Traffic stop shutting down WB Route 50 after reported gun brandishing
A road rage incident that allegedly involved a gun has temporarily shut down all westbound lanes of Route 50.
Around 1 p.m. police received a 911 call reporting that someone in a vehicle had brandished a gun and threatened the occupants of another vehicle during some sort of road rage dispute. One of the drivers followed the other driver until police caught up with them at the intersection with N. Irving Street, according to scanner traffic.
Flood Watch map 7/8/22 (via National Weather Service)
Arlington and much of the D.C. area will be under a Flood Watch starting tonight.
Heavy rain and storms are expected tonight. The rain is expected to persist through Saturday afternoon, raising the possibility of flooding, including flash flooding caused by “excessive rainfall.”
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.
If you’re a college student spending the summer in Arlington — whether you’re interning, working, or just home for a few months — EvolveAll is the place to stay fit, sharpen skills, and be in community.
For just $295, college students get full access to all of EvolveAll’s adult programs from May through August. That means Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, self-defense, yoga, Pilates, and more — a whole community of people who show up, put in the work, and look out for each other.
Menswear brand Psycho Bunny is coming to the Pentagon City mall (staff photo)
Psycho Bunny is bounding its way to the Pentagon City mall, along with restaurants Soul Wingz, Maizal, and Rosa Mexicano.
The menswear store Psycho Bunny is looking to open inside of Fashion Centre at Pentagon City next month, on August 1, according to the mall’s website. It’s located on the first level, above the food court, and next to the Ritz-Carlton hotel.
Street scene near Clarendon (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
Trash Collection Starting Earlier — “In an effort to get a jump on the day and maybe beat a bit of summer heat, curbside collection crews will be starting their routes 30 minutes earlier in the morning beginning next week. The new start time of 6:30 a.m. is considered a pilot, with the results to be evaluated after a few months. As usual, recycling/trash/organics carts need to be at the curb by 6 a.m. on weekly pick-up day. Putting them out the night before is perfectly fine–if that’s how you roll.” [Arlington County]
Bezos Space Firm Has Arlington Office — Blue Origin “has a small existing office at 1530 Wilson Blvd. in Arlington… which the Blue Origin website describes as its ‘East Coast business office supporting government relations, sales and business development efforts.’ A lobbying disclosure form filed last month with the federal government also puts Blue Origin’s presence at that address. The Rosslyn office will remain open after Blue Origin occupies its new Reston space.” [Washington Business Journal]
The 2005 Boys Red team in a group photo (courtesy of Arlington Soccer Association)
Two local boys soccer teams have qualified to compete at national tournaments.
The 2005 Boys Red team is set to participate in the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championship from July 19-24 in Orlando, Florida, according to a news release from the Arlington Soccer Association.
All About Burger space cleared out at Ballston Quarter (staff photo)
All About Burger appears to have vacated its storefront in the Ballston Quarter mall.
“Completely cleaned out,” is how one tipster described the space, which is located between Slapfish, which closed this past December, and the still-open Mezeh, near the N. Glebe Road entrance to the mall.
It’s a cold winter night in Almost, Maine — a small town so remote it never quite got around to being officially incorporated. The Northern Lights shimmer overhead, and something in the air makes ordinary moments feel a little electric. Over the course of one enchanted evening, love stories unfold across town: couples fall into each other, fall apart, fall back together. A man carries the weight of his broken heart in a paper bag. A woman returns the love she borrowed from a relationship that didn’t work out. Two strangers find themselves drawn together in ways neither can explain.
John Cariani’s Almost, Maine is funny and aching in equal measure — the kind of play that makes you laugh out loud one moment and go quiet the next. It’s about how love surprises us, how it shows up when we’re not looking, and how hard it is to say the thing we most need to say. It has become one of the most-produced plays in American high school theater for good reason: it speaks to everyone who has ever loved someone and struggled to find the words.