🌱 How a Ballston tech expansion could bring 210 new local jobs
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Ballston tech expansion could bring 210 new local jobs
Also on today's calendar: June 4-6: Celebrate America's 250th Birthday at the Spirit of Independence Festival! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 56 and low of 53 degrees.
- Sunday: A.M. drizzle; cloudy, warmer, temps: high: 71, low: 62.
- Monday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ballston defense tech firm to add 210 jobs in $19 million expansion (arlnow.com) — A Ballston defense technology firm, Innovative Defense Technologies, is investing $19 million to expand its Wilson Blvd headquarters and add 210 jobs, significantly boosting the neighborhood’s tech employment base. State and county leaders backed the project with incentives and training support, highlighting Ballston’s growing reputation as a hub for advanced defense and software innovation that benefits local workers and the broader Arlington economy. 
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June 4-6: Celebrate America's 250th Birthday at the Spirit of Independence Festival! →
National Archives Museum, 701 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington
7:00 pm
Thursday June 4
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Other local events
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Saturday Night Social: Mystery Basket →
Cookology Culinary School, 4238 Wilson Blvd 3rd Floor, Suite #3110, Arlington
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Stop in for Stories at Central
Central Library Children's Area ,
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TAP-DC Mandarin Workshop →
Central Library, 1015 N Quincy St, Arlington
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Arabic Conversation
Central Library Glebe Room,
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French Conversation
Central Library Glebe Room,
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Preschool STEAM Play at Courthouse
Courthouse Library Children's Area ,
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Family Storytime at Central
Central Library Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium,
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English Conversation at Central
Central Library Bluemont Room,
10:30 am -
Jenny Lin Delights with "Melody's Mostly Musical Day" →
Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
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McLean Symphony Concert →
Columbia Church, 103 W Columbia St, Falls Church
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Mozart and Bruch: The Great Concertos →
Gunston Arts Center, Theater One, 2700 S Lang St, Arlington, VA, 22206
7:30 pm
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