A soaking rain and gusty winds are causing some tree troubles around Arlington.
Nearly an inch of rain has fallen so far today. Also falling: trees and utility lines.
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Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center is closed until further notice following an incident that caused the sprinkler and fire alarm system to go off.
A pipe in the ceiling of the county facility near Crystal City may have burst around 11:30 a.m. today (Wednesday), according to scanner traffic. A tipster told ARLnow that the facility was evacuated following a “sudden water gush and falling ceiling tiles in [the] diving board area.”
Address: 5934 N. 16th Street
Neighborhood: Westover
Type: 6 BR, 4 (+1 half) BA single-family detached; not a rental
Listed: $2,495,000
Noteworthy: Cost saving energy upgrades and expansive layout featuring a gourmet kitchen, a stunning great room, and an extraordinary primary bedroom suite with two exceptional walk-in closets
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Set on a serene neighborhood street, this distinguished home features a traditional feel with a thoughtful renovation and numerous updates and a spacious yard. It has a warm, cozy interior featuring four fireplaces. Enjoy the chef’s kitchen connected to a family room with access to the rear yard and patio. There is also a light-filled great room with vaulted ceilings, and an extraordinary primary suite with two large walk-in closets, a spa-like bathroom, a sitting room, and a balcony. The primary bedroom suite offers a luxurious retreat, while the second floor accommodates five total bedrooms. The lower level has a separate entry and boasts a guest suite with a versatile recreational space, including a sixth bedroom and a fourth full bathroom, a recreation room and a yoga/fitness space. Outside, enjoy a stone patio and built-in fire pit area. Conveniently located near parks, trails, and Metro, this home offers suburban tranquility with easy access to urban amenities. It is a short walk to Westover Village, Swanson Middle School, and Cardinal Elementary School. It is within the Yorktown High School zone.
With many updates, including geothermal heating and cooling, fully paid-for solar panels, and an EV charger, this residence is ready to welcome you home. The utility costs are very low for a home of this size. Opportunity knocks. This is not your cookie cutter home. Schedule your showing today of this distinguished and unique property!
Listed by:
Dawn Wilson – TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
[email protected]
(703) 217-4959
A 23-year-old D.C. woman is facing several charges after an incident that prompted a sizable police response at the Pentagon City mall.
It happened Tuesday morning when an officer confronted a shoplifting suspect, who then allegedly tried to flee, leading to a foot pursuit and a struggle.
This Memorial Weekend: Argentine Festival USA Returns May 23
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
An exhibition showcasing the power of art to help people heal and build community brought the public to American Legion Post 139 over Memorial Day weekend.
Organizers hope it will become a regular occurrence.
*Mamistad Groups meet IN PERSON-only the introductory Zoom call is virtual. :)
Pregnancy and new mom groups are a lifesaver when it comes to normalizing those feelings we just can’t be prepared for.
Additional enforcement options for automated speed cameras could be on the Falls Church City Council’s wish list for the 2026 General Assembly.
“We have talked about this and talked about this,” City Council member Laura Downs said of expanding the speed-camera program.
Races in the Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic are happening in Arlington and D.C. this weekend, leading to some road closures around Clarendon and Crystal City.
The international cycling event kicks off its 27th year at 7 a.m. this Saturday with an amateur Challenge Ride, followed by professional/amateur races in the Capital Cup and Sunday’s Clarendon Cup.
Monday Afternoon Car Chase — “@PFPAOfficial & @ArlingtonVaPD had a report of someone breaking into cars in the lot across from Target around p.m. Officers converged on the lot looking for the person, but he had already gotten into a blue Hyundai. Police chased it east on Army Navy Drive. The Hyundai almost collided with a car at S. Hayes. It appears both PFPA & ACPD cut the chase near S. 12th and Army Navy.” [Dave Statter/X]
Fall of Saigon Remembered — “One of those local businessmen Vinh Nguyen, told his own harrowing story of his family’s flight from Vietnam in April 1974 when he was just 15 years old and the long circuitous path that led to their migration to one of four U.S. refugee camps in the U.S. and eventually to the D.C. area where they opened a small grocery business in what was known at the time in Arlington as a Little Saigon neighborhood of near present day Clarendon but soon migrated, with his family’s being one of the first, to the present day Eden Center.” [FCNP]
End of Line for D.C. Streetcar — “After less than a decade of operation, the D.C. Streetcar is set to be phased out and replaced by an electric bus that Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) called a “next generation streetcar” when she announced the change Tuesday… City Administrator Kevin Donahue said at the announcement that the new streetcar would be “essentially buses that utilize” the streetcar system’s existing cables for power.” [Washington Post]
It’s Wednesday — Expect showers during the day and potential thunderstorms after 5pm, with a high near 63 and east winds reaching up to 21 mph. Rainfall amounts could range from three quarters to one inch. For Wednesday night, showers are likely with a possible thunderstorm, a low around 59, and lighter winds after midnight. There’s a 60% chance of nighttime precipitation. [NWS]
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Tom Beers of Arlington, Va., died on May 20 after succumbing to complications related to metastatic kidney cancer. He was 74.
Tom will be remembered by many, but especially his life partner of 33 years, The Honorable Todd M. Harper, and his sister, Mary Anne Beers of Andover, Minn. He was preceded in death by his parents.
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 — May 27, 2025.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for May 27, 2025 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Review board doesn’t like aesthetics of planned Inn of Rosslyn redevelopment | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: Del. Hope debates challenger over historic preservation law’s impact on housing | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: Arlington leaders seek Richmond’s help, warn of ‘widespread damage’ from federal spending bill | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: Clarendon-born acai chain South Block taps new president ahead of expansion | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: ACPD: Drunk man who threatened kids tried to grab officer’s gun | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: Arlington Drafthouse owners step down, handing reins to longtime manager | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Tenants and officials spent months fighting for improvements at Amazon-funded apartments | 🗣️ Comments
- 4:45 pm: Most and least expensive condos and townhomes sold in Arlington (May 2025) | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 12:00 pm: Columbia Pike Lunch Club – May 28 – Cornerstone
- 12:30 pm: Next Steps: Resource Expo for Federal Workers and Contractors
- 6:30 pm: Wellness Wednesdays: Release & Renew –a Rattle Creation Workshop
- 7:00 pm: MoCA Arlington’s Poetry Reading Series — featuring Sunu P. Chandy
- 8:00 pm: Lecture: Did Venus Ever Have Oceans?
- 8:30 pm: Stargazing
⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast
Expect showers and potential thunderstorms after 5pm, with a high near 63 and east winds reaching up to 21 mph. There’s a 90% chance of precipitation and rainfall amounts could range from three quarters to one inch. For Wednesday night, showers are likely with a possible thunderstorm, a low around 59, and lighter winds after midnight. There’s a 60% chance of precipitation, with amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, and higher amounts in thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
– Franklin D. Roosevelt
🌅 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.