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Thursday, July 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arlington’s 41st Dark Star Park Day will begin at 9:00 a.m. on August 1 when locals gather at the park in Rosslyn to see Nancy Holt’s iconic sculpture cast a perfect shadow at 9:32 a.m.—marking the founding of Rosslyn in 1860. Light refreshments will be provided to add to the festive atmosphere. ARLnow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Aspire After School Learning in Arlington lost nearly a third of its funding when federal cuts reduced its grants by $350,000, risking its ability to serve 155 students with free tutoring, meals & enrichment services. Program leaders say they must now seek new funding to keep the free support available to low-income families. DC News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arlington County Board adopted a new transportation vision statement at a Saturday meeting that supports alternatives to car travel and sets goals to update the master transportation plan by 2026. County officials also announced that nearly $400,000 from the opioid settlement fund will support a three-year epidemiologist role to boost the Arlington Addiction Recovery Initiative. ARLnow
- ➤ WETA will cut programming after Congress withdrew $1.1 billion from public broadcasting, which will remove $9 million from its budget for the next two fiscal years—about a 7% cut that will force changes in its shows. ARLnow
- ➤ Arlington County jail hosted a new program on July 15 that let about 20 local residents tour the facility and spend time with nearly a dozen detainees—this event aimed to show the common humanity of incarcerated people and is the first of its kind in Virginia, organized by the Frederick Douglass Project for Justice. ARLnow
- ➤ At the July 15 meeting of Arlington’s Park and Recreation Commission, Paul Gilbert of NOVA Parks urged officials to consider partnering with local community foundations instead of starting a new parks foundation from scratch. Gilbert said his agency’s earlier attempt in 2004 was too challenging + the existing model works well for managing park funds. ARLnow
- ➤ Arlington’s public art director Angela Adams retired after 31 years of service, leaving behind projects like the window installation at Ballston and the restored stained glass at a local church. The county will unveil new artworks on the Arlington Ridge Road Bridge and at the Ellen M. Bozman Government Center in the coming years — projects mainly supported by private developer funds. ARLnow
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Arlington was ranked as the fittest city in America for the eighth straight year by the 2025 Fitness Index, with 67.2% of residents in excellent or very good health, 76.4% getting 7 hours or more sleep, and only 3.3% smoking. The report noted that 49.2% of residents experienced poor mental health last month—contrasting with trends in D.C. and nationwide challenges. ARLnow
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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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2025 Around The World Cultural Food Festival
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Oronoco Bay Park — Free admission — Experience global culinary delights, live performances, and cultural crafts at this vibrant festival.
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