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Here in Arlington, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive townhouses sold last month (February 2024).
Most expensive townhouses sold
Written by Kate Kimberlin
A charcuterie board franchise officially opened its doors in Rosslyn earlier this month.
New Italian Restaurant Opening — “Northern Virginia restaurateur Mike Cordero wants you to really rave about the food at his forthcoming restaurant. No offense to his other concepts, like Bronson Bier Hall, Don Tito or Taco Rock, but when was the last time you walked away from one of those spots and told someone: You really have got to try this dish from there? Cordero Hospitality is slated on Monday to open Carbonara, a classic Italian restaurant that’s been in the works for nearly two years.” [Washington Business Journal]
Seeking Street Improvement Feedback — From the Arlington Dept. of Environmental Services: “Hey N Oakland between Pershing and 6th Road N: Could be some sweet Neighborhood Complete Streets improvements headed your way too. But yeah, we need just a bit of that excellent feedback.” [Twitter]
Good Friday 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 — Mar 15, 2024.
Noteworthy: Less than 5 minute walk to EFC Metro from expanded renovated 1940s Cape Cod
Inspired by the principles of Sarah Susanka’s “Not So Big House Book,” the sellers have lovingly expanded and renovated the home and gardens with local architects and landscape designers. The four bedroom, three bath home now offers an appealing home with inviting three season room and outdoor spaces.
Some early utility work in anticipation of the second phase of Amazon’s HQ2 is scheduled to start next week.
The first phase of the massive office complex in Pentagon City opened last summer. The second phase, located across 12th Street S. from the first phase and known as “PenPlace,” is delayed indefinitely.
Arlington Casino Floated — “Nick Clemente, son of the developer seeking to build a casino on the Silver Line in Fairfax County, posted on a Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce blog that future legislation should also consider stations in Arlington, Falls Church and Dulles as possible locations for a casino.” [Patch]
Lightning Siren Testing Today — From Arlington Public Schools: “Emergency weather siren testing will occur tomorrow, Fri, March 15, at Wakefield (2 p.m.), Yorktown (2:30 p.m.), and Washington-Liberty (3 p.m.) high school athletic fields. Loud horn and strobe lights. Please do not be alarmed, this is a test.” [Twitter]
A Maryland man faces up to life in prison after being convicted of severely injuring a young woman who mistook him for a rideshare driver.
An Arlington jury on Thursday convicted Willie James Clements Jr. of aggravated malicious wounding and hit and run for the May 15, 2022 incident.
Good Thursday 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 — Mar 14, 2024.
A 42-year-old Arlington woman is in jail after police say she robbed a bank in Clarendon yesterday morning.
The robbery happened around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the TD Bank at 3028 Wilson Blvd, across from the Clarendon Metro station.
Arlington is one of the most climate resilient places in the nation, according to a new set of rankings.
USA Today ranks Arlington No. 2 on its new-for-2024 “top-ranking cities for climate resiliency” list.
Love for Tiny Art Gallery — “Good things come in small galleries, Pamela Huffman has learned. The mixed-media artist is a big fan of the tiny works that are free for the taking from the Free Little Art Gallery in Arlington’s Dominion Hills neighborhood… The gallery works much like the now ubiquitous little free libraries, which encourage people to leave and take books.” [Arlington Magazine]
Contractors Selected for Sewage Project — “PC Construction, a leading environmental design-build contractor on the East Coast, and Stantec, its lead design partner and global consulting and engineering firm, have been selected to design and construct a major biosolids upgrade project for the Arlington County Water Pollution Control Plant… The progressive design-build project, totaling approximately $175 million, will upgrade solids handling facilities and incorporate cutting-edge technology to sustainably transform wastewater to a renewable energy source and a nutrient-rich soil amendment.” [Press Release]
