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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Arena Stage Community Day will be held today along 6th Street Southwest as the theater marks its 75th anniversary with live music, vendors and an outdoor block party. Organizer Sean-Maurice Lynch detailed the celebration during an August 21 interview—providing insight into the activities planned for the event. WJLA
- ➤ In the latest episode of the ARLnow podcast, Vernon, Dan, and Lene—with special guest Freddie Lutz—discuss local news such as school zone safety measures, challenges for Arlington’s unhoused population, and new school cellphone policies. Freddie Lutz also shared details of his WorldPride wedding in D.C. and updates on his Crystal City business. ARLnow
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A freshly renovated hotel in Crystal City held a ribbon cutting yesterday as it re-opened with 355 rooms, a new restaurant and patio, meeting spaces, and a fitness center after 10 months of $35 million renovations – marking the largest AC Hotels location in North America. Local leaders said the opening signals growing business interest in the National Landing area. ARLnow
- ➤ Nicecream, a family-owned ice cream shop in Clarendon, will close later this month at 2831 Clarendon Blvd because a 50% rent hike made it unsustainable. The business, which has served the Arlington community for 11 years and will continue catering and delivery, will have its final day on August 30—soon to be replaced by a Van Leeuwen shop. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arlington Police Department and Virginia State Police enforced parking rules on Four Mile Run Drive and nearby roads after community complaints about abandoned and improperly registered vehicles — targeting issues with fraudulent inspection stickers. State Police also deployed heavy-duty tow trucks for commercial vehicles — and no results from the sweep are available yet. ARLnow
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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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