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Arlington
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Clarendon Day will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Clarendon Metro and will feature over 150 vendors and booths along with live music starting at 11 a.m.—attendees will also enjoy a kid’s zone and free parking in the nearby Van Metre Garage. ARLnow
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Arlington Economic Development launched its $1 million Arlington Innovation Fund in 2023 to boost high-growth startups in sectors such as security, safety, and logistics. Startups like Phalanx—whose SendTurtle tool now serves over 4,000 users—KnoNap, and GenLogs are scaling fast and strengthening Arlington’s tech community. ARLnow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Former Vice President Mike Pence will join GMU's Arlington-based Schar School of Policy and Government as a professor of practice this fall—teaching undergraduate courses on politics, leadership and national governance starting in spring 2026. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials at Reagan National Airport said Wednesday that crews are building a new parking deck atop the economy lot to ease a long-standing parking shortage. The deck—made with precast concrete from Canada—will open in two phases in February and May to add 2,169 parking spaces and support future projects like redeveloping Terminal 1. WJLA
- ➤ Arlington County has introduced a new AI chatbot called AVA — Arlington Virtual Assistant — that helps residents find answers on county services, elections, library offerings and transit details. County staff tested the system before its rollout, and future plans include adding live chat and more language options. ARLnow
- ➤ The Arlington County Board is considering a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers—citing concerns over noise, health, and pollution—and county staff are planning public engagements this fall to gather input from residents and local lawn companies. Staff are also reaching out to garden businesses to discuss potential costs for switching to electric options. ARLnow
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bishop O’Connell defeated St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes Saints 38 to 12 on Sept. 13 with a strong running attack and no turnovers, marking their first win of the season. Coach Todd Sabatino said the Knights recovered from recent illnesses and costly turnovers as 234 rushing yards propelled the offensive effort—boosting team confidence for upcoming games. 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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