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The late Norwood, a native of Maine, came to Virginia after a professional career as a player and manager. In nearly 30 seasons (1959-89) at Washington-Lee High School, now named Washington-Liberty, Norwood’s teams won 19 district and 14 regional titles with an overall record of 384-180.
Address:2320 Langston Boulevard Neighborhood: Courthouse Square Type: 4 BR, 3 (+1 half) BA townhouse — 2,368 sq. ft. Listed: $1,099,900
Noteworthy: Exquisite 4-level all-brick townhome nestled in Courthouse Square.
Welcome to 2320 Langston Boulevard, an exquisite 4-level all-brick townhome in the desirable Courthouse Square neighborhood.
This home features 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, and a top-floor suite. Just a 10-minute walk to the Court House Metro station, this property offers convenience with easy access to the best of Arlington and D.C. You’ll enjoy nearby shopping, including Mom’s Organic Market right across the boulevard, and quick connections to I-66 and the GW Parkway. Tucked away near the back of the community, this home offers a more private setting minutes away from parks, hiking, and biking trails.
Inside, you’ll find thoughtfully designed spaces for both living and entertaining. The ground level welcomes you with a spacious front foyer, a flexible room that can serve as a bedroom or office, and access to a 2-car garage. Ascend to the main level, where a formal living room with a cozy gas fireplace and a large dining area with gleaming hardwood floors await. The recently upgraded eat-in kitchen is a chef’s delight.
The second floor is home to two bedroom suites, each offering comfort and privacy. The primary suite impresses with two walk-in closets, a stunning cathedral ceiling, and an en-suite bathroom featuring a soaking tub, separate shower, and double vanity. The second bedroom on this floor includes a closet and its own full bath with a tub-shower combination. On the top level, a versatile suite with a full bath and large closet provides an ideal space for a guest retreat.
The Post describes a dynamic restaurant scene that “ebbs and flows like the rest of the Washington region, depending on who’s dishing up something new and who’s willing to stretch their gustatory comfort zone.”
As the holiday season begins, Arlington offers a plethora of opportunities to shop local and support the community.
Here are the top choices for “Best Local Shop in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards. These shops offer unique gift options and one-of-a-kind shopping experiences. See a shop that isn’t listed? Write it in!
Voting will close two weeks from publication time. Make sure to cast your vote for your favorite local shop.
Voting for Best Restaurant for Takeout/Delivery in Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 9 a.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on Arlington’s best lunch spot. The results are now official:
Arlington’s real estate market reflects the broader community — it’s diverse, dynamic, and never boring.
This weekend’s local open houses offer a snapshot of Arlington’s wide variety real estate offerings, from affordable condos to multi-million dollar homes. One highlight: a $2 million house with 10” thick, hand-cut granite exterior and interior walls with a custom built wine cellar for 750 bottles.
Office buildings in Crystal City (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)
The appointed co-heads of a new “Department of Government Efficiency” are hoping to massively cut the federal workforce.
In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy announced their intention to help President-elect Donald Trump nullify thousands federal regulations. That would then allow “mass head-count reductions across the federal bureaucracy.”
Sun dog with contrails over Virginia Square (courtesy Leslie K.)
Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign — ” This Thanksgiving holiday, the Arlington County Police Department is teaming up with [NHTSA] on the high-visibility Click It or Ticket seat belt awareness campaign. From November 23 to December 1, the law enforcement community will be working together to reduce the number of fatalities that occur when vehicle passengers fail to buckle up.” [ACPD]
Thanksgiving Travel Tips — “Almost 80 million people nationwide are expected to travel for Thanksgiving, per a AAA forecast — a record that shatters last year’s traveler record. Plan ahead so your (turkey) feathers don’t get all ruffled while in the security line at DCA or on I-95.” [Axios]
DCA Expects 2025 Passenger Growth — Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority officials are projecting 13.2 million passenger “enplanements” at Reagan National next year, a record total and nearly 11% above pre-pandemic counts. “We have very, very upbeat airline forecasts,” Jack Potter, president/CEO of the authority, said Wednesday as the authority adopted a $829 million budget to cover operations at National and Dulles in 2025. –Scott McCaffrey
Marymount Gears Up for 75th — “Marymount University is preparing to kick off its 75th anniversary celebrations that will begin in January 2025 and last throughout the year. Since it was founded as Virginia’s first Catholic college… in 1950, Marymount has transformed from a two-year college for women into a nationally ranked, comprehensive university.” [Marymount University]
Strike Averted at Local Hotels — “Hotel workers at four Northern Virginia Hilton hotels voted overwhelmingly last week to ratify a new four-year contract with historic wage gains of over 19 percent… [The agreement] became official during last week’s ratification votes at each of the four hotels: Hilton National Landing, Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, Doubletree Crystal City, and Embassy Suites Crystal City.” [Press Release]
New CEO for AWLA — “The Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Lauren Lipsey as its new President & CEO. Lauren will officially begin her new role on November 22, 2024, succeeding Sam Wolbert, who will be moving from the area and stepping down on December 15, 2024.” [Press Release]
AFAC’s Meng Honored — For his service as CEO of the Arlington Food Assistance Center over the past 17 years, Charlie Meng on Wednesday was presented with the Inter-Service Club Council of Arlington’s 2024 Community Leader Award. Beyond leading the AFAC staff, “Charlie gives back so much to the community,” said Jeff Englander, who presented the award. –Scott McCaffrey
Gov. Takes on Kids & Phones — “Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive Order 43, Empowering and Supporting Parents to Protect Their Children from Addictive Social Media & Establishment of the Reclaiming Childhood Task Force, to tackle a critical aspect of Virginia’s youth mental health crisis, the unrestricted use of cell phones and addictive social media platforms.” [Press Release]
It’s Friday — Scattered snow showers will transition to rain and snow showers between 11am and noon, followed by likely rain showers after noon. Expect increasing clouds, a high of 44, and a west wind at 10-15 mph with gusts up to 24 mph. Precipitation chance stands at 70% with negligible snow accumulation. For Friday night, anticipate scattered showers before 10pm, and then a gradual shift to partly cloudy skies with a low of 38. West wind will persist around 14 mph with gusts up to 24 mph, while the precipitation chance decreases to 40%. [NWS]
Scattered snow showers will transition to rain and snow showers between 11am and noon, followed by likely rain showers after noon. Expect increasing clouds, a high of 44, and a west wind at 10-15 mph with gusts up to 24 mph. Precipitation chance stands at 70% with negligible snow accumulation. For Friday night, anticipate scattered showers before 10pm, and then a gradual shift to partly cloudy skies with a low of 38. West wind will persist around 14 mph with gusts up to 24 mph, while the precipitation chance decreases to 40%. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“We must not allow other people’s limited perceptions to define us.” – Virginia Satir
