Around Town

ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 6, 2024

By ARLnow.com

Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — May 6, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

⛈️ Tuesday’s forecast

Showers and possible thunderstorms after 11am, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 78. Light winds becoming southeast at 6 mph in the afternoon, and a 50% chance of precipitation. Tuesday night: cloudy with a low near 65, and southeast wind around 6 mph, with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
– Dalai Lama

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

Obituary

Obituary: Mary Ellen Craig (1945-2024)

By ARLnow.com

Mary Ellen Craig (Age 78)

Mary Ellen Craig, age 78, passed away at her home on May 1, 2024. Born on December 7, 1945, in Cambridge, MA, she was daughter to the late Edward L. Craig, Jr. and the late Flore L. (Piston) Craig of Concord, MA. The oldest of five children, Mary Ellen graduated from the now closed Marian High School in Framingham, MA (’63). Her fellow Marian classmate, former Congressman James P. “Jim” Moran, fondly remembers that exactly 60 years prior to the day of her passing, Mary Ellen was crowned Queen of the May, a title bestowed in honor of the Blessed Mother. “Standing up there in front of the entire crowd, she had never looked happier or more beautiful”, Jim recollected.

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News

Stained glass window, salvaged by Arlington County, has a new home

By ARLnow.com
"Christ in Blessing" stained glass window (courtesy Arlington County)

A 90-year-old Tiffany stained glass window has a new home in Arlington.

Christ in Blessing was salvaged from a bankrupt mausoleum by Arlington County. The private mausoleum, built in the 1920s near Arlington National Cemetery, was torn down by the Navy about 20 years ago.

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Announcement

Who inspires you? Nominate them for the Spirit of Community Award!

By Arlington Community Foundation

Know an inspiring Arlingtonian? Nominate them for the 31st annual Spirit of Community Awards by May 27.

For over three decades, the Spirit of Community Awards have recognized those who demonstrate a tireless commitment to improving life in Arlington, whether through philanthropy, advocacy, the arts, social justice, or volunteering (among other fields).

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Sponsored

Listing of the Day: 5916 5th Street N.

By ARLnow.com
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Address: 5916 5th Street N.
Neighborhood: Boulevard Manor
Type: 4 BR, 3 BA single-family detached — 1,300 sq. ft.
Listed: $1,250,000

Noteworthy: Freshly renovated four bedroom, three bath home in Beautiful Boulevard Manor

Welcome to this freshly renovated home, boasting four bedrooms and three bathrooms in an idyllic neighborhood. Step inside to discover the modern charm of your new home.

The spacious living area welcomes you with abundant natural light, creating an inviting ambiance. Gleaming hardwood floors, freshly painted walls and the open-concept layout seamlessly connect the living room, dining area, and kitchen. The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring brand-new stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, and ample cabinet space. This kitchen is sure to impress.

Retreat to the luxurious owner’s suite, with a walk-in closet and a spa-like ensuite bathroom. Pamper yourself in the oversized shower with dual shower heads. Three additional bedrooms offer plenty of space for family and guests, each with its own unique character. Three bathrooms have been meticulously renovated with modern fixtures, designer tiles and stylish vanities.

Step outside to the private backyard oasis, where you can relax on the patio and enjoy the tranquility of the beautifully landscaped yard. Perfect for outdoor gatherings, barbecues, or simply soaking up the sunshine. All new windows!!!… other highlights of this home include the covered back porch, a convenient laundry room and multiple upgrades throughout. This home offers the perfect combination of comfort, style, and convenience. With its impeccable renovation and desirable features, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Come experience luxury living at its finest in this stunning four-bedroom, three-bathroom home. Walk to Bluemont Park, tennis and trails. Minutes to D.C., Tysons Corner and McLean.

Listed by:
Norm Odeneal — KW Mero Center
[email protected]
(703) 587-0945

Events

Weekly jazz concerts return to Pentagon City starting Thursday

By Daniel Egitto
A jazz performance at Metropolitan Park (via National Landing BID/X)

Free jazz concerts are returning to Metropolitan Park in Pentagon City starting this week.

The first performance, featuring the JoGo Project, will take place this Thursday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Attendees are invited to bring chairs or sit on the green at 1330 S. Fair Street starting at 4 p.m.

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Around Town

Arlington ‘buy nothing’ group survives turmoil, expands to host meetups and free yard sale

By Daniel Egitto
A free yard sale hosted by Buy Nothing Arlington (Northwest), VA (photo by Roxanne Davis)

On the recent anniversary of an online referendum on the fate of one of Arlington’s largest “buy nothing” groups, some 400 people gathered in a Rock Spring back yard.

Wandering among tables set with everything from gardening items to designer purses, members of Buy Nothing Arlington (Northwest), VA perused and picked out finds from dozens of people last month. It was like a big yard sale, organizers said — except, in keeping with the Facebook group’s identity of giving and receiving at no cost, everything was free.

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News

UPDATED: Fire reported at Rosslyn condo building

By ARLnow.com
Fire truck (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Firefighters battled a blaze at a large condominium building in the Rosslyn area Monday morning.

Smoke was reported around 10 a.m. at the Atrium Condominium at 1530 Key Blvd. Initial reports suggest that some sort of fire in the parking garage spread smoke to parts of the building.

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News

ACPD: Green Valley threats lead to I-395 arrests

By ARLnow.com
Felony stop on I-395 (via Dave Statter/X)

Four Virginia men are facing drug and other charges after a verbal dispute between one of the men and a woman in Arlington.

The incident happened Thursday evening in the Green Valley neighborhood. Police were called after the man “allegedly lifted his shirt, exposing what appeared to be a firearm and made threatening statements.”

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Announcement

New job: Executive Director (Phoenix Bikes)

By Phoenix Bikes

Phoenix Bikes is seeking its next Executive Director who will lead our mission-based organization, build on our strong foundation of serving the community, enrich our youth education programs, and drive future growth and outreach opportunities. The Executive Director has overall responsibility for ensuring that programs—both the youth training programs and the community bike shop—are running successfully, executing successful fundraising, managing the financial health and the sustainability of the organization, developing staff, and managing operations. This full-time position manages an annual operating budget of about $700,000 and an outstanding team of five full-time staff and 7-12 part-time staff, supported by over 100 volunteers.

Job Responsibilities

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