Thursday, July 31st, 2025

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Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Arlington will host National Night Out next Tuesday with live music, cookouts & community events in partnership with the Arlington County Police Department, featuring 18 local gatherings to build trust and promote neighborhood safety. Firefighters and county personnel from several divisions will join the events to meet residents in a relaxed setting. ARLnow
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The National Transportation Safety Board began three days of hearings on July 30 to investigate the January 29 midair collision near Reagan National that killed 67 people—officials are examining whether a malfunctioning altimeter and actions by the Army, FAA, and air traffic controllers contributed to the crash. WJLA
- ➤ The NTSB began a three-day hearing in Washington on January’s midair collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport that killed 67 people, as investigators found an 80- to 100-foot discrepancy in altimeter readings and lawmakers introduced proposals to tighten safety rules. NBC Washington
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Arlington police arrested Old Glory DC rugby player Brady Alan Gilliland-Daniel Friday after an alleged rape on June 22—he now faces five charges including sexual battery, object sexual penetration, and assault and battery while in custody of the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office. DC News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Caroline Tso, a rising freshman at Carter G. Woodson High, uncovered new details about Arlington’s first Chinese-inspired restaurant while working with the Arlington Historical Society; her exhibition at the museum traces Family Tea House’s story, which served both Chinese and American dishes and integrated seating on June 23 — a key civil rights move. The temporary display will later become part of the museum’s Commerce & Industry section. ARLnow
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Virginia’s annual tax holiday starts this weekend in Arlington as shoppers can buy qualifying school supplies, clothing and footwear without paying the 6% sales tax—buyers must note that items such as jewelry and computers are not eligible. ARLnow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arlington Public Schools are launching two new summer school pilot programs to test different learning models after last summer's efforts did not meet expectations — one program will give about 1,600 kindergarten to seventh-grade students self-paced online instruction and the other will offer tutoring in math and literacy for about 110 students — with Superintendent Francisco Durán promising updates in the fall. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arlington legal staff said on July 22 that the county cannot set rules for ICE or other federal agencies, including how officers use masks during detentions — officials do not have power over these agencies’ operations — as each sets its own standards. ARLnow
SHOP NEWS
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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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