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Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arlington’s largest free outdoor music festival will return this weekend at Rosslyn’s Gateway Park when the 33rd Rosslyn Jazz Fest is scheduled for Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m. and will feature Grammy-nominated Southern Avenue as headliner—NBC4’s Tommy McFly will serve as emcee while food trucks and outdoor bars offer fare. ARLnow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arlington Public Schools' internal audit found unsatisfactory controls for tech equipment storage and a lack of clear procedures, so officials plan to improve inventory tracking and standardize IT practices by the end of the school year—School Board members reviewed the report on Aug.21. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County staff believe a second left-turn lane on Langston Blvd will ease rush-hour backups from vehicles accessing westbound I-66, and the board will be asked on Sept. 13 for $1.5 million from VDOT to add the lane by squeezing the bridge median—while county officials also plan to seek $5 million to build a new Arlington Blvd trail linking current segments for better pedestrian access. ARLnow
- ➤ Advocates from Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement pressed Arlington County at a recent Housing Commission meeting to ease regulations on affordable housing construction on faith-based and nonprofit lands—arguing that current rules delay projects like Clarendon Presbyterian’s senior housing plan and add extra costs. The proposed Yes in God’s Backyard initiative will be recommended to the Board for the 2026 General Assembly package after further review later this month. ARLnow
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The ARLnow Press Club restaurant tracker report offers local dining updates for Labor Day weekend—featuring brunch deals at Inca Social, Quinn’s on the Corner and Brass Rabbit Pub, a special holiday lunch at Lyon Hall, upcoming openings like Toastique this Saturday at 244 19th Street in Crystal City, and foodie events including Taste of Falls Church on Sept. 13 and a Virginia Beer and Wine Festival at Water Park on Sept. 27. ARLnow
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Washington-Liberty Generals won the Arlington County high-school golf championship for the second year, finishing first on the East Potomac Park Golf Links course with a 9-hole score of 143—just ahead of the Yorktown Patriots and the Wakefield Warriors. ARLnow
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rosslyn Fall Fest
1-6 PM — Gateway Park — Free entry — Celebrate fall with seasonal brews, live music, and family-friendly activities.
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