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Saturday, July 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Portofino Restaurant, one of the oldest on Restaurant Row in Crystal City, has celebrated 55 years in business since January and will host a tomato-themed dinner on Sunday, Aug. 10 (costing $85 per person) with local heirloom tomatoes and Virginia wines to honor its long-running family tradition in Northern Italian cuisine. ARLnow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ARLnow invited Arlington readers to vote for their favorite theater company as part of the ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards—if a group is missing, they can write it in and votes will close in two weeks. Voting for the Best Steakhouse in Arlington will close next Friday at 8:30 a.m. ARLnow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Aspire Afterschool Learning in Arlington lost its AmeriCorps grant in April, which cut its operating budget by 30% and led the program to use most of the affected staff for its summer program. The nonprofit now plans to serve 125 students in the fall instead of its usual 160—while it runs a fundraiser to close a $260,000 gap over two years. WTOP
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arlington County auditor Wayne Scott will review flood resilience efforts and other unresolved audits, with his plan adopted at a Tuesday County Board meeting following recommendations after the July 2019 floods — his review will begin in the second quarter of the fiscal year from October to December. This audit is part of a broader work plan that also tackles issues like public-safety overtime, housing grants, and contract management for technology services. ARLnow
- ➤ The Arlington County Board approved lowering speed limits from 30 mph to 25 mph on five roads based on safety studies & declared July Disability Pride Month to honor local disability organizations. The board also praised outgoing county attorney MinhChau Corr, who was tapped for a role at Virginia Railway Express, and named Ryan Samuel as acting county attorney effective Sept. 8. ARLnow
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Neighborhood Health, a nonprofit that provides affordable healthcare, announced plans to open a clinic at 2301 Columbia Pike in Arlington—where XSport Fitness closed in 2021—to expand access for under-resourced communities, and the new facility will add to its dozen regional locations by offering primary care, pediatric care and preventive screenings. 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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