Amid federal budget-slashing efforts, Falls Church officials are keeping a watchful eye on about $50 million in approved grant funds.
So far, “we have not heard any word of adverse actions on those grant projects,” City Manager Wyatt Shields told City Council members Monday night.
Changes to the form used to seek historic-district status for Arlington properties may make the process more onerous for applicants.
That was the view of a number of Historical Affairs & Landmark Review Board (HALRB) members, who were informed of the change by staff on Feb. 19 — three months after the revisions went into place.
This regularly scheduled column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and the greater D.C. Metro area, you can reach him directly at [email protected].
Question: Why would anybody waste thousands of dollars each year on condo fees?
Answer: Most people associate paying condo fees with throwing money down the drain, but most people do not look at condo fees the right way.
In this June 20 article, the Wall Street Journal reported a study by Angi (formerly Angie’s List) that home maintenance and emergency repairs have increased by 85% and 175%, respectively, from 2019 to 2025.
By comparison, condo fees in Arlington increased by an average of just 32% from 2019 to 2025, making them a steep bargain for condo owners compared to other homeowners.
What Do Condo Fees Pay For?
For those who haven’t spent time studying condo budgets, some of the main expenses in a condo budget include:
Close Call at DCA — “There was a close call between two planes at Reagan National Airport on Tuesday morning — just a month after a midair collision between an Army helicopter and a commercial jet over the Potomac River killed all 67 people aboard… An incoming American Airlines flight from Boston was told to perform a ‘go-around’ maneuver by an air traffic controller to make sure there was enough space between the incoming flight and a departing flight that was using the same runway.” [WTOP, Dave Statter/Bluesky]
Teens Rob Ballston Biz — “Four juvenile male suspects in their teens entered the business, consumed food items and subsequently exited without payment. When confronted by an employee outside of the business, Suspect One brandished what appeared to be a firearm at the employee before all four suspects fled the scene on foot. No injuries were reported.” [ACPD]
New Funding for Arlington Startup –“Famed Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has made another local defense tech investment, leading a $6.2 million funding round for Rune Technologies, an Arlington startup developing military logistics software… CEO David Tuttle and Chief Technology Officer Peter Goldsborough founded Rune in 2024 after previously working at Anduril Industries, a defense tech contractor headquartered near Los Angeles.” [WBJ]
Beyer Blasts Bezos — “As someone who values the essential role the Washington Post plays in our region, Jeff Bezos’ interference with the Post’s mission grieves me. It undercuts good reporters who work there, and jeopardizes the faith of his readers.” [Rep. Don Beyer/X]
Clare and Don’s Construction Woes — “As Broad and Washington fully opens, the owners of a neighboring restaurant reflect on what they learned after operating through the proposal and construction phases of the major mixed-use development project. Lessons learned include the need for strong support from City staff and government for small businesses.” [Falls Church Pulse]
It’s Thursday — There’s a chance of rain, primarily before 4pm. Otherwise, expect cloudy conditions with a high temperature near 65. Southwest winds of 9 to 13 mph will shift to the west, and wind gusts may reach 22 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Thursday night, anticipate partly cloudy skies and a low temperature around 39. West winds will persist at around 11 mph, with potential gusts of up to 22 mph. [NWS]
Rhythm & Eats Bar Chinois NL LLC trading as Rhythm & Eats Bar Chinois NL LLC, 244 19th Ct S, Ste 105, Arlington VA 22202
The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Retail Restaurant or Caterer Application – Restaurant, Wine, Beer, Mixed Beverages, Consumed On and Off Premises
Dean Mosones, Co-Owner of Rhythm & Eats Bar Chinois NL LLC
NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.
We’re ending Movie Nights on the Pike with a scream.
Join us at Penrose Square for a special outdoor screening of I Know What You Did Last Summer, the iconic summer slasher that became a defining horror film of the late 1990s.
PUBLISHING NOTICE
PSM 1, LLC, trading as K1 Beer and Wine, located at 2516 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204-4408.
The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Gourmet Shop; beer, wine; off-premises consumption license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.
Rajen Patel/Owner
NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200
Announcements ABC LICENSE BOE CLARENDON LLC, trading as BOE.
2854 Wilson Blvd. Suite B., Arlington VA 22201.
The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Restaurant, Wine, Beer, Mixed Beverage license, On and Off Premises to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.
NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 dates from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.
Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Feb 26, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect rain primarily before 4pm and cloudy conditions with a high temperature near 65. Southwest winds of 9 to 13 mph will shift to the west later in the day, and wind gusts may reach 22 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 30%. For Thursday night, anticipate partly cloudy skies and a low temperature around 39. West winds will persist at around 11 mph, with potential gusts of up to 22 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”
– Henry David Thoreau
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Over 200 people packed a standing-room-only town hall yesterday (Tuesday) to discuss how federal workforce cuts are personally impacting Arlington residents.
The event for federal employees and contractors came as Arlington County is considering an $11.5 million increase to its budget stabilization reserve in response to ongoing federal shake-ups.
A new option for fried treats and drinks with East Asian flavors expects to open this spring in the Ballston Quarter food hall.
Luna Bar is planning to open by April at 4238 Wilson Blvd, Marketing Director Matt Hall told ARLnow. The bar is also planning locations in Tyson’s Corner and Rockville, Md.
