News

Matthew Brand Parker passed away October 14, 2024, at his home in Arlington, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Lea Alice Lancaster Parker; sons Knox George Parker and Logan Lancaster Parker; and his mother, Georgia Lee Parker. He was preceded in death by his father, George Allen Parker.

Matt was born on May 2, 1977, at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Derwood, Maryland. He attended Col. Zadok Magruder High School in Rockville, Maryland, and received a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Tennessee in 2001.


News

Five airlines have received tentative approval to run new long-haul flights out of Reagan National Airport.

The U.S. Department of Transportation yesterday (Wednesday) announced plans to approve flights to the following locations, granting each airline one extra round-trip flight per day.


Sponsored

In Stafford, Embrey Mill is known for its active, connected, and outdoors-focused way of life. Since its debut, the community has grown into one of the area’s most recognizable master-planned neighborhoods, defined by its parks, trails, gathering spaces, and strong sense of community. That lifestyle continues to evolve.

At Cascades at Embrey Mill, Brookfield Residential offers a fresh perspective on active adult living within the established community—one that feels more modern, more social, and more in step with how people want to live today.  Condominiums start at $399,990 and offer main-level living—with your kitchen, living, dining, and primary suite all on one floor—plus private elevators, all in the Cascades neighborhood.

Equally important, the homes are designed for low-maintenance living, with lawn care, snow removal, and exterior upkeep all included, so homeowners can spend less time managing a home and more time enjoying their day.

More Ways to Stay Active. More Ways to Connect.
Life here isn’t about slowing down. It’s about having more ways to spend your time.

Homeowners can start the morning with a pickleball match or a walk along nearby trails, meet friends for coffee, or spend the afternoon enjoying the clubhouse and community spaces. With a full calendar of clubs, gatherings, and social events, there’s always something happening.

And because Cascades is part of the larger Embrey Mill community, that experience extends even further, with access to parks, pools, dining, and neighborhood destinations just moments from home.

Homes Designed for the Way You Live Now
At the center of it all are modern 55+ active adult condominiums with private elevators, thoughtfully designed for the way people want to live today.

Brookfield Residential’s thoughtfully designed homes offer main-level living with contemporary finishes and open layouts that support both comfort and flexibility. Private elevators, outdoor living spaces, and attached garages make everyday living easier—whether hosting friends or enjoying a quiet day at home. (more…)


Around Town

A Jersey Mike’s and a new CVS Pharmacy are in the works on Columbia Pike.

Both businesses are expected to open on the ground floor of Westmont Apartments at the corner of the Pike and S. Glebe Road, alongside other planned establishments including a Five Guys and a cosmetic studio.


Announcement

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.


News

Plans for redeveloping a key Langston Blvd parcel have sidestepped a potentially lengthy historic preservation battle.

That removes one impediment to razing the existing office building on the 1.3-acre site in the North Highlands community near Rosslyn, replacing it with upscale condominiums.


Event

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.


Opinion

Late last month a judge overturned Arlington’s “Missing Middle” zoning changes, also known as the Expanded Housing Option.

This month, a new Mike Mount cartoon takes a look at how the fallout from such a decision might affect another unique locale.


News
A nearly full moon over Ballston (courtesy George Brazier)

Brewery Coming to Clarendon — “[Charlottesville-based brewery] Three Notch’d has leased about 10,000 square feet of ground-floor space now occupied by Barnes & Noble, which is contracting into, and reconfiguring, its second-floor space at 2800 Clarendon Blvd… Three Notch’d had been seeking locations in the D.C. area for some time, and was drawn to Clarendon as a high-profile, dense space that was also accessible and not stuffy.” [WBJ]

Shot Fired on Columbia Pike — “ACPD is investigating a shot fired incident at Columbia Pike at S. Glebe Road. Preliminary, suspect and victim were involved in a fight when the suspect discharged a firearm before fleeing the scene. No injuries reported at this time.” [Twitter]

Changes to Americana Development — “JBG Smith Properties is proposing to reduce the number of units and parking at its Americana Hotel redevelopment project across from Amazon.com Inc.’s HQ2 in Pentagon City. A pair of minor site plan amendment applications submitted Monday to Arlington County’s planning department would reduce the number of planned apartments by about 10%, from 692 units to 572 units, and parking by about 36%, from 394 spaces to 253 spaces.” [WBJ]

Attempted Burglary in Buckingham — “The victim was inside her residence when she heard a noise and observed the male suspect allegedly attempting to open a window to the residence. The victim yelled and the suspect fled the scene on foot. During the course of the investigation, officers identified the suspect and took him into custody in the 4300 block of Arlington Boulevard.” [ACPD]

Amazon, Dominion Going Nuclear — “Amazon.com Inc. signed an agreement with utility giant Dominion Energy Virginia on Wednesday to pursue small modular reactor nuclear development in the commonwealth to help meet the surging demand for energy… The Seattle tech giant formally announced the agreement during an event at its second headquarters in Arlington. U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Virginia Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine and others attended the event.” [WBJ]

Newsmax Spotlights Arlington — From the Arlington GOP, following reports of both Trump and Harris signs being removed or damaged: “@NEWSMAX’s @alana_austin joined us in Arlington this morning to report about the uptick in theft and vandalism of Trump-Vance yard signs.” [Twitter, YouTube]

Advisory Board Volunteer Opp — From Arlington’s Dept. of Human Services: “Help guide social services in Arlington County by joining our Social Services Advisory Board!” [Twitter]

New Va. AI Task Force — “Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force, as called for under Executive Order 30. The Task Force includes ten of the most prominent AI experts in the Commonwealth, drawn from Virginia educational institutions, non-profits, and private corporations.” [Press Release]

It’s Thursday — Expect sunny skies and a high of around 58 degrees with north winds from 7 to 11 mph and gusts up to 18 mph. For Thursday night, clear conditions will continue, along with a low of approximately 42 degrees, accompanied by northwest winds at about 7 mph. [NWS]


Around Town

Good Wednesday 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 16, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high of around 58 degrees with north winds from 7 to 11 mph and gusts up to 18 mph. For Thursday night, clear conditions will continue, along with a low of approximately 42 degrees, accompanied by northwest winds at about 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.”
– Michael J. Fox

🌅 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

Nicholas Rados, a multi-sport athlete and 2024 graduate of Washington-Liberty High School, is being remembered by coaches and teammates for his upbeat personality and commitment to constant improvement.

Rados, 19, died in a fatal crash the morning of Saturday, Oct. 12 along the 2200 block of N. Harrison Street in Arlington’s Tara-Leeway Heights neighborhood. A car being driven northbound by an 18-year-old Arlington resident, in which Rados was a passenger, struck several parked vehicles and overturned, according to Arlington County police.


Sports

In a few days, Craig Esherick will be inducted into his second Hall of Fame in two years.

The evening of Oct. 19 at Argyle Country Club in Silver Spring, the Arlington resident and former Georgetown University men’s head basketball coach (and player) will be one of nine inductees into the Springbrook High School Sports Hall of Fame.


Announcement

Most people who try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu say they wish they’d started sooner. Today is the day to begin. Almost everyone walks in for the first time unsure of what to expect. The coaches and students at EvolveAll remember that feeling well and they’re there to guide you through it.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art focused on ground fighting and submission grappling. Sparring at EvolveAll happens every class, with real intensity. Every roll is a live, resistance-based puzzle with a training partner. EvolveAll is not a competition school. Instead, they’re focused on the growth and development of each person on the mat.