The East Potomac Park Golf Course and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial are seen from the Washington Monument, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
The Trump administration has awarded contracts to begin work on President Donald Trump’s planned takeover of the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee said Wednesday.
Rep. Jared Huffman of California, the panel’s top Democrat, revealed during a committee hearing that the National Park Service hired a civil engineering firm to begin work on the historic public golf course, without any public announcement or heads-up to Congress. A lawsuit challenging Trump’s plan to revamp the golf course argues that the administration’s redevelopment would violate the congressional act that created the park more than a century ago.
This afternoon will be mostly sunny with a high around 89°F and a slight 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 PM, with south winds at 5 to 7 mph. Thursday night will be mostly cloudy with a low near 71°F, and there is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 PM, then continuing as showers until midnight. Southwest winds will be 3 to 5 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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Incorporating a curbless shower into your home renovation isn’t just trendy; it makes your bathroom adaptable for future accessibility needs.
Architect: Luther Paul Weber, A.I.A. Architects
Photo Credit: Hoachlander Davis Photography
With local housing inventory remaining tight and interest rates double what they were during the pandemic, many Arlington homeowners are coming to the same conclusion:
Turning the home you already own into your forever home is more practical than moving.
Rather than focusing purely on cosmetic upgrades, future-proofing encompasses structural adaptability, high-performance energy-efficient design, and long-term accessibility so your home evolves as your family’s needs change.
If you are considering a home remodel, here are four key ways to future-proof your investment:
1. Start with a Master Plan: Top Down, Outside In
Before you start tearing down walls, working with your remodeler in Arlington to develop a master plan is critical to ensure a renovation that will stand the test of time.
Anticipate Interconnected Systems: Resist the temptation to focus first on fancy finishes or a lower-level remodel when you know you need to expand or do work upstairs in the future. A general rule of thumb is to look at your home from the top down and the outside in. For example, renovating a basement first without proper planning can easily lead to costly, redundant work if you need to access plumbing, electrical, or HVAC systems for an upper-level project later. Prioritizing your home’s structural core and upper-level envelope first ensures that your layout remains adaptable to your changing needs.
2. Build a Robust Tech and Electrical Foundation
From whole-home lighting systems that adapt to your circadian rhythm to kitchen appliances you can control from your smartphone, smart-home technology is becoming the norm. Proper planning ensures your home can easily accommodate new technologies as they emerge.
Upgraded Service & Smart Panels: Leave space for future panel upgrades (or upgrade to 400-amp service to start). Install a smart electrical panel for real-time, circuit-level power control.
Electric Car Charger Wiring: Run dedicated wiring or conduit for Level 2 EV chargers while the walls are open to prevent drywall repairs down the road.
Conduits for Solar, Batteries, & Generators: Run empty conduits to the roof and main electrical lines so you can seamlessly add solar panels or a generator down the road.
Data & Connectivity Infrastructure: Hardwire data lines to key locations, ensure whole-home Wi-Fi coverage, and install empty conduits for future satellite technology (such as Starlink) to support seamless smart home technology, streaming, and/or remote work.
Smart Lighting & Motorized Shades: Pre-wire for motorized shades, drapes, and smart lighting controls to avoid costly retrofitting later.
Smart refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens, and even coffee makers, such as the Miele built-in coffee machine installed in this modern custom home, can be controlled remotely, allowing you to manage your kitchen appliances from anywhere. Photo credit: Christy Kosnic Photography
3. Design for Aging-in-Place and Multi-Generational Living
A home built for the future should comfortably accommodate changing physical needs and dynamic family setups.
The Jackson siblings on their grandparents' Pond Prowler (courtesy of Nick Jackson)
Three Arlington siblings came to the rescue of a sinking boatful of teenagers while on vacation in rural Tennessee this summer.
Declan, Cormac and Elsa Jackson — ages 10, 12 and 13, respectively, and all involved in scouting — were out at their grandparents’ house on remote Boone Lake on the afternoon of July 28. Declan and Elsa were fishing and had just finished helping a baby bird escape from the water when they heard a foghorn.
NAACP Arlington Branch is thrilled to invite you to a vibrant evening honoring the collective power, resilience, and unity of our people. On October 17th, we are coming together to celebrate community strength, shared progress, and unapologetic pride. This won’t just be an event—it will be an energetic celebration of what happens when we rise together.
Arlington Public Schools has once again announced plans to end its partnership on the Integration Station early-childhood initiative.
Supporters of The Children’s School plan to rally before the School Board next week to oppose the planned phaseout. It follows a previous plan to shutter the program in 2025, which school leaders ultimately abandoned.
Whether autumn means sipping local ciders, decorating pumpkins with the kids, or enjoying live music, Fall Fest is packed with festive fun for all ages and the perfect way to spend a crisp October afternoon in Rosslyn!
Traffic on the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge at the exits for Route 50 and the GW Parkway in 2021 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
The bike and pedestrian trail across the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge is closing next week and is not expected to reopen for a year.
The closure takes effect Monday, Sept. 21, as the bridge’s rehabilitation moves into its next phase, according to a District Department of Transportation advisory. DDOT anticipates reopening the trail in September 2027.
