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Hello again Arlington! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • New Waffle Zone set to replace former Columbia Pike bar
  • State grant boosts revitalization plans along Arlington's Columbia Pike
  • How Arlington is stepping up care for its first responders

Also on today's calendar: Gustave Art & Craft Market and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: High clouds and beautiful, temps: high: 76, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Rain, with a high of 66 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Waffle Zone Taking Over Former Columbia Pike Bar: Report (patch.com) — A new Waffle Zone restaurant is set to open on Columbia Pike in Arlington, taking over the longtime bar and restaurant space at 2900 Columbia Pike near South Walter Reed Drive. The spot has seen several concepts come and go, and neighbors are now waiting on menu details and an opening date expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
   

2. Arlington's Columbia Pike Awarded $15K State Grant For Revitalization (patch.com) — Arlington's Columbia Pike corridor is receiving a $15,000 state Downtown Investment Grant to support a 2026 placemaking strategy aimed at making the area more vibrant and welcoming. The Columbia Pike Partnership will use the funding to advance efforts like streetscape, public art, and business-support initiatives, reinforcing the corridor's role as a key destination for shopping, dining, and community events in Arlington.
   

3. Crime Solvers awards spotlight care for first responders' health and well-being (arlnow.com) — Arlington County's Crime Solvers luncheon this week focused on boosting the physical and mental health of local first responders, highlighting the county's new Office of Public Safety Wellness and its staff. Speakers, including Sheriff Jose Quiroz and Police Chief Andy Penn, stressed that caring for law enforcement, fire, and emergency personnel ultimately leads to calmer, safer interactions for Arlington residents during difficult moments.
   

4. Waste of the Day: Arlington, Virginia's failed 'SuperStops' (oleantimesherald.com subscription) — Arlington residents are learning the final price tag for the county's controversial 'SuperStop' bus shelters: about $16 million for 24 stops, or roughly $667,000 each. Originally envisioned as high-tech, artful transit hubs, they faced design flaws, redesigns, and years of delays, raising questions about whether taxpayers got practical value compared with simpler, cheaper shelters.
   

5. Armed Forces Cycling Classic 2027: UCI Upgrade (pezcyclingnews.com) — Next June, the Armed Forces Cycling Classic will again bring high-speed racing and family-friendly cycling events to Arlington and Washington, D.C., with the men's pro race newly upgraded to UCI Category 1.2 status. Expect a longer course, more international teams, and plenty of opportunities for locals to ride, volunteer, or watch elite cyclists compete right in Clarendon.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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    Arlington County Council of PTAs (CCPTA) today announced the official launch of Fill the Break: The 2026 Arlington CCPTA Food Security Challenge.... (More info)

💬 Chatter

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Ok Arlington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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