Daily
Arlington
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local church and artist put stickers on Arlington sidewalks to mark places where ICE reportedly detained people—using an image of an outstretched hand and two hearts. The project, led by Arlington Presbyterian Church and artist Sushmita Mazumdar, will keep adding stickers in South Arlington and Rosslyn—marking safe spaces for community members. DC News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Arlington firefighters rescued a man from an overturned car on Interstate 66's exit ramp near Route 110 on Tuesday—he was taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries as crews worked to clear highway lanes. DC News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new Filipino breakfast and pastry shop opened in Pentagon City over the weekend at 1417 S. Fern Street. Culinary siblings Stella and Javier Fernandez launched Gwenie's Pastries x Lapu Lapu to serve Filipino sandwiches, baked goods, and signature soft serve with plans to hold a grand opening next week. ARLnow
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Arlington County Police arrested 15 suspects on Aug. 22 in Pentagon City after a focused enforcement effort recovered thousands of dollars of stolen merchandise+ the suspects face charges including petit larceny, narcotics violations, and obstruction of justice when one suspect threatened officers. ARLnow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After more than a decade of redevelopment, Kinhaven School returned to its new Ballston space yesterday—marking the final phase of transforming the Central United Methodist Church site into a project that now includes affordable housing and redesigned church space. The preschool, built for children up to five, will serve up to 100 students after County Board members reduced its originally approved capacity. ARLnow
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ For the first time in months, the median rent for a two-bedroom Arlington apartment dropped below $3,000, with one-bedroom units at $2,473 and all sizes at $2,627 according to Apartment List’s August report. Arlington remains the most expensive rental market outside California—its median rate is nearly 20% higher than the D.C. metro area and rates are expected to drop further through early 2026. ARLnow
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Aug. 28, the Washington-Liberty Generals defeated Bishop O’Connell 55-22 in their season opener, ending 42 years without a meeting — the home team overcame five turnovers and dropped passes to rally from a 7-0 deficit. Key plays from Brayden Black, who rushed for 121 yards, and junior defensive back Miles Whitaker, who intercepted two passes for touchdowns, helped the Generals amass 379 total yards. ARLnow
- ➤ Arlington young athletes ages 8—18 can try water polo for free this week at the St James in a session that will offer skills training and elite coaching from former NCAA Division I and World Cup athletes. The learn-to-play event will begin Sept 8th at 7 p.m.—registration is required to secure a spot. ARLnow
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Board Room Gaming
12-6 p.m. — The Board Room VA — Enjoy great drinks and food while playing a huge library of board games.
-
EQ-i 2.0®/EQ 360® Certification
September 23-25 — Arlington, Virginia — Registration fee required — Enhance your expertise in emotional intelligence with this comprehensive certification course.
-
Collective at Clarendon Day 2025
4-10 p.m. — Clarendon Central Park — Free entry — Celebrate Arlington's largest street festival with live music, local food, and family-friendly activities.
-
Cyclocross Team Practices in September
6-7 p.m. — Phoenix Bikes — Commitment required — Train with the team to earn your spot and get your racing kit for the fall season.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The trick to life is to enjoy the process of being unsatisfied with what you have.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Arlington
Welcome to the Daily Arlington, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Arlington, Virginia community. If you like the Daily Arlington, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Arlington.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Arlington and across Virginia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Arlington
A free Arlington community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyarlingtonnews.com/sitemap