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Three local advocates for housing, equity and youth received high honors from the Arlington Community Foundation last week.

The latest honorees exemplify a “tireless and unselfish commitment” to serving others, said former County Board member and retired Circuit Court Judge William Newman Jr., the namesake of the 2025 William T. Newman Spirit of Community Awards.


Around Town

Layli Mediterranean appears to have closed after less than a year and a half amid redevelopment plans in Clarendon.

The restaurant at 3033 Wilson Blvd is listed as “permanently closed” on Google. Dining reservations can no longer be made through Resy, online ordering via DoorDash has halted and there are no more chairs, tables or space heaters in the patio area.


Sponsored

Address: 986 N. Powhatan Street
Neighborhood: Madison Manor
Type: 3 BR, 2 (+1 half) BA single-family detached – 1600 sq. ft.
Open House: Sunday, June 21, from 1 to 4 pm
Listed: $899,000

Noteworthy: Cardinal, Swanson, Yorktown school pyramid

Seller has prepped this cute cape cod with fresh paint, flooring, and lighting to enjoy while planning and saving for renovations. Desirable details include woodburning fireplace in the living room, deep one car garage and driveway, wood floors on two levels, main level bedroom, and two large bedrooms upstairs. Lower level den, full bath and laundry plus a big utility and storage room with space for workout equipment. Blocks to Madison Manor Park, bike and walking path to Westover Village and Ballston. Walk to East Falls Church Metro, neighborhood restaurants and shops, Dominion Hills Pool, Skate Park, and Upton Hills Regional Park.

An appealing home for those who value space and location — and an opportunity to make it their own

Listed by:
Betsy Twigg – Corcoran McEnearney
[email protected]
(703) 967-4391


Sports

As the team’s nickname indicates, the Arlington Admirals were in command of local youth football action this fall.

In addition to the team of middle schoolers’ undefeated 9-0 record, the Admirals won the Varsity Central Division playoff championship of the Northern Virginia Youth Football League.


News

Donation and service events for local families in need are taking place at Roman Catholic parishes across Arlington this weekend.

The projects, part of over 100 events happening in the Diocese of Arlington as part of a “Week of Service,” include food drives, meal-packing events, fundraisers and other efforts to benefit the community.


Event

Join us for a special Movie Night on the Pike as we transform Arlington Mill into an outdoor World Cup watch party!

Watch the FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals on a giant screen alongside neighbors from around the globe while enjoying the excitement, energy, and community spirit that make Columbia Pike one of the most diverse places in the region.


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An annual rally honoring victims of vehicle crashes in Northern Virginia is scheduled to begin at Gateway Park in Rosslyn this weekend.

The event, hosted by Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets, will start at 10 a.m. Sunday, the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Organizers hope to advance the following goals.


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Fewer than 50 votes separate a winning and losing candidate for Falls Church School Board, meaning a recount could be in the works.

Electoral Board members certified the results Wednesday (Nov. 12). After tabulating provisional ballots and those received by mail by the Nov. 7 deadline, the margin between Kathleen Tysse (3,532) and Sharon Mergler (3,485) tightened from the 56-vote margin reported on Election Night to 47 votes upon certification.


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The housing market in Arlington held up well in October despite economic headwinds and the federal shutdown.

One key indicator: The average sales price for single-family detached homes approached $1.5 million — down from an unexpectedly high amount in September but still well above year-over-year figures.


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Dusk in North Rosslyn (courtesy George Brazier)

Shoe Theft in Ballston — “At approximately 7:51 p.m. on November 10, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery. Upon arrival, it was determined two juvenile male victims were exiting a business when they were approached by a group of six juvenile male suspects. Suspect One and Suspect Two approached Victim One, knocked him off his bike and stole his shoes. Suspect Three engaged Victim Two in conversation before stealing the victim’s jacket as he exited a stairwell.” [ACPD]

Karantonis on ICE — “County Board Chairman Takis Karantonis told Washington Examiner he wanted to repeal Section 7 specifically because of the Trump administration’s actions on illegal immigrants. “The decision to remove Section 7 and related language comes in the wake of the federal administration’s ongoing erosion of the constitutional right to due process, which every person has regardless of their status,” Karantonis said.” [Washington Examiner]

DJO Field Hockey Champs — “On Nov. 2, the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference and Independent School League field hockey titles were earned with 1-0 victories, but the paths to those results couldn’t have been more different. In the WCAC, Bishop O’Connell toppled four-time defending champion St. John’s to win its first title.” [Washington Post]

Flyover This Afternoon — “The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, November 13 at approximately 1:05PM.”

Steep Path to Home Ownership — “‘The median price for a single-family detached home in Fairfax County is almost a million. It is over $1.25 million in Alexandria and in Arlington County,’ Sturtevant said. ‘You do need an income of about $300,000 if you do sort of some back-of-the-envelope math on taking on a loan with 10 percent down — it is very hard.'” [NBC 4]

GI Bill Benefits Delayed — “More than 75,000 students who rely on GI Bill benefits are still waiting for payments or have only received partial payments this semester. The issue is impacting families across the country, including in the D.C. region, which is home to one of the largest concentrations of military families.” [WTOP]

Transit Funding Plan — “The SJ28 Subcommittee recommended $400 million in additional annual Northern Virginia transit funding starting July 2027. Potential funding streams still on the table include increases to the sales tax, motor vehicle sales tax, motor fuels tax, highway-use fee and transient-occupancy tax, and new taxes and fees on retail deliveries, paid parking and rideshare services.” [FFXnow]

Alexandria Wins Housing Case — “Alexandria won its nearly two-year battle in Circuit Court today (Wednesday) against residents fighting the city’s massive Zoning for Housing/Housing for All overhaul. Judge H. Thomas Padrick, Jr. granted the city’s motion for summary judgement and dismissed the case against the plaintiffs, a group of Old Town residents who had been fighting to reverse the zoning changes since they were approved by City Council in Dec. 2023.” [ALXnow]

New Legal Notice — ABC application: restaurant/caterer license—wine, beer, mixed, on/off-premises. [Public Notices]

It’s Thursday — Expect sunny skies and a high temperature near 56°F. Northwest winds will blow at 7 to 14 mph, and may gust up to 26 mph. Thursday evening, the sky will be mostly clear, and the temperature will drop to around 35°F. A gentle west wind at approximately 6 mph is expected. [NWS]