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Friday, July 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Arlington Fire and EMS responded at 10:45 a.m. Thursday to multiple vehicle fires at the intersection of 33rd St S and Crystal Drive — a fire in one vehicle spread to three others with no injuries reported and the cause deemed unsuspicious. DC News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Oasis: The Listening Bar opened its doors at 2940 Clarendon Blvd earlier this month with a soft-opening menu while it awaits its liquor license — the restaurant will host its first DJ night tomorrow and debut its full bar and menu on Aug. 21 with a 20% discount until that date. ARLnow
- ➤ Megaformer, a new boutique fitness studio using the Lagree method, is set to open this winter at 1016 N. Garfield Street in Clarendon. The studio replaces the former Sukha Center and will offer 50-minute classes—private training sessions start at $150. ARLnow
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cardinal Elementary School's new stormwater vault under its ballfield in Highland Park-Overlee Knolls held up during heavy rains, reaching its highest water level on June 13 after a 15-minute shower dropped 0.84 inches of rain without overflowing. The $18 million vault, built in fall 2023 (with a capacity of 540,000 cubic feet), has activated 19 times this year as part of Arlington’s flood mitigation plan following flash floods in 2019. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New motions were filed Friday by the ACLU of Virginia, Protect Democracy and WilmerHale in a federal suit challenging the state’s ban on voting by people with felony convictions. One motion asks for summary judgment while the other seeks class certification, with trial scheduled for October 23 — weeks before the next election. WJLA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of new restaurants are boosting the summer dining scene in Arlington and Falls Church with a range of cuisines from Cantonese dim sum at 1983 Chinese Cuisine to French fare at Bar Colline. Some spots have opened already while others like Buffalo & Bergen and GrillMarX are set to debut in the coming months. ARLnow
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Arlington County Board approved nearly 1,250 new housing units in Rosslyn, Ballston, and Shirlington. The decision supports zoning changes for Penzance’s One Rosslyn and Ballston One projects—paving the way for new condos and apartments—and includes a $2 million contribution to the Affordable Housing Investment Fund. 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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