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A home cornfield along Wilson Blvd in Bluemont, near Ballston (courtesy George Brazier)

New Apartment Proposal — “Monday Properties has revealed the details of new plans to redevelop two obsolete Rosslyn office buildings — one where Bob Woodward often met Deep Throat informant Mark Felt in the 1970s — replacing a previously approved commercial office tower with new apartments instead… The northernmost new building, dubbed Wilson Tower, would weigh in at 485,000 square feet, including 506 units and 12,000 square feet of ground-floor retail, according to new application filings. The southernmost building, dubbed Key Tower, would be 431,000 square feet, including 325 units and a 17,000-square-foot ground-floor grocery store..” [WBJ]

Flyover This Afternoon — From AlertDC: “The U.S. Military will conduct a flyover in the National Capital Region over Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 1:00PM.”

Arlington Spots to Watch Soccer — Ireland’s Four Courts in Courthouse and Crystal City Sports Pub are among “the best D.C.-area bars for watching the Premier League.” [Washington Post]

D.C. Restaurant Struggles — “Since President Donald Trump announced his takeover of the D.C. police force last week, restaurant reservations have dropped in the city by as much as 31 percent year over year for a single day… Busboys and Poets, a chain of community-oriented cafes, has seen a small collective drop in August sales among the five locations in Washington while its three suburban outposts are enjoying an uptick, said founder Andy Shallal.” [Washington Post]

Break-in Attempt — “200 block of N. Piedmont Street… the victim was inside her residence when she heard a noise and upon further investigation, observed the unknown suspect attempting to make entry into her home by turning the doorknob. The suspect fled the scene on foot when he was unsuccessful.” [ACPD]

Crystal City CVS Crash — “This morning a driver struck an exterior column of the CVS at 2400 Richmond Hwy near Crystal City. No reported injuries.” [ARLnow/X]

Beyer Statement on Va. Jobless Rate — “The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) today reported that the unemployment rate in Virginia rose again in July, to 3.6 percent, the seventh consecutive increase in the Commonwealth’s unemployment rate. Virginia’s 0.8 percent year-over-year unemployment rate increase is now the second fastest in the nation during that period, tied with Oregon and trailing only Mississippi.” [Press Release]

State May Take Trans Action — “On Monday, the Virginia Board of Health granted the petition for a rulemaking to prevent biological males from participating in organized female-only athletic teams and competitions in Virginia, and to prevent biological males from using designated female spaces where females are likely to be in any state of undress, such as bathrooms and locker rooms.” [WJLA]

Feds Put APS on ‘High-Risk Status’ — “On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) told 7News it placed five Northern Virginia school districts on high-risk status and reimbursement payment status for violating Title IX and keeping their existing transgender locker room and bathroom policies.” [WJLA]

Shooting Near Fairlington — “Alexandria Police are actively searching Tuesday evening for two suspects who shot a man twice in Alexandria, prompting a multi-agency manhunt involving K-9 units. The shooting occurred around 5:06 p.m. … with the victim found on the ground in front of 3220 S. 28th St. suffering gunshot wounds to the abdomen and arm, witnesses said.” [ALXnow]

It’s Wednesday — Patchy showers and storms are possible, with clouds gradually clearing to mostly sunny skies in the afternoon and a high near 85°F. Precipitation chances stand at 30%. For Wednesday night, clouds return and there’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. [NWS]


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Question: Why would anybody waste thousands of dollars each year on condo fees?

Answer: Most people associate paying condo fees with throwing money down the drain, but most people do not look at condo fees the right way.

In this June 20 article, the Wall Street Journal reported a study by Angi (formerly Angie’s List) that home maintenance and emergency repairs have increased by 85% and 175%, respectively, from 2019 to 2025.

By comparison, condo fees in Arlington increased by an average of just 32% from 2019 to 2025, making them a steep bargain for condo owners compared to other homeowners.

What Do Condo Fees Pay For?

For those who haven’t spent time studying condo budgets, some of the main expenses in a condo budget include:

  • Maintenance, Emergency Repairs, and Utilities: general upkeep and operations of the building
  • Reserves: a building’s savings account for major repairs or replacement of things like the roof, elevators, carpet, etc
  • Property Management/Staff: contracts for a property manager, front desk, janitorial services, and engineer
  • Master Insurance: this policy usually protects everything except your personal items and improvements within each unit

(more…)


Around Town

Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Aug 19, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect patchy showers and possible thunderstorms after 2pm, with clouds gradually clearing to mostly sunny skies and a high near 85°F. The east wind will shift to southeast at 6 mph in the afternoon, and precipitation chances stand at 30%. For Wednesday night, there’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, followed by a slight chance of showers. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a low around 70°F and a northeast wind at 9 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“To succeed in life, you need two things: ignorance and confidence.”
– Mark Twain

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.


News

Issues with Arlington County’s new solid waste contractor have continued throughout this month, with customers still reporting about 100 missed collections every day.

While the new contractor, Bates Trucking and Trash Removal, has extended collection hours and weekend service since beginning work on Aug. 1, the county has initiated “financial penalties” and lent some trash trucks to assist with collection. The Department of Environmental Services (DES) has four trash trucks it uses to assist with street litter cans, special events and other activities.


Event

Due to the extended period of extreme heat forecasted for the next several days in our area, the Civic Jam event originally scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2026, has been postponed to Friday, July 24, 2026.

Commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary of the United States of America at Civic Jam! Celebrate the City of Falls Church’s diverse community, civic engagement, and classic summer fun. Jam out to live, local music, sip on local brews, enjoy tasty treats and eats, and a full evening of festivities for all ages on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m.


News

It’s almost time for “Friday night lights” in Arlington as the county’s three public high school teams get ready for the upcoming season starting on Aug. 28.

Wakefield, Washington-Liberty and Yorktown are in different stages of development and expectations, but they all play in the Liberty District. That means they will all face one another this season.


Around Town

A new juice shop is coming to Pizza Roma’s former space near the Ballston Metro station, after Scolapasta backed out of plans there this spring.

Paradise Juice has signed a lease and is preparing to open at 4219 Fairfax Drive, owner Sal Salim told ARLnow. He hopes to differentiate the shop from competitors by preparing juices in-house.


News

President Donald Trump’s crackdown on homeless encampments in D.C. comes during a period of increasing need for homelessness resources in Arlington.

The number of people without homes in Arlington has been steadily rising for the past four years — growing from a 10-year low of 171 in 2021 to 271 as of this January. Those numbers come hand-in-hand with increased demands on a local network of related services, including emergency housing.


Around Town

After eight years in business online, a Northern Virginia-based men’s clothing shop is preparing to open its first physical location in Falls Church.

Withered Fig is a small business retailer specializing in “premium menswear” and imported garments. It’s currently only an e-commerce site, but owner Richard Lin told ARLnow he hopes to open the new shop early next year at 255 W. Falls Station Blvd, on the ground floor of The Oak condominiums.


Events

As the first leaves start to turn yellow, a full slate of community activities and entertainment is planned in Arlington this fall.

Upcoming events include the annual Clarendon Day and Rosslyn Jazz Fest, as well as cultural celebrations like the Festival Latinamericano this October. Here’s a preview of some of the local happenings planned next season.