By BRIAN HOPMAN Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The race for the White House tops the list of contests that Virginia voters will decide on Election Day.
It’s anyone’s guess how a stray chicken ended up at Reagan National Airport this past weekend.
The fowl was spotted on the departures level around 8 a.m. on Sunday, according to a social media post that has received over half a million views on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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.
Ready to have your days filled with love and joy?
Meet Martini, the newest Adoptable Pet of the Week! This tan and white pup is currently in foster through the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
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.
Arlington County Board members on Saturday (Oct. 19) voted 4-1 to amend zoning rules allowing more people to occupy addiction-recovery residences in the community.
The new rules allow up to eight people by-right for recovery residences located in single-family neighborhoods. A local-government use permit will be required in other zoning areas or if more than eight occupants are sought.
Spring into Rosslyn for a day where books, blooms, and community come alive!
This year’s Rosslyn Spring Market on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. brings colorful florals, local vendors, and plenty of moments to stop and smell the roses to the NOW pop-up park.
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A restaurant, brewery and ax throwing venue plans to open in what is currently the ground floor of Barnes & Noble at The Crossing Clarendon.
Three Notch’d Brewing Company is expected to open in 2026 as the bookstore consolidates into its upper level at 2800 Clarendon Blvd, April Laney, a senior leasing agent for property owner Regency Centers, told ARLnow.
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ARLnow columnist Eli Tucker wants to answer your burning real estate questions, in person.
The local real estate expert is hosting a free Home Buyer Workshop on Tuesday, October 29th, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Arlington Central Library’s Bluemont Room. This event, co-hosted by Eli Residential Group and Atlantic Coast Mortgage, aims to demystify the home buying process in Arlington’s competitive market.
New signs have appeared in Courthouse indicating changes in how much it costs to park.
The signs stand at the intersections of N. Courthouse Road with 13th Street N. and Clarendon Blvd with N. Barton Street, indicating both the number and price of available parking spots in real time.
Candidate Fundraising Update — “As of Sept. 30, [Democratic County Board nominee JD] Spain’s campaign committee received a total of $192,476 in donations, according to the Virginia Public Access Project, which tracks campaign finance in the state. By comparison, Independent candidate Audrey Clement reported receiving $17,511, Forward Party candidate Madison F. Granger raised $9,180 and Republican Juan Carlos Fierro brought in $8,516.” [Patch]
Armed Robbery on Columbia Pike — “At approximately 3:35 p.m. on October 18, police were dispatched to the report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, it was determined that the suspect entered the business, approached the counter and asked to purchase merchandise located behind the counter. When the employee opened the cash register to complete the sale, the suspect brandished a firearm, reached over the counter and stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the register before fleeing the scene on foot.” [ACPD]
Drug Take-Back Day Nears — “The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) is encouraging the community to safely dispose of unwanted, unused and expired prescription medications on Saturday, October 26 during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) fall National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day… Arlington County offers four permanent drug take-back boxes where community members can anonymously dispose of prescription medications for free.” [ACPD]
Honor for AFAC Head — Charles Meng, CEO of the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC), has been named recipient of the 2024 Community Leader Award from the Inter-Service Club Council of Arlington. The award will be presented at a luncheon on Nov. 20, featuring keynote speaker John Milliken. –Scott McCaffrey
Student Growth at F.C. Schools — Falls Church City Public Schools saw its student enrollment grow 3.1% year-over-year to 2,174 in new data reported to the Virginia Department of Education. The official 2024-25 enrollment count on Sept. 30 was 489 at Mount Daniel Elementary, 592 at Oak Street Elementary, 638 at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle and 920 at Meridian High, plus 75 pre-K students citywide. [Falls Church City Public Schools]
It’s Tuesday — Expect sunny skies and a high temperature of around 81°F, with light south winds of around 5 mph picking up in the afternoon. Tuesday night will be mostly clear, with lows near 51°F. [NWS]
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 — Oct 21, 2024.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for October 21, 2024 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:15 am: Event spotlighting startups and tech happening in Crystal City tomorrow | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:00 am: County zoning tweak will help Fairlington residents with home-renovation projects | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:45 am: County leaders say community activism helped to save native trees along GW Parkway | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:15 am: APS’s chronic absenteeism dips year over year, but remains well above ultimate goal | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:15 pm: Columbia Pike McDonald’s reopens after remodel | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:30 pm: County Board members staying mum until written Missing Middle ruling arrives | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: ACFD staffing shortages prompt Ballston area fire engine to go out of service | 🗣️ Comments
- 4:45 pm: Good Samaritans pull man from car in Ballston after apparent medical emergency | 🗣️ Comments
- 6:15 pm: Wakefield falls short, suffers third straight defeat in football action | 🗣️ Comments
- 7:00 pm: Girls golfers, including many from Arlington teams, take the spotlight | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 12:15 pm: Lunches on the Lawn: Compassionate Pre and Post Election Conversations
- 12:30 pm: Mid-Day Flow with SPENGA
- 3:00 pm: Mason Square Market: September
- 3:30 pm: Mason Square Fall Fest
- 5:00 pm: Howl-ween: Doggy Costume Contest
- 6:00 pm: Rep & Revive with SPENGA
- 7:00 pm: Roadmap to College: What Your 8th – 10th Grader Should Do Now to Stand Out Later
☀️ Tuesday’s forecast
Expect sunny skies and a high temperature of around 81°F, with light south winds of around 5 mph picking up in the afternoon. Tuesday night will be mostly clear, with lows near 51°F, and south winds remaining at about 5 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
– Nelson Mandela
🌅 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.
The League of Women Voters of Arlington and Alexandria City, in partnership with Arlington County Public Library, invites you to an open discussion on managing local government in a changing environment.
Join Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz and Alexandria City Manager Jim Parajon for a conversation about how local governments are adapting to shifts in federal funding and changes at the state level. The discussion will explore how these evolving conditions may impact local priorities, services, and decision-making in our communities.