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Arlington
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Arlington’s oldest elementary school will celebrate its 100th birthday this Friday at Barcroft Elementary with student activities and a community picnic—students will form a human chain from the site of the original school to the current building and join an assembly unveiling a new time capsule and singing a special centennial song. ARLnow
- ➤ The Animal Welfare League of Arlington said Chadwick Fancypants—a 6-year-old Dutch rabbit with tuxedo coloring—is looking for a home in Arlington. Interested adopters can visit the shelter during adoption hours. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arlington county staff have revised tenant-relocation guidelines to boost renter privacy—changes ease the rule that a complete tenant profile must be public for relocation payments and support. The County Board will review the revised guidelines in October while the new measures work to smooth developer delays and offer tenants extended notice and cash support. ARLnow
- ➤ Arlington County Board is considering a change to the stormwater fee program that would let homeowners’ associations earn up to 35% in savings on fees—officials said. A public hearing is set for Oct. 18 and the change could help 181 associations with about 3,800 properties. ARLnow
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Washington Capitals will hold a charity garage sale at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Ballston this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Season ticket members get early access at 10 a.m. and proceeds from T-shirts, bobbleheads, and posters will benefit the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation—sales of new hockey equipment will be separate. ARLnow
- ➤ Three weeks into the season, veteran offensive linemen helped the Washington-Liberty Generals earn a 3-0 start with a 35-0 win over Edison Eagles on Sept. 12—clearing the way for the running game and strong pass protection. The team will face undefeated Westfield Bulldogs in a road game on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m., and they look to extend their winning streak. ARLnow
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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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SIA National Capital Region Security Forum Networking Event
6-8 p.m. — Punch Bowl Social — Free entry — Network with security professionals over complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres in Arlington.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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