Around Town

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Nov 12, 2024

By ARLnow.com

Good Tuesday 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 — Nov 12, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high near 52 with a north wind at 7 mph, shifting to an eastward direction in the afternoon. As night falls, the sky will become mostly cloudy and temperatures will drop to around 37 degrees. The calm wind will transition to an easterly direction at 5 mph after midnight. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”
– Theodore Roosevelt

🌅 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.

Sports

O’Connell girls soccer wins Va. independent-school fall crown

By Dave Facinoli
O'Connell offense sets up for an attack (staff photo by Dave Facinoli)

After a disappointing runner-up finish in conference-tournament action, the Bishop O’Connell Knights bounced back.

The girls high-school team and second seed ended its season by winning the four-team Northern Virginia Independent Schools State Invitational with a 2-0 record.

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Sponsored

Listing of the Day: 6216 28th Street N

By ARLnow.com
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Address: 6216 28th Street N
Neighborhood: Berkshire Oakwood
Type: 4 BR, 4 BA single-family detached – 2900 sq. ft.
Open House: Sunday, May 31st from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Listed: $1,425,000

Noteworthy: Extensively Renovated and Reimagined, Seamlessly Blending New and Old

Stunning remodel in Arlington’s sought-after Berkshire Oakwood! Thoughtfully reimagined from top to bottom, this 1948 Cape is like nothing you’ve seen before.

The spacious main level living room features solid Oak hardwoods, a cozy gas fireplace with marble threshold, and natural light from windows on two sides. Just beyond, a showstopping 2023 kitchen renovation offers 42″ white cabinetry, Quartz countertops, all new stainless steel appliances, custom range hood, and new hardwoods throughout. A sun-soaked eat-in nook with built-in bench opens to the jaw-dropping screened porch – added in 2025 with Trex decking, a vaulted tongue and groove ceiling, in-ceiling heaters, and room for both dining and lounging.

The main level bedroom wing offers two generously sized bedrooms and a fully renovated full bath with marble basketweave tile, glass-enclosed shower, dual shower heads, and cheerful wallpaper. Upstairs, two full suites including a true ensuite primary with massive walk-in closet and a luxurious owner’s bath featuring dual sinks, Quartz surround, and a triple-head glass-enclosed shower. A fully finished lower level rec room with full bath is perfect for play, movies, or guests.

Outside, enjoy a new Bluestone patio, brand new fence, and a flat, lushly landscaped yard with year-round privacy. All of this just blocks from Nottingham Elementary in one of North Arlington’s most beloved communities.

Listed by:
Diane Schline – The Diane Schline Group
[email protected]
(703) 258-9439

Sports

Arlington resident inducted into high school’s Sports Hall of Fame

By Dave Facinoli
Craig Esherick now and with his high-school photo (courtesy of the Esherick family)

Arlington resident Craig Esherick last month became a Hall of Famer at his high school alma mater, Springbrook High School in Silver Spring.

During an Oct. 19 dinner ceremony at Argyle Country Club, the former Georgetown University head men’s basketball coach (and former player) and longtime local resident was one of nine inductees, selected for his prowess in boys basketball at Springbrook.

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Announcement

Hear the Capitol Hill Chorale Sing “Lamentations Into Joy”

By Capitol Hill Chorale

Join the Capitol Hill Chorale for our final concert of the season, “Lamentations Into Joy” on Saturday, May 30th, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 31st, at 4 p.m. at Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church.

This concert contains matched pairs of pieces from seven composers, contrasting expressions of sadness and joy. It also features the premiere of a new piece by CHC Composer-in-Residence Kevin Siegfried.

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Around Town

Clarendon couple appearing on ‘House Hunters’ this week

By Katie Taranto
Mike and Alexa McGuire's wedding photo (courtesy of Mike and Alexa McGuire)

A Clarendon couple’s search for a new home for their growing family will be featured on “House Hunters” tomorrow (Wednesday).

Alexa McGuire, a pediatric health care salesperson, and Mike McGuire, a business consultant, lived in their Clarendon condo on N. Highland Street for five years before going on the HGTV show. One of their main reasons for moving, the couple told ARLnow, was needing more space.

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Event

Summer Solstice Ceremony: Radiance, Expression and Being Seen

Ballston Park

1050 North Stuart Street

Arlington, Virginia 22201

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A collaborative Summer Solstice gathering hosted by Inner Seasons and Spiritual Enhancements.

The Summer Solstice marks the peak of the sun’s power, the moment in the Wheel of the Year when light is at its fullest expression. In many traditions, this is the season of radiance, visibility, and creative fire. It is the time when nature stands unapologetically in her fullness, inviting us to do the same.

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News

Four arrested following armed carjacking on Columbia Pike, police chase

By ARLnow.com
Police chase of carjacking suspects on I-395 (via Dave Statter/X)

Four teens are facing charges after an armed carjacking on Columbia Pike and a police chase that ended on I-395.

The carjacking happened around 6:30 p.m. Saturday in the area of Penrose Square. Two suspects, one brandishing a gun, demanded a victim’s car keys and phone, according to Arlington County police.

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Legal Notice

ARLnow receives court authorization to publish legal notices

By ARLnow.com
Legal notices in the final issue of the GazetteLeader newspaper, prior to its acquisition by ARLnow (staff photo)

ARLnow has received court authorization to publish legal notices for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church.

A circuit court judge approved the petition from ARLnow publisher Local News Now LLC late last month. That followed the enactment of a new state law earlier this year that made Virginia the first in the nation to allow legal notices on online-only local news sites.

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News

Uncertainty over Missing Middle could chill other county housing initiatives

By Scott McCaffrey
Stacked flats in Portland, Ore., are one way to address housing challenges (courtesy of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability)

The legal limbo of Arlington’s Missing Middle policy could impact other planned housing initiatives.

Members of the county government’s Housing Commission on Nov. 7 were briefed by county staff on new proposals to address housing affordability and to diversify the county’s housing stock.

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Around Town

ACPD’s holiday toy drive returns this week

By Katie Taranto
Officers with toys at a past ACPD Fill the Cruiser toy drive (courtesy of the Arlington County Police Department)

The Arlington County Police Department is kicking off its annual toy drive for children in need.

The first of two ACPD collection events is taking place this weekend, and drop boxes were placed around the county last week. As part of its 10th annual “Fill the Cruiser” campaign, the department is seeking new, unwrapped toys for kids up to 17 years old.

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