Police are investigating a pair of so-called “mob” assaults by groups of teens.
Both occurred Friday evening along separate sections of Langston Blvd. It’s unclear whether there’s any connection between the two.
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(Updated at 2:55 p.m.) A conference highlighting innovations in how people talk to their technology is returning to Crystal City next Monday.
Address: 2820 Franklin Road
Neighborhood: Lyon Village
Type: 4 BR, 3 BA single-family detached – 2922 sq. ft.
Listed: $2,295,000
Noteworthy: Timeless charm meets everyday comfort in the heart of Lyon Village
Nestled beneath a stunning canopy of mature trees, this inviting 1928 Four-Square beautifully blends classic craftsmanship with thoughtful modern updates. Offering four bedrooms and three baths, the home is rich in character, showcasing stacked crown molding, beveled glass windows, elegant ceiling medallions, period-inspired fixtures, an original staircase banister, and gorgeous 3-inch oak floors throughout. A charming flagstone and brick walkway leads to the solid wood front door with an antique brass knocker, setting the tone for the warmth and timeless appeal found inside.
The gracious formal living room centers around a fireplace with a detailed white wood mantel and tiered corbels, creating a welcoming place to gather. French doors open to a private home office, while the formal dining room comfortably accommodates gatherings large and small. At the heart of the home, the sun-filled kitchen blends timeless style with everyday functionality, featuring crisp white cabinetry, sleek black countertops, and rich hardwood flooring. The kitchen opens seamlessly to the expansive family room and casual dining area, creating an effortless flow for daily living and entertaining.
A glass door leads to a private patio and beautifully landscaped backyard, ideal for quiet mornings or alfresco dining. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a spa-like bath featuring a soaking tub and separate shower. Three additional light-filled bedrooms and a well-appointed hall bath complete the upper level. A walk-up attic, lower-level recreation room, wine room, and detached garage with an EV charger complete this exceptional Lyon Village home.
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Listed by:
Sheri Grant – TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
[email protected]
(703) 405-1016
A new Laotian restaurant has moved into Cherrydale.
Tuna Restaurant opened in early September at 3813 Langston Blvd, two doors down from historic Cherrydale Hardware. It’s taking over the former space of Maneki Neko Express.
Ghost Limb is a timely and haunting examination of authoritarianism set during Argentina’s Dirty War that draws poetic inspiration from the Persephone and Demeter myth. When Consuelo’s son is “disappeared” by the military, she discovers a psychic link between her injured arm and her tortured child-and races to find him before it’s too late.
Performance Days and Times
A man who was charged in connection to the death of Darryl Becton in Arlington County jail in 2020 has been found not guilty.
Antoine Smith was charged in September 2021 with the misdemeanor of falsifying a patient record.
Join us for the 12th Arlington Triathlon in Memory of Anne Viviani. This youth-only swim-bike-run event for ages 7-15 takes place Sunday, June 7th at Washington-Liberty Aquatics Center. It features a time-trial pool swim, a circuit bike course on closed streets, and an on-road run to the finish on the track. For registration, sponsorship information and more, please visit our website at www.triathlonfamilyusa.com. The race benefits the Arlington Triathlon Club, Arlington’s award-winning, elementary school-based multi-sport training program, the longest-running youth triathlon program of its kind in the country.
The Arlington Environmental Collection and Recycling Event (E-CARE) is back this weekend, providing residents the chance to get rid of unwanted paint, pesticides, and printer ink lying around the house.
The biannual E-CARE’s fall rendition is set to take place this Saturday (Oct. 8) at Wakefield High School from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Arlington residents will be able to drop off for safe disposal a host of household hazardous materials, outdated electronics (including old-school cathode ray televisions), and items containing mercury.
No GOP Endorsement — “They thought about it. They talked about it. But in the end, for a variety of reasons, members of the Arlington County Republican Committee opted against endorsing either of the independents on the Nov. 8 County Board ballot. ‘The committee does not want to take a position,’ GOP communications chair Matthew Hurtt said after discussions held during the committee’s Sept. 27 meeting.” [Sun Gazette]
Crash on GW Parkway — From Alan Henney: “Just before 5:30 p.m. on n/b George Washington Memorial Pky on curve prior to Key Bridge. Single-vehicle crash with one patient with minor cut to the head. US Park Police have responded to several similar crashes today on area parkways.” [Twitter]
A soggy weekend is on tap after an otherwise pretty nice final week of September.
Obviously this week’s big story was the devastation in Florida, the huge scale of which keeps getting more apparent. And that’s not to mention the havoc that Hurricane Ian is currently wreaking in South Carolina as of publication time.
A proposed bridge for bicyclists and pedestrians between Crystal City and the Southwest Waterfront area of D.C. has received $20 million in federal funding to move forward.
When complete, the 16-foot-wide shared-use path will connect Long Bridge Park and East and West Potomac parks via the Mount Vernon Trail.
TGIF Arlington! We have a rainy weekend ahead as we say hello to October and a new round of open houses.
According to Homesnap, there are 563 homes for sale. Of those homes for sale, 334 are condos, 185 are detached homes and 44 are townhomes.