Good morning, Arlington. Scott here. It’s Friday, September 3: National Lazy Mom’s Day and actor Charlie Sheen’s 56th birthday.
Morning Notes
Washington Gas’s customer service, or reported lack thereof, has prompted a flood of calls to Virginia’s utilities regulator.
The State Corporation Commission tells ARLnow that its utilities regulation division is receiving upwards of 30 calls a day from Virginians who say they can’t reach the Washington Gas customer service call center or are experiencing long wait times.
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
The Virginia Department of Education has released the results of the 2020-21 Standards of Learning (SOL) tests. It is no surprise that pass rates for Arlington Public Schools (APS) students have declined significantly and gaps in student achievement between different groups have increased. These test results are consistent with trends in Virginia and nationwide.
In a recent APS press release, Superintendent Francisco Duran stated that the results show “where we need to focus our attention.”
This year’s Very Godly VBS, inspired by The Titan’s Curse, invites children into the world of Camp Half-Blood to explore faith, courage, belonging, and community through storytelling, music, crafts, games, science, and reflection in a fun and welcoming environment for all.
Location: The Falls Church
A dedicated bus lane and new bus stops are set to come for Crystal Drive and 12th Street S. as part of an expansion of the Crystal City/Potomac Yard Transitway to Pentagon City.
But progress on the project has elicited frustration from some local transit advocates, residents and community leaders.
Join Arlington for Palestine and NAACP Arlington Branch for a movie night and community discussion about Israeli apartheid.
We will watch two short Palestinian films about life under Israeli apartheid, hear from a member of Arlington for Palestine about their trip to Palestine last year, and discuss together what all this means to us living in Arlington .
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(Updated at 1:25 p.m.) The start of the extended Labor Day weekend is a day away and there’s a bit of good news beyond the nice weather: there’s been a slight dip in coronavirus cases.
After a mid-August plateau, the seven-day moving average of new cases in Arlington started moving upward again, peaking at 41 cases per day this past Saturday, Aug. 28. That’s now down to about 32 cases per day, according to Virginia Dept. of Health data.
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In our area it seems like every September there’s a stretch of perfect late-summer or early-fall weather, with sunny skies and comfortable temperatures.
And it appears we have just entered such a stretch.
New Rosslyn Food Hall Now Open — “Assembly, the area’s latest food hall, located above the Rosslyn Metro stop in Arlington, hopes to entice you by taking a something-for-everyone approach, including plenty of healthy-ish options. Their lineup includes Great Lake Diner; Charo’s vegetarian tacos; Asian street food stall Beng Beng; GiGi’s salads, smoothies, and grain bowls; Big Day Coffee; sandwich joint Sammy Pickles; modern-minded bodega PNTRY; and Fog Point, a 40-seat sit-down oysters and seafood restaurant with a separate entrance.” [DCist]
Abduction Suspect Arrested in Va. Square — “The victim was inside a business when the suspect approached and attempted to engage her in conversation. The suspect then left the business, but remained seated outside. When the victim left the business, the suspect followed her into a neighboring building and onto an elevator, where he again attempted to engage her in conversation, advanced towards her, grabbed her waist and touched her buttocks. The victim attempted to step away but the suspect prevented her from exiting the elevator.” [ACPD]
Ready or not, it’s already September, so let’s take a look back at Arlington real estate in August.
This past month, nearly 295 homes were sold across Arlington at a median sales price of $616,500, according to Homesnap. Additionally, there were 220 price changes, and homes spent an average of 76 days on the market.
Good morning, Arlington. Jo here. It’s Thursday, September 2: National Blueberry Popsicle Day and Keanu Reeves’ 57th birthday.
Morning Notes
Mental health shapes how we lead, love, work, parent, communicate, and show up in the world—yet too often, these conversations stay hidden.
This Mental Health Awareness Month, join local nonprofit Rock Recovery for Strength Not Stigma—an unforgettable evening of honest conversation, community, and impact.