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🌱 Patch AM: Teen Charged After Knife Attack In Arlington: Police

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Good morning Arlington! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Teen arrested after knife attack reported in Arlington neighborhood
  • Celebrate Latino culture at Arlington Mill's free festival Saturday night
  • National Landing gains a Michelin-powered event venue on Crystal Drive

Also on today's calendar: Madams of DC Walking Tour and 25 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Cooler; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 65, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, rain possible; cool, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Teen Charged After Knife Attack In Arlington: Police (patch.com) — Arlington residents are learning more about a knife attack involving two juveniles in the 4000 block of 15th Street North, where police say a teen acquaintance struck and then chased the victim. Officers later arrested a suspect near 9th Street North and North Pollard Street, recovering a knife and charging him with malicious wounding, assault and battery, and underage alcohol consumption.
   

2. Festival LatinoAmericano Returns To Arlington This Weekend (patch.com) — Arlington neighbors can celebrate Latino cultures this Saturday at Festival LatinoAmericano, returning to Arlington Mill Community Center with live music, dancing, food and family-friendly activities. The free event runs indoors and outdoors into the evening, with organizers urging attendees to use limited garage parking wisely or opt for transit, rideshare, biking, or walking.
   

3. New Event Venue With Michelin-Starred Culinary Team Opens In Arlington (patch.com) — Arlington residents and businesses now have a new high-end option for meetings and celebrations with the opening of Concorde, a 12,000-square-foot event venue in National Landing. Featuring a rooftop space, advanced conferencing technology, and a culinary program run by chefs from Michelin-starred Pineapple and Pearls, the venue sits on Crystal Drive near Amazon's headquarters and future transit expansions.
   

4. Man accused of drunkenly firing gun while fishing in Arlington (wjla.com) — Arlington County police arrested a 21-year-old Annandale man who allegedly fired multiple gunshots while fishing along the Potomac River near North Glebe and Chain Bridge roads just after midnight Thursday. No injuries or damage were reported, but he faces several firearm-related charges and remains held on secured bond, with a court date set for December 4.
   

5. CCPTA 'Fill the Break' Food Security Fundraiser! (Community Post) (arlnow.com) — Arlington families are being asked to help "Fill the Break" so APS students don't go hungry on weekends, snow days, and school holidays. Through December 12, CCPTA is raising money for micro‑grants that fund food packs, pantry drives, and grocery gift cards, with a friendly competition between school PTAs for donations.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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