For her years-long effort leading precinct operations, Carol Fontein on has been inducted into the Arlington County Democratic Committee’s “Distinguished Democrat” ranks.
“All these lovely people are here because of you,” former party chair Kip Malinosky told Fontein during the celebration, held at the home of Treasurer Carla de la Pava.
American Airlines intends to fight a recently filed lawsuit over the mid-air crash that killed 67 people near Reagan National Airport earlier this year.
The airline denies allegations that a failure to address known safety issues makes it partly responsible for the incident on Jan. 29. The company told ARLnow that it “has been supporting the families and loved ones” of crash victims and underscored its commitment to traveler safety.
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 August 31, there are 175 detached homes, 60 townhouses and 249 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 42 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:
6022 26th Street N., 22207 – NOW: $1,475,000 (Reduced: $20,000 on 8/28)
1200 S. Cleveland Street, 22204 – NOW: $990,000 (Reduced: $50,000 on 8/28)
2417 Washington Boulevard, 22201 – NOW: $949,000 (Reduced: $25,000 on 8/29)
2544-D S. Arlington Mill Drive, 22206 – NOW: $639,000 (Reduced $26,000 on 8/29)
1805 Crystal Drive Unit 1010S, 22202 – NOW: $559,000 (Reduced: $16,000 on 8/28)
5548 Langston Boulevard Unit 43-E, 22207 – NOW: $549,000 (Reduced: $11,000 on 8/28)
2994 S. Columbus Street Unit B1, 22206 – NOW: $325,000 (Reduced: $10,000 on 8/28)
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.
Starbucks is closing two cafes in Ballston this week as part of a $1 billion nationwide restructuring plan to address dropping sales.
Coffeehouses at 4000 Wilson Blvd and in the Ballston Metro station at 901 N. Stuart Street are on the chopping block.
We love fall at Art House 7 and can’t wait for you to explore all our offerings. Painting, drawing, ceramics, and sewing/crocheting are our perennials, along with less traditional mediums. Kawaii Style Drawing and Digital Art are among our new classes for kids. We offer an excellent 6-week program for high schoolers preparing their college portfolios. Want something shorter? We have 3-week classes, including linocut notecards. Love ceramics? We have a dedicated studio that comfortably accommodates wheel and hand-building classes.
Fall 1 Session begins Tue. Sep. 8.
Metro stations in Rosslyn and Arlington National Cemetery will be closed this weekend, and the Blue Line won’t be operating in much of National Landing.
Free shuttle services will be available during the disruptions on Saturday and Sunday. Blue Line closures will be in effect for Crystal City, Pentagon City and the Pentagon, according to a transit alert.
Join us as Signature Theatre joins MoCA Arlington to create a space for mingling, art-making, and discovery! Guests can move through the galleries and enjoy a range of programmed activities, including:
Vintage rack hosted by local sellers — Nicole Lanteri Designs + Thrifted To Be Here
Shop curated selections of vintage art, homewares, clothing and jewelry. A mix of styles, eras + price points!
A longtime family-owned auto shop in Clarendon will close next month to make way for a redevelopment project.
After 85 years at 3211 10th Street N., Joyce Motors is closing for good on Friday, Oct. 10. The historic auto shop will host a farewell gathering at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, before shutting down to allow for a new mixed-use apartment building.
In search of a trustworthy, reliable mortgage service to help finance your home? Arlington has plenty of lenders to choose from.
Here are the nominees for “Best Mortgage Lender in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your favorite lender or organization? Write them in!
Voting will close in two weeks.
Voting for the Best Japanese Restaurant in Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Hardware Store in Arlington. The results are now official:
Police are looking for a suspect in a serious assault in Crystal City.
It happened around 8 p.m. Wednesday along 23rd Street S., just east of Route 1. Police say the suspect approached the victim, demanded his backpack, and struck him with a glass bottle when he refused. The suspect fled and the victim was hospitalized with serious injuries.
Falls Church officials may take another shot at bringing shared-mobility devices — known to many as e-scooters — into the community next year.
The city’s Environmental Sustainability Council has been briefed on staff plans to bring the proposal to City Council members.
New County Health Director — “Dr. Deidra D. Parrish has been named Arlington County’s Public Health Director in the Department of Human Services (DHS). In this role, Dr. Parrish will provide overall leadership and direction for public health programs and serve as the official health advisor for Arlington County.” [Arlington County]
Cox in Court — “Richard Cox, a registered sex offender accused of exposing himself at an Arlington school, went before a judge Tuesday. During the preliminary hearing, a witness testified about what she saw in a woman’s locker room at Washington Liberty High School.” [WJLA, Nick Minock/X]
AG Files Brief Against APS — “Attorney General Jason Miyares today filed two amicus briefs in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, opposing attempts by Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and Arlington Public Schools (APS) to block the U.S. Department of Education from enforcing federal protections for women in school bathrooms, locker rooms, and changing areas.” [OAG]
Motorcycle Crash on I-395 — “A motorcyclist… appeared to be trying to get to I-395N Exit 10C from two lanes over. The biker was up and walking around with some of our military stopping to help with the bike.” [Dave Statter/Bluesky]
Fire in Parking Garage — “ACFD is on scene of a fire in a parking garage at 2310 14th Street N., a condo complex in Courthouse. The flames were out upon arrival but firefighters are now working to ventilate smoke from the structure, per scanner.” [ARLnow/Bluesky]
Rosslyn Building on Market — “The 10-story 1530 Wilson Blvd., acquired by Dallas-based private equity real estate manager Velocis in 2020 for $71.4 million, is being marketed by Cushman & Wakefield… the office is 78% leased and… anchored by tech firm SAS, which has its signage on the exterior, with additional tenants including Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin.” [WBJ]
Candidate Grades on LGBTQ+ Issues — “Equality Arlington sent the five candidates running for County Board in the November 2025 General Election a questionnaire with five questions about issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community in Arlington, Virginia. We received responses from all candidates.” [Equality Arlington]
Reminder: Beer and Wine Fest — “The Virginia Beer and Wine Festival is coming to Water Park from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, September 27. The event will feature live music, lawn games and refreshments from several Virginia-based vendors.” [ARLnow]
FBI Agent Remembered — “The FBI remembers Supervisory Special Agent Steven A. Carr, who died on September 25, 2015, from leukemia connected to his work at the Pentagon’s Navy Annex following the 9/11 attacks.” [FBI WFO/X]
Falls Church Crime Stats — “More serious “Type A” incidents (robberies, assaults, rapes, etc.) under the NIBRS rubric decreased from 551 in 2023 to 513 in 2024, while arrests for Type B incidents (loitering, disorderly conduct, DUI, etc.) remained roughly the same…. While serious property crimes decreased, there was a significant increase in arrests for possession of pornography and obscene materials.” [Falls Church Pulse]
Kaine, Warner Statement on Budget — “Instead of threatening government employees and the American public with even more mass layoffs and federal dysfunction, President Trump should come to the table and negotiate a funding bill that prevents health care premiums from skyrocketing for families and keeps the government operational.” [Press Release]
Pentagon Calls Unusual Meeting — “Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered hundreds of the U.S. military’s generals and admirals to gather on short notice — and without a stated reason — at a Marine Corps base in Virginia next week, sowing confusion and alarm.” [Washington Post]
Soggy End to Clarendon Day? — “We could salvage a dry Saturday morning, or just the chance of a few isolated showers. But once we get past about noon, scattered showers are likely to develop from south to north, and there could be a few thunderstorms. The late afternoon and evening timeframe looks particularly wet.” [CWG]
It’s Friday — Patchy fog will clear up in the morning, followed by mostly sunny skies and a high of around 81 degrees, with northwest wind around 6 mph. On Friday night, expect mostly cloudy conditions and a low temperature near 65 degrees. [NWS]
Pentagon MMA has brought a special honor home to Arlington from the birthplace of Muay Thai.
The Arlington Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu Academy is now officially a certified and registered Muay Thai Gym Partner through the Sports Authority of Thailand and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand, making Pentagon MMA the only Muay Thai academy on the East Coast to have earned this distinction.
