Looking for a home? There are plenty of houses and condos open for viewing this weekend.
Check out the Arlington Realty website for a full list of homes for sale and open houses in Arlington. Here are a few highlights:
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(Updated at 7:30 p.m.) An “error” in the data inputted to the college readiness system used by Arlington Public Schools may have exposed the name, address, grade point average and college entrance exam scores of nearly two dozen students to an unrelated parent.
Superintendent Patrick Murphy was sending a message, below, to all secondary (grades 6-12) families Friday morning informing them of the breach, an APS spokesman told ARLnow.
Address: 1001 N. Vermont Street, Unit 804
Neighborhood: Ballston
Type: 1 BR, 1 BA condo – 623 sq. ft.
Listed: $399,000
Noteworthy: Enjoy a rooftop pool, garage parking and walking distance to Ballston Metro
Experience endless convenience and amenities at this Westview Ballston condo. Unit 804 is located close to the elevator, has upper floor views, a glass-enclosed bonus room, large closet space, and an in-unit washer/dryer. One underground garage parking space conveys. The building offers a rooftop pool, picnic area, fitness center, concierge, party room and business center. Located just down the street from the Ballston Metro, Ballston Quarter, and countless shopping, dining, grocery, parks, and entertainment options. Lower condo dues make this a great option for budget-conscious buyers. Be in the heart of it all at 1001 N. Vermont #804!
https://homes.amazinglistingphotos.com/1001-N-Vermont-St-1/idx
Listed by:
Palmer Harned – Compass
[email protected]
(703) 868-9983
A new county initiative aims to help find ways to solve Arlington’s affordable housing shortage.
County Manager Mark Schwartz introduced “Housing Arlington” during Thursday night’s Arlington County Board meeting. Billed as an “umbrella initiative” for the county’s existing affordable housing programs, Schwartz said it will help officials and the public brainstorm solutions together.
Arlington County is asking residents to trash glass, following a vote by the County Board last night.
Board members passed an amendment to the county code allowing the County Manager to delete materials from the list of what Arlington recycles. The move was made to allow County Manager Mark Schwartz to remove glass from the list after officials said it had become too expensive to recycle.
Join us for a crown-worthy evening at Penrose Square as we celebrate Arlington’s own Sandra Bullock with a special outdoor screening of Miss Congeniality.
Before the movie, create your own tiara with our friends at MOCA Arlington, then settle in for a hilarious night under the stars with one of the most beloved comedies of the 2000s.
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Arlington County is asking a state transportation board to rename Jefferson Davis Highway.
As expected, the Arlington County Board voted last night to approve a resolution asking that Jefferson Davis Highway, also known as Route 1, be renamed Richmond Highway within Arlington’s borders.
DEA Staying in Pentagon City — “The Arlington County Board today approved an incentive grant that will keep the headquarters of the Drug Enforcement Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Justice, in Pentagon City following a lengthy federal competitive bid process. The agency occupies more than 511,000 square feet of space, and employs about 3,000 people at its Pentagon City location.” [Arlington County]
‘Take Your Child to Work Day’ for Cristol — Arlington County Board member Katie Cristol’s new baby boy made his public debut at Thursday’s meeting for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. [Twitter]
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 Easter holiday weekend didn’t discourage buyers this week as they kept pace in this hot spring market by ratifying 65 contracts.
An annual 5K race through Fairlington is scheduled for Saturday (April 27) to support Ellie McGinn — a local fifth-grader with a rare degenerative brain and spinal cord disease.
The race raises money for A Cure for Ellie, a foundation supporting research at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore that aims to cure McGinn’s disease: leukodystrophy. The race is now in its sixth year and researchers are now in the process of testing new therapies.
A new Domino’s Pizza in Ballston is now bringing in the dough on N. Quincy Street.
The pizza shop is located at 550 N. Quincy Street next to Jimmy John’s and nearby the Founders Square development.