A host of new regulations related to towing off of private property are likely to be considered by Arlington County Board members later in the year.
But first, Board members have to approve advertising a future public hearing for the proposals put forward by County Manager Mark Schwartz and staff. That procedural step is expected to come this Saturday, Oct. 19, with the hearing to follow in November or December.
Through kindness and painting, a local teenage artist is giving some of Arlington’s shelter pets a helping hand.
Keira Cheng, 17, is a volunteer artist for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue at 5159 Langston Blvd. The Woodson High School student has been creating portraits of the rescue’s resident cats and dogs since summer 2023, all the while advocating for their adoption via social media.
Welcome to the new column, Kami’s Korner, where we will take a deep dive into Arlington’s condominium market by focusing on what’s coming next. From emerging developments to shifting trends, this space will spotlight the opportunities and insights shaping the future of condo living in Arlington.
Where have all the cowboys gone? Um… I mean condominiums.
For new condominiums, this last cycle has been a bit sleepy. For those wanting to own a piece of Arlington, it has been block after block of attractive new rentals, but no chance to own. If you are in the market for a new condominium, there isn’t a single new one on the market today to consider, either in presale or recently delivered with a model to tour. And it’s not for lack of demand. (more…)
Arlington school leaders are likely to lobby the General Assembly to permit standardized testing in languages other than English to determine student achievement.
Allowing a language option would be helpful in jurisdictions, like Arlington, where there is a significant percentage of English-language learners, advocates believe.
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.
After a little over a year in business, a Ballston juice bar intends to relocate to a smaller space in the neighborhood.
Greenheart Juice Shop, a Northern Virginia-based juicery and eatery founded in 2013, closed last Friday at 4121 Wilson Blvd. The shop serving smoothies, cold-pressed juices, cashew milks and light breakfast items opened for business last September in the former location of Philz Coffee.
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.
Arlington County Board members are expected to take another step toward the culling of deer in the county.
Board members are slated to approve a public hearing, likely to be held Nov. 16, to make changes to the county code allowing for the use of professional sharpshooters on public land.
A groundbreaking ceremony for a new two-track railroad bridge over the Potomac River took place yesterday (Tuesday) with several federal officials in attendance.
Attending the formal construction kickoff for the Long Bridge Project — part of a $729 million effort to reduce bottlenecks and improve reliability for commuters — were U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and other Northern Virginia congressional representatives.
Delivery Dispute Leads to Arrest — “The female victim, operating as a delivery driver at the time of the incident, was inside her parked delivery vehicle when the female suspect allegedly approached on foot and initiated a dispute over packages. The suspect then damaged the delivery vehicle’s windshield wiper and stole packages from inside the vehicle. The victim attempted to prevent the suspect from taking the items before the suspect fled the scene.” [ACPD]
Historic Status for 80s Office Building? — Is a Langston Blvd office building constructed in 1984, proposed to be replaced by a new residential development, worthy of becoming a local historic district? The matter will be discussed at tonight’s meeting of Arlington’s Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board meeting. [Arlington County]
Flyover Planned Today — From AlertDC: “The US Military will conduct a flyover in the National Capital Region over Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 1:15 PM”
Boeing Protecting Against Cash Crunch — “Boeing signaled Tuesday that it could raise up to $25 billion in new stock or debt to shore up its balance sheet after years of heavy losses. The company said in back-to-back regulatory filings that it could raise the cash over the next three years. It also entered into a new borrowing agreement with lenders to provide short-term protection against a cash crunch.” [Associated Press]
Reminder: It’s Restaurant Week — “The sixth annual Arlington Restaurant Week starts… Monday, Oct. 14, featuring dining specials at dozens of local restaurants. Over 70 eateries around the county will offer promotions on breakfast, lunch and dinner during the event hosted by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.” [ARLnow]
It’s Wednesday — Expect sunny skies and a high temperature near 56, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 8 to 11 mph and gusts reaching 20 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with the temperature dropping to around 40 degrees and a gentle northwest breeze at approximately 6 mph. [NWS]
Maybe what Kas Allen said rang true for the other Arlington Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024 inductees, too.
The former Wakefield High School girls basketball standout mentioned in her acceptance talk that everything she learned about life had resulted from her involvement in athletics.
Good Tuesday 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 — Oct 15, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
The forecast shows sunny skies and a high temperature near 56, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 8 to 11 mph and gusts reaching 20 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with the temperature dropping to around 40 degrees and a gentle northwest breeze at approximately 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
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