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Arlington Experiencing Downward Trend in Total Home Demolitions

Published January 9, 2018 at 2:45PM

A new report from Preservation Arlington says there were 158 single-family home demolition permits issued last year, making it the second year in a row with demolition permits falling from the year prior. Demolitions peaked in 2015 at 204, according to the data.

The downward trend may seem like a “mission accomplished” moment for Eric Dobson of Preservation Arlington, but instead he thinks it reflects changing market dynamics, not a new-found interest in preserving older homes.

News

Letter to the Editor: Thank You to the Drafthouse

By ARLnow.com

Published January 9, 2018 at 12:45PM | Updated January 9, 2018 at 1:29PM

Arlington Cinema Drafthouse at night (Flickr pool photo by TheBeltWalk)

The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by Douglas Park resident Dan Hauser.

I wanted to thank Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse for a really lovely gesture.

Around Town

Now in Effect: New Location for New Virginia Inspection Stickers

By ARLnow.com

Published January 9, 2018 at 10:45AM

As of Jan. 1, there is a new location on your windshield for Virginia state inspection stickers.

Year 2019 inspection stickers — aka those issued in 2018 — should be placed on the lower driver’s side corner of the windshield (lower left from the inside of the vehicle), according to Virginia State Police. Existing stickers can stay where they are — the bottom center of the windshield — until they expire.

News

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published January 9, 2018 at 9:45AM

Immigrants Afraid to Report Crimes — President Donald Trump’s hawkishness on immigration enforcement has apparently led to a drop in crimes reported in some of the country’s largest immigrant communities, including in Arlington. Per a new report: “In Arlington, Virginia, domestic-assault reports in one Hispanic neighborhood dropped more than eighty-five per cent in the first eight months after Trump’s Inauguration, compared with the same period the previous year.” [New Yorker]

Lawmakers React to Immigration Decision — Local lawmakers are speaking out against a Trump administration decision to end temporary protected status for some 200,000 Salvadoran immigrants. “Donald Trump’s open hostility to immigrants runs against the values and history of this country,” said Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.), while Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) called the decision “heartless.” [Rep. Don Beyer, Twitter]

Schools

School Delayed, Some Morning Events Cancelled Due to Slippery Conditions

By ARLnow.com

Published January 9, 2018 at 8:25AM | Updated January 9, 2018 at 8:47AM

Snow and sleet make for a frozen sidewalk near the Clarendon post office (file photo)

Sleet and frozen rain caused few problems in Arlington during the day, but untreated sidewalks and other surfaces turned icy at night as the sun set and temperatures dropped to be below freezing.

APS made the decision to open on a two hour delay earlier this morning. From APS:

News

County Crews Have Repaired Dozens of Water Main Breaks Since Mid-December

By ARLnow.com

Published January 8, 2018 at 4:30PM | Updated January 8, 2018 at 4:54PM

Arlington County crews have been working through holidays and frigid wind chill temperatures to repair dozens of water main breaks over the past three weeks.

Since Dec. 17, there have been 38 water main breaks, which have affected the water service of up to 1,500 residents, according to Arlington Dept. of Environmental Services spokeswoman Kathryn O’Brien. Five water main breaks happened New Year’s weekend, prompting crews to work through what is a holiday for many.

Traffic

So Far, No Reports of Major Icing Problems in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published January 8, 2018 at 3:45PM

The early dismissals did create an early rush hour on local highways, as workers and students headed home, but here in Arlington roads and sidewalks remained passable and largely free of slick spots, despite a wave a sleet earlier this afternoon.

The precipitation is over for now, but more is possible this evening. A re-freeze is also threatening to make tomorrow’s morning commute treacherous.

Events

Arlington Agenda: January 8-15

By ARLnow.com

Published January 8, 2018 at 2:45PM

Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County. If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out the event submission form.

Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

Schools

JUST IN: Arlington Public Schools Closing Early

By ARLnow.com

Published January 8, 2018 at 10:10AM

Arlington Public Schools will be closing two hours early due to the threat of freezing rain during the evening commute.

News

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published January 8, 2018 at 8:15AM | Updated June 29, 2018 at 10:53AM

Ice Training for ACFD Water Rescue Team — While you were enjoying your weekend, snug in your warm home amid 10 degree weather, the Arlington County Fire Department’s water rescue team was using a chainsaw to cut holes in the ice on the Potomac and then jumping in. [Washington Post]

Freezing Rain Still Expected Tonight — A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect tonight, as forecasters expect freezing rain to fall this afternoon and potentially make for a very messy evening commute. [Capital Weather Gang, Twitter]

News

UPDATED: Hundreds Without Power in Rosslyn, Courthouse Area

By ARLnow.com

Published January 7, 2018 at 6:00PM | Updated January 8, 2018 at 9:45AM

Update at 9:45 a.m. — Power has not been fully restored. According to the Dominion website, 282 customers are still without power. Restoration is currently expected by 1 p.m.

Earlier: Hundreds of Arlington residents are without power in the Courthouse and Rosslyn areas.

Weather

Winter Weather Advisory Issued, Icy Commute Possible

By ARLnow.com

Published January 7, 2018 at 3:25PM | Updated January 8, 2018 at 10:07AM

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Monday evening.

Forecasters say a wintry mix may make for a slippery evening commute Monday.