A Freeze Watch has been issued for Arlington and much of the D.C. area.
The watch is in effect late Sunday into Monday. The first freeze of the season could damage unprotected plans and exposed water pipes.
Two years ago, during a Washington-Liberty High School choral-department trip to New York City, students had the chance to tour Radio City Music Hall and even stand on its famous stage.
Now, they are gearing up to perform on it.
Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose prices have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real estate investment with the team by visiting www.arlingtonrealtyinc.com or calling 703-836-6000 today!
Please note: The properties featured here may be listed with other brokerages– but that doesn’t limit your options. Arlington Realty, Inc. is ready to represent you, arrange showings, analyze value, and negotiate the best possible terms on your behalf. We understand the neighborhoods, pricing trends and market timing — and we use that knowledge to your advantage.
As of April 20, there are 160 detached homes, 44 townhouses and 203 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 35 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:
- 3916 Military Road, 22207 – NOW: $1,255,500 (Reduced: $40,000 on 4/17)
- 2713 24th Road S., 22206 – NOW: $999,000 (Reduced: $91,000 on 4/16)
- 1037 16th Street S., 22202 – NOW: $985,000 (Reduced: $65,000 on 4/19)
- 1111 19th Street N. #2007, 22209 – NOW: $950,000 (Reduced: $25,000 on 4/17)
- 3707 Kemper Road, 22206 – NOW: $520,000 (Reduced $20,000 on 4/17)
- 801 S. Greenbrier Street #113, 22204 – NOW: $439,900 (Reduced: $5,000 on 4/17)
- 1509 S. George Mason Drive #21, 22204 – NOW: $274,900 (Reduced: $5,000 on 4/19)
Please note that this is solely a selection of Just Reduced properties available in Arlington County. For a complete list of properties within your target budget and specifications, contact Arlington Realty, Inc.
The Arlington government’s new LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee held its first meeting this week, electing a chair and vice chair and beginning to set priorities.
“I want to hear the different ideas everyone has, and how we can work together,” said Laman Ben-Trahoret, a committee member, on Monday (Oct. 21).
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At the recent Falls Church Chamber of Commerce candidate forum, the two aspirants running in the special election for City Council were posed this hypothetical situation.
“If you had $50 million handed to you,” they were asked, “how would you use it to make transportation better in the city?”
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC (PPMW) will host its 2026 Impact Gala on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., dinner, dancing and impactful programming, at the beautiful Waldorf Astoria downtown Washington, DC. The annual event will bring together a stylish crowd of advocates, community leaders, and supporters to raise critical funds for the organization’s “Fight Forward” campaign, which supports access to reproductive health care, education, and advocacy across the region. Along with live music, diner and programming, special guest appearances include actress and activist Sophia Bush, professional soccer champion Ashlyn Harris, and other special invited guests. Join us for a fabulous evening for an important cause.
With another blowout victory, the Washington-Liberty Generals remained undefeated at 8-0 with two games remaining in the 2024 high-school football regular season.
The host, Liberty District leading and defending champion Generals defeated the McLean Highlanders, 47-8, Friday night (Oct. 26) in a league contest to remain atop the standings with a 4-o mark.
An Alexandria resident has been arrested and charged in the murder of two people, including an Arlington man.
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office announced that 18-year-old Marlyn Medrano-Ortiz, a suspected MS-13 member, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder for a double homicide in Sterling in August.
Good Friday 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 — Oct 25, 2024.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for October 25, 2024 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:15 am: Free rides from Halloween parties offered in Arlington this weekend | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:00 am: At forum, Beyer unenthusiastic about need for federal probe into jail operations | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:45 am: Poll: Best indoor activity in Arlington | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:30 am: Open houses this weekend: A spacious, newly built home in Williamsburg | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:15 am: Arlington School Board candidate and LGBTQ+ group clash over transgender policies | 🗣️ Comments
- 12:10 pm: Thank you to the ARLnow Press Club (and our new members) for supporting local news | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:00 pm: Judge orders Virginia to restore 1,600 voter registrations canceled in effort to purge noncitizens | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Alleged pickleball masturbator arrested again, for indecent exposure near playground | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:50 pm: NEW: In-progress Missing Middle developments can resume, judge rules | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:15 pm: UPDATED: Metro trains halted after armed robbery in Ballston | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:55 pm: APS fifth graders meet Jill Biden on tour of White House | 🗣️ Comments
- 6:15 pm: Banged-up but undefeated Washington-Liberty football team back in action | 🗣️ Comments
- 7:00 pm: O’Connell cross-country teams place at state Catholic meets | 🗣️ Comments
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
- Two Arlington zip codes rank among the region’s highest home value increases (25137 views)
- Brewery and ax-throwing spot signs lease for part of Barnes & Noble space in Clarendon (13023 views)
- Suspect in Lee-Harrison store burglary arrested blocks from crime scene (9898 views)
- ACFD staffing shortages prompt Ballston area fire engine to go out of service (9434 views)
- MoCo leaders take a tour of Arlington missing middle housing (6068 views)
- NOW: Rollover crash partially blocking Langston Blvd (5611 views)
- JUST IN: Arrest made in Rosslyn rape case (5009 views)
- County plans to deploy more weekend problem-solving staff across Clarendon (4601 views)
- Police investigating indecent exposure at Washington-Liberty HS pool (4169 views)
- Outdoor pizza restaurant and bar at local marina to end first season (3877 views)
- Good Samaritans pull man from car in Ballston after apparent medical emergency (3771 views)
- County Board members staying mum until written Missing Middle ruling arrives (3557 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 9:00 am: Boolean Girl Coding Clubhouse
- 10:30 am: Hidden Gems – Family Event
- 12:00 pm: Fall Family Celebration
- 1:00 pm: Arlington’s Oldest House Open for FREE Tours
- 1:00 pm: Paws on the Pike
- 2:00 pm: Doggie Trick-or-Treating at Dogma
- 2:00 pm: Routes of Resilience Walk: From Enslavement to Freedom Along The Pike
- 2:00 pm: The Crucible, presented by Yorktown Theatre Arts; matinee & evening performances
- 4:00 pm: Alexandria Official Halloween Bar Crawl
- 4:00 pm: 2024 Green Valley Fall Festival
- 7:00 pm: Passing the Baton: A Celebration of Youth Culture and Community
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
- 9:00 am: Save the Date: Friends of Montessori Education 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
- 9:00 am: Save the Date: Friends of Montessori Education 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run October 27
- 11:45 am: Fall Festival at Memorial Baptist Church
- 2:00 pm: Howl-O-Ween Drive-Thru Pet Blessing
- 4:00 pm: Kids Halloween Concert & Pumpkin Painting
☀️ Saturday’s forecast
Expect a predominantly sunny day, as temperatures reach around 69°F accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 10-16 mph and gusts soaring up to 24 mph. The evening will continue to be mainly clear with temperatures dropping to around 40°F, and the northwest wind persisting at 7-9 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”
– George Eliot
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
We hope you have a great weekend, Arlington! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋
With a top runner missing from each team, the Bishop O’Connell Knights didn’t finish as high in the team standings as hoped.
The O’Connell boys placed fourth and the girls sixth at the Virginia Catholic State Championships held Oct. 22 on the 5,000-meter cross-country course at Occoquan Regional Park on a hot afternoon.
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Bye weeks are designed to provide calming and healing times for high-school football teams. That wasn’t entirely the case for the Washington-Liberty Generals.
The Liberty District leading and undefeated Generals (7-0, 3-0) resume play tonight, Oct. 25 with a 7 p.m. league home game against the McLean Highlanders (3-4, 0-3), who have lost three straight contests.
Is your summer camp calendar still open? Consider Art House 7 for your kids, a creative, well-loved space with a fabulous range of quality summer camps for ages 5-14. Your kids will love the imaginative themes and fun teachers. We’ll be making pottery, painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpting. Among our camp themes: modern masters of art, “green” art, animals, fairytales, and folk stories. Our weekly camps are morning or afternoon, Monday-Friday.
Art House 7 is near the Lee Harrison Shopping Center in Arlington. We have a 2-story studio and free parking.