Commercial advertising at Arlington Public Schools’ athletic facilities? It may be on the horizon.
The county school system currently bars advertising at its fields and stadiums, but a proposed policy revision could change that.
A pair of Arlington men are each facing a felony charge for alleged violent incidents over the weekend.
The first happened Friday afternoon in the Arlington Heights neighborhood, just south of Route 50. Police say two men got into a verbal dispute that escalated to one attacking the other with a pocketknife.
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:
- Maintenance, Emergency Repairs, and Utilities: general upkeep and operations of the building
- Reserves: a building’s savings account for major repairs or replacement of things like the roof, elevators, carpet, etc
- Property Management/Staff: contracts for a property manager, front desk, janitorial services, and engineer
- Master Insurance: this policy usually protects everything except your personal items and improvements within each unit
Arlington school leaders are making strides in reducing chronic student absenteeism, but the results have been uneven.
Twenty-eight county schools showed year-over-year declines in chronic-absentee rates in the second quarter of 2024-25. But 11 posted an increase, Superintendent Francisco Durán told School Board members last week.
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Arlington’s Ethiopian community works hard to successfully integrate into the broader community while retaining and celebrating its traditions.
That was the view of panelists as a Black History Month program convened Thursday (Feb. 13) by the Arlington Historical Society.
Due to the extended period of extreme heat forecasted for the next several days in our area, the Civic Jam event originally scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2026, has been postponed to Friday, July 24, 2026.
Commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary of the United States of America at Civic Jam! Celebrate the City of Falls Church’s diverse community, civic engagement, and classic summer fun. Jam out to live, local music, sip on local brews, enjoy tasty treats and eats, and a full evening of festivities for all ages on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m.
County Board Frowns on Bill — “A plan to change up Arlington County’s local government structure has advanced through the state legislature, potentially giving this Northern Virginia community the ability to reshape how many people it elects to its top governing body and how it elects them. But there’s one key player that isn’t on board: the Arlington County Board itself.” [Washington Post]
Real Estate Rumors Overblown — “This is factually incorrect. Many homes in this graphic aren’t even in Arlington. In Jan 2025, Arlington home prices were up 3% YoY, and sales increased 5%. A 5% sales increase ≠ “Everything is being put on the market.” The map is inaccurate at best, misleading at worst.” [Matt Leighton/X, MoCoShow]
Trauma for Crash Responders — “More details about the Reagan National crash are emerging, including how first responders were exposed to an enormous amount of jet fuel that had pooled in the river, essentially swimming in a pool of gasoline… ‘We’re talking about the cumulative effects of the trauma, of the horrible scene that they encountered, but also the physical effects.'” [WTOP]
Beyer Posts Resources for Feds — “Please know that your work is essential to the functioning of the U.S. government… It’s my hope that the resources provided below will address your questions and concerns, and provide you with as much information as possible. This page will continue to be updated as we navigate the changes brought by the new administration.” [Rep. Don Beyer]
New Tool for Mapping Vulnerability — “Arlington County released the Community Vulnerability Index Map (CVIM), a new tool to help identify concentrations of vulnerable populations in Arlington. The map ranks census tracts from the highest to the lowest concentrations of vulnerable populations and can assist in answering the Racial Equity Lens questions.” [Arlington County]
It’s Tuesday — Expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 36 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 11 to 15 mph with gusts reaching up to 25 mph. As Tuesday night arrives, anticipate increasing clouds and a low temperature around 20 degrees, along with a north wind blowing at 8 to 10 mph. [NWS]
Bunny and Squirrel, LLC trading as Toastique, 244 19th Ct S, Ste 40, 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
Lara Langdon, Owner of Bunny and Squirrel 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.
Good Monday 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 — Feb 17, 2025.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for February 17, 2025 | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:30 am: Arlington candidates and officials of color still face hurdles, panelists say | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:30 am: New Creative Cauldron theater opens at Broad & Washington in Falls Church | 🗣️ Comments
- 12:30 pm: Obituary: Joan Graver | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:30 pm: March 11: Build or Renovate? panel discussion with ARLnow and ‘Ask Eli’ | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 6:00 pm: Celebrating the Life of President Jimmy Carter
- 7:00 pm: Trivia Night Presented by Geeks Who Drink
☀️ Tuesday’s forecast
Expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 36 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 11 to 15 mph with gusts reaching up to 25 mph. As Tuesday night arrives, anticipate increasing clouds and a low temperature around 20 degrees, along with a north wind blowing at 8 to 10 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”
– Confucius
🌅 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.
Should you build new or renovate your existing home?
If you’ve been debating that very question, or expect to down the road, you won’t want to miss a free event at the Arlington Central Library Auditorium next month.
Joan (Schaffer) Graver, 77, of Arlington, Virginia, passed away in January. Born and raised in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Schaffer, a graduate of Allen High School, United Wesleyan College and Georgetown University.
Joan was a banker, early hospice care provider and substitute teacher. She loved being outside, traveling and celebrating the holidays along with spending time with her grandchildren and the children of her neighborhood. Joan is survived by her husband Bill of 55 years, son, daughter, grandsons and granddaughter.