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Hello Arlington! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Arlington cookie lovers can still use Chip City gift cards
  • Can Bishop O'Connell rebound after a rare loss this weekend?
  • Why Sondheim fans are flocking to Signature Theatre's new "Merrily" run

Also on today's calendar: Heirloom - Silver & Brass Restoration Services: Thursdays 10-4 and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 65, low: 45.
  • Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cookie chain Chip City shutters all locations, including in DC region (wtop.com) — Chip City has closed all its cookie shops, including its Arlington location, but local customers can still use their Chip City gift cards and coupons at MidnighTreats in Ballston Quarter, 4238 Wilson Blvd., Level C, through Oct. 14. The Ballston bakery stepped in after the national chain cited economic headwinds, promising no "Cookie Monster" in Arlington goes unserved.
   

2. Bishop O'Connell vs Mira Costa (maxpreps.com) — Bishop O'Connell's volleyball team in Arlington narrowly fell 2–1 to visiting Mira Costa in a non-league matchup but still carries an impressive 25–1 record into its next contest. Local fans now look ahead to Tuesday's Washington Catholic Athletic Conference showdown against Bishop McNamara, where O'Connell will try to bounce back and continue its standout season.
   

3. 'Merrily' is for Sondheim super fans, the uninitiated, and anyone in between (washingtonblade.com) — Signature Theatre in Arlington is staging Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along" through Nov. 1, with tickets starting at $47. The show's star, Jason Gotay, shares why he's drawn to the complex lead role and why both die-hard Sondheim fans and newcomers should see this intimate, design-rich production. Expect a reverse-told story, lush score, and a strong local cast.
   

4. Broadway's upcoming 'Galileo' features Potomac native Michael Mainwaring (thebanner.com) — Potomac native Michael Mainwaring, who once worked at Signature Theatre in Arlington, is heading back to Broadway this fall in the new rock musical "Galileo." He credits his early professional experiences around the DMV, including that Arlington contract, with shaping his work ethic and helping him earn roles in New York's highly competitive theater world.
   

5. Massachusetts man charged with cyberstalking Katie Miller (knewz.com) — Part of this federal cyberstalking case touches Arlington, where activists once distributed flyers near the Millers' former home and the Arlington County prosecutor later declined to bring state charges. The new indictment focuses on a Massachusetts man accused of harassing Katie Miller and her family with dozens of calls and texts, raising questions about how federal agents handled the investigation.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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