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Arlington
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Arlington Economic Development celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting Hispanic-owned businesses that play a key role in our local community — showcasing both established and emerging ventures. BizLaunch will host an event on October 22 with networking and a coffee tasting to further honor these local enterprises. ARLnow
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The French-inspired cafe Maman will open in Courthouse later this month at the ground floor of The Commodore apartments at 2055 15th Street N—next to YogaSix. The new cafe will serve espresso, tea, pastries and savory dishes, and its 3,000-square-foot space will include a kids’ play area and floral décor. ARLnow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Surreal in Crystal City will host an Oktoberfest-themed beer garden this weekend with long communal picnic tables, refreshment kiosks and live music on a central stage—doors open at 2 p.m. Guests will enjoy festival food like bratwurst, pretzels and schnitzel along with a stein-holding competition and costume contest. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses in Arlington are offering discounts to federal workers affected by the government shutdown. Bars, restaurants, and dog daycares offer extended happy hours and special deals — showing strong local support for those facing financial challenges. DC News Now
- ➤ Arlington County is studying a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers and will hold pop-ups, a webinar, and an online feedback session until Oct. 29 with a demo tomorrow at Bon Air Park—officials are using lessons from Montgomery County’s enforcement challenges to shape the new rule, which includes a phase-out period of up to three years. ARLnow
- ➤ Metro riders will face station closures this weekend due to aerial structure repairs that will shut Potomac Ave and Stadium-Armory stations on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines—shuttle and express buses will replace trains between Eastern Market and Minnesota Ave/Benning Road. The Green Line will run on a single track with limited service while Yellow Line trains operate on Saturday only. WJLA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ District Mobile Dental now offers in-home dental care to seniors and those with mobility challenges—using portable equipment for checkups, cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, and dentures delivered to homes, community centers, or care facilities while providing flexible scheduling and emergency services. ARLnow
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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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