Friday, August 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ARLnow is urging readers in Arlington and Falls Church to support free, local journalism by keeping news accessible, as nine reporters work across three sites to cover everything from school board decisions to county meetings. The publication asks residents to join the ARLnow Press Club—an effort to secure the funds needed to sustain quality news reporting. ARLnow
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Takagi Coffee, a Japanese coffeehouse chain, signed a deal to open its first East Coast location at 721 15th Street S in Pentagon City and applied for a commercial building permit last Friday. The planned cafe will fill a 2,153-square foot space located between Tend & Yunnan by Potomac Noodle House. ARLnow
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Annandale man was arrested early Monday on N. Pierce Street in Fort Myer Heights near Rosslyn after officers responded to a call and saw drug paraphernalia—recovering approximately 61 grams of meth, fentanyl pills, eutylone and drug ingestion devices while one occupant was taken in on an outstanding warrant. ARLnow
- ➤ Fairfax County police charged Richard Cox—a registered sex offender—with a reported sexual assault of a woman in 1988 after she alerted police when she saw video evidence of his concerning behavior, and he remains in Arlington County jail while awaiting trial on other sex-related charges. WJLA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arlington native Zach Cregger has written and directed the horror film 'Weapons,' which opens in theaters today and follows a town thrown into chaos when almost all the children in one classroom mysteriously vanish. The film blends horror with humor—continuing the creative spirit of his acclaimed debut 'Barbarians'—as it features characters facing grief and absurd community reactions. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An Army official said that restoring a Confederate memorial removed from Arlington National Cemetery will cost about $10 million and take two years. Defense Secretary Hegseth announced the project on Tuesday—panels will provide context about the monument's history. WJLA
- ➤ The Department of Justice updated its list of sanctuary jurisdictions and Arlington is no longer on it. The DOJ said the list will be reviewed regularly (with changes based on jurisdiction policies) to ensure compliance with federal immigration enforcement. ARLnow
SHOP NEWS
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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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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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