Changes to Stalled Ballston Development — “An Arlington homebuilder is reviving plans to redevelop a church in Ballston with a new proposal for a mix of townhomes and condos on the site… The site is currently home to the Portico Church, but the developer [BCN Homes] could someday replace it with 10 townhomes and 98 condo units.” [Washington Business Journal]
Beloved Former County Official Dies — “Ann Bisson, a long-time resident and former Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue for Arlington County, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2020… In addition to her work in the Commissioner’s office, Ann was very active in the community.” [Dignity Memorial]
Just Listed highlights Arlington properties that just came on the market within the past week. This feature is written and sponsored by Team Cathell, “Your Orange Line Specialists.”
The consensus is in on the outlook for our housing market in 2020.
Address:3031 N Stuart Street Neighborhood: Broyhill Forest Type: 6 BR, 6 (+3 half) BA single-family detached – 8126 sq. ft. Listed: $4,000,000
Noteworthy: A true statement in luxury living, a one-of-a-kind custom home
Exquisite custom-built home by 8-time award-winning architect and builder Jim Kennerknecht of Monarch Building and Development. Situated on a premium 0.29-acre corner lot in Broyhill Forest, 3031 N. Stuart Street home offers 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 3 half baths, and 8,126 finished square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Showcasing Monarch’s signature blend of clean architectural lines, expansive glass, and high-end finishes, this uniquely designed home features a welcoming foyer that opens to an ideal layout for both everyday living and entertaining. The main level includes formal living and dining rooms, a walk-in wine cellar with refrigeration, a butler’s pantry, and a gourmet kitchen with Thermador and Miele appliances, Quartzite countertops, KraftMaid cabinetry, an oversized island, dual dishwashers, a 48-inch gas range with griddle, and dual ovens. The adjoining family room centers around a fireplace and offers seamless access to the patio and gardens outside. A natural stone patio off the breakfast room leads to a charming New Orleans-style Zen Garden down below. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite features two oversized custom walk-in closets, a spa-inspired bath with soaking tub, dual walk-in showers, dual vanities, and a private balcony. Three additional bedrooms each include private en suite baths, while an upper loft provides a cozy retreat. The unique walk-up lower level mimics the main level layout, which is perfect for entertaining with a fireplace, wet bar, and two bedrooms with en suite baths. Minutes from Washington, D.C., commuter routes, parks, and more. Nearby Taylor, Dorothy Hamm, Yorktown pyramid.
Arlington police car outside police headquarters (file photo)
A 20-year-old man was arrested earlier this week after getting mad at someone honking at him.
The incident happened around 4 p.m. Tuesday. Police say 20-year-old Lizama Gamez of Falls Church was driving on S. Thomas Street in Douglas Park when an oncoming driver beeped their horn.
(Updated at 4:30 p.m on 11/02/20)Gallery Clarendon, a temporary art space at 2800 Clarendon Blvd, has announced that it will be closing to make way for a new pizza restaurant from New England.
The gallery, a project from the Arlington Artists Alliance, opened at Market Common Clarendon in June 2018 as a way to fill the space until a permanent tenant could be found. At the time, the Arlington Artists Alliance told ARLnow they expected to be open for roughly a year.
Great music, scripture, and prayer mingle together in this ancient evening service as we celebrate Pride and the all-embracing love of God. Join us for this 45 minute service in the beautiful Saint George’s sanctuary. The prelude begins at 3:45 pm and the service is followed by a festive reception. Everyone is welcome at Saint George’s.
The Arlington County Board held its 2020 organizational meeting on Thursday, January 2. It is not uncommon for the Board to elect as their chairman the member up for re-election in that year, and – as expected – they selected Libby Garvey to lead the Board.
This is perhaps a tacit endorsement by the Arlington establishment, since Garvey will have to fend off a potentially contentious Democratic primary challenge in June from Chanda Choun, who lost to Matt de Ferranti in the Democratic primary for County Board in 2018.
Bumble Coffee, a mix of espresso, orange juice, and caramel at This is Fine Coffee (staff photo by Vernon Miles)
Okay, hear me out: orange juice, espresso and a dash of caramel over ice.
Reactions in the ARLnow office were mostly negative, but the reporter who actually tasted it at the new This is Fine Coffee in Clarendon now swears by it.
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“Amnesty” isn’t the word that the Trump Administration would want to use — they’re calling “Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness” — but it walks like an amnesty and quacks like an amnesty, so, take it from your friendly local immigration lawyers: this is the Liberian Amnesty.
Virginia Hospital Center in Crystal City (staff photo by Vernon Miles)
(Updated at 11:30 a.m.) Virginia Hospital Center recently opened a new immediate care facility in the Crystal City area, but plans are already in the works to expand the facilities.
“Virginia Hospital Center Immediate Care will be adding family medicine and OB/GYN care (by appointment) in coming months,” a spokesperson told ARLnow in an email.
