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Greetings Arlington! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • New late-night fried chicken and burger spot hits Buckingham Center
  • Six Arlington schools land state grants for new security upgrades
  • How Arlington's Civic Federation honored firefighters' courage and daily service

Also on today's calendar: Concert for a Cause - Westover Knights Band with Center for Youth and Family Advocacy (CYFA) and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A morning shower; not as warm, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 71.
  • Sunday: A morning thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Nash & Smashed Opens New Arlington Restaurant: Report (patch.com) — Food lovers in Arlington have a new late-night option as Nash & Smashed opens its second local spot, this time in Buckingham Center on North Glebe Road. The small, 25-seat restaurant offers Nashville-style fried chicken, smash burgers, and milkshakes, with online ordering, curbside pickup, and hours stretching to midnight on weeknights and 2 a.m. on weekends.
   

2. 6 Arlington Schools Awarded Nearly $88K For Security Upgrades (patch.com) — Six Arlington public elementary schools are getting nearly $88,000 from Virginia's School Security Equipment Grant program to upgrade building safety. The money will help pay for items like security equipment and vestibules, part of a statewide effort that awarded $12 million to nearly 400 schools.
   

3. Civic Federation salutes Arlington firefighters with proclamation and plaque (arlnow.com) — Arlington residents are hearing how the County Civic Federation formally honored local firefighters and paramedics for their courage, professionalism, and daily service to the community. A new plaque and resolution recognize the Arlington County Fire Department's role in residents' hardest moments and pay tribute to the late firefighter Lloyd Edwards Jr., a respected 22-year veteran who died in 2025.
   

4. Narrative Strategy Symposium – Sep 30, 2026 (sof.news) — An all-day Narrative Strategy Symposium is coming to Wilson Boulevard in Arlington on September 30, bringing national security, academic, and industry experts together to discuss disinformation, extremism, and influence operations. Local professionals in homeland security, emergency management, and public safety can attend to learn how narrative strategy shapes preparedness and resilience. The program includes panels, practical applications, and a networking reception afterward.
   

5. AEVEX Expands Florida And Virginia Facilities To Scale Autonomous Systems Production (oceannews.com) — A defense technology company is opening new dedicated office space in Arlington, creating a local hub to work closely with federal customers and defense partners. The expansion aims to support unmanned systems programs and autonomy integration, potentially bringing more high-skilled jobs and national security activity into the community. It's part of a broader push to scale up autonomous systems production nationwide.
   

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