Update at 3:55 p.m. on 8/29/19 — Bronson appears to be currently open as part of an unannounced “soft opening.”
Earlier: Ballston’s new beer hall is set to open its doors and its bench seating Friday afternoon.
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(Updated at 5:15 p.m.) Another evening rush hour crash is causing significant backups, this time on N. George Mason Drive, south of Ballston.
A reported “head-on” crash on George Mason, near the intersection of 2nd Road N., has prompted police to close the northbound lanes of George Mason Drive at Route 50.
Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose prices have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real estate investment with the team by visiting www.arlingtonrealtyinc.com or calling 703-836-6000 today!
Please note: The properties featured here may be listed with other brokerages– but that doesn’t limit your options. Arlington Realty, Inc. is ready to represent you, arrange showings, analyze value, and negotiate the best possible terms on your behalf. We understand the neighborhoods, pricing trends and market timing — and we use that knowledge to your advantage.
As of June 15, there are 183 detached homes, 56 townhouses and 274 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 48 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:
- 3810 N. Richmond Street, 22207 – NOW: $1,375,000 (Reduced: $25,000 on 6/15)
- 1881 N. Nash Street #612, 22209 – NOW: $1,250,000 (Reduced: $25,000 on 6/14)
- 1823 N. Uhle Street #1, 22201 – NOW: $825,000 (Reduced: $14,000 on 6/12)
- 1414 12th Street N. Unit A, 22209 – NOW: $750,000 (Reduced $25,000 on 6/14)
- 103 N. George Mason Drive Unit 1, 22203 – NOW: $675,000 (Reduced: $25,000 on 6/14)
- 888 N. Quincy Street #910, 22203 – NOW: $600,000 (Reduced: $25,000 on 6/11)
- 888 Quincy Street #510, 22203 – NOW: $599,000 (Reduced: $10,000 on 6/12)
Please note that this is solely a selection of Just Reduced properties available in Arlington County. For a complete list of properties within your target budget and specifications, contact Arlington Realty, Inc.
A crash involving at least two vehicles, including one with heavy front-end damage, is causing significant backups in the Crystal City area.
The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. at the busy intersection of Richmond Highway (Route 1) and S. Glebe Road. Multiple lanes of southbound Route 1 and eastbound Glebe are blocked and early rush hour traffic on Route 1 is backed up to the airport ramp.
Local governments officials are hoping a new trip planning app with cash rewards will incentivize more environmentally-friendly commutes.
The app, called incenTrip, uses real-time data to plot quick routes, and uses artificial intelligence to customize those routes for an individual over time. Regional officials said they’re hopeful the app’s built-in reward system will encourage more commuters to help reduce traffic and carbon emissions by ditching their cars.
A collaborative Summer Solstice gathering hosted by Inner Seasons and Spiritual Enhancements.
The Summer Solstice marks the peak of the sun’s power, the moment in the Wheel of the Year when light is at its fullest expression. In many traditions, this is the season of radiance, visibility, and creative fire. It is the time when nature stands unapologetically in her fullness, inviting us to do the same.
This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week is one-year-old green Pacific parrotlet, Thorondor.
Here’s what Thorondor’s owner has to say about this beautiful bird’s life in Arlington:
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Earlier this month, ARLnow.com posted a story highlighting a spate of restaurant closures on the west side of Glebe Road:“Restaurateurs along the west side of Glebe Road almost unanimously agreed that the biggest challenges for local businesses all stem from traffic issues. …[I]t can be difficult for visitors to find the right places to park.”
But some sources held out hope for west side restaurants:
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(Updated at 9:10 p.m.) Two people have been shot in an office building in Crystal City.
Police and medics responded en masse to the shooting, on the 1500 block of Crystal Drive. A female victim and a male suspect were both shot after police received multiple 911 calls about a possible domestic violence situation in an office suite, according to scanner traffic. Police confirmed later Wednesday afternoon that the shooting involved “a male suspect and female victim who were known to each other.”
This column is sponsored by BizLaunch, a division of Arlington Economic Development.
By Tara Palacios
Starting Sunday, Arlington County sheriff’s deputies will ditch their drab all-brown uniforms for slicker, black-and-tan and black-and-white duds.
In an announcement from Sheriff Beth Arthur, below, the Sheriff’s Office says the new unis will “continue to display the professionalism of the office.”