Protesters from a long list of advocacy groups are planning to spend a hot Thursday afternoon protesting ICE in Arlington.
The protest is set to kick off at 4 p.m. today (Thursday) in front of county government headquarters, at 2100 Clarendon Blvd in Courthouse.
Arlington-based Shooshan Company is looking to redevelop the mid-century Days Inn Motel across the street from the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.
The site, at the intersection Arlington Blvd and N. Pershing Drive, has development potential as “the de facto neighborhood gateway,” wrote Jonathan Kinney and Matthew Roberts, land-use lawyers representing Shooshan, in a letter to the county.
Address: 1527 N. Randolph Street
Neighborhood: Cherrydale
Type: 5 BR, 4 (+1 half) BA single-family detached – 4800 sq. ft.
Listed: $2,395,000
Noteworthy: Built in 2006 and renovated with the quality and finishes of a custom home
Walk to Ballston Metro, restaurants, library, bike trail and more from well-designed, thoughtfully renovated home in the Cherrydale community. Kitchen features MK Designs cabinetry, SubZero, Bertazzoni, and Bosch appliances, quartz tops, and tile backsplash. Adjoining the breakfast nook is the family room with gas fireplace, flanked by built-ins. A door opens to the deck and large level rear yard. The mudroom and butler’s pantry leads to the drywalled garage with epoxy-painted floor. Large rec room with plank flooring, built-in cabinetry and areas for media, table sports, and working out. A den off the rec room provides office or reading space. Desirable details: high ceilings, refinished wood floors on two levels, all closets fitted with drawers, designer lighting, extensive moldings and built-ins, fresh neutral decor. A delightful home awaits those who value condition and style and an enviable location.
Listed by:
Betsy Twigg – Corcoran McEnearney
[email protected]
(703) 967-4391
The Arlington 9-11 Memorial 5K will once again be in-person after going virtual last year.
This will be the 20th anniversary of the race, which is run in honor of the Arlington first responders who helped at the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, and in support of 9/11-related charities.
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.
A cold front is likely to bring slow-moving thunderstorms and downpours to the D.C. area later today.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch, which takes effect at noon, cautioning of the possibility of 2-4 inches of rain falling in a short period of time. Such rainfall could cause flash flooding, as happened nearly two years ago.
Internationally acclaimed pianist Carlos César Rodríguez joins NCE for a luminous performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s beloved Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, “Elvira Madigan,” celebrated for its elegance, lyricism, and timeless appeal. Artistic Director and violinist Leo Sushansky takes center stage in Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, a cornerstone of the violin repertoire, offering a deeply personal and passionate interpretation of its sweeping romantic lines.
The program is further enriched by Florence Price’s Adoration, a work of profound beauty and spiritual warmth, and Johan Svendsen’s Romance, cherished for its lyrical charm and expressive simplicity.
If you’re fully vaccinated, there’s no longer a requirement to wear a mask in most places you go in Arlington.
There are exceptions — notably at the airport, in schools, and in healthcare settings — but most businesses are now following CDC guidelines and allowing the fully vaccinated to go mask-less.
Report Details ACPD Actions at Lafayette Park — “The ACPD civil disturbance unit commander told us that ACPD officers were not equipped with chemical irritants other than rounds similar to pepper ball but said the ACPD did deploy inert smoke and a flash bang grenade on 16th Street during the clearing operation.” [Dept. of Interior, DCist]
Arlington Sit-ins Remembered With Art — “Sixty-one years ago this month, several Howard University students and allies walked into the People’s Drug Store on Lee Highway in Arlington. For the next two weeks, they participated in sit-ins to protest white-only lunch counters across the county. Now, there is a special exhibit and letter pressed cards to mark this moment of Arlington’s civil rights history.” [NBC 4]
(Updated 6/10/21) This past week, 65 properties were recently sold in Arlington, according to Homesnap.
The median list price was $584,900 whereas the median sales price was $701,250. Additionally, homes spent an average of 58 days on the market.
Arlington County is considering lowering the speed limit along a number of corridors with lots of pedestrian activity.
On Saturday, the County Board will decide whether to authorize a public hearing next month to discuss and potentially approve the reductions, which would impact seven corridors throughout Arlington.
The net count of coronavirus cases in Arlington has barely budged over the past 2 to 3 weeks.
On May 22, the Virginia Dept. of Health reported a cumulative total of 15,289 cases in Arlington over the course of the pandemic. Today, June 9, that number is 15,290, after five cases were removed overnight.
This Memorial Weekend: Argentine Festival USA Returns May 23
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