If you’ve gone out to eat in Ballston, Clarendon or Courthouse in the past decade, it’s quite possible that Félix Gomes helped to make your meal at least once.
He’s been a cook in the area for the past 15 years at restaurants like the former Caribbean Breeze and A-Town Bar and Grill, as well as Don Tito and most recently Fire Works Pizza in Courthouse. Co-workers enjoy his humor and charisma.
Indecent Exposure Suspect Tased — “The female victim observed the suspect outside a business exposing himself. A responding officer located the suspect on scene and made contact with him, during which the suspect became non-compliant with the officer’s commands and fled the scene on foot. The officer located the suspect again in the 2800 block of S. Quincy Street and issued additional commands. The suspect remained non-compliant and the officer deployed their Taser.” [ACPD]
Ballston Booster Gets New Job — “District Dogs founder Jacob Hensley has tapped the former longtime head of the Ballston Business Improvement District to step in as CEO of his doggy day care business. Hensley officially hands the leash to Tina Leone on Monday, though he plans to stay on as the company’s owner and be actively involved in the business and its franchising operations.” [Washington Business Journal]
RAMMY for Local Restaurant — “While six Arlington restaurants were nominated for awards this year, only one brought home a Rammy. Clarendon’s Colada Shop was named the Hottest Sandwich Shop in the DC region. CEO Daniella Senior founded the Cuban sandwich chain in 2016, growing it to five locations around the DMV.” [Patch]
Award for County Official — “Samia Byrd, director of the Arlington County government’s Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development, has been named recipient of the 2024 Moeser Outstanding Service Award from the Virginia chapter of the American Planning Association.” [Gazette Leader]
Olympic Specials and Events — “We can’t all fly to Paris to vie for gold medals during this summer’s Games, which run from July 26-Aug. 11. Arlington-area organizations and restaurants understand. They’re offering opportunities for athletes of all ages and abilities to compete locally in mental and physical gymnastics — or at least to enjoy good food and drink while rooting for the true Olympians.” [Arlington Magazine]
Local Team Is Second in State — “The Arlington Senior Babe Ruth age 13-16 All-Stars finished second in the recent state baseball tournament, losing to Manassas, 9-0, in the championship game.” [Gazette Leader]
It’s Tuesday — There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm, with otherwise mostly cloudy skies and a high near 89, accompanied by southwest winds at 3 to 5 mph. Expect a 70% chance of precipitation on Tuesday night, with showers and thunderstorms. The night will remain mostly cloudy with a low around 74. New rainfall amounts of a quarter to half an inch. [NWS]
Address: 1815 N Highland Street
Neighborhood: Lyon Village
Type: 5 BR, 4 (+1 half) BA single-family detached – 3866 sq. ft.
Listed: $2,295,000
Noteworthy: Beautifully preserved 1929 Lyon Village Spanish Bungalow
A Lyon Village gem! Step into the charm and character of this beautifully preserved 1929 Spanish Bungalow, offering 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and just under 3,900 square feet of inviting living space. Rich in architectural detail, the home showcases classic white stucco walls, a red terracotta tile roof, graceful arched doorways, and elegant ornamental ironwork, creating a warm, timeless ambiance from the moment you arrive.
Inside, exquisite craftsmanship blends seamlessly with thoughtful updates. The welcoming living room features soaring 11.5-foot ceilings, dramatic Palladian windows, and a stunning kiva-style fireplace, while a gracious formal dining room sets the stage for memorable gatherings. The cozy family room with custom built-ins opens through French doors to a private patio, perfect for effortless indoor-outdoor living.
At the heart of the home, the spacious kitchen offers top-of-the-line appliances, an expansive island, abundant storage, a pantry, and a charming breakfast area framed by a bay window and arched entry. The main level also includes two bedrooms—one ensuite—providing flexible living options, along with a stylish powder room.
Upstairs, the serene primary suite features a fireplace, walk-in closet, and spa-inspired bath with soaking tub, glass-enclosed shower, and double vanity. Two additional bedrooms—one with a delightful window seat—share a Jack-and-Jill bath, and a whimsical hidden playroom adds character. A conveniently located laundry room completes the upper level.
Additional highlights include hardwood floors, new carpeting, a terracotta-tiled lower level with ample storage, a two-car garage, and a private, landscaped yard—just blocks to Clarendon’s shops, dining, Metro, and more.
https://listings.blueskyemedia.com/videos/019dd575-4fa8-7391-8027-12a1366764af?v=461
Listed by:
Sheri Grant – TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
[email protected]
(703) 405-1016
Good Monday 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 — Jul 22, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 89, accompanied by southwest winds at 3 to 5 mph. Expect a 70% chance of precipitation on Tuesday night, with showers and thunderstorms mainly between 8 pm and 11 pm, followed by a likelihood of showers and potential thunderstorms after 11 pm. The night will remain mostly cloudy with a low around 74 and southwest winds between 3 and 6 mph. New rainfall amounts could range from a quarter to half an inch. See more from Weather.gov.
“The only thing worse than starting something and failing… is not starting something.”
– Seth Godin
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
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Local rising kindergartener, Phin, has advanced to the Top 5 in his group in the national Jr. Ranger Contest, a competition that celebrates children who are passionate about nature, wildlife, and exploration. After making it through earlier rounds with strong community support, Phin is now in 4th place and working toward the top spot needed to move on to the quarterfinals.
The contest encourages kids to engage with the outdoors and highlights their curiosity and love for learning about the natural world. For Phin and his family, this experience has been both exciting and meaningful, made even more special by the encouragement from friends, neighbors, and the broader community.
Certified recovery residences with up to eight people might soon be allowed in single-family Arlington neighborhoods.
With limited exceptions, the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance currently allows no more than four people to live in a single-family home unless they are “related by blood, marriage or adoption.” But a county staff report recommends changing county code to provide explicit support for recovery residences, which offer drug- and alcohol-free housing to people with substance abuse disorders.
The Women’s Crawl is coming to Falls Church on May 9, 2026!
Hosted by the team behind the Shrinks on Tap Podcast and presented by Expand Psychology, this one-of-a-kind event is more than a night out—it’s a movement.
More than 2,500 homes and businesses were without power Monday afternoon in parts of Pentagon City and Crystal City.
Reports of the outage started coming in around 3:20 p.m. Firefighters have since been dispatched to numerous buildings in the area for reports of stuck elevators.
Say hello to Spike!
Spike is an adult male dog up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. This handsome guy is currently at the shelter patiently awaiting his forever family!
A developer is seeking to build fewer parking spots at a Clarendon apartment building, despite objections from two civic associations.
A requested site plan amendment for the Joyce Motors project would remove a portion of a planned parking garage, reducing the number of residential parking spots from 155 to 119. Developer Orr Partners also seeks to build 10 fewer residential units — 231 as opposed to 241 — but increase the project’s gross floor area by 1,629 square feet.
Here in Arlington, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the smallest and largest homes sold last month (June 2024).
Largest homes sold
The future of a judicial and public services agreement between Arlington and Falls Church is on tonight’s Arlington County Board agenda.
The Board will weigh the renewal of the agreement, which outlines how the jurisdictions use and share the costs of the county’s Emergency Communications Center, certain judicial offices and other items.
