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THE BIG IDEA

Arlington named fittest city in America for sixth year in a row.

Arlington has clinched the title of "America's Fittest City" for the sixth year in a row. Talk about a workout streak, eh?

The American College of Sports Medicine and Elevance Health Foundation ranked 100 cities based on 34 health indicators.

Some numbers:

• 89.9% of Arlington residents exercised in the last month which is the highest percentage in the nation.

• Only 5.8% of residents have diabetes (lowest in the nation).

With an abundance of parks, trails, and wide sidewalks, Arlington residents are practically "forced to be active," according to Dr. Stella Volpe, chair of the American Fitness Index Advisory Board.

So, dear readers, the next time you're debating between binge-watching another series or going for a walk, just ask yourself:

"What would an Arlingtonian do?"

(Spoiler alert: They'd probably be halfway through their 10k by now)

Bulletin Board 📌 

Reader Restaurant Recommendation: One of our readers, Alexander, recommends you guys check out Fat City Kitchen, located in the landmark area of Alexandria.

Alexander says this place is his family’s go-to spot, and for good reason too. The food never misses, the service is friendly, and the drinks are very creative (and strong 🍸️)

QUICK HITS

• Arlington’s Torri Huske just won her first Olympic gold medal in the 100m butterfly the other day 🏊‍♀️ 

• Meet Himanvi Panidepu — the new Miss Virginia USA and the first woman of Indian descent to hold the title 🇮🇳 

• Check out this estate in McLean that’s currently listed at $29.99M dollars (because $30M was too high) 🤯 

• There’s a historic home that sits right on the campus of the CIA headquarters 🏠️ 

• The Fairfax County Police were asked to assist in securing this year’s Olympic games in Paris 🚔️ 
  

LIVE MUSIC

• Rock the Dock | So Fetch is performing 2000s pop at Transit Pier tonight at the Wharf

• Fort Hunt Concert Series | the DC Starlight Orchestra is playing jazz music this Sunday at Fort Hunt Park

• Reston Concerts on the Town | American Idol’s Sela Campbell is opening for Sam Grow Band who will follow with a 90-minute country set (this Saturday at the Pavilion).

• Friday Night Live | the DC area’s best outdoor concert series continues at the Herndon Town Green with a rock performance by Shake the Room + Legal in the District.

• Springfield Nights | The English Channel is performing British hits from the 60s and 70s at Burke Lake Park tonight.

• Concerts in the Park | Big Howdy is performing bluegrass music at Cherry Hill Park in Falls Church tomorrow.

LIVE EVENT LOWDOWN

• Sunset Cinema | there’s going to be an outdoor screening of Top Gun: Maverick (2022) tomorrow at the Wharf 🎞️ 

• Peach Fuzztival | the festival is back this weekend. Enjoy tons of farm-fresh goods at Great Country Farms in Bluemont this Saturday and Sunday 🧺

• Alliance Gallery Grand Opening | the debut of Arlington’s newest local art space is tomorrow evening. Meet the artists, and enjoy some food, drinks, and live music 🎨 

• 4-H Fair and Carnival | four full days of farm fun, carnival rides, fair food, and more kicking off tomorrow 🎡 

• Movies on the Lawn | an outdoor screening of Rocky (1976) tomorrow at the Library of Congress 🥊 

• Congressman Curly | America’s longest serving comedian-slash-congressman is performing tonight in Alexandria 🎙️ 

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