News

Morning Notes for March 26, 2025

By ARLnow.com
A shopping bag blown in the wind, tangled in a flowering tree (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Layoffs Slowing Va. Home Sales? — Turmoil in the federal workforce may have impacted last month’s home sales across Virginia, which were down 9% year-over-year to 6,129. “February’s slowdown in sales could be an early signal that there is some hesitancy in some of our regional markets due to growing concerns around federal employment,” Virginia Realtors chief economist Ryan Price said. –Scott McCaffrey

Fire Weather Watch Today — “The combination of dry conditions, low humidity, and strong gusty winds may result in favorable conditions for the rapid spread of fires.” [ARLnow]

Plant Tours at Cemetery — “Arlington National Cemetery’s annual series of Spring Horticulture Tours kicks off this Friday!” [ANC/X, Arlington National Cemetery]

NAACP to Honor Late Leader — The Arlington NAACP will establish a scholarship fund to honor its first vice president, Rosa Dunkley, who died March 5 at the age of 81. Dunkley was “a fierce advocate for justice and a faithful friend to many, a pillar of strength and love” NAACP president Rev. DeLishia Davis said at the organization’s March 24 meeting. –Scott McCaffrey

‘Glamping’ Spots Nearby — “Looking for a getaway where you can touch grass and unplug, but still feel like you’re in the lap of luxury? Glamping—a combo of “glamour” and “camping”—may be the Goldilocks solution for you. We’re talking tents and cabins with climate control, comfy furnishings and private hot showers (or better yet, hot tubs), all within about a four-hour drive of Arlington.” [Arlington Magazine]

AG Warns About 23andMe Data — “Attorney General Jason Miyares today issued a consumer alert regarding 23andMe’s bankruptcy filing and the rights Virginians have concerning their genetic data.” [Press Release]

It’s Wednesday — Expect mostly sunny skies and a high temperature of around 56 degrees. The day will be breezy as a northwest wind of 6 to 11 mph increases to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon, with gusts reaching up to 36 mph. The night will be mostly clear with a low of approximately 35 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind at 6 to 9 mph. [NWS]

Around Town

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 25, 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 — Mar 25, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies and a high temperature of around 56 degrees. The day will be breezy as a northwest wind of 6 to 11 mph increases to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon, with gusts reaching up to 36 mph. The night will be mostly clear with a low of approximately 35 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind at 6 to 9 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”
– Buddha

🌅 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.

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Arlington’s New Luxury Condo Market: Elevated and Expanding

By Kamarin Kraft

Welcome to Kami’s Korner, where we’ll take a deep dive into Arlington’s condominium market by focusing on what’s coming next. From emerging developments to shifting trends, this space will spotlight the opportunities and insights shaping the future of condo living in Arlington.

What defines luxury in housing? It’s perhaps the most overused word in the English language. I recently saw a sign for “Affordable Luxury Apartments” and smiled to myself. Arlington, particularly Rosslyn, with communities like Turnberry Tower, Pierce, and Gaslight Square, has achieved critical mass in luxury condominium options. The condo market in Arlington continues to get better, consumers demand more thoughtful design, and local product becomes more desirable. For new condominiums, luxury is really made up of two factors: price point of the offering (a reflection of location, unit finishes and quality of plan), and condo fees (amenities, level of service.)

Pricing is predominantly set by the location. A majority of value is determined by neighborhood desirability, socio-economics of its residents, quality of schools, convenience to employment, retail, transit, market factors, and social centers. Arlington has all of these in spades!

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Hefty increases in Arlington development and permit fees proposed, despite criticism

By Scott McCaffrey
Building under construction in Crystal City (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Substantial increases to planning, zoning and inspection fees may be coming to Arlington.

County Manager Mark Schwartz says the proposed fee increases will ensure that developers, not taxpayers, bear the full cost of staff time involved in commercial and residential development projects. However, critics argue that the change could hinder attempts to build Arlington’s reputation as a business-friendly environment.

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Burst pipe damages Arlington County Board room, causes meetings to relocate

By Dan Egitto
Clean-up efforts following a burst pipe at the Bozman Government Center (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

Damages from a burst pipe at Arlington County’s government headquarters have caused several public meetings to relocate and reduced hours at Courthouse Library.

Flooding at 2100 Clarendon Blvd resulted in “extensive water damage to portions of multiple floors of the Bozman Government Center, including the Arlington County Board Room,” county spokesperson Ryan Hudson told ARLnow.

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Governor amends Virginia’s budget bill to increase rainy-day reserves over changes in Washington

By The Associated Press
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin in Tysons (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

By OLIVIA DIAZ Associated Press/Report for America

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin said on Monday that he hoped to bolster Virginia’s rainy-day fund by $300 million in light of economic uncertainty surrounding the White House’s overhaul of federal jobs and its impact on the state’s workforce.

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Arlington again ranks among the best ‘cities’ to live in America

By Dan Egitto
Blossoms in Colonial Village (staff photo)

Arlington has once again ranked among the best “cities” to live in the United States — and an Arlington neighborhood stands at No. 1.

The county has maintained its No. 4 spot in the 2025 Niche ranking of the nation’s most liveable neighborhoods. That’s the same spot it held in 2024, but is below its No. 2 ranking in 2023.

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Weather

UPDATED: Elevated fire threat through Wednesday, with gusty winds expected

By ARLnow.com
Brush fire along Four Mile Run Drive in 2017 (photo courtesy John Chandler)

It’s a good time to refrain from that roaring backyard campfire or careless toss of smoking material.

Winds are expected to pick up this afternoon (Tuesday) which, in combination with the current severe drought conditions in Arlington and Northern Virginia, have prompted warnings of an elevated fire threat.

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