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Discover the future of homeland security tech at Converge on May 29

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Network with industry players and experience the latest in AI, Material Tech, Biotech, and more!

Attention Defense Tech Professionals!

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 29 and join us at the NRECA Conference Center in Arlington from 1 to 5 p.m. EST for the Homeland Security Startup Studio (HSSS) ’24: Converge event.

Experience a pioneering fusion of innovation and security, spotlighting a new wave of entrepreneurs from the HSSS 2024 cohort. 

This must-attend event, powered by the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), in collaboration with FedTech, will showcase innovative strategies for transforming technologies developed in federal and university labs into commercial successes. Witness groundbreaking advancements in a wide range of domains, including AI/ML, Material Technology, Electronics, Communications, Biotechnology, Sensing, Detecting, Monitoring, and Cybersecurity, that are poised to redefine homeland security.

The HSSS is at the forefront of catalyzing commercial applications of federally funded technologies, driving innovation to enhance national security. Converge 2024 is an exceptional opportunity for you to connect with industry leaders and visionaries, gaining insights into the future of federally funded technologies.

This event is open and complimentary for all, embodying our commitment to fostering an inclusive innovation ecosystem. 

Don’t miss this transformative event where technology meets homeland security. Register now for Converge ’24. 

We look forward to welcoming you!

And be sure to follow FedTech on LinkedIn.

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Just Listed in Arlington

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Just Listed highlights Arlington properties that just came on the market. This biweekly feature is written and sponsored by Coral Gundlach Homes.

Hello Arlington!

Coral Gundlach here with Coral Gundlach Homes at Compass in Arlington. I’ve been an Arlington homeowner since 2001 and a Realtor since 2004. I love this real estate market, even though it has its challenges.

Happy May 3! Fortunately, no corny Star Wars jokes are allowed, until tomorrow.

The real estate market in Arlington continues to have plenty of action, though it has calmed a bit with the rise in interest rates. Buyers are still out here looking, but sometimes thinking things over for more than an hour or two. There is a slight uptick in inventory, typical for this time of year but no great influx compared to past years, and we are still historically low.

We currently have a total of 252 listings Active in the MLS in Arlington as of the time I am writing this, and a total of 65 listed or re-listed in the last week. These numbers will likely change by publication.

Detached listings:

  • Of those 252, 111 listings are detached single-family homes, ranging in price from $660,000 to $4,900,000.
  • Only 29 of these were listed in the past week.
  • 15 homes went under contract in the last week, and 9 of those went straight to Pending rather than Active Under Contract, indicating solid offers with no contingencies.

Condos and Co-ops:

There are 120 Condos/Co-ops currently active. 113 of those are condos. There were 25 condos and 2 co-ops listed in the last week. 28 went under contract in the last week. For condos, prices range from $235,000 for a 533 square foot one bedroom in The Chatham, built in 1965 with fees of $432/month to $1,395,000 for a 2 bed/2 bath 1,600 square foot 2013 built unit in Gaslight Square. Fees are $730/month.

Townhouse listings:

This week we will dive deeper into details of the townhouse listings and feature my latest listing, a Ballston Townhouse gem in Ballston Oak at 1134 North Stuart Street #1 in the 22201 zip code.

Of the non-condo townhouse segment, there are only 18 active in Arlington. Only 6 of those were newly listed and only 4 went under contract in the last week — 2 Pending, 2 Active Under contract. The new listings range in price from $565,000 for a 2 bed/2 bath in the Barcroft area in 22204, around 1,000 square feet with HOA fees of $158/month to our featured listing which is a 3 bedroom/3 bath, 2017 built townhouse in Ballston for $1,350,000. HOA fees are $192/month.

It is loaded with features that make it feel brand new, a gourmet kitchen with quartz counters, top-of-the-line appliances, an open floor plan, solid oak flooring, and a 2-car garage.  The roof deck is extraordinary, with sweeping views, a pergola, rooftop garden and so much space for entertaining in warmer weather.

Contact Coral Gundlach Homes today at (703) 200-3631 or email [email protected] to talk more about buying or selling Arlington real estate.

This week’s Just Listed feature:

1134 North Stuart Street Unit 1, Arlington VA, 22201 — $1,350,000

This home will be open today (Friday, May 3) from 4-6 p.m. | Saturday, May 4 from 1-3 p.m. | Sunday, May 5 from 2-4 p.m.

*These numbers do not include The Jefferson, a 55 plus community in Ballston. Between research and publication, some numbers may change.

Want to see more Just Listed properties? Interested in an Open House this weekend? We’re happy to show them to you privately! Click here or contact Coral Gundlach Homes.

Please note: While Coral Gundlach Homes provides this information for the community, they may not be the listing agents of these homes. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Just Reduced Properties in Arlington

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Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose price have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real estate investment with the team by visiting www.arlingtonrealtyinc.com or calling 703-836-6000 today!

Please note: While Arlington Realty, Inc. provides this information for the community, it may not be the listing company of these homes.

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Ask Eli: New vs new-ish home sales in Arlington, Vienna, McLean

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This regularly scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. Please submit your questions to him via email for response in future columns. Video summaries of some articles can be found on YouTube on the Eli Residential channel. Enjoy!

Question: How does the new construction market compare to the market for resales of recently built homes?

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Little Ambassadors’ Academy: Children growing through discovery!

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Dedicated to early childhood development, Little Ambassadors’ Academy provides a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn and grow through discovery.

As Little Ambassadors’ Academy enters its fifth school year offering a Kindergarten program at our Overlee Campus, enrollment is now active for Fall 2024!

At LAA we believe children learn best through discovery and strive to provide a safe, creative, and nurturing space to help children develop curious and compassionate lifelong learners. We celebrate individuality and embrace that to help our children reach their fullest potential.

A well-balanced program is essential for a positive early childhood development experience. LAA creates well rounded students by exposing them to strong learning components. Through daily healthy living activities, students are developing the tools they need for personal growth and gross motor development.

The art of language is supported by our Spanish lessons and visits to our school library. Music enrichment and process based art projects encourage the creative strengths of children.

Our hands-on approach with science creates opportunities for critical thinking, observation skills, and the ability to form conclusions. Our curriculum creates a diverse learning experience for our students and contributes to their overall development which fosters their growth into bright, responsible, and caring citizens.

For more information, please visit the Kindergarten page on our website!

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The Nose That Knows: Why should young people delve into the world of wine?

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This column is written by the team at Arrowine & Cheese (4508 Cherry Hill Road). Sign up for the email newsletter and receive exclusive discounts and offers. Order from Arrowine’s expanding online store for curbside pickup or in-store shopping. Have a question? Email thenose@arrowine.com.

This question often perplexes those of us in the industry. However, the answer, in its essence, is remarkably straightforward.

The younger generation aren’t collectors. The more you have, the more you have to move, and young people move around a lot these days for work or personal interests. Then there is the patience factor; a great bottle of wine needs time to develop into something grand. Not to mention, the snobbery thing doesn’t sit well with some.

But let’s look at what works on any level of wine appreciation. Wine tastes good and completes and heightens any culinary experience. It can turn even microwaved leftovers into something special. Then, there is the social aspect; wine is meant to be shared, contemplated, and discussed. There is no harm in enjoying a glass by yourself, but wine tastes better when shared in good company.

Understanding wine is easy. Most of it is geography, where the grapes were grown and the wine made. You need to know the basics. No one expects anyone to identify a wine blind and correctly identify it. That’s ridiculous for this discussion.

Wine is history and speaks to our past, (more…)

Don’t miss the soaring new musical “Unknown Soldier” at Arena Stage

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Cleaning out her grandmother’s home, Ellen Rabinowitz discovers a mysterious photograph of a soldier, tucked away in a box of keepsakes. And so begins this sweeping, heartfelt musical about one woman’s journey to unearth the secrets buried in her family’s past. Spanning three generations, “Unknown Soldier” unravels a delicate tangle of family lore, as Ellen chases the extraordinary story that unlocks her history—and charts her future.

“Unknown Soldier” has a book by Daniel Goldstein (Broadway’s “Godspell”), music by the late Michael Friedman (“Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson”), and lyrics by Goldstein and Friedman. The Arena Stage production is directed by Trip Cullman (Broadway’s “The Rose Tattoo”) and stars Kerstin Anderson (Broadway’s “My Fair Lady”), Riglee Ruth Bryson (“Annie” North American Tour), Adam Chanler-Berat (Broadway’s “Next to Normal”), Lora Lee Gayer (Broadway’s “Holiday Inn”), Nehal Joshi (Broadway’s “The Phantom of the Opera”), Perry Sherman (Broadway’s “Fun Home”), and four-time Tony Award nominee Judy Kuhn (Broadway’s “Les Misérables”).

The musical has been hailed as “COMPELLING…a romantic mystery spanning almost a century” by The Washington Post, “GORGEOUS…ENGAGING…SIMPLY MAGICAL…a fascinating exploration of memory, love, and loss” by BroadwayWorld, and “MOVING…ENTHRALLING…EVOCATIVE…the memory musical unfolds with the delicacy of an heirloom music box” by DC Theater Arts.

“Unknown Soldier” plays at Arena Stage through May 5. Get tickets at arenastage.org/soldier.

Statutes of Liberty: Biden administration weighs DACAesque amnesty for spouses of U.S. citizens

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This sponsored column is by Law Office of James Montana PLLC. All questions about it should be directed to James Montana, Esq., Janice Chen, Esq., and Austen Soare, Esq., practicing attorneys at The Law Office of James Montana PLLC, an immigration-focused law firm located in Falls Church, Virginia. The legal information given here is general in nature. If you want legal advice, contact us for an appointment.

According to a WSJ (paywalled) scoop this week, and as widely reported in other (non-paywalled) sources, the Biden Administration is weighing a major immigration move: granting a rare form of relief called “Parole in Place” to spouses of U.S. citizens. Our job, as your friendly local immigration lawyers, is to explain what this would mean and how it would work in practice.

Immigration parole isn’t like criminal parole. (Image is from the public domain.)

First, we have to draw out a basic distinction. U.S. immigration law treats non-citizens quite differently depending on how they came to the United States. To simplify things enormously: if you came through the airport, you’re much better off than if you crossed the border.

If you came through the airport, and you subsequently marry a U.S. citizen, you can apply for a green card based on that marriage.

If you cross the border, and you subsequently marry a U.S. citizen, you can’t apply for a green card directly. (You can, under some circumstance, put into motion a half-decade long process through which you might be able to get a green card after many legal bills get paid and after you make a return trip to your country of origin for a cuticle-chomping interview at the U.S. Embassy, but that procedure is outside the scope of this explainer.) (more…)

Small Business Focus: Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to honor the multifaceted contributions of AAPI communities to Arlington’s economic, cultural and social tapestry. Celebrate AAPI heritage and culture this month and all year long by joining us for community events in May and supporting AAPI-owned Arlington businesses enhancing the vibrancy and diversity of our local economy and community.

The Impact of AAPI Businesses on Arlington’s Economy

Over the past decade, AAPI-owned businesses in Arlington have played a crucial role in driving economic growth and innovation. These businesses span various industries, from hospitality to technology, enriching the local business landscape and reflecting the diversity of the community.A few listings of AAPI-owned businesses in Arlington can be found below:

Last year, during its Brunch and Business event, BizLaunch, a local entrepreneurship support organization, highlighted three thriving, Arlington-founded AAPI-owned businesses flourishingwithin the community. During this event, business owners shared their unique entrepreneurial journeys, highlighting the joys and challenges of starting and running a business.

BizLaunch is committed to celebrating the diversity of Arlington’s business community by actively creating programs and initiatives tailored to support entrepreneurs from all backgrounds. By providing resources and opportunities for growth, BizLaunch aims to empower AAPI-owned businesses and contribute to the overall economic vitality of Arlington.

For May, BizLaunch has curated two community events that (more…)

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