News

Morning Notes for June 4, 2025

By ARLnow.com
The Pentagon, Pentagon City and I-395, as seen from a departing flight (courtesy photo)

De Ferranti to Join Metro Board — County Board member Matt de Ferranti is expected to be appointed Thursday as an alternate Virginia director on the Metro system’s board of directors. The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, which de Ferranti chaired in 2024, will make the appointment. –Scott McCaffrey

Police Dept. Pride Event — “The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD), including members of the Community Engagement Division (CED) and the LGBTQ+ Liaison Team, are proud to host the 5th annual Pride with the Police event at Freddie’s Beach Bar and Restaurant… Thursday, June 26, 2025 [from] 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.” [ACPD]

Stolen Car Blocked In — “Watch: @ArlingtonVaPD block in a stolen car and detain the driver. This happened around 5:15 p.m. [Monday] on Langston Blvd. at N. Highland St.” [Dave Statter/X]

Federal Turmoil Fading — “Hundreds of soft-term leases were terminated in Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency blitz to halve the federal real estate footprint. More than 100 federal buildings in or near D.C. were marked for disposition. The GSA said it would slash its own headcount, and the agency instituted a contracting freeze. Now, just as Musk departs from the White House, the bombast seems be subsiding, according to federal real estate experts.” [WBJ]

It’s Wednesday — Expect sunny skies and a high of around 87 degrees, accompanied by a south wind at 6 to 10 mph. Wednesday night will bring partly cloudy conditions and a low temperature near 67 degrees, with a south wind at 6 to 8 mph. [NWS]

Legal Notice

Notice: Healingland Medical Transport LLC seeks transport certificate approval

By Public Notices

Notice is hereby given that Healingland Medical Transport LLC, 7217 Lockport Pl, Ste 104, Lorton, Virginia 22079, has filed an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity that would authorize: 1. Passenger transportation as a Common Carrier over Irregular Routes, providing service in the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fredericksburg, Manassas, and Manassas Park, Virginia, and the Counties of Arlington, Culpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, Spotsylvania, and Stafford, Virginia and; 2. The transportation of Medicaid recipients throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Carrier as defined in Section 46.2-2000 et seq. of the Code of Virginia.

Any person who desires to protest the application and be a party to the matter must submit a signed and dated written request setting forth (1) a precise statement of the party’s interest and how the party could be aggrieved if the application was granted; (2) a full and clear statement of the facts that the person is prepared to provide by competent evidence; (3) a statement of the specific relief sought; (4) the name of the applicant and case number assigned to the application; and (5) a certification that a copy of the protest was sent to the applicant. The case number assigned to this application is MC2500317BW.

Written protests must be mailed to DMV Motor Carrier Services, Attn: Operating Authority, P. O. Box 27412, Richmond, VA 23269-0001 and must be postmarked on or before June 23, 2025.

Any protest filed with competent evidence will be carefully considered by DMV, however, DMV will have full discretion as to whether a hearing is warranted based on the merits of the protest filed.

Submit Notice
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Listing of the Day: 2609 N Nottingham Street

By ARLnow.com
Brick house with an Open House banner showing agent Rob Ferguson and price $1,100,000; event date August 16, 2–4 pm.
Empty living room with white walls and warm hardwood floors, featuring a front door with small window panes, a large window with blinds, and a white brick fireplace with mantel.
Modern kitchen with mint-green cabinets, stainless steel stove and microwave, and a patterned backsplash under recessed lighting.
Empty bright living room with white walls, hardwood floor, and a large window with blinds; doorway and hallway to the left.
Wooden deck with white railing overlooking a green backyard and trees, attached to a blue house with an illuminated exterior light fixture on the right.
Backyard of a brick house with a blue-addition and white deck, set on a green lawn with trees nearby.
Front view of a brick ranch-style house with white trim, small porch steps, and a for-sale sign in the yard.
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Address: 2609 N Nottingham Street
Neighborhood: Williamsburg
Type: 3 BR, 2 BA single-family detached (not a rental)
Open House: August 16, Sunday 2-4 pm
Listed: $1,100,000

Noteworthy: Amazing Location and Price!

Fantastic opportunity in a sought-after North Arlington location! Situated on a quiet street on a beautiful, flat 7,180-square-foot lot, this classic brick rambler offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a spacious kitchen addition, finished lower level, off-street driveway parking, and a fantastic fenced backyard—all within the highly desirable Nottingham Elementary, Williamsburg Middle, and Yorktown High School pyramid.

A welcoming brick walkway leads to the light-filled main level featuring hardwood floors and updated windows. The spacious living room offers recessed lighting and a cozy wood-burning fireplace with brick surround, while the adjoining dining room features a brushed nickel chandelier. The rear addition features the renovated kitchen, creating a spacious and functional gathering area with direct access to the deck and backyard. Highlights include quartz countertops, 42-inch paneled cabinetry, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, ceramic tile flooring, two pantries, and a built-in table with bench seating.

The main level also includes three bedrooms and an upgraded full bath with tub. The finished lower level provides additional living space with recessed lighting, large windows, built-in shelving, and a second full bath with shower. The laundry room offers a washer and dryer, utility sink, storage, and walkout access to the backyard, plus a large unfinished storage area.

Enjoy the rear deck overlooking the flat, fenced backyard with plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, or play. Conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping, Metro, and commuter routes—a fantastic combination of location, lot, schools, and living space!

Listed by:
Rob Ferguson – RE/MAX Allegiance
[email protected]
(703) 926-6139

Around Town

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 3, 2025

By ARLnow.com

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 — Jun 3, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high of around 87 degrees, accompanied by a south wind at 6 to 10 mph. Wednesday night will bring partly cloudy conditions and a low temperature near 67 degrees, with a south wind at 6 to 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”
– Steve Jobs

🌅 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.

Obituary

Obituary: Yeatts Mewborne Jones (1969-2025)

By ARLnow.com

Yeatts Mewborne Jones, of Arlington, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, on a scuba diving vacation in Monterey, California, at the age of 55. He was born September 27, 1969, in Newport News, Virginia. ‍He graduated from Hampton Roads Academy and obtained a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Washington and Lee University.

He was preceded in death by his mother Jonzennie Mewborne Jones and his father Ray Yeatts Jones.‍

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Event

Rosslyn Jazz Fest

Crowd watching a live jazz band on an outdoor stage at Rosslyn Jazz Fest in a park.

Gateway Park

1300 Langston Blvd.

Arlington, Virginia 22209

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Join the Rosslyn BID and Arlington Arts at the 34th Rosslyn Jazz Fest 2026 featuring live jazz, food trucks, local vendors, and family-friendly activities in the heart of Rosslyn! This year’s lineup is bringing a diverse mix of performers and bands redefining the jazz music genre including Plena Libre, Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars, Parlor Greens, and Dogo du Togo & the Alagaa Beat Band.

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News

ACPD: Crime rose in 2024, continuing multi-year trend

By Dan Egitto
Arlington County Police cars (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Crime continued to increase in Arlington last year, according to police department stats, with notable upticks in reported assaults and shoplifting incidents.

The overall number of more serious “Group A” offenses increased 11% between 2023 and 2024, according to the Arlington County Police Department’s annual report released today (Tuesday).

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Around Town

New Ace Hardware plans Crystal City opening this fall

By Katie Taranto
Jeff Smith (courtesy of Twins Ace Hardware)

An Ace Hardware is coming to Crystal City.

Jeff Smith is opening Arlington’s second Twins Ace Hardware on the ground floor of The Zoe apartments at 2051 S. Bell Street. It’s expected to open this fall, developer JBG Smith announced in a release today (Tuesday).

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News

Developers face too many bureaucratic hurdles, County Board candidates say

By Scott McCaffrey
Jeramy Olmack makes a point at the May 2025 Arlington Chamber of Commerce candidate forum (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

Arlington’s slow process for approving and permitting new development came under fire from County Board candidates, including the incumbent, at a recent forum.

“It’s a problem, no question about it,” incumbent Board Chair Takis Karantonis said at the event hosted by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce on Thursday.

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Around Town

Yes, it’s time to start thinking about fall (advertising)

By ARLnow.com
Vibrant fall colors of leaves in Quincy Park (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

The kids aren’t even out of school yet and we’re enjoying 80 degree temperatures for the first time in a while.

So why is ARLnow trying to get you to think about fall?

It’s because the best local advertising campaigns are those planned well in advance, with a target customer, a seasonal time-and-place context, and your marketing goals in mind.

So yes, early June — just three months out from Labor Day — is the time to start planning your campaigns for what promises to be a busy fall season.

And ARLnow’s team is here to help. Use the form below, email or call — [email protected] or 703-348-0583 —  and we’ll walk you through the options.

Around Town

Thompson Italian hosts naming contest for revamped patio in Falls Church

By Katie Taranto
Thompson Italian's newly revamped patio in Falls Church (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

An acclaimed Italian restaurant in Falls Church has almost completed a refresh of its patio and is seeking community suggestions to name the space.

Thompson Italian’s new outdoor dining area at 124 N Washington Street features picnic tables, yard games and a vintage trailer bar. The restaurant is now hosting a naming contest with prizes as it decides what to call the patio.

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Announcement

Taste of: Beach / Mountain Vacations / Picnics or Wolf Trap Event

By Arrowine & Cheese

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.

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