demand fell, with only 54% selling within ten days and homes selling on average 0.3% below their asking prices. Inventory grew by 54.5% in June—giving buyers more negotiating power as sellers may lower prices later in the year. ARLnow
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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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Funky Charcuterie Board Painting Session
7-9 p.m. — Courthaus Social — One complimentary drink included — Create custom ceramic charcuterie boards while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere at the beer garden.
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