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Thursday, September 11th, 2025
Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Peri Peri Original and Kallisto Steakhouse in Crystal City will close next month and soon be replaced by Nash and Smashed—an expanding Nashville-inspired chicken and burger chain that applied for a permit earlier this week and may open later this fall. ARLnow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Shirlington’s annual Celtic Festival returns this weekend as Samuel Beckett’s Irish Gastro Pub hosts the free event on Campbell Avenue from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday—road closures will affect parking and traffic, so attendees are urged to use alternative transportation options. ARLnow
- ➤ Arlington Economic Development is sponsoring the 2025 ArtWalk on October 4 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. to let residents explore a free, self-guided tour from Clarendon to Ballston — featuring live music, interactive workshops and curated exhibitions — that celebrates the local art scene. ARLnow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arlington Public Schools announced a pilot reading program called Readers Rise after a parent push revealed gaps in student reading. The program will begin mid-October at Barrett, Hoffman Boston, and Long Branch elementary schools with volunteers working one hour a week — a move to boost literacy. WJLA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arlington County Board is set to review two redevelopment proposals and allocate $4.9M for street improvements along with planned renovations at Lacey Woods Park at its Sept. 13 meeting—county staff will also consider grants for local arts, digital equity, food security, opioid recovery and workforce development—public hearings on zoning changes will shape these decisions. ARLnow
- ➤ Arlington Alert is the county’s emergency system that informs 35,000 residents about traffic, weather and other events but sometimes misses alerts because it is not staffed during late hours, as seen when a tree fell overnight without notice. Officials said delays occurred during high-profile visits — so residents are encouraged to check map services for complete updates. ARLnow
- ➤ Nexstar Media Group announced that its local stations will air Virginia’s only gubernatorial debate on October 9 at 7 p.m. ET at the L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center on Norfolk State University’s campus — the debate will feature Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears and former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger with WAVY-TV 10 hosting the live multi-market broadcast for Virginia voters. DC News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Arlington pharmacies began offering Covid-19 shots without a prescription as federal guidelines changed. CVS now lets patients over 18 schedule vaccines online—this policy also applies to Safeway locations across the region. ARLnow
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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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Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit
8 a.m.–5 p.m. — Convene 1201 Wilson Boulevard — Check for registration fees — The largest annual gathering of marketing, advertising, PR, and communications professionals in the Mid-Atlantic region.
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