New AARP ‘Livability’ Rankings — “Based on the AARP Livability Index criteria, the top 10 communities in Virginia are: Falls Church – with a score of 68, ranks #6 on the national list of most livable small cities with populations of 5,000 to 24,999… Arlington County – with a score of 67, ranks #1 on the national list of most livable large communities with populations of 100,000 to 499,999.” [Press Release]

Lawsuit For Another Jail Death — “The family of a man who died after being in the custody of a jail in Arlington County has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit. Paul Thompson, 41, was arrested on Jan. 13, 2022 for trespassing. The Arlington County Sheriff’s Office said Thompson was held at the Arlington County Detention Facility to await his court hearing. According to the Sheriff’s Office, on Feb. 1, 2022, Thompson was found unresponsive in his cell, in the medical unit at the facility.” [DC News Now]

Moped Rider Struck on Highway — From Dave Statter: “This is why a moped shouldn’t be on an interstate highway or making a left turn trying to get to a missed exit. This was I-395S at Exit 8C to Crystal City around p.m. The injuries were serious but not reported to be life threatening.” [Twitter]

Creating Nightlife in Crystal City — “Let’s face it: Crystal City just doesn’t have the same vibe as Mount Vernon Triangle. The team behind hip D.C. restaurant Bar Chinois wants to help change that with a second location inside the Reva, part of a larger multifamily development at 1900 Crystal Drive from JBG Smith Properties. ‘JBG brought us in in particular to try to create a nightlife in that area,’ said Bar Chinois partner Mark Minicucci, who helms the restaurant with co-partners Dean Mosones and Margaux Donati. ‘Hopefully, we can do that.'” [WBJ]

County Apartment Rents Down Slightly — The median rent for an Arlington apartment in September was $2,476 for a one-bedroom unit and $2,992 for a two-bedroom unit, down 0.5% from a month before but still fifth highest among 100 large urban areas in a monthly ranking. [Apartment List]

Arlington Has Priciest Per-Square-Foot Costs –With an average of $521, Arlington had the most expensive home prices, on a per-square-foot basis, across the Washington region in September, according to data from Bright MLS. Arlington’s rate was up from $472 a year before and narrowly edged out the District of Columbia ($520) for supremacy. –Scott McCaffrey

Some Renters Delaying Homeownership — “Brenan, who recently moved into a studio apartment in Arlington, spends $2,155 a month on rent. When it comes to homeownership, ‘that aspiration is kind of at odds with my desire to stay in the DC/Arlington area,’ Brenan says. For that reason, buying a house is off the table until she’s ready for the ‘burbs.” [Axios]

Bishop Pushes Back on Casino Proposal — “Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, recently urged Catholics to treat gambling with caution, reminding the faithful that the Church opposes any gambling that puts a person’s financial stability at risk.  The impetus for Burbidge’s remarks, made on the Arlington Diocese’s ‘Walk Humbly’ podcast, is an effort by some lawmakers to allow residents of Northern Virginia to vote to create a new casino in Fairfax County near Washington, D.C.” [Catholic News Agency]

It’s Tuesday — Expect a mostly cloudy day with temperatures reaching around 56 degrees, accompanied by a west wind blowing at 5 to 8 mph. As nighttime approaches, the skies will become partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 42 degrees. [NWS]