A well-loved Nepalese restaurant with Northern Virginia roots is continuing to succeed at its second location in Ballston, serving up a unique delicacy: yak.
Himalayan Wild Yak opened at 1010 N. Glebe Road in March, joining an Ashburn location that has become a favorite of The Washington Post and Northern Virginia Magazine since opening in late 2021.
A dozen restaurants across Falls Church and Arlington are participating in a new “Foodie Trek” program with prizes this summer.
The Greater Falls Church Foodie Trek started June 1, intending to bring in customers during a slow season for restaurants, co-founder Tricia Barba told ARLnow. People who visit all participating businesses and collect passport “stamps” before Aug. 31 have the chance to win one of three prize baskets.
Address: 923 17th Street South
Neighborhood: Aurora Hills
Type: 5 BR, 4 (+1 half) BA single-family detached – 3931 sq. ft.
Open House: Saturday & Sunday 2-4
Listed: $2,299,900
Noteworthy: Designer kitchen, quartz countertops, soaking tub, pool and gym/bonus room.
Welcome to 923 17th Street South, a beautifully crafted new home by renowned Old Creek Homes in one of Arlington’s most connected and desirable neighborhoods. Offering 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and a fully finished basement with a gym/bonus room, this home combines thoughtful design with modern luxury.
The heart of the home is a designer kitchen featuring quartz countertops, high-end appliances, custom cabinetry, and premium finishes—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The light-filled main level showcases 10-foot ceilings, open-concept living spaces, a private home office, and a functional mudroom. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite offers a spa-inspired bath with a soaking tub, creating the perfect place to unwind. Upper and lower levels feature 9-foot ceilings, spacious bedrooms, dedicated upstairs laundry, and beautifully tiled baths throughout.
Step outside to your own private backyard retreat. The inground pool creates an ideal setting for entertaining guests, relaxing on summer afternoons, or enjoying evenings with family and friends.
Conveniently located just minutes from Crystal City, you’ll enjoy walkable access to acclaimed restaurants, shops, and everyday conveniences. Metro access is nearby, providing easy commutes to Washington, DC, the Pentagon, Amazon HQ2, and destinations throughout Northern Virginia.
Listed by:
Steven Chen
[email protected]
(240) 418-2388
The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm and flood watches for Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax County, D.C. and surrounding areas.
The Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued just before 2:30 p.m. and is in effect until 10 p.m. Storms today may pack damaging winds, frequent lightning, and hail, forecasters say.
Immigration officers say they have arrested an undocumented man previously convicted of killing a pedestrian with his car just south of Arlington.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced yesterday (Wednesday) that it had detained Alvaro Alejandro Pacheco Ramos, described by ICE as “an illegally present Salvadoran alien.”
Running the Army Ten Miler or the fall half marathon? We’re kicking off our fall training programs with a free training run, followed by an introduction to training, and a chance to ask some coaches questions about your own training. Run is free. We’ll chat after the run at post-run coffee. We will have two distances: 4 miles and 7 miles. We will have pacers running everything from a 7:30 mile to a 12:30 run-walk, so everyone will have someone to run with. No need to RSVP, just come out and run!
A new resident-created art exhibit at a Ballston senior living community is trying to test the limits of what art really is.
Titled “Art of the Absurd: But is it Art?”, the exhibition at The Jefferson (900 N. Taylor Street) was inspired by a banana taped to a wall that sold for $6.2 million at a contemporary art auction in November.
Some of Arlington’s non-Democrat candidates for County Board see potential opportunities in the county’s ranked-choice voting system this November.
But so does incumbent County Board Chair Takis Karantonis.
More Phone Rules at High Schools — “Starting this fall, Arlington Public Schools is expanding the pouch program to more high school campuses. Wakefield, Washington-Liberty, Yorktown, H-B Woodlawn and the Arlington Career Center will use the storage program, the division announced. Langston and Arlington Community High School will adopt a ‘limited-use model.'” [WTOP]
Water Main Break on Wednesday — “Crews are repairing an 8-inch water main break at S Walter Reed Dr between S Wakefield St & Leesburg Pike (Rt. 7). The NB lanes are closed, with traffic being detoured.” [Arlington DES/X]
Crash on Williamsburg Blvd — “An SUV has been driven into the drainage median along Williamsburg Blvd near Old Dominion Drive. ACPD and ACFD on the scene.” [ARLnow/Bluesky]
Layoffs at Crystal City Contractor — “The Nakupuna Cos., a group of Native Hawaiian Organization-owned entities of varying sizes, is laying off 103 employees in its Arlington office after one of its federal customers declined to renew a contract task order… The layoffs are effective June 30.” [WBJ]
HUD Moving to Alexandria — “The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will relocate its headquarters to the National Science Foundation (NSF) building in Alexandria, displacing approximately 1,800 NSF employees over the next two years, officials announced Wednesday.” [ALXnow]
NSF Looking for New Home — “Michael Peters, the GSA’s commissioner of the Public Buildings Service, said Wednesday the GSA is still working to find a solution for NSF, but if he were a “betting man,” the agency would land in Virginia. That opens the door to other jurisdictions to make a play, including Arlington and Fairfax counties, both of which have copious amounts of empty offices to fill.” [WBJ]
Lease Renewal in Courthouse — “Carr Properties, a leading owner, operator, and developer of premium quality office and residential properties, today announced that the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, the national trade association representing the HVACR and water heating industry, has signed an early 12-year lease renewal at 2311 Wilson in Arlington.” [Press Release]
Retiring Feds Selling Homes — “D.C. saw a higher share of retired sellers this spring compared to the mid-Atlantic region at large. 15% of Washington’s spring home sales were due to the seller retiring, compared to less than 10% across the mid-Atlantic, per Bright MLS. And a chunk of these sellers were former feds with paid-off homes and higher paychecks, allowing them to list their digs and leave the area.” [Axios]
Police Tout Nightlife Patrols — “Over the past 10 years, the Arlington County Police Department’s weekend Clarendon Nightlife Detail has played a vital role in maintaining public safety for patrons, residents and businesses alike.” [ACPD/X]
It’s Thursday — Expect mostly sunny skies, then showers and thunderstorms later in the day, with a high near 96, and heat index values up to 106. Winds will become south around 5 mph in the afternoon, and there’s a 60% chance of precipitation. Thursday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely, with a low around 72 and east winds around 5 mph. [NWS]
CSX Transportation (CSXT) is soliciting a Request for Proposal to support the Alexandria Fourth Track Project, including site civil work, bridge and retaining wall work, drainage work, grading, track work, and support of track work by CSX forces, in the City of Alexandria and Arlington County, VA.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on July 22, 2025 at 8:30 am ET. Contractors who are attending the pre-bid meeting shall notify the CSXT contact, Mr. Brett Sanders, at [email protected] (cc [email protected]) by 12:00 noon July 21, 2025 and include number of attendees. After notice has been received, the contractor will then be provided with full bid documents (available June 30, 2025).
Construction bids will be due August 19, 2025 at 12:00 noon ET.
All RFIs and questions will be sent via e-mail to LaMont Jones, [email protected]. The last day for RFIs will be August 8, 2025 at 3 pm ET. NTP is anticipated in October 2025 and construction completion will be December 31, 2027.
CSXT reserves the right to accept a proposal or reject any or all proposals.
Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Jun 25, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect showers and thunderstorms mainly after 5pm with mostly sunny conditions, a high near 96, and heat index values up to 106. Winds will become south around 5 mph in the afternoon, and there’s a 60% chance of precipitation with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch. Thursday Night, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 8pm, transitioning to showers and possible thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, followed by a chance of showers after 2am. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 72, east winds around 5 mph, and a 60% chance of precipitation with similar rainfall amounts expected. See more from Weather.gov.
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
– Nelson Mandela
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