There’s a slight chance of snow Tuesday night — but if it happens, it could make the evening commute hazardous.
That’s according to a new Special Weather Statement, below, from the National Weather Service.
A notoriously contagious stomach bug’s spread through Arlington has public health experts urging extra precautions.
An alert about a wave of suspected norovirus cases went out to Arlington Public Schools families last week as reported “norovirus-like outbreaks” have surged in Northern Virginia since late 2024.
Address: 1815 N Highland Street
Neighborhood: Lyon Village
Type: 5 BR, 4 (+1 half) BA single-family detached – 3866 sq. ft.
Listed: $2,295,000
Noteworthy: Beautifully preserved 1929 Lyon Village Spanish Bungalow
A Lyon Village gem! Step into the charm and character of this beautifully preserved 1929 Spanish Bungalow, offering 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and just under 3,900 square feet of inviting living space. Rich in architectural detail, the home showcases classic white stucco walls, a red terracotta tile roof, graceful arched doorways, and elegant ornamental ironwork, creating a warm, timeless ambiance from the moment you arrive.
Inside, exquisite craftsmanship blends seamlessly with thoughtful updates. The welcoming living room features soaring 11.5-foot ceilings, dramatic Palladian windows, and a stunning kiva-style fireplace, while a gracious formal dining room sets the stage for memorable gatherings. The cozy family room with custom built-ins opens through French doors to a private patio, perfect for effortless indoor-outdoor living.
At the heart of the home, the spacious kitchen offers top-of-the-line appliances, an expansive island, abundant storage, a pantry, and a charming breakfast area framed by a bay window and arched entry. The main level also includes two bedrooms—one ensuite—providing flexible living options, along with a stylish powder room.
Upstairs, the serene primary suite features a fireplace, walk-in closet, and spa-inspired bath with soaking tub, glass-enclosed shower, and double vanity. Two additional bedrooms—one with a delightful window seat—share a Jack-and-Jill bath, and a whimsical hidden playroom adds character. A conveniently located laundry room completes the upper level.
Additional highlights include hardwood floors, new carpeting, a terracotta-tiled lower level with ample storage, a two-car garage, and a private, landscaped yard—just blocks to Clarendon’s shops, dining, Metro, and more.
https://listings.blueskyemedia.com/videos/019dd575-4fa8-7391-8027-12a1366764af?v=461
Listed by:
Sheri Grant – TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
[email protected]
(703) 405-1016
Loyal customers surrounded business owner Joel Cohen as he cut the ribbon on the new location of his time-honored boutique last week.
Going on 56 years of business, Crystal Boutique recently celebrated its relocation from the now-vacant Crystal City Underground in October. Now located on the third floor of 2231 Crystal Drive, the store is a popular destination for women’s evening wear and custom garments.
Local rising kindergartener, Phin, has advanced to the Top 5 in his group in the national Jr. Ranger Contest, a competition that celebrates children who are passionate about nature, wildlife, and exploration. After making it through earlier rounds with strong community support, Phin is now in 4th place and working toward the top spot needed to move on to the quarterfinals.
The contest encourages kids to engage with the outdoors and highlights their curiosity and love for learning about the natural world. For Phin and his family, this experience has been both exciting and meaningful, made even more special by the encouragement from friends, neighbors, and the broader community.
Here in Arlington, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive townhouses sold last month (December 2024).
Most expensive townhouses sold
The Women’s Crawl is coming to Falls Church on May 9, 2026!
Hosted by the team behind the Shrinks on Tap Podcast and presented by Expand Psychology, this one-of-a-kind event is more than a night out—it’s a movement.
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A former Arlington firefighter is among the more than 1,500 people granted pardons under President Donald Trump’s sweeping decision yesterday (Monday).
Brian Holmes, who was accused of assaulting police officers while attempting to enter the U.S. Capitol in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, falls under a blanket pardon Trump issued shortly after being sworn in as president.
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Nearly 5,000 homes and businesses in parts of Arlington are without power this morning.
The outages are primarily affecting neighborhoods along and north of the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor, according to a Dominion outage map. As of just before 9 a.m. Tuesday, the utility company said 4,866 customers were affected in Arlington.
Construction of the Pentagon’s road network in the early 1940s was responsible for the mass displacement of an African-American neighborhood in South Arlington.
A new historical marker aims to bring the history of that community — Queen City — and its residents to future generations.
Second Victim Pulled from Potomac — “U.S. Park Police confirms that a second body has been recovered from the icy waters of the Potomac River following a crash on Arlington Memorial Bridge Thursday night. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene.” [Fox 5, Twitter]
Deer Rescued from River — “The Brandywine Valley SPCA Animal Control team, D.C. police and D.C. Fire rescued a deer stranded on the Potomac River Thursday. The deer was seen near the Key Bridge just after 8 a.m. by community members. They alerted animal control, and they coordinated with emergency responders.” [Fox 5]
Statement on W-L Pool Arrest — “Equality Arlington, a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of the LGBTQ+ community, echoes the shock, grief, and outrage of Arlington residents that a serial sex offender was able to access the Washington-Liberty pool… It is shameful that certain individuals and organizations have chosen to use this incident to advocate for policies that discriminate against transgender residents instead of focusing on solutions that would prevent prolific sex offenders from having access to facilities that should be safe for all to use.” [Equality Arlington]
Dine and Dash Attack — “4800 block of 1st Street N. At approximately 6:37 p.m. on January 16, police were dispatched to the report of an assault just occurred. Upon arrival, it was determined the male suspect and female suspect dined at the business before exiting without payment during which the female suspect assaulted an employee. The suspects then fled the scene in a white sedan.” [ACPD]
Video: Driver Strikes Pedestrian — From Dave Statter: “Minor injury as a woman walking a dog was hit by an SUV on S. Eads at S. 23rd Street in Arlington. It happened just before 4:30 p.m.” on Saturday. [Twitter]
Wegmans Cart Mystery — “I have zero clue how a @Wegmans shopping cart ends up in Pentagon City. I think the nearest store is over five miles away in Alexandria, VA!” [Twitter]
ICYMI: Property Values Rise — “Residential property assessments are up 3.7% year over year, while commercial property values are largely flat… the county said that the continued rise in home values shows ‘the attractiveness of the Arlington community.'” [ARLnow]
Federal Workforce Orders — “President Trump signed executive orders Monday freezing the hiring of federal workers and mandating a full-time return to in-office work for government employees… The hiring freeze applies to all positions in the executive branch except for the military and other categories like national security, public safety and immigration enforcement, per the order.” [Axios]
F.C. School Budget Request — “While Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) Superintendent Dr. Peter Noonan is requesting a 6.3 percent increase in revenue from the City Council in next year’s FCCPS budget, his reasons are sound. Extensive development in the City of Falls Church has created a student enrollment boom.” [Falls Church Independent]
It’s Tuesday — Flurries possible after 10am, with a cloudy high of 22 and west wind at 5-7 mph. At night, there’s a slight chance of snow showers before midnight, with clouds clearing and a low of 9 but wind chill values as low as -3. The wind becomes northwest at 5-10 mph in the evening, while there’s a 20% chance of precipitation. [NWS]
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Flickr pool photo by Jason Gooljar
The GW Parkway is back open after closing Sunday morning due to expected snow.
The commuter route had been closed between Spout Run and the Beltway since 6 a.m. Sunday. Currently, only one lane is open in each direction through the Parkway’s construction zone.