After three years of construction, workers have placed the final beam on the J Rivelle, a pair of new apartment buildings in Rosslyn.
County officials and project leaders gathered yesterday (Thursday) to sign the steel beam at the project’s topping out ceremony. The finished product by Jefferson Apartment Group and CBG Building Company encompasses 422 housing units across two 27-story towers at 1901 N. Moore Street.
The Falls Church City Council has updated the city’s comprehensive plan with an increased focus on affordable housing.
A new policy document, unanimously approved after more than 18 months of discussion on how to align the city’s inclusive vision with fiscal reality, calls for a “dedicated, annual and indexed” source of city funds for affordable-housing efforts.
Arlington voters will be able to select up to three County Board contenders, but no more, through ranked-choice voting this election season.
County elections director Gretchen Reinemeyer confirmed at an Electoral Board meeting on Tuesday that three will be the maximum number available to voters.
Guns to Sound This Morning — From AlertDC: “[Today] at 10AM, a total of 43 (LOUD) rounds will be fired from the Leutze Park Guns as part of a gun salute being conducted at the Washington Navy Yard.”
Another Pentagon City Crash — “Another crash with the misaligned traffic signals for eastbound Army Navy at S. Hayes in Pentagon City. The driver running the red light actually has a green light ahead of them over their lane. It’s a green arrow meant for the lane to their right. The red signal meant for their lane is over the lane to their left.” [Dave Statter/X]
Beyer Blasts Israel — “This move, on top of civilian starvation and killing in Gaza and a disastrous Gaza City attack plan, are proof of the Israeli government’s hostility to peaceful coexistence with Palestinians. I cosponsored the Block the Bombs Act in June because we can’t support this.” [Rep. Don Beyer/X]
Local Library History — “At first, small community libraries were formed by private organizations, beginning with a book collection in the 1890s stored in Carlin Hall in the Glencarlyn community. In 1923, a Cherrydale library was formed to operate in the Cherrydale School… Other community-initiated libraries were quickly formed, and in 1928 an alliance of 20 local organizations created the Arlington District Library Association. By 1936, a Department of Libraries was established by the County Board.” [FCNP]
School Starting Monday in F.C. — “The new school year is now upon us! Unlike even the more recent past when the year always began right after Labor Day, now it is commencing on Monday, August 18… FCCPS, it was noted on the second day of the convocation, has been ranked the Number One school division in the entire state of Virginia for six years in a row, as well as the Number One in the wider Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.” [FCNP]
It’s Friday — Expect mostly sunny skies with a high of 88 and light east winds of 6 mph. There’s a 30% chance of showers and storms, mostly in the afternoon. Friday night holds a slight chance of showers. The night will be otherwise partly cloudy with a low of 72 and a 20% chance of precipitation. [NWS]
Arlington County police are investigating a shooting in the Arna Valley neighborhood.
Police were dispatched to an apartment on the 2500 block of S. Adams Street shortly before 9:45 p.m. for a report of a man shot in the leg. Arriving officers reported that there were several people inside the apartment, who were cooperative as police started the investigation.
Regional mutual-aid agreements do not require Arlington agencies to support federal policing efforts in D.C., County Board Chair Takis Karantonis believes.
The federal government is not a signatory to those agreements, and even if a request came via D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department, it would receive close scrutiny, Karantonis said at a Tuesday luncheon of Arlington Senior Democrats.
Two men have admitted to conspiring to steal dozens of catalytic converters across the D.C. area, including at least 15 in Arlington alone.
Erick Alfaro Guevara, 46, pleaded guilty yesterday (Wednesday) to one count of conspiracy to engage in interstate transportation and sale of stolen goods, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia announced.
After nearly two hours of trash talk, Falls Church City Council leaders have settled on two potential options for funding future garbage collection and recycling services.
Council members have set a Sept. 8 date for a public hearing, and a likely final vote, on the long anticipated switch away from paying for trash collection and recycling services via general taxation.
Police Helos Kept Away from DCA — “After a search for a kidnapped child delayed several flights last week, air traffic controllers at Washington Reagan National Airport were instructed to stop letting police helicopter missions take priority over airline traffic.” [Washington Post]
VHC Expansion Update — VHC Health plans to submit final site plans in September for its 146-bed behavioral health and inpatient rehabilitation center, partnering with Lifepoint Health on the $160 million project that has doubled in cost from the original $80 million estimate. The county has switched from selling VHC the land at 601 S. Carlin Springs Road to offering a long-term lease instead, while VHC continues expanding with a $46-50 million main hospital addition and a $33 million freestanding ER along Arlington Boulevard. [WBJ]
More DUI Patrols — “From Friday, August 15, 2025 – Monday, September 1, 2025, motorists nationwide can expect to see increased messages about the dangers of driving under the influence, coupled with enforcement and increased saturation patrols to identify and apprehend impaired drivers. This campaign aims to drastically reduce drunk driving on our nation’s roadways through a two-pronged approach of education and enforcement.” [ACPD]
Flyover This Morning — From AlertDC: “The U.S. Military will conduct a flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 11:10AM.”
Dog Bite in F.C. — “The City of Falls Church Police and Animal Control are looking for a dog that bit a young woman on the leg on Saturday, August 9 around 4:15 p.m. on N. Oak St. between West St. and Lincoln St.” [City of Falls Church/FB]
Memory Helps Metro Officer — “A Metro transit police officer is being recognized for her hard work closing cases, using her photographic memory.” [NBC 4]
Another Challenger to Beyer — “Former Alexandria City Councilman Mohamed “Mo” Seifeldein announced Tuesday to reporters that he will seek the Democratic nomination for Virginia’s 8th Congressional District, challenging five-term incumbent Rep. Don Beyer and positioning himself as a voice for economic change.” [ALXnow]
It’s Thursday — Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, with otherwise mostly sunny skies and a high near 89. There’s a 30% chance of precipitation. Thursday night brings a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low around 73. [NWS]
Flickr pool photo by Dennis Dimick
Despite higher year-over-year home sales in July, several data points suggest that economic concerns are driving a continued cooldown in the Arlington housing market.
That also appears to be the case regionwide.
A new voucher program for Arlington residents seeking to buy electric bicycles is kicking off tomorrow.
The e-bike voucher program will provide about 250 vouchers that can be redeemed at participating bike shops. The main vouchers are as follows.
Arlington’s perpetual cat-and-mouse game with people attempting to avoid vehicle taxes continues.
“There are people who will do anything in their power to dodge the system,” Commissioner of Revenue Kim Klingler says. “It makes you want to find them even more.”
