Local News Now, the Arlington-based publisher behind ARLnow, has a trio of announcements to kick off the week.
First, we have a new leader on the news side of things. Brandi Bottalico, who most recently served as an editor of the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, has joined LNN in the newly created position of editorial team lead.
Icy Conditions Possible This Morning — “The risk of dangerous driving conditions will continue Monday morning — after freezing rain coated parts of the D.C. region Sunday — with the potential for wet roads to refreeze overnight.” [WTOP, Twitter]
Mail Delivery Complaints in 22207 — The local Nextdoor social network was abuzz last week with mail delivery complaints from residents of northern Arlington neighborhoods, specifically in the 22207 zip code. Amid snowstorms and a Covid wave, residents reported not receiving any mail for several days. A spokesman for Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) tells ARLnow that the congressman’s office “had a call with USPS” on Thursday. “Rep. Beyer is working on getting answers on why this is happening (snow is a factor but it seems like many of the issues preceded the storm) and trying to get it fixed,” the spokesman wrote.
Address: 989 S Buchanan Street #416
Neighborhood: Barcroft
Type: 1 BR, 1 BA condo – 576 sq. ft.
Listed: $349,900
Noteworthy: A contemporary condo that blends style, efficiency and convenience.
Welcome to Trafalgar Flats, where value doesn’t mean sacrificing style. Built in 2019, this one-bedroom, one-bath condo includes contemporary finishes, washer and dryer in-unit, and garage parking. With a low condo fee ($290/Month), that means more financial freedom to enjoy the multiple shopping centers, dining options and entertainment close by.
Greeted by over-sized windows, natural light fills the open concept layout and soaring 10 ft. ceilings. The galley kitchen features updated cabinetry and hardware. The stainless steel appliances include a double-door fridge with ice maker, standard-size stove and dishwasher. The modern aesthetics continue into the full bath with a stand-up shower and plenty of storage.
Trafalgar Flats’ amenities package meets modern creature comforts. The fitness center is equipped with multiple cardio and weight lifting machines, making for no excuse to not work out. The expansive picnic area is a great space to grill-out and host during warm weather.
Situated in the heart of South Arlington, the property is centrally located among multiple retail centers, restaurants and recreation. Step right out the door to enjoy the W&OD Trail, Four Mile Run Trail, and multiple county parks. Take advantage of the plethora of programs at Arlington Mill and Barcroft Community Centers. Just a short drive to Shirlington & Bailey’s Crossroads for all your dining and shopping needs.
Listed by:
Carolanne Korolowicz – Eli Residential Group
[email protected]
(571) 499-1481
It’s been a snowy week, and a veritable marathon for working parents with school-aged kids.
There are some snow lovers out there who have huge carefree smiles on their faces after two sizable snowfalls in one week. And there are others who — whether you generally like snow or not — will be falling asleep within 30 seconds of getting in bed early tonight
Snow this week has nearly wiped out Arlington Public Schools’ snow days for the winter.
Two months ago, APS modified its winter weather plans to include six traditional “snow days,” in which school is completely canceled, followed by distance-learning days.
Join Jadin O’Brien, Olympic athlete, 3x NCAA pentathlon champion and 10x All-American (heptathlon) winner for this in-person and virtual 5K. This event is sponsored by The Alex Manfull Fund to raise awareness and advance research on debilitating infection-associated neuroimmune disorders (including PANS and PANDAS) that affect young people. The 5K is part of the organization’s 36 Hours for PANS and PANDAS Advocacy in Motion event. Runners will receive a Finisher’s Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt and A Chip Timed Event. The event commemorates the life of Alex Manfull, who died at age 26 due to PANDAS. Susan and William Manfull established the Fund in their daughter’s name with the vision that no life ever again be cut short—or interrupted—by these illnesses. Learn more at TheAlexManfullFund.org.
At-home Covid tests have been hard to come by in Arlington, but distributors are promising that more tests will be available soon.
Tests haven’t been available at many Arlington pick-up sites and stores for a number of days, but some could be available as soon as tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 8.
Welcome to 2022! It’s a new year with new open houses. It looks to be a chilly weekend ahead, so grab your coat, mittens and boots to stay warm when visiting any open houses across Arlington.
According to Homesnap, there are currently 366 homes for sale. Of those 366 homes for sale, 246 are condos, 93 are detached homes and 27 are townhomes. There have been 248 sales in the last four weeks. The median list price is $557,000 and the median sales price is $700,000.
Local child care centers will have to stay the course with longer quarantine and isolation periods, says Arlington County’s Public Health Division.
That could mean multiple contingency plans for parents with kids in child care, who have already weathered holiday closures and winter-weather closures. (Many facilities follow the snow closure or delay lead of Arlington Public Schools, which was closed all week.)
George Mason University is breaking ground on the massive $235 million expansion of its Arlington campus.
“This is the start of something big for Mason,” Carol Kissal, the university’s senior vice president for administration and finance, said in a statement. “And when it’s done, it will have fundamentally changed our campus, as well as the broader Arlington community.”
Update at 12:45 p.m. — Roughly half or more of Arlington’s neighborhood streets have been cleared, according to the county’s snow removal map. ART bus routes are returning to normal service levels.
From Arlington Transit: "Due to improving road conditions, all ART routes will operate normal weekday service this afternoon and evening."
