ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 3, 2025
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Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today…Arlington News
Arlington’s 1976 bicentennial bash featured contests, a parade and a 300-pound cake
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Sitting on the reference stacks at the Charlie Clark Center for Local History at Arlington Central Library are five thick, blue, nearly 50-year-old bound editions. They are the archives of…JUST IN: Man critically injured in ‘flash fire’ at Crystal City construction site
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A man is fighting for his life after being severely burned in an under-construction office building in Crystal City. It happened around 2:15 p.m. at 2011 Crystal Drive, which is…Fourth of July will bring Arlington road closures and free Metro rides
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Road closures, reduced county services and modified transit schedules will be in effect tomorrow (Friday) in observance of the Fourth of July. Arlington will operate on a modified holiday schedule,…Casual American restaurant ‘Westville’ opens in Clarendon this month
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A veggie-forward American restaurant with New York City roots expects to open its doors later this month in Clarendon. Westville plans to serve brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks in a…ACPD investigation leads to guns-drawn arrest in Clarendon, raid near Ballston
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A pair of seemingly dramatic police actions rattled locals in two Arlington neighborhoods yesterday. The first happened around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday on N. Highland Street near Clarendon Blvd and the…Arlington Democrats abandon proposal for voting restrictions in leadership election
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The Arlington County Democratic Committee has abandoned a proposal to place major restrictions on who can vote for top leadership positions. Just a month after the Democratic steering committee floated…New 249-unit affordable housing building proposed off of Langston Blvd
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True Ground Housing Partners has filed plans to redevelop an affordable housing complex in Waverly Hills with even more affordable housing. The nonprofit developer, formerly the Arlington Partnership for Affordable…Virginia agrees not to fully enforce state law banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia officials have agreed not to fully enforce a 2020 law banning conversion therapy for minors as part of an agreement with a faith-based conservative group…Morning Notes for July 3, 2025
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Bondsman Arrested Immigrant — “An Arlington County family feared for their lives, they say, when a man in plain clothes knocked on their door late at night to make an…Important County Board Meeting Emphasizes Support for Our Diverse County
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The Board made it clear that no matter how much the federal government seems to be rejecting fundamental concepts of community and human rights, Arlington will stand up for its…ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 2, 2025
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Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today…Arlington Public Schools former instructional assistant arrested for 'inappropriate contact' with student
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An instructional assistant assigned to Washington-Liberty High School, 31-year-old Rene Alfredo Escobar Jr., was arrested on Tuesday.Former Arlington high school, elementary school instructional assistant arrested for 'innapropriate contact' with student
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An instructional assistant assigned to Washington-Liberty High School, 31-year-old Rene Alfredo Escobar Jr., was arrested on Tuesday.Former Arlington high school, elementary school instructional assistant arrested for 'inappropriate contact' with student
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An instructional assistant assigned to Washington-Liberty High School, 31-year-old Rene Alfredo Escobar Jr., was arrested on Tuesday.Speed Cameras Will Be Operational During Summer School
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The Arlington Public Schools Summer School Program will run from July 7 through Aug. 1, 2025.Rev. DeLishia Davis Leaves Behind Legacy Beyond Calloway
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The Arlington community celebrated with joy but some sadness the departure of The Rev. DeLishia Davis as the pastor of the historic Calloway United Methodist Church.N. Va. print publications evolve to survive in increasingly digital industry
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Some Northern Virginia newspaper publishers are taking creative chances to retain a viable print presence in an industry where online news is increasingly dominant. As instability in readership and advertising…W-L instructional assistant arrested, accused of inappropriate contact with student
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An Arlington Public Schools employee has been arrested for alleged inappropriate contact with a female student. Rene Alfredo Escobar Jr., a 31-year-old instructional assistant assigned to Washington-Liberty High School, faces…New bike lane dividers installed on Clarendon Blvd and Wilson Blvd
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New dividers meant to slow drivers down and reduce collisions with cyclists have been installed at four locations on Wilson Blvd and Clarendon Blvd. The prefabricated wheel stops, which went…Free Lyft rides available in Arlington for the Fourth of July
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Free Lyft rides will be available this Friday for the Fourth of July, courtesy of a D.C.-area nonprofit. The SoberRide initiative plans to offer free rides from 4 p.m. Friday…Arts Focus: The beat goes on as music takes the stage at Lubber Run Amphitheater
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This column is sponsored by Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development. There’s nothing like live music to chase away the summertime blues. The Lubber Run Amphitheater…Culpepper Garden announces plans to phase out assisted-living facilities
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The Culpepper Garden senior-housing community has announced plans to close its assisted-living wing, leaving some families to scramble to find new homes for loved ones. Current residents will be able…‘Miss Arlington’ is crowned Miss Virginia 2025, will compete for Miss America title
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This year’s “Miss Arlington” took home the title of Miss Virginia 2025 at a ceremony on Saturday. Madison Whitbeck received the crown and scholarships totaling $22,500. The 20-year-old sophomore at…Arlington Republicans introduce candidates for statehouse and County Board
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Arlington Republicans introduced two candidates for the House of Delegates and one County Board challenger at a Monday meeting. The party acknowledges that, as always, November will be an uphill…Morning Notes for July 2, 2025
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Development Proposal Near Ruthie’s — “Snell Properties is looking to build a new infill apartment building on an existing multifamily property it’s long owned in Arlington. The Arlington family-owned real…ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 1, 2025
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Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today…Leaders emphasize communication and election strategies at NAACP forum
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Political leaders need to meet the moment and connect with a fearful and angry Northern Virginia electorate, one county leader believes. “The status quo is just not good enough. What…New ‘Wonder’ food hall plans grand opening in Rosslyn this month
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Rosslyn’s new celebrity chef-partnered food hall has set a grand opening date. Wonder announced plans today (Tuesday) to open for business later this month at 1771 N. Pierce Street. The…NEW: Severe thunderstorm and flood watches issued for Arlington and D.C. area Tuesday
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After a bit of a dud Flood Watch yesterday, nature’s fireworks are looking more likely today (Tuesday). The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flood…