A pickup truck became engulfed in flames at the entrance to a Crystal City parking garage early Tuesday, prompting a large fire department response.
The intense vehicle fire broke out around dawn on the 1700 block of Crystal Drive, just outside of a loading dock and the entrance to a public parking garage.
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There is something special about establishing a home within walls that hold history. Arlington consists of a handful of late 19th-century houses, but few have helped shape a community like Glencarlyn’s 5501 3rd Street South. Coming soon to the market, a new owner gets the opportunity to continue this property’s story.
Nestled within the Historic Glencarlyn Neighborhood, surrounded by parkland, this Late Victorian home was once the community’s educational epicenter. In 1892, The Village Improvement Association (now the Glencarlyn Civic Association) approached Alexandria County School Board requesting a grade school for the hamlet During this time, the lack of childhood education had become an issue for the community, with many neighborhood children never receiving proper schooling. The School Board proved unresponsive, so families banded together to pay Mrs. William King to teach out of her home — 5501 3rd St. South. The schoolhouse grew quickly with an estimated fifteen children, ages six to twelve, attending Mrs. King’s class. By 1894, the School Board was persuaded to finally pay a teacher’s wage ($25 a month) if they furnished a new schoolroom, motivating the village school to move out of Mrs. King’s home. Though a short-lived location, 3rd Street was the catalyst for Glencarlyn’s public education. (more…)
Address: 307 N Upton Court
Neighborhood: Ballston
Type: 3 BR, 3 (+1 half) BA townhouse – 1686 sq. ft.
Open House: 6/4 5-7pm and 6/6 2-4pm
Listed: $1,099,900
Noteworthy: Stunning Brick Townhome with Light-Filled Floor Plan!
Beautifully maintained four-level brick-front townhome built in 2014 and ideally located just minutes from Ballston, the Metro, Lubber Run Park, the W&OD Trail, and major commuter routes including Route 50 and I-66. This light-filled home offers 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a two-car rear-load garage, and professionally landscaped curb appeal.
The open-concept main level features hardwood floors, tall ceilings, recessed lighting, and abundant natural light. The gourmet kitchen includes granite countertops, a ceramic tile backsplash, 42-inch cabinetry, stainless steel GE Profile appliances, gas cooking, pantry storage, and a spacious eat-in area.
Upstairs, the primary suite offers hardwood floors, a walk-in closet with custom organizers, and a luxurious bath with dual vanity, glass-enclosed shower, and private water closet. A second bedroom, full hall bath, and convenient upper-level laundry complete this floor.
The top level features a private third bedroom suite with a full bath and access to a rooftop balcony with a built-in gas line—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Additional updates include a ducted mini-split system installed in 2023.
A rare opportunity to own a move-in ready townhome in one of Arlington’s most convenient and desirable locations.
Listed by:
Rob Ferguson – RE/MAX Allegiance
[email protected]
(703) 926-6139
County Board members are about to consider replacing an aging office building in the Courthouse area with a new 19-story residential building.
The project, called Alexan Courthouse, is expected to go before the Board on Saturday (June 13) with support from three key advisory bodies and county staff, likely paving the way for approval.
Nathan’s Cancer Slayers, a local Arlington fundraising team under Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, invites the community to Cocktails for a Cause — An Amalfi Coast Evening on Sunday, June 14 in Georgetown. ✨🍸
This inaugural silent auction will bring together friends, neighbors, and supporters for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a fun silent auction — all raising funds for childhood cancer research in honor of Nathan Fleming, an Arlington student who passed away from rhabdomyosarcoma in 2019, just one week after turning 18.
County officials are preparing for the final phase of a nearly 20-year effort to improve conditions for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists along Wilson Blvd.
“The goal is to start in late summer — late July or sometime in August,” said Gabriela Kock, the county government’s project manager for the streetscape project.
A collaborative Summer Solstice gathering hosted by Inner Seasons and Spiritual Enhancements.
The Summer Solstice marks the peak of the sun’s power, the moment in the Wheel of the Year when light is at its fullest expression. In many traditions, this is the season of radiance, visibility, and creative fire. It is the time when nature stands unapologetically in her fullness, inviting us to do the same.
One of Arlington’s advisory panels is considering a push to require local landlords to make their rent increases public annually.
The legislative subcommittee of the county government’s Housing Commission has included the proposal on a list of potential 2027 legislative priorities.
Complete Streets Hearing — The Neighborhood Complete Streets Commission will hold a funding hearing Monday, June 15 at 7 p.m. on four proposed upgrades: Shirlington Road between S. Glebe Road and 22nd Street S., N. Van Buren and N. Tuckahoe streets between 18th and 19th, and 13th Street N. between N. Quincy and N. Lincoln. The hybrid meeting will take place at the Bozman Government Center (2100 Clarendon Blvd). [Arlington DES, Arlington County]
‘Behind the Slicer’ — William Thompson, who co-owns Celebrity Delly in Falls Church with his wife, Julie Rossler-Thompson, has revived a restaurant blog with candid posts on the industry, from cheesesteaks to rising costs. A full Reuben now runs $25, up from $13 before the pandemic, and he calls Fairfax County’s 4% meals tax “detrimental to our industry.” [Arlington Magazine]
Hot Pot Kudos — A Washington Post food columnist writes about the unexpected, fleeting bliss he found in dish No. 140, a “caramelized fish in a hot pot,” at Huong Viet, a cash-only Vietnamese restaurant that has anchored Falls Church’s Eden Center for nearly 40 years. [Washington Post]
Trooper Rescues Kitten — A 4-week-old kitten “had the luck of nine lives” after a Virginia State Police trooper retrieved it from I-395 near the King Street exit late Friday (June 5). A driver spotted the kitten just before midnight. It was taken to an animal hospital and is receiving care, police said. [ALXnow]
It’s Tuesday — Expect partly sunny skies today with a high near 84 and a light south wind. Skies turn mostly cloudy overnight with a low around 68 and a slight chance of rain showers before dawn. [NWS]
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Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Jun 8, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect partly sunny skies with a high around 84°F and a light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. By Tuesday night, the weather will turn mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 68°F and a consistent south wind of about 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.”
– Robert Frost
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An Arlington-based boxing studio is closing all three of its Northern Virginia studios this month, per an email to customers.
BASH Boxing will be closing its locations in Ballston, Rosslyn and Fairfax County’s Mosaic District on Sunday, June 21, according to a mass email sent to customers just before noon today (Monday).
County Board members are approaching an initial vote on potentially prohibiting gas-powered leaf-blowers, but it’s still unclear when such a ban would go into effect.
The Board is slated to vote this Saturday on setting a a public hearing for next month that could start the clock ticking. County staff is sticking with its past recommendation for a three-year phase-in period, unswayed by recommendations by a number of advisory panels for a shorter phase-in period.
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