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Cappuccino machine at Portofino’s Restaurant in Crystal City (Flickr pool photo by Jason Gooljar)

Thank You, Savannah! — Today is the last working day for Savannah Taffe, ARLnow’s spring semester intern. Thank you to Savannah for her hard work over past few months.

Rosslyn WeWork May Be in Trouble — “CoStar Group Inc., which became a WeWork landlord earlier this year when it bought an Arlington high-rise office building, wants a court to reject WeWork’s attempt to extend the time it has to review its existing lease under its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The D.C. real estate data company filed a motion April 18 saying the coworking giant does not have cause for such an extension.” [Washington Business Journal]

Local Space Tries to Lure WeWorkers — “To all Rosslyn We-Workers: you don’t deserve this uncertainty — it’s not what you signed up for. But there is a new, more certain, accommodating, and affordable alternative just steps away: Office Evolution Arlington-Rosslyn. If you want to keep your business in the neighborhood, we want to help you do that.” [LinkedIn]

Peterson Gets Union Endorsement — From a press release: “Today, Tenley Peterson is pleased to announce the endorsement of the Northern Virginia Labor Federation, AFL-CIO (NoVA Labor). Tenley Peterson is seeking the Democratic nomination for an open seat on the Arlington County Board in 2024.”

Nonprofit Hoping for Obsolescence — “Fifty years since its founding, Offender Aid & Restoration (OAR) is now gazing a half-century into the future. It is a future, organization leaders hope, where its services will no longer be needed… OAR’s social-safety-net services (which cover Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church) provide support to those who are, or may become, involved in the criminal-justice system.” [Gazette Leader]

WHS Is Arlington Track Champ — “The Boys and Girls outdoor track teams both won Arlington County Championships on Tuesday evening. The Boys defended their 2023 title and the Girls improved on a close 2023 second-place finish.” [Wakefield Warriors]

Hot Summer Predicted — “D.C. is expected to have a hotter-than-usual summer, according to new forecasts and scientific research… D.C., along with areas spanning from Florida up to southern New Jersey, has a 40% to 50% chance of an unusually hot summer.” [Axios]

It’s Thursday — Expect partly sunny skies today with a high near 61 and a north wind of 6 to 8 mph. Thursday night, the weather will be partly cloudy, and temperatures will drop to around 43, accompanied by a southeast wind at around 6 mph. [NWS]

Flickr pool photo by Jason Gooljar


Announcement

To celebrate Air Quality Awareness Week (May 6-10, 2024), Clean Air Partners is working with A Few Cool Hardware Stores to exchange DC, Maryland and Virginia residents’ gas-powered lawnmowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers at select Ace Hardware locations in the region. DMV residents who turn in their gas-powered lawn tools will receive a FREE Ego Power+ replacement including batteries and chargers, while supplies last.

Compared to gas, electric lawn equipment can reduce emissions, noise pollution, health risks and maintenance costs and time. The program aims to remove about a hundred gas-powered polluting tools from yards in the greater Baltimore-Washington region.


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May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to honor the multifaceted contributions of AAPI communities to Arlington’s economic, cultural and social tapestry. Celebrate AAPI heritage and culture this month and all year long by joining us for community events in May and supporting AAPI-owned Arlington businesses enhancing the vibrancy and diversity of our local economy and community.

The Impact of AAPI Businesses on Arlington’s Economy

Over the past decade, AAPI-owned businesses in Arlington have played a crucial role in driving economic growth and innovation. These businesses span various industries, from hospitality to technology, enriching the local business landscape and reflecting the diversity of the community.A few listings of AAPI-owned businesses in Arlington can be found below:

Last year, during its Brunch and Business event, BizLaunch, a local entrepreneurship support organization, highlighted three thriving, Arlington-founded AAPI-owned businesses flourishingwithin the community. During this event, business owners shared their unique entrepreneurial journeys, highlighting the joys and challenges of starting and running a business.

BizLaunch is committed to celebrating the diversity of Arlington’s business community by actively creating programs and initiatives tailored to support entrepreneurs from all backgrounds. By providing resources and opportunities for growth, BizLaunch aims to empower AAPI-owned businesses and contribute to the overall economic vitality of Arlington.

For May, BizLaunch has curated two community events that (more…)


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A parent association is asking Arlington Public Schools to change its policy of providing every student with an iPad or MacBook.

Arguing that the devices are bad for children’s mental development and needlessly expensive, Arlington Parents for Education wants the Arlington School Board to roll back funding for them this budget cycle. It is requesting an end to the one-to-one policy for students in kindergarten through 2nd grade, a reduction in devices for 3rd through 5th graders and a transition to PC laptops for grades 6 and up.


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Join the 10th Annual Arlington Festival of the Arts this weekend on April 27 and 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Discover incredible handmade-in-the-USA artwork in Clarendon — Arlington’s vibrant neighborhood.

Visitors can expect to be impressed by a diverse range of artistic mediums, including sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography, mixed-media, painting, and much more.

This event caters to a wide range of artistic preferences, ensuring that each attendee finds a piece of art that speaks to them. Don’t miss your chance to experience this exceptional celebration of the arts in Clarendon!

The show will be located on Washington Blvd. from Clarendon Blvd. to N. Garfield St and on N. Highland St. from Washington Blvd to 11th St. N. in the Clarendon Neighborhood.

Learn more at ArtFestival.com/Arlington.


Around Town

Arlington is home to three of the top 250 sports bars in the United States, according to a new set of rankings.

The list, published by betting site BetUS, is based on three simple factors: beer price, hamburger price, and a Google review average.


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The D.C. area’s council of governments wants to get at least half of the region covered in trees.

After years of shrinking tree cover, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) adopted a goal earlier this month of maintaining a minimum canopy of at least 50% throughout the D.C. area. It is calling on local governments including Arlington to commit to a similar goal.


Around Town

Clarendon may be getting another boba tea shop and a new sushi joint.

A little over a year after ObyLee Winery and Coffee Shop closed, a new tenant filed a permit to open a bubble tea shop called Bobolicious in the same space, per county records.