Arlington’s homeless population grew by 14% in the past year, according to a recent report.
However, the county’s efforts to expand shelter capacity and enhance outreach have led to more homeless individuals gaining access to shelter and fewer homeless survivors of domestic violence and transition-age youth, per a report released on Wednesday by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG)
Ballston’s Quarterfest Crawl, originally scheduled to happen this weekend, has just been pushed back to late June.
“Due to forecasted weather, Quarterfest has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 29th,” says an announcement.
More long-haul flights are coming to Reagan National Airport. And people annoyed by helicopter noise will continue to have their voice heard.
Those are two of the main local impacts from the FAA reauthorization bill just approved by Congress. The bill now awaits President Biden’s signature.
The French-American Chamber of Commerce invites you to an event that is sure to be one of the highlights of the year: spend an evening in the City of Light and celebrate everything Paris without leaving DC!
On the Menu: Delicious French food
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Free dog washes are coming to the grand opening of a new pet supply store and “grooming salon” in North Arlington.
Wag N’ Wash, now open at the former site of Loyal Companion pet store at 2501 N. Harrison Street, in the Lee-Harrison Shopping Center, offers dog owners a chance to pamper their pups with self-service dog wash stations, professional grooming services and an array of pet products.
A road that runs through Arlington and McLean has been named the “most coveted address” in Virginia.
That’s according to a new study by the real estate website Agent Advice. The study asked 3,000 respondents about the most “aspirational streets in America” and ranked the top 175.
Live-Work Zoning Change Proposed — “Arlington County Board members will return from their summer hiatus later this year with consideration of zoning changes that would allow for both live-work units and self-service-storage facilities across many zoning corridors across the county. The proposal from County Manager Mark Schwartz is another effort aimed at finding ways to reduce reliance on the commercial-office sector.” [Gazette Leader]
Fatal Shooting Map — A new map of gun homicides in the D.C. area from 2020-2023 shows relatively few in Arlington and Northern Virginia compared to the District. [Twitter]
Real Estate Costs in Arlington — “Three jurisdictions recorded per-square-foot average prices of more than $500 for the month: Falls Church, which catapulted to the top with an average of $554, up 32.2 percent from $419; the District of Columbia, up 0.9 percent from $553 to $538; and Arlington, rising 12.7 percent from $465 to $524.” [Gazette Leader]
Van Winkle Lottery Coming Up — “Six products from the highly collectible Van Winkle line will be available for the opportunity to purchase through the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority’s (ABC) online lotteries in May and June. The whiskey, often dubbed the hardest-to-find spirit due to its low production, is offered by lottery to ensure equitable distribution.” [Virginia ABC]
It’s Thursday — A mostly sunny morning but some isolated showers after 2pm, with mostly cloudy skies in the afternoon and a high around 76. The north wind will blow at 10-14 mph, gusting up to 21 mph, and a 20% chance of precipitation. For Thursday night, it will remain mostly cloudy and cool down to around 58, with a northeast breeze at 6-8 mph. [NWS]
Flickr pool photo by Jason Gooljar
Good Wednesday 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 — May 15, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect isolated showers after 2pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a high around 76. The north wind will blow at 10-14 mph, gusting up to 21 mph, and a 20% chance of precipitation. For Thursday night, it will remain mostly cloudy and cool down to around 58, with a gentle northeast breeze at 6-8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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