Preparations are well underway in Arlington for a double dose of snow, starting this afternoon.
County crews have been applying salty “brine lines” on local roads over the past 24+ hours, in anticipation of expected snow squalls during the Friday evening commute.
Arlington’s real estate market reflects the broader community — it’s diverse, dynamic, and never boring.
This weekend’s local open houses offer a snapshot of Arlington’s wide variety real estate offerings, from affordable condos to multi-million dollar homes. One highlight: a four level house priced at just over $1 million with an elegant brick hearth gas fireplace.
At Carr Workplaces Clarendon, discover why we’re a 5-star rated coworking destination on Google.
Now’s the perfect time to upgrade. Move into a newly renovated office today and get your first two months free.
Work smarter, commute easier, and enjoy every part of your day.
A person died and another was hospitalized after a major crash on the GW Parkway on New Year’s Day.
The crash happened around around 11 p.m. on the southbound Parkway near Roosevelt Island and exits to I-66 and Route 50.
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.
The Arlington fitness community contains a variety of spots to help get you moving in the new year.
Here are the top picks for “Best Gym/Fitness Studio in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards. From high-intensity training to mindful yoga classes, these spots will keep you motivated and sweating.
Don’t see your gym or fitness studio listed? Write it in!
Voting will close in two weeks so hurry to vote for your favorite fitness spot.
Voting for Pet of the Year 2024 is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 9 a.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on ARLnow’s commenter of the year 2024. The results are now official:
Join us for the 12th Arlington Triathlon in Memory of Anne Viviani. This youth-only swim-bike-run event for ages 7-15 takes place Sunday, June 7th at Washington-Liberty Aquatics Center. It features a time-trial pool swim, a circuit bike course on closed streets, and an on-road run to the finish on the track. For registration, sponsorship information and more, please visit our website at www.triathlonfamilyusa.com. The race benefits the Arlington Triathlon Club, Arlington’s award-winning, elementary school-based multi-sport training program, the longest-running youth triathlon program of its kind in the country.
The accession of JD Spain, Sr., to the County Board on Wednesday (Jan. 1) marks the first time in nearly 45 years that the seat changed hands via a general, rather than special, election.
Spain’s three immediate predecessors in the seat — Libby Garvey, Barbara Favola and James Hunter III — each came to office via a special election after their predecessors resigned:
Requiem for the Underground — “Two weeks before her own lease ran out, Elaine Demos could do little but pace inside her shoebox of a gift store and gaze out at what was left of the Crystal City Underground. This suburban, nominally subterranean Northern Virginia shopping mall — a maze of kitschy mom-and-pop stores below office buildings and above a Metro station — had once seemed like something from the future.” [Washington Post]
Big Crash Near Chain Bridge — Yesterday, from Dave Statter: “N. Glebe Road just before Chain Bridge in Arlington is now shut due to a water main break. Hmmm. Is that related to this morning’s chain reaction crash involving as many as 14 vehicles? That occurred around 7:45 a.m.” [Twitter]
New Year’s Eve Road Rage — “The male victim and male suspect were each driving their vehicles when they became involved in a dispute at the intersection of Crystal Drive and Potomac Avenue. The victim and suspect then parked and exited their vehicles in the 3600 block of S. Glebe Road where a physical altercation ensued during which the suspect struck the victim with an unknown object, causing a laceration. The suspect then damaged the victim’s glasses, and stole the victim’s electronics.” [ACPD]
Local Alcohol-Free Options — “A quarter of Americans say they completed Dry January in 2024, according to CivicScience, an opinion analytics platform. If you’re feeling sober-curious this year, or you’re among the 38% of people who never have alcohol, these restaurants have just the mocktail for you.” [Arlington Magazine]
Johns Hopkins Expanding to F.C. — “After opening its second location in the commonwealth in December at 4102 Wilson Blvd. in Arlington, the Baltimore health system announced its third location will be in Falls Church. Johns Hopkins recently inked a lease with Trammell Crow Co. for 68,000 square feet at The Wellness Center, 7171 Cardinal Lane. It’s part of the 1.2 million-square-foot West Falls mixed-use project.” [WBJ]
It’s Friday — Expect rain and snow showers after 1pm, with mostly cloudy skies, a high near 42, and southwest winds of 5-11 mph, gusting up to 18 mph. There’s a 50% chance of precipitation. For Friday night, there’s a slight chance of snow showers before 10pm, clearing up to mostly clear skies and a low of 25. The northwest wind will be around 16 mph, gusting up to 26 mph, and the precipitation chance is 20%. [NWS]
Good Guys Hospitality, LLC trading as Dudley’s Sport and Ale, 2766 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington VA 22206.
The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Mixed Beverage license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.
Johnson Lewis, Member, Good Guys Hospitality, 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.
Green Pig Bistro, LLC trading as Green Pig Bistro, 2900 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Mixed Beverage license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.
Fitzgerald Lewis, Member Green Pig Bistro 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.
Good Thursday 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 — Jan 2, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect rain and snow showers after 1pm, with mostly cloudy skies, a high near 42, and southwest winds of 5-11 mph, gusting up to 18 mph. There’s a 50% chance of precipitation. For Friday night, there’s a slight chance of snow showers before 10pm, clearing up to mostly clear skies and a low of 25. The northwest wind will be around 16 mph, gusting up to 26 mph, and the precipitation chance is 20%. See more from Weather.gov.
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.”
– Jimmy Dean
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.
