King Street Oyster Bar has cancelled longtime plans to open a Pentagon City restaurant.
The new oyster bar was reportedly on the rocks in December when Rappaport began marketing its leased space at 480 11th Street S. to prospective tenants. Now, the deal is officially off, a Rappaport representative told ARLnow in an email.
Arlington leaders say they will do what they can to blunt the loss of AmeriCorps staff at local nonprofit organizations.
The Trump administration has targeted the federal agency for downsizing or elimination. It is a domestic version of the Peace Corps, providing personnel — from young adults to seniors — who help staff social-safety-net organizations.
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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:
A full schedule of Pride-themed events is kicking off in Arlington this weekend as WorldPride commences in D.C.
The festivities begin with a light art projection and Saturday block party at the Ellen M. Bozman Government Center, followed by theatrical performances, DIY arts and crafts and more through June. Here’s a look at some upcoming Pride events across the county.
Arlington leaders on Tuesday, May 13, plan to further restrict cooperation of the county’s police department with U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, or ICE.
Board members are expected to strip the ability of police to interact with ICE on local arrests out of the Arlington County Police Department’s policy.
🫶✨ Calling all Swifties! ✨🫶
Get ready for a night celebrating every era as The Fearless Eras, DC’s only all-Taylor Swift cover band, takes over The Renegade in Arlington for more than 3 hours of Taylor’s biggest hits and fan-favorite deep cuts.
As plenty of former federal workers are likely feeling down, a local animal rescue organization wants to help lift some spirits.
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue — a regional nonprofit based along Langston Blvd in Arlington’s Yorktown neighborhood — is asking out-of-work federal employees to consider fostering a cat or dog.
Arlington Home Sales Down — Arlington home sales dropped 9.5% year-over-year to 219 transactions in April, with pending sales also trending downward, according to figures from Bright MLS. The average per-square-foot sales price for properties that sold in Arlington last month was $521, down from $524 a year before. Year-to-date, the 673 sales countywide represent a decline of 5.9% from 715 for the same four-month period in 2024. –Scott McCaffrey
Burglar Knifes Resident — “The female victim was inside her residence when the female suspect, who is known to the victim, allegedly forced entry into her home and they became involved in a verbal dispute that escalated into a physical altercation. The victim asked the suspect to leave, and the suspect refused. The victim subsequently struck the suspect with a knife, resulting in a laceration. Responding officers located the suspect on scene and took her into custody.” [ACPD, Matthew Young/X]
Wrong-Way Driver Stopped — “Where’s a cop when you need one? In this case, an @ArlingtonVaPD
officer was right in front of the Fashion Centre in Pentagon City to intercept a driver going the wrong way on S. Hayes Street from 15th.” [Dave Statter/X]
Aggressive Driving on Langston Blvd — “Road rage? Someone was not happy along Langston Boulevard from George Mason to Glebe. This happened Friday evening just before 7:00. Dash-cam video sent to STATter911.” [Dave Statter/X]
It’s Tuesday — Expect showers and possible thunderstorms, with a high near 69°F, accompanied by southeast winds at 10-14 mph and gusts up to 24 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%, with rainfall of three quarters to one inch. For Tuesday night, showers and potential thunderstorms continue, a low around 63°F, southeast winds at 9-14 mph, and gusts up to 23 mph. Precipitation remains at 100%, with an additional half to three-quarters of an inch of rainfall expected. [NWS]
Owner: Thuy Ngo
Diem Xua Quan
Trading as: Diem Xua Quan LLC
6757 Wilson BLVD 21
Falls Church
Fairfax County Virginia 22044
The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL AUTHORITY (ABC)
for a Retail Restaurant or Caterer Application – Restaurant, Wine, Beer, Mixed Beverages, Consumed On and Off
Premises
(Type(s) of license(s) applied for)
license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.
Thuy Ngo
The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Liquor license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.
NOTE: Objections to Posting issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no longer than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or (800) 552-3200
Good Monday 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 — May 12, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect showers and possible thunderstorms after 5pm, with a high near 69°F, accompanied by southeast winds at 10-14 mph and gusts up to 24 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%, with new rainfall of three quarters to one inch. For Tuesday night, showers and potential thunderstorms continue, a low around 63°F, southeast winds at 9-14 mph, and gusts up to 23 mph. Precipitation remains at 100%, with an additional half to three-quarters of an inch of rainfall expected. See more from Weather.gov.
“The best way to predict the future is to invent it.”
– Alan Kay
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County Board members on Saturday (May 10) unanimously approved a developer’s plan to demolish an existing office building in Clarendon to make way for a 309-unit apartment building.
“It looks good. It’s a very nice building,” Board Chair Takis Karantonis said of the project, proposed by Carr Properties, dubbed Clarendon Square.
