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Arlington
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local business owners have seen profits drop by 40-50% as customers avoid the detours and heavy machinery brought by ongoing construction on Columbia Pike—officials expect most work to finish by the end of 2025 while beautification continues into spring. WJLA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police investigated an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday afternoon at Upton Hill Regional Park near Arlington's western border— a masked man demanded cash from a man walking in the park before fleeing on foot with an undisclosed amount, and no injuries were reported. ARLnow
- ➤ Longtime makeup artist Renee Baldwin was shot Sunday at an apartment on Fairfax Drive in Virginia Square and later died at a local hospital—her son, Logan Chrisinger, has been charged with first-degree murder, aggravated malicious wounding, and using a firearm in the commission of a felony. ARLnow
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Wall Street Journal report found that paying for five years of child care costs nearly $147,000 in Arlington, making it the priciest county for this service in the nation. Local leaders say high costs are straining working families and note the County Board is adding programs—like its Child Care Initiative—to help ease the burden. ARLnow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Next Monday, GMU will launch a new season of free events in Virginia Square, offering weekly activities such as chess, yoga, and dancing at both the Plaza at Mason Square and the new indoor space called The Haven at Fuse until November 1—open to everyone. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arlington County Police installed 10 new speed cameras this summer and will have them operate when school zone lights flash as students return to school Monday, with violators facing $100 tickets after a 30-day warning period. The county added speed humps at seven school zones and will install three more—measures aimed at boosting safety for children. ARLnow
- ➤ VDOT said that southbound lanes on I‑395 near the Pentagon will be closed nightly from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. for bridge repairs from Sunday, Aug. 24 through Thursday, Aug. 28 — one general purpose lane will remain open. DC News Now
- ➤ A new poll of 1,300 Virginia voters shows that 73% believe there are not enough affordable homes and many Northern Virginians support state laws to boost housing construction—64% favor building more homes even if it changes neighborhood character. Arlington leaders plan to update their legislative package later this year to address rising housing costs. 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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Board Room Gaming
12-6 p.m. — The Board Room VA — Enjoy great drinks and food while playing a huge library of board games.
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