Here in Arlington, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive single-family homes sold last month (December 2024).
Most expensive single-family homes sold
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Is Crystal City getting a grocery store back, after the closure of Amazon Fresh and the aborted effort to open a Trader Joe’s?
Maybe.
For Northern Virginia residents considering their next move, Cascades at Embrey Mill offers a 55+ living option that combines convenience, connection, and low-maintenance ease—all within reach of Arlington and Washington, D.C.
Located in Stafford within the established Embrey Mill community, Cascades at Embrey Mill provides access to a wide range of parks, trails, pools, and neighborhood amenities, along with its own dedicated 55+ spaces for recreation and socializing.
At the center of the community are Brookfield Residential’s modern condominiums, starting at $399,990, offering main-level living—with kitchen, living, dining, and the primary suite all on one floor—plus private elevators. Designed with open layouts, contemporary finishes, and attached garages, the homes offer both comfort and flexibility for everyday living. (more…)
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You’re waking up to a snowglobe world of plows and closed offices.
Some 4-5 inches of snow have fallen so far, as of 8:30 a.m., with more expected for the next couple hours and then later today.
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.
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Some Snow Advice — From County Board member Takis Karantonis: “Ready for the snow? Sign up for [Arlington Alerts.] Check on neighbors who may need help. Park cars out of snow-plowers’ ways. Keep that shovel handy.” [Twitter]
No School for DJO –“All classes and activities at Bishop O’Connell are canceled for Monday, Jan. 6.” [Twitter]
Scooter Rider Struck — From Dave Statter: “WARNING: This video shows someone on a scooter being struck by a vehicle. Injuries not reported to be serious. It happened last night in a crosswalk on S. Eads at Army Navy. Sharing to highlight the safety issues.” [Bluesky]
Stolen Car Flees — From Statter: “More Pentagon City chaos. A stolen car from Arlington made an escape down Army Navy Drive in the 1:00 hour. @ArlingtonVaPD. was not authorized to chase but followed the Toyota Sienna. It hit two or three cars including at 1:00 in this video. That driver followed the Toyota until it went the wrong way on the I-395 express lanes.” [Twitter]
Questionable Driving Moves — Also from Statter: “Wondering if this is the maneuvering that sparked the malicious wounding/road rage on New Year’s Eve in Crystal City. It’s the right time – approximately 2:48 pm. It’s the right location – Crystal Drive and Potomac Avenue.” [Bluesky]
Cop Assault Suspect’s Rap Sheet — A man accused of chasing someone with a knife and then assaulting a police officer in Rosslyn has an extensive criminal history, according to court records. [Twitter]
It’s Monday — Expect snow in the morning, turning into a mix of snow and sleet between 10am and 1pm, followed by snow possibly mixed with freezing rain after 1pm. The high will be around 28, with a northeast wind of 6 to 9 mph. Precipitation chances stand at 100%. Monday night will see snow mainly before 10pm, with a low of 19, a northwest wind at 10 to 15 mph, gusting up to 24 mph. [NWS]
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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.
Expect 8-12 inches of snow between Sunday night and early Tuesday morning in Arlington and the immediate D.C. area.
That’s according to the latest snowfall forecast from the National Weather Service. There’s also a 10% chance of 15-16 inches of accumulation.
A big portion of the GW Parkway will close Sunday night in anticipation of the impending, major winter storm.
The National Park Service announced the closure, for the northern portion of the Parkway from Spout Run in Arlington to the Beltway, early Sunday afternoon.
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Arlington students will have their winter breaks extended by at least one day.
Arlington Public Schools just announced that schools will be closed Monday due to the impending snowstorm.
A significant milestone occurred when the Washington-Liberty Generals won their one of three games during the George Long Holiday boys basketball tournament.
W-L’s victory over the Osbourn Eagles at Wakefield High School was the 350th of Bobby Dobson’s 30-plus-season high-school career as the head coach of the Generals. Dobson began as W-L’s head coach during the 1993-94 campaign.
Arlington and much of the D.C. area is now under a Winter Storm Warning.
The warning was issued just before 4 p.m. Saturday and will take effect starting 10 p.m. Sunday. The National Weather Service is predicting 5 inches to up to a foot of snow accumulation between Sunday night and early Tuesday morning.