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Arlington
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A collaboration led by Rev. Ashley Goff of Arlington Presbyterian Church and artist Sushmita Mazumdar placed stumbling stickers on South Arlington sidewalks yesterday to mark spots where ICE arrested residents. The group plans to install additional markers in nearby neighborhoods—building a community map of memory as they record confirmed detentions. ARLnow
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Whole Foods is moving ahead with a new Daily Shop market in Crystal City as shown by fresh signage at 1550 Crystal Drive—public records indicate the store is awaiting permits for plumbing, electrical and mechanical work along with a pending beer and wine license. The first Daily Shop in the area will serve quick shoppers in a compact, urban space. ARLnow
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police investigated a fatal fall from a Ballston apartment tower when a man jumped from an upper story of the Meridian building at 900 N. Stuart Street early Wednesday evening—yellow tape was placed around the building as onlookers gathered and parts of N. Stuart Street were closed. ARLnow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arlington Economic Development announced that the Arlington ArtWalk will take place on October 4 at 3:00 p.m. in Clarendon, Virginia Square and Ballston—local businesses and art lovers can join the self-guided celebration to enjoy art displays and special offers. ARLnow
- ➤ Multiple Oktoberfest events will take place in Arlington and nearby areas this fall—one event at the Clarendon Ballroom on Sept 27, another Blocktoberfest at Wilson Blvd and N. Irving on Oct 18, and other celebrations in Tysons, McLean, Falls Church, and Alexandria offering Bavarian food, beer, and live music. ARLnow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arlington Public Schools will require high school students to lock their phones in magnetic pouches during the school day to curb distractions and support learning. Some students doubt the rule's safety in emergencies and worry it may limit needed phone use—raising questions about its true impact. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arlington County staff are launching public outreach events next month to gather feedback on potential limits for impervious surfaces in low-density neighborhoods — the effort aims to reduce flood risks and heat. The planned sessions include virtual Q&A events on Sept. 5 and 19, plus community pop-ups on Sept. 14 and Oct. 4. ARLnow
- ➤ County crews near finishing roadwork on Columbia Pike with five segments completed and two segments still under heavy construction (between S. Garfield and S. Quinn Streets). Officials say work will add wider sidewalks, street trees, new streetlights and a full traffic signal at S. Rolfe Street (with substantial completion targeted by year-end). ARLnow
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Monday Properties announced plans to convert two outdated Rosslyn office buildings into apartments. The northern building, Wilson Tower — offering 485,000 square feet with 506 units and 12,000 square feet of retail — and the southern building, Key Tower, with 431,000 square feet housing 325 units and a 17,000-square-foot grocery store, will shift the focus from commercial to residential use. ARLnow
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DLS 5K for Lewy Body Dementia
9 AM – 5 PM — Bon Air Park Rose Garden — Early bird registration until June 30 — Participate in a fun 5K run/walk to raise awareness for Lewy body dementia.
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Mindfulness Meditation for Everyday Life
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Mary Riley Styles Public Library — Free entry — Explore mindfulness meditation techniques to enhance daily living.
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Rosslyn Jazz Fest 2025
12-6 p.m. — Gateway Park — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant day of music featuring the gospel soul sounds of The Sensational Barnes Brothers.
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FFab and the Skulls Live Show
8 p.m. — Galaxy Hut — Free entry — Experience an original music performance with FFab and the Skulls, featuring opening act Anthony Martin.
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Celtic Festival
12-6 p.m. — Samuel Beckett's Irish Gastro Pub — Free entry — Experience traditional Irish music, dance, food, and a lively makers market at this annual celebration.
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Grand Gaming Melee
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM — Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library — Free entry — Engage in a plethora of tabletop games, from dice to card games with fellow enthusiasts.
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The quieter you become, the more you can hear.
~ Ram Dass
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