The newest Adoptable Pet of the Week is Bluey!
This adorable kitten is currently in foster through the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
A development of around 16 townhouses is being proposed at the site of a three-story office building in Dominion Hills.
A proposal for a General Land Use Plan (GLUP) amendment to make this possible at 6045 Wilson Blvd received mostly positive feedback at a Long Range Planning Committee meeting last week.
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 May 25, there are 180 detached homes, 45 townhouses and 251 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 37 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:
- 3651 N. Harrison Street, 22207 – NOW: $2,750,000 (Reduced: $50,000 on 5/23)
- 1922 S. Arlington Ridge Road, 22202 – NOW: $1,749,000 (Reduced: $246,000 on 5/22)
- 2536 S. Walter Reed Drive Unit E, 22206 – NOW: $775,000 (Reduced: $25,000 on 5/22)
- 1505 12th N. Unit A, 22209 – NOW: $770,000 (Reduced: $20,000 on 5/22)
- 3327 Kemper Road, 22206 – NOW: $764,900 (Reduced $5,000 on 5/21)
- 1020 N. Highland Street #422, 22201 – NOW: $695,000 (Reduced: $30,000 on 5/23)
- 1200 N. Hartford Street #505, 22201 – NOW: $650,000 (Reduced: $25,000 on 5/23)
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.
Arlington’s real estate market reflects the broader community — it’s diverse, dynamic, and never boring.
This weekend’s local open houses offer a snapshot of Arlington’s wide variety real estate offerings, from affordable condos to multi-million dollar homes. One highlight: a $3 million new construction house with three fireplaces, stone patio and an expansive three-car garage.
Go to Open houses this weekend: Craftsmanship and modern luxury meet in Country Club Hills
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Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or enjoying a leisurely lunch with friends, these midday meal spots offer diverse and delicious options.
Here are the top choices for “Best Lunch Spot in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Don’t wait to select your top choice as voting will close in two weeks! Your favorite lunch spot isn’t listed? Write it in.
Voting for Best Urgent Care in Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 9 a.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on Arlington’s best indoor activity. The results are now official:
- Arlington Public Library
- Arlington Cinema Drafthouse
- Inspira Dance
*Mamistad Groups meet IN PERSON-only the introductory Zoom call is virtual. :)
Pregnancy and new mom groups are a lifesaver when it comes to normalizing those feelings we just can’t be prepared for.
Karantonis Plans Re-Election Bid — County Board member (and likely 2025 chair) Takis Karantonis plans to seek a new term next year, he confirmed to ARLnow this week. Karantonis, first elected in 2020, plans to focus on economic-development issues during his re-election bid, likely to be formally announced in December or January. —Scott McCaffrey
Armed Robbery on Columbia Pike — “At approximately 7:30 p.m. on November 6, police were dispatched to the report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, it was determined the male suspect entered the business and went to the counter to make a purchase. Before the transaction could be completed, the suspect brandished a firearm, made threatening statements towards the employee and demanded they open the cash register. The suspect subsequently fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.” [ACPD]
N. Va. Burbs Slightly Redder — “The Northern Virginia suburbs shifted slightly toward President-elect Donald Trump in Tuesday’s election, defying conventional wisdom about the D.C. area’s status as an increasingly blue bulwark, according to unofficial returns.” [Washington Post]
Spotlight on Ranked Choice Voting — “Arlington County became the first locality in Virginia to use ranked-choice voting for city and county governing bodies in the general election Tuesday. But three years after a law went into effect giving localities the option to adopt ranked-choice voting, only Arlington County and the city of Charlottesville have adopted the method.” [Virginia Mercury]
New Bike-Comfort Map Debuts — The Arlington County government has published its 2024 bike-comfort map, aimed at giving bicyclists real-world information on biking conditions and using more data than previously had been available. [BikeArlington]
F.C. Planning Director Departing — “Falls Church City Manager Wyatt Shields notified the City staff that the highly accomplished and popular young City Director of Planning Paul Stoddard will be leaving the City at the end of November to accept a position as a deputy planner for the City of Alexandria.” [FCNP]
Record High Temperature — “A record high temperature of 84 degrees was set at Washington National DC yesterday. This breaks the old record of 81 degrees set in 2022.” [IEM]
It’s Friday — Expect sunny skies and a high near 70 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind that will increase to 5-10 mph in the morning and potentially gust up to 20 mph. The clear conditions will continue into Friday night, with a low around 45 degrees. The north wind will remain around 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph. [NWS]
Arlington and much of the D.C. region is under a Red Flag Warning today.
The warning is in effect from noon to 6 p.m. Expected conditions this afternoon — wind and low humidity, paired with an ongoing dry spell — will allow brush fires to rapidly spread.
In honor of Veterans Day on Monday, a number of Arlington businesses are offering complimentary meals and other free stuff to veterans and active service members.
Free pizza, free donuts, free car washes and other offerings of gratitude are available at the following locations.
Good Thursday 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 7, 2024.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for November 7, 2024 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:15 am: Mixed results in Va. House races as Democrats gain key victory but GOP holds ground | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:00 am: Battle lines sharpen as Falls Church digs deeper into accessory dwellings | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:45 am: Three new residential towers with 862 units proposed in Rosslyn | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:15 am: Amid record rainless streak, Arlington and D.C. region asked to continue conserving water | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:30 am: Forward Party aims to press forward with uphill political climb | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:15 pm: Arlington high schools introduce ID checks after Yorktown trespassing incident | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:00 pm: Former Arlington resident sentenced for accessing Justice Ginsburg’s health records | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Arlington Democrats take a breath, regroup as shock of Trump victory sets in | 🗣️ Comments
- 6:15 pm: Washington-Liberty’s football squad eyes its first perfect regular season since 1956 | 🗣️ Comments
- 7:00 pm: Arlington high school sports schedule for Nov. 8-14 | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 5:30 pm: Side Yards 2024
- 7:00 pm: Washington Liberty – Six: Teen Edition
- 7:30 pm: Alice in Wonderland/Alicia en el País de las Maravillas
☀️ Friday’s forecast
Expect sunny skies and a high near 70 degrees, accompanied by a light northwest wind that will increase to 5-10 mph in the morning and potentially gust up to 20 mph. The clear conditions will continue into Friday night, with a low around 45 degrees. The north wind will remain around 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”
– Aesop
🌅 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.
Arlington high schools have a much less busy and shorter week of sports action ahead, with final regular-season football games and playoff events for a few teams as the fall season has ended for a number of squads.
There will be one football game Friday night (Nov. 8) between the host Wakefield Warriors and Washington-Liberty Generals in an all-Arlington showdown. The Bishop O’Connell Knights and Yorktown Patriots play Saturday (Nov. 9).