A vegan soul food institution is living on just east of Shirlington, even after its original location in D.C. closed last year.
NuVegan Cafe — formerly Everlasting Life — used to attract long lines in Columbia Heights, with locals and visitors alike lining up to get soul food from an entirely vegan menu.
An advocacy group is calling on Arlington school officials to push back on a new state policy on reporting students as either male or female.
On May 12, the Virginia Department of Education’s policy on records collection removed an option to designate some students as “other” rather than male or female.
Address: 3512 N Pocomoke Street
Neighborhood: Minor Hill
Type: 5 BR, 5 (+1 half) BA single-family detached – 6430 sq. ft.
Listed: $2,399,000
Noteworthy: Luxury cul-de-sac home with heated pool in sought-after Minor Hill
Welcome to this exceptional custom home tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in sought-after Minor Hill. Offering over 6,400 finished square feet, 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and a private 0.29-acre lot with a heated pool, this beautifully appointed residence combines timeless design with modern luxury in the Yorktown/Williamsburg/Discovery school pyramid.
A welcoming front porch overlooks neighborhood green space, while inside, a dramatic two-story foyer with a Currey & Company chandelier sets the tone. Rich wood floors, detailed millwork, and oversized windows enhance the main level, which features formal living and dining rooms, a private office with French doors, and a spacious family room anchored by a floor-to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace.
The chef’s kitchen is designed for entertaining with an oversized quartz island, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf double ovens and six-burner cooktop, two dishwashers, farmhouse sink, walk-in pantry with a second refrigerator, butler’s pantry, and secondary staircase.
Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite offers a sitting area, dual walk-in closets, and a spa-inspired bath. Three additional bedrooms each include walk-in closets, with ensuite baths providing comfort and privacy.
The finished lower level features a large recreation room, fitness room, fifth bedroom, full bath, and an unfinished bonus space ready for future expansion.
Outside, enjoy a heated pool with automatic cover, expansive stone patio, professionally designed retaining wall with planter beds, low-maintenance turf, and an upper terrace. Additional highlights include a two-car garage with dual EV charging stations and an unbeatable location near shopping, parks, Metro, and major commuter routes.
Listed by:
Sarah Picot – Corcoran McEnearney
[email protected]
By OLIVIA DIAZ Associated Press/Report for America
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Two Virginia Democrats are battling Tuesday to be their party’s nominee for attorney general. Yet, the name mentioned most in their campaigns is not that of their opponent, but rather a man who lives just over the Arlington Memorial Bridge: President Donald Trump.
Wine & Food Tasting Event at Arrowine, Saturday, August 15, 1- 4 p.m.
Summer adventures are calling — whether you’re packing up for the Beach, escaping to the Shenandoah Mountains, planning a picnic, or heading out for a romantic night of music at Wolf Trap. And if you want those moments to be stress‑free, delicious, and perfectly paired, we’ve got just the tasting for you.
The Arlington County Civic Federation wants county leaders to be more transparent when negotiating with developers on community benefits.
In a comprehensive resolution on planning and zoning issues, delegates overwhelmingly voted last week to ask for a “clear, written, transparent process” for determining what benefits the county seeks when developers pursue rezoning and land-use changes.
Join us for Pike Fest, Columbia Pike’s signature fall festival, on Saturday, October 10!
Celebrate everything that makes Columbia Pike one of Arlington’s most vibrant and diverse communities with an afternoon full of live music, delicious food, family fun, and local shopping. From incredible restaurants and food vendors to artisan makers, community organizations, and small businesses, Pike Fest is your chance to experience the very best of the Pike all in one place.
Threats Sent to County Board Member — “It’s genuinely unreal sometimes. Here’s two recent threats I’ve received as a local Democratic elected – there are more like this Its ALWAYS unsettling & I’m grateful for our local public safety team that vets every message, what happened in Minnesota is part of a broader problem.” [Maureen Coffey/X — NSFW]
1950s Clarendon Pedestrian Proposal — “Locally, there was an intriguing story of a missed opportunity, with the headline of “Wilson Boulevard Mall Shaped By Planners”. The article described a “bold plan to revamp Clarendon into the largest and most modern business district in Northern Virginia”. The idea was to close down large portions of Wilson Boulevard and convert the area into a pedestrian mall. Who knows, maybe 77 years later it is time to revive the idea?” [FCNP]
Remembering Gov’t Farm in Arlington — “On this day in Arlington history, November 29, 1940: All official activity ends at the Arlington Experimental Farm. The Arlington Experimental Farm, located on a portion of the Arlington estate close to the Potomac River, had been the main research facility for the US Department of Agriculture in the Washington area since 1900.” [AHS]
Trash Fire in Pentagon City — “Per scanner, trash fire in a RiverHouse apt bldg spread lots of smoke to upper floors. ACFD extinguished the fire and set up ventilation. Scaled back response around 7:30p.” [ARLnow/X]
Flash Flooding Friday Night — “Some streets around me, including N Fillmore in Clarendon, are flooded.” “Many reports of 1-3″ in an hour in N. Va that caused streams to rise 6-7 feet.” [Adam Theo/Bluesky, CWG/X, IEMBot LWX/X]
Automatic Train Control Returns — “Six months after launching Automatic Train Operation (ATO) on the Red Line, the entire Metrorail system will be operating in ATO starting Sunday, June 15, when the mode rolls out to the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines. This development marks the first full return to ATO since 2009.” [WMATA]
It’s Monday — Showers are most likely in the afternoon, with cloudy skies and temperatures reaching around 73°F. There will be a northeast wind at around 8 mph and a 50% chance of precipitation. Expect another chance of showers Monday night, as cloudy conditions persist with lows near 66°F and a light east wind of 3-6 mph. [NWS]
Today’s Morning Notes are brought to you by Industrious. ARLnow has been in an Industrious office for years and we love the convenience — you get to focus on your work rather than worrying about brewing your own coffee or keeping the copy machine stocked. Industrious has several Metro-accessible coworking locations in Arlington.
Anti-Trump protesters mobilized in force across Arlington today (Saturday) as part of nationwide “No Kings Day” demonstrations ahead of the military parade in D.C.
Waving signs, banners and American flags, they cheered from overpasses and chanted outside the Clarendon Metro station. An estimated 5,000 people lined long stretches of Langston Blvd from Rosslyn to Falls Church, in an attempt to form an enormous, 5.2-mile “human chain.”
As has been the case since winning their first state soccer title in 2017, the Yorktown Patriots again were in contention this year.
But the squad fell just short of its goal, losing in the Virginia High School League Class 6 state tournament semifinals, 2-0, to the Deep Run Wildcats on Friday (June 13) at Glen Allen High near Richmond.
He came close in his final meet, but Emmett Engelhardt’s goal of winning a state championship during his high-school career eluded the Washington-Liberty senior runner.
At this season’s outdoor Class 6 state championship boys track and field meet in Virginia Beach, Engelhardt finished second in the 1,600-meters in a 4:13.98, one of his top high-school times in the race.
The Arlington Soccer Association‘s boys 2008 White team earned a berth to play in the Eastern Regional Presidents Cup this month for the fourth year in a row.
The competition will be held in Valley Forge, Pa. A victory in the event will earn the squad a berth to play in the National Presidents Cup, held next month in Tampa.
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