A new 355-unit apartment building has begun leasing in Crystal City, completing a pair of neighboring developments at the site of a former office building.
Valen, a 25-story tower at 2050 S. Bell Street, offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with floor-to-ceiling windows and a rooftop pool. Its neighbor at 2051 S. Bell Street, The Zoe, began leasing last fall.
Per-square-foot sales prices dropped but some other data points moved higher as the Arlington real-estate market closed out the first half of 2025.
The average per-square-foot sales price for homes that went to closing countywide in June was $482, according to statistical data reported July 10 by Bright MLS, the Mid-Atlantic’s multiple-listing service.
A man from Philly is set to spend a decade and a half in prison for drug distribution after being nabbed during a sting in Arlington.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, along with Arlington County police chief Andy Penn, announced the sentencing Thursday morning.
A $5 million project to relocate and consolidate Arlington County’s infrastructure for responding to emergencies is expected to begin later this year.
The county’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Department of Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management, along with a new Situational Awareness Intelligence Unit (SAIU), are all moving into the Bozman Government Center.
Falls Church officials next week are expected to authorize requests for regional funds in support of two key transportation upgrades.
The proposals for Haycock Road and Annandale Road were discussed at the July 7 City Council work session, with formal action slated for Monday, July 14.
Feds and Economists Worried — “The Supreme Court’s decision Tuesday to allow the Trump administration to continue with mass firings of federal workers could finally trigger the economic downturn economists and business leaders have been warning of since January. Higher rates of unemployment and an economic contraction are looking increasingly likely, economists say.” [WBJ, Washington Post, Associated Press]
Lightning Strikes Homes — “These storms [Wednesday evening] had lots of lightning. ACFD responded to at least two reports of homes damaged by lightning strikes: 100 block of S. Park Drive and 5400 block of 36th Road N.” [ARLnow/X]
Burglar Bares All — “At approximately 3:18 a.m. on July 9, police were dispatched to the report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, it was determined the reporting party located the male suspect inside their home allegedly exposing himself. Responding officers located the suspect at the scene and took him into custody without incident.” [ACPD]
Plaudits for Local Pizzeria — “One of the best pizzas in the country can be found in Virginia, according to the new 50 Top Pizza guide based on the findings of a team of inspectors who anonymously evaluate pizzerias around the world… According to their list, one of the best pizzas in the country can be found at A Modo Mio Pizzeria Napoletana & Bar, located at 5555 Langston Blvd.” [Patch]
Jazz Fest Announcement — “The Rosslyn Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with Arlington Arts, is excited to announce the dynamic lineup for the 2025 Rosslyn Jazz Fest, taking place on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 1–7 p.m. at Gateway Park (1300 Langston Blvd., Arlington, VA). Headlining this year’s festival is Grammy-nominated Southern Avenue, the high-voltage, Memphis-based group known for their electrifying blend of blues, soul, and gospel.” [Arlington County]
TR Bridge Work Nears — “Starts next week: The Theodore Roosevelt Bridge goes from four lanes to three eastbound through early next year as TR gets a rehab to soothe all that rough riding.” [Arlington DES/X]
It’s Thursday — Showers and thunderstorms are possible throughout much of the day. Otherwise, expect mostly cloudy skies, with a high temperature near 85 and a southwest wind at 3 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. Tonight, chances of showers and thunderstorms decrease before 11pm, with a light south wind and a low temperature around 72. [NWS]
Arlington Independent Media’s flagship FM station is back on the airwaves — but beyond that, the troubled nonprofit has effectively gone radio silent.
Arlington listeners tuning into 96.7 FM can once again catch lo-fi beats on AIM’s public radio station, WERA. Every now and then, they’ll hear a message inviting them to listen online at WERA.fm.
Falls Church officials are considering whether to allow public safety aides to issue parking tickets, direct traffic and respond to abandoned vehicles.
Under current Falls Church city code, only sworn law enforcement officers have the ability to conduct parking and traffic control.
By TARA COPP Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Army’s history is closely tied to its cavalry units, those soldiers who rode into battle on horseback. But the service announced Tuesday that it’s moving toward a future without the ceremonial horses and will put most of them up for adoption.
A working group on affordable housing met last week to explore possible solutions to ever-spiraling costs for Arlington’s low- and moderate-income households.
Though the hour-long meeting on July 1 didn’t resolve any core issues, members suggested that pushing developers to provide more funding to the county’s Affordable Housing Investment Fund might be the best way to get more apartments built in Arlington.
Beyer Highlights Research Cuts — “Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) joined scientists from across the nation on Capitol Hill [on Tuesday] to showcase research that has been halted due to grant cancellations by the Trump administration.” [ALXnow]
Local Singles Turning to AI? — “Last year, Match reported that AI in dating was still in the early phases, with 6% of single daters using it in some capacity. This year, 18% of single Virginians have had a romantic AI companion. The number is even higher in D.C. (28%).” [Axios]
Adult Sites Slow to ID in Va. — “Virginia was among the first states to require age verification for adult sites, but an Axios review found progress has been slow. Of the top 57 active [adult video] sites listed… Only four asked Virginians for age verification with a government-issued ID, as the 2023 law mandates.” [Axios]
Another Flood Watch Today — “Numerous showers and thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rainfall are expected again Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday evening. A Flood Watch has been issued for locations to the east of the Blue Ridge for Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday evening.” [NWS Baltimore-Washington/X]
It’s Wednesday — Expect showers and thunderstorms mainly after 4pm, with otherwise mostly sunny conditions and a high near 91. Wednesday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 72, and a 60% chance of precipitation. [NWS]
Construction on a new four-track bridge, meant to expand rail traffic between Arlington and D.C., is expected to get underway later this month.
The $1 billion undertaking by the development firm Skanska and infrastructure company FlatironDragados is on track to begin in the coming weeks, Skanska announced in a press release yesterday (Monday).
