A planned redevelopment project at the Arlington YMCA appears to have stalled, leaving some patrons concerned about maintenance issues with no sign of getting fixed.
The most recent site plans for the Virginia Square facility — calling for an 88,000-square-foot recreation center alongside a seven-story, 374-unit apartment building — were filed in August 2022.
A new conference and event center is coming to Crystal City.
Concorde, a 12,000-square-foot space with room for about 470 people, will be ready for bookings in January at 2011 Crystal Drive, operator JLL Experience Management announced in a press release today (Thursday).
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]
A dermatology studio in Clarendon has closed, leaving a 3,000-square-foot vacancy in a shopping center undergoing significant changes.
Ever/Body, located between Chip City and The Golden Fox Boutique, shuttered after two years in business at 2800 Clarendon Blvd. The closure comes as the nearby Barnes & Noble undergoes remodeling and The Crossing Clarendon prepares to welcome a new restaurant.
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 McDonald’s on Langston Blvd has been torn down, making way for a new, “modernized” McDonald’s on the same site.
Construction at 4834 Langston Blvd is scheduled to begin the week of June 23, area construction manager Michele Miller told ARLnow.
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.
A vehicle overturned on a residential street between Route 50 and Columbia Pike this morning.
It happened around 8:15 a.m. on the 300 block of S. Highland Street, a couple of blocks from Thomas Jefferson Middle School, in the Arlington Heights neighborhood.
After over four decades at Arlington Blue Top Cabs, the owner of Arlington’s second-largest taxicab company is planning to pass the baton.
John Massoud, who has been involved with the company since its founding in 1984, is seeking the Arlington County Board’s permission to sell to employees Wahid Raheem and Mindy Gaber.
A proposal to replace two single-family homes in Falls Church with 12 townhouses is facing pushback from local officials and planning staff.
Developer Madison Homes is seeking to rezone a 0.5-acre site on the 100 block of S. Lee Street to allow for the project, which would involve demolishing one home built in the 1920s and another built in the 1970s.
Khan Suri Recounts Arrest — “”I saw a guy, masked, jumped out of this car, and then he said, ‘Are you Badar?’ I was shocked,” Badar Khan Suri told a town hall crowd at a Busboys and Poets on 14th Street NW Tuesday night. “How he knows my name? He was masked, he was not wearing any kind of uniform, no badges, nothing, he looked like a proper militia guy. How he knows my name? I said, I was, like, petrified.” Agents arrested Khan Suri outside his home in Arlington, Virginia, in March.” [NBC 4]
New Energy Center in Va. Square — “NuScale Power Corporation, the industry-leading provider of proprietary and innovative advanced small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear technology, today announced the opening of its latest Energy Exploration (E2) Center™ – the largest of its kind in the United States. Established in partnership with George Mason University’s College of Engineering and Computing, the E2 Center is located in George Mason’s new Fuse building at Mason Square in Arlington.” [Press Release]
New Commander at JBMHH — U.S. Army Col. Keith Sandoval succeeded Col. Tasha Lowery as commander of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall during a change-of-command ceremony held Wednesday at Conmy Hall. Col. Lowery served as commander of the joint Army-Marine base since May 2023. Representing Arlington at the ceremony was County Board member Julius “J.D.” Spain, Sr. –Scott McCaffrey
New Daycare in Ballston — “Monday Properties… today announced that Two Birds, a Reggio Emilia-inspired childcare and preschool for infants and children, birth through pre-kindergarten, has signed a 10,824-square-foot, 15-year lease at Three Ballston Plaza. Monday Properties recently completed a comprehensive renovation of the lobby and arrival experience at its 16-story premier office tower.” [Press Release]
New Sheriff’s Deputies — “Tuesday, June 3, 2025, seven new deputies of the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) graduated yesterday from the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy (NVCJTA) as part of Session 152.”[ACSO]
Robbery Along Langston Blvd — “At approximately 9:12 a.m., the male victim was in the area of Langston Boulevard and N. Glebe Road with the male suspect and female suspect, who are known to him, when the male suspect allegedly stole the victim’s wallet. The suspects then attempted to run from the area during which the victim confronted them. The male suspect made threatening statements towards the victim before both suspects fled the scene. No injuries were reported.” [ACPD]
Video: Crash on I-395 — “PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Making a left turn on an interstate highway may be hazardous to your health and to the people around you. Someone didn’t want to miss their exit on I-395S at Exit 8C. No serious injuries. The crashes are fewer thanks to @VaDOTNOVA’s improvements, but they still happen.” [Dave Statter/X]
Va. Senators Blast GOP Budget — “U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today responded to a new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) revealing that 16 million Americans would lose their health insurance under the Republican tax plan.” [Press Release]
It’s Thursday — Expect mostly cloudy conditions with a high near 86 and south winds between 6 to 8 mph. Thursday night will also be mostly cloudy with a low around 65 and south winds from 3 to 7 mph. [NWS]
The Arlington Housing Choice Voucher Program Public Hearing Announcement
The Arlington Housing Choice Voucher Program
5-Year PHA Plan for 2025-2029 and 2025 Annual PHA Plan
Now available for review and public comment!
These plans are available for public review on our website at www.arlingtonva.us/AHCVP-plans and available for distribution at the Arlington County Department of Human Services (DHS) main office located at 2100 Washington Blvd. 3rd floor Arlington, VA 22204 Monday -Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m EDT.
A public hearing regarding these plans is scheduled for Friday, July 25, 2025, from 4:00-5:30 p.m. at DHS located at 2100 Washington Blvd. lower-level auditorium Arlington, VA 22204. The public may also submit written comments prior to the public hearing by emailing [email protected] with the subject line, “Public comment AHCVP Plans”.
If you or anyone in your family requires language interpretation services and/or is a person with disabilities and require a specific accommodation to fully utilize our programs and services, please contact the AHCVP office at 703-228-1450/TTY: 703-228-2737.
ConnectJew LIVE! is a social discovery night where 20+ local Jewish organizations, clubs, dinners, and communities come together so you can explore the DMV young adult Jewish scene in one evening. A mixer for Jewish life, friends, and community — meet people, discover social clubs, find Shabbat dinners, and plug in at whatever level feels right. Tickets required; exact address sent 24 hours before the event (Metro Center / Chinatown area).
