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Arts Focus: Columbia Pike Blues Festival Weekend is June 18-20

Published June 2, 2021 at 1:00PM

This column is sponsored by Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development.

Collaboration has long been the cornerstone of the Columbia Pike Blues Festival, one of Arlington’s most highly-anticipated events, presented by the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization and programmed by Arlington Arts. This year a hybrid three-day Columbia Pike Blues Festival Weekend (Friday to Sunday, June 18, 19 and 20) combines live-streaming concerts and ticketed outdoor performances that will get you back into your summer groove!

Arlington Pet of the Week: Elima

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published June 2, 2021 at 12:30PM

Pet of the Week Elima (Photo courtesy of Scott)

Arlington’s latest Pet of the Week is Elima, a 19-year-old Citron-Crested Cockatoo. She makes the perfect companion — and alarm clock.

Here’s what Elima’s human had to say about her:

Just Reduced Properties in Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published June 2, 2021 at 5:00AM

1328 N. Adams Court -- Reduced: $35,000

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.

The Towns of Abingdon Place: In Old Town North, Elegance Done Right

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published June 1, 2021 at 4:45PM

The blue of the Potomac. The green of the parks. The vibrant colors of over 100 one-of-a-kind boutique shops, fine dining restaurants and award-winning craft breweries. Old Town Alexandria is a kaleidoscope of life.

And just blocks away from those parks, the waterfront, and the shopping and dining are the luxury townhomes of Abingdon Place. Nestled into Old Town North, this tucked-away community of 19 townhomes feels like a private hideaway.

Ask Eli: We’re Donating $1,000 to the Veteran/Military Nonprofit of Your Choice

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published June 1, 2021 at 1:15PM

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 Ask Eli, Live With Jean playlist. Enjoy!

Thank you to all who have served and to their families who have sacrificed or lost loved ones for our freedom. I hope you and yours had a special Memorial Day weekend back with friends and family to celebrate our country.

Legal Insider: EEOC Indicates Employers Could Require Employee Covid Vaccinations

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published June 1, 2021 at 12:30PM

This is a sponsored column by attorneys John Berry and Kimberly Berry of Berry & Berry, PLLC, an employment and labor law firm located in Northern Virginia that specializes in federal employee, security clearance, retirement and private sector employee matters.

By John V. Berry, Esq.

Rethink Energy: Green Home and Garden Tour 2021

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published May 29, 2021 at 12:00PM

This regularly scheduled sponsored column is written by the Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy team (AIRE). This county program helps you make smart energy decisions that save you money and leaves a lighter footprint on the environment.

Welcome to the 2021 Green Home and Garden Virtual Tour! This year, the tour will feature short videos of homes and gardens (below) together with an online meet-the-host event where you can ask the hosts your questions directly in small breakout rooms. Get ideas and inspiration for your own home and garden.

Just Listed in Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published May 27, 2021 at 5:30PM

1005 S. Quinn Street

Just Listed highlights Arlington properties that just came on the market within the past week. This feature is written and sponsored by Andors Real Estate Group.

Woah, woah — are we slowing down?

Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published May 27, 2021 at 4:30PM

Looking for a home? There are plenty of houses and condos open for viewing this weekend.

Check out the Arlington Realty website for a full list of homes for sale and open houses in Arlington. Here are a few highlights:

How This DC Company Helps Homeowners Renovate Bathrooms

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published May 27, 2021 at 1:15PM

Plain and simple: Bathroom renovations can be daunting.

It’s not uncommon for a renovation to cost more than $15,000. (Yes, even for such a small space.)

Statutes of Liberty: You Ask, We Provide — Heartwarming Pro Bono Success Stories

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published May 27, 2021 at 12:30PM

This sponsored column is by James Montana, Esq., Doran Shemin, Esq. and Laura Lorenzo, Esq., practicing attorneys at Steelyard LLC, an immigration-focused law firm located in Arlington, Virginia. The legal information given here is general in nature. If you want legal advice, contact James for an appointment.

You, our patient readers, asked for pro bono success stories in our Readerpalooza poll, and we’re glad to provide!

Just Sold: May 27, 2021

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published May 27, 2021 at 5:30AM

Just Sold May 27, 2021

This past week, 68 properties were reported sold across Arlington. This included a to-be-built 8 BD/7.5 BA custom home that went for $2.6 million.

As of May 23, there were 713 homes listed for sale in Arlington, according to Homesnap. This includes 480 condos, 190 detached homes and 43 townhomes.