Launched in January 2010, ARLnow.com is the place for the latest news, views and things to do around Arlington, Virginia. The ARLnow staff byline is used for the Morning Notes and reporting done by an editor or other member of our full-time staff.
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 (January 2024).
Most expensive townhouses sold
Update at 8:45 p.m. — Columbia Pike is back open.
Update at 5:50 p.m. — The gas leak has been stopped, the fire department said just after 5:30 p.m. Columbia Pike remains closed to traffic, however, according to traffic cameras.
(Update at 11:50 a.m.) Police and firefighters investigated a suspicious package in Courthouse this morning.
Emergency personnel were dispatched to a lower floor of the office building at 2111 Wilson Blvd shortly before 10 a.m. A larger bomb squad response was later requested to the scene.
Flyover This Morning — From AlertDC: “The US Military will be conducting a flyover at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 9:30AM.”
Big Acquisition for Ballston Firm — “Greater Washington could have a new major player in the defense technology market on its hands. Arlington’s BlueHalo, which works in space, counter-unmanned aerial and autonomous systems, electronic warfare, cyber and open-source intelligence, said Tuesday it will acquire Annapolis Junction, Maryland, cyber IT firm Eqlipse Technologies… That would likely make BlueHalo one of the 25 largest private companies in Greater Washington based on revenue.” [Washington Business Journal]
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 — Feb 14, 2024.
A D.C. man is in jail after police say he tried to run from officers during a traffic stop in the Clarendon area.
Arlington police conducted a traffic stop on a reported stolen vehicle around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, near the intersection of 10th Street N. and Wilson Blvd. The driver then ran, police said, leading to a foot pursuit.
Think we forgot about the ARLnow Shop after the pre-Christmas shopping rush?
Well you’re right, we did. But not for long, because the shop is back with new product just in time for Valentine’s Day.
It’s Valentine’s Day, truly the Super Bowl of the floral and heart-shaped-chocolate-box industries.
Previous ARLnow polls have already established that a strong majority of readers — both single and in a relationship — prefer to stay in rather than go out on V-Day. Today we’re wondering about readers’ Valentine’s Day gift of choice.
Young Families Moving Out — “Arlington’s County Board chairman is concerned about one demographic group that seems to be disappearing from within the county’s 26 square miles. ‘We are losing young families at an alarming rate,’ [Libby] Garvey told the Arlington County Democratic Committee on Feb. 7.” [Gazette Leader]
Protesters Block GW Parkway — “Protesters blocked traffic on George Washington Memorial Parkway near Spout Run Parkway on Tuesday morning. A woman being arrested told News4’s Joseph Olmo she’s a climate activist.” [NBC 4, Twitter]
Good Tuesday 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 — Feb 13, 2024.
Arlington has landed the headquarters of another publicly traded company.
Arlington County and Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday evening that CoStar Group will be moving its corporate headquarters from D.C. to the Central Place building in Rosslyn. The Washington Business Journal previously reported that the company was nearing a deal to buy the office tower, describing the impending move as “another blow to downtown D.C.”
Italian restaurant Carbonara is nearing an opening in Virginia Square.
Interior work on the new eatery at 3865 Wilson Blvd could be seen in progress over the past few weeks, with tiling and some decor already installed.
