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Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rosslyn BID opened a half-acre pop-up park called NOW yesterday at 1401 Wilson Blvd and 1400 Key Blvd, offering a gathering zone, urban garden, and pet relief area—designed to meet community needs until future redevelopment begins. The park will host events like Fall Fest on Oct. 4 while the area awaits plans by Monday Properties. ARLnow
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After his D.C. shop closed, John Tran opened Simply Banh Mi at 801 N. Quincy Street in Ballston where the extra space now includes a dining room and a mini mart that benefits Hope for Children in Vietnam—local customers have given it a warm welcome. The restaurant operates Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. ARLnow
- ➤ The Porch Parade offers premium pumpkin decor with packages up to $1,450 for Arlington porches—delivery, design and removal are included. Former federal workers Andrea Samuelson and Anusha Seneviratne launched the business after job cuts, and it will begin deliveries from local farms this month. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Early voting for Virginia’s Nov. 4 General and Special Election begins today and will run until Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. In Arlington, voters can cast their ballots at the Courthouse Plaza at 2100 Clarendon Blvd.—its hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours on select dates. DC News Now
- ➤ Virginia joined a lawsuit with the FTC against Ticketmaster to stop inflated ticket prices and unfair bot use, Attorney General Jason Miyares said on Thursday—now the state seeks a court order to enforce the BOTS Act. WJLA
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new 432-unit affordable housing building called The Sweeney broke ground on September 17th at the Crystal House complex in National Landing—one of the largest affordable projects in decades—and will deliver affordable homes in early 2028 through a public-private partnership that included support from Amazon’s housing fund. ARLnow
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wakefield Warriors won 34-20 against Lewis Lancers on Sept. 12 in a non-district game that built the team's confidence with a tight finish. Coach Clarence Martin said the win with strong defense sets the stage as his team prepares to host winless Justice Wolves today at 7 p.m. (confidence) (defense) 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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