A new opt-in service from the circuit court clerk’s office aims to provide property owners with another tool to catch fraudulent activity.
The “Property Alert” initiative, offered at no charge, provides alerts when changes are made to property documentation held by the clerk’s office. Individuals can sign up for email notices based on criteria including name, property address or real property code.
A new multicultural celebration is coming to Columbia Pike this weekend.
International cuisines, live performances and kid-friendly activities are all part of the inaugural Columbia Pike Culture Fest, happening from noon to 6 p.m. this Saturday at the Arlington Mill Community Center (909 S. Dinwiddie Street).
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This year’s July 4th fireworks show on the National Mall will set the world record for the largest fireworks display ever, with 860,000 fireworks planned (we normally see 17,000-20,000) over a 40-minute display of explosions and light.
If you can’t bear the thought of dealing with traffic, crowds, and tourists to watch the fireworks, you can buy a private or semi-private view from about a dozen different condo buildings in Arlington.
This week, I’m highlighting Arlington condo buildings that offer the best views of DC fireworks, either from the privacy of your own unit/balcony or a shared rooftop.
Buildings With Exceptional Views from a Shared Rooftop
Pierce (link to inventory since 2025)
Built in 2021, Pierce boasts the highest price per square foot of any building in Arlington, earning its premium with a spectacular rooftop terrace and pool, a penthouse-level owner’s club, two-story gym, and private elevator access to select residences. The units are some of the largest available condos in Northern VA, spanning 1,300-2,400 square feet, ranging in price from about $1M-$4M.
2000 Clarendon (link to inventory since 2025)
Built in 2021, 2000 Clarendon is one of Arlington’s newest condo buildings and offers residents a large rooftop terrace, a rooftop social room, and gym. Most of the units here are one or two bedrooms, with some offering an additional den, and range in price from about $550,000 to $2M. (more…)
Arlington County police are investigating an attempted robbery at a North Arlington restaurant Sunday afternoon.
Police were dispatched to Crisp and Juicy, a long-time Peruvian chicken eatery in the Lee Heights Shops on Cherry Hill Road, around 4:30 p.m. for a report of man jumping behind the counter and trying to steal sausage, according to scanner traffic.
A bagel shop with a unique approach and large social media presence could soon be popping up in Arlington, the latest addition to the county’s bagel scene.
Connecticut-based PopUp Bagels — known for its “rip and dip” style and social media posts that regularly earn hundreds of thousands of views — is planning a new Arlington location after celebrating a crowded grand opening in Georgetown last Friday.
Commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary of the United States of America at Civic Jam! Celebrate the City of Falls Church’s diverse community, civic engagement, and classic summer fun. Jam out to live, local music, sip on local brews, enjoy tasty treats and eats, and a full evening of festivities for all ages on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m.
Play, connect, and earn points throughout the evening in the Civic Cup Competition with activities ranging from sack races and relays to collaborative community art and trivia in the beer garden. No pre-registration required, assemble a team of four, pick up a Civic Cup scorecard, and compete for the Civic Cup Trophy!
With warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine, the weather cooperated with ideal baseball conditions for Arlington Little League’s big anniversary event.
At the traditional Barcroft Park multi-field venue, the league held its opening-day ceremonies to mark its 40th anniversary the afternoon of Sunday, April 12.
An advisory panel says the proposed pedestrian/bicycle bridge connecting Crystal City to Reagan National Airport falls short of optimal accessibility standards.
The current plan for an elevator and staircase at the Crystal City side of the crossing “is absolutely not sufficient,” said Pamela Van Hine, recording secretary of the Pedestrian Advisory Committee (PAC).
The grumblings from Northern Virginia public school parents are getting louder.
Last week, the discontent broke out into the open, when 106.7 The Fan host Danny Rouhier went on a rant that ended up going viral on social media and prompting some news coverage. His message: kids are getting too many days off of school.
Danny is sick and tried of Fairfax County Schools consistenly having days off school. pic.twitter.com/pba4ZT1Zba
— 106.7 The Fan (@1067theFan) April 6, 2026
Arlington and Fairfax schools have added more student holidays in recent years.
Starting with the 2021-2022, Arlington Public Schools added several religious holidays to its calendar, including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Diwali and Eid al-Fitr. This year Eid al-Adha was added, after a divided school board decided against a last-minute addition to the calendar last year.
Both Arlington and Fairfax, meanwhile, added next Tuesday — special election day for the state redistricting amendment — as an off day and APS is off today (Monday) for a grade prep day. (Over the past month, APS has been off March 13, 20, 30-31 and April 1-3, 10, and 13.)
FCPS has even more off days on its calendar than APS and the Fairfax school board has been considering removing some federal holidays next year to strike a better balance. From an April 8 FFXnow article:
As the current school year enters its final stretch, the Fairfax County School Board is considering tweaking the calendar for the next year in response to mounting complaints about disruptions to class schedules.
At the board’s meeting tomorrow (Thursday), members led by governance committee chair Melanie Meren will propose nixing Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Veterans Day as official student holidays and limiting the number of scheduled early release days to four per year.
“Partial school weeks function as an informal ‘childcare tax’ that falls hardest on our hourly-wage and most vulnerable households,” said Meren, whose committee has been discussing a new calendar policy. “My goal is to adjust the 2026-27 calendar to increase the number of five-day school weeks.”
If the motions are approved, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which will fall on Oct. 12 this year, and Veterans Day — observed annually on Nov. 11 — would become standard instructional days for both students and staff going forward. Fairfax County Public Schools would implement a curriculum to teach students about the groups that the occasions are intended to recognize.
After an April 9 vote, only Veterans Day will be eliminated as a school holiday, FFXnow reported today.
While Arlington has fewer off days than FCPS, some parents are nonetheless feeling the burden of frequently having to find childcare for myriad off days and early release days.
Do you think APS should also consider removing some off days next year? Weigh in below.
A supporter and an opponent of Virginia’s April 21 congressional redistricting referendum found themselves in agreement on at least one thing during an April 8 forum sponsored by Advance Arlington.
Del. Marcus Simon (D-13), speaking in favor of the referendum, and former Arlington Electoral Board member Richard Samp, who opposes it, both suggested that an ever-escalating national political tit-for-tat on gerrymandering is not the way to run a country.
Foot Chase on Columbia Pike — A teen was arrested Friday night after a reported fight near Columbia Pike and S. Dinwiddie Street, according to police. The suspect allegedly pulled a knife during the altercation, then fled on foot before being caught behind a 7-Eleven. He faces charges including attempted malicious wounding, assault on a police officer and obstruction of justice. [Dave Statter/X, WUSA 9]
Meals on Wheels Lands $70M Gift — Crystal City-based Meals on Wheels America has received a $70 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The nonprofit, headquartered at 1550 Crystal Drive, supports roughly 5,000 community-based meal providers nationwide and says it will use the unrestricted funds to strengthen local provider capacity. [WBJ]
Pull-Up Busts GMU Pipe — A man admitted to doing a pull-up that burst a water pipe at George Mason University’s Mason Square campus (3300 Fairfax Drive) in late March, flooding the parking garage. He turned himself in to university police. “Moral of the story is ‘if you mess up, you fess up!’” a GMU police spokesperson said. [WTOP]
Snowcrete Finally Melts — The huge pile of snowcrete at the county’s N. Quincy Street property is now just a puddle, 75 days after the original storm. [ARLnow/X]
Cheese Cartel Opens — State Sen. Saddam Azlan Salim (D-37th) joined the ribbon cutting last week for The Cheese Cartel, a new cheese shop at Founders Row (922 W. Broad Street) in Falls Church. [Sen. Salim/X]
F.C. Housing Costs Questioned — The chair of Falls Church’s Economic Development Authority balked at costs tied to the planned Virginia Village redevelopment on S. Maple Avenue, which aims to boost the city’s affordable housing stock. A consultant proposal of $175,000 for a couple months’ work drew sharp criticism. [FCNP]
Va. Minimum Wage Headed to $15 — Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a bill that will incrementally increase Virginia’s minimum wage from $12.77 to $15 an hour by 2028. The N. Va. Chamber of Commerce had urged a veto, warning the increase could worsen inflation. [NBC 4]
Chick-fil-A Visa Luck — Chinese students and workers, including those in Northern Virginia, have embraced Chick-fil-A as a good-luck charm for U.S. visa applications because the name sounds like “check files” in Chinese. Some 3D-print the logo, embroider it on keychains or set it as their social media profile picture, hoping for H-1B lottery luck. [AP]
D.C. Eyes Driverless Rides — The D.C. Council plans to begin reviewing legislation by month’s end that would permit commercial driverless vehicle service. Waymo, which has about 25 test vehicles in D.C., is eyeing multiple depot sites that would each employ about 100 people. [WBJ]
Drought Deepens in Region — Most of the D.C. area remains in moderate drought after a dry March, and April is tracking below average for precipitation. Portions of Virginia near Richmond have slipped to severe drought, and the Capital Weather Gang says there’s not much rain in the near future. [CWG/X]
Region Preps for America 250 — D.C., Maryland and Virginia organizers are planning celebrations for the nation’s 250th birthday, including what they say will be the largest fireworks display in U.S. history on July 4. Events run from May through July, and Fairfax County is rolling out “Fairfax 250” wine. [WTOP]
It’s Monday — Expect partly sunny skies with a high near 83 and southwest winds around 14 mph, gusting to 26 mph. There’s a slight chance of afternoon rain showers. Overnight lows drop to around 63. [NWS]
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