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Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Joblessness in Arlington County increased 38% from August last year — 5,413 residents were unemployed compared to 3,932 in August last year. Local officials warned that federal layoffs amid a government shutdown could push job losses further and outpace trends in nearby regions. ARLnow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Debbie DeFranco retired as Arlington Public Schools’ athletics supervisor after 26 years—she managed high school and middle school sports and will still help at some events while former Wakefield High School principal Chris Willmore takes over her role. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Regional businesses are offering free meals and discounted drinks for furloughed federal workers during the ongoing shutdown—deals include free pulled pork sandwiches at local spots and reduced-price cocktails at restaurants in the area. The offers aim to support government workers facing tough times. NBC Washington
- ➤ On October 2, the U.S. Military performed a flyover over Arlington National Cemetery at 11:05 a.m.—data centers had come to use 40% of Virginia’s power and a federal shutdown shook up the governor’s race. Authorities arrested a man on Edgewood Street after brass knuckles were found, and local updates noted that Reiko Hirai launched her online sake shop while Ulta Beauty will open at Potomac Yard Center in spring with sunny weather and highs near 70. ARLnow
- ➤ A government shutdown that began yesterday has forced thousands of Arlington federal workers to be furloughed—45% of Department of Defense staff and 38% of State Department employees—while lawmakers remain deadlocked. Some federal sites, including the U.S. Air Force Memorial and Arlington House, are closed to visitors, but Arlington National Cemetery and several other sites stay open. ARLnow
- ➤ Arlington Transit returned to service levels—levels last seen before the pandemic—with about 2.62 million riders between July 2024 and June 2025 and a 3-point rise in on-time performance. County officials said new buses boosted service reliability and many routes experienced double-digit gains. ARLnow
- ➤ Military families in Arlington face uncertainty as the ongoing government shutdown may delay pay and reduce base services—rising living costs strain household budgets. A proposed bill to secure timely pay did not clear committee, and financial institutions are offering zero interest loans to cover emergency expenses. DC News Now
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ New data shows Arlington apartment rents dropped 0.9% year-over-year—one-bedroom medians are $2,450 and two-bedroom units are $2,961—yet rents remain among the most expensive outside California. 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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