Construction on an elevated bus stop island, meant to improve safety at an intersection in Rosslyn, is scheduled to begin soon.
The quick-build safety project between the intersections of Clarendon Blvd with N. Pierce and N. Queen streets will impact Metrobus routes 4B and 38B as well as ART Route 45. In addition to elevating the bus stop, it will raise an existing protected bike lane on Clarendon Blvd.
A new Arlington program seeks to make it easier for people who live in apartments to compost their food scraps.
New food disposal bins have appeared near 14 multifamily properties across the county, inviting apartment dwellers to divert food waste and food-soiled paper away from the landfill and into the county’s composting program.
Address: 6216 28th Street N
Neighborhood: Berkshire Oakwood
Type: 4 BR, 4 BA single-family detached – 2900 sq. ft.
Open House: Sunday, May 31st from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Listed: $1,425,000
Noteworthy: Extensively Renovated and Reimagined, Seamlessly Blending New and Old
Stunning remodel in Arlington’s sought-after Berkshire Oakwood! Thoughtfully reimagined from top to bottom, this 1948 Cape is like nothing you’ve seen before.
The spacious main level living room features solid Oak hardwoods, a cozy gas fireplace with marble threshold, and natural light from windows on two sides. Just beyond, a showstopping 2023 kitchen renovation offers 42″ white cabinetry, Quartz countertops, all new stainless steel appliances, custom range hood, and new hardwoods throughout. A sun-soaked eat-in nook with built-in bench opens to the jaw-dropping screened porch – added in 2025 with Trex decking, a vaulted tongue and groove ceiling, in-ceiling heaters, and room for both dining and lounging.
The main level bedroom wing offers two generously sized bedrooms and a fully renovated full bath with marble basketweave tile, glass-enclosed shower, dual shower heads, and cheerful wallpaper. Upstairs, two full suites including a true ensuite primary with massive walk-in closet and a luxurious owner’s bath featuring dual sinks, Quartz surround, and a triple-head glass-enclosed shower. A fully finished lower level rec room with full bath is perfect for play, movies, or guests.
Outside, enjoy a new Bluestone patio, brand new fence, and a flat, lushly landscaped yard with year-round privacy. All of this just blocks from Nottingham Elementary in one of North Arlington’s most beloved communities.
Listed by:
Diane Schline – The Diane Schline Group
[email protected]
(703) 258-9439
A bank in Crystal City was robbed Monday morning by a man who reportedly fled in a taxi.
The robbery happened around 11:30 a.m. at the Bank of America branch at 1425 S. Eads Street, across from Amazon’s HQ2.
Here in Arlington, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive single-family homes sold last month (July 2024).
Most expensive single-family homes sold
*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.
Deals on gourmet dining options are coming to Arlington and Falls Church next week as Summer Restaurant Week returns.
The event — hosted by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington from Monday, Aug. 12 through Sunday, Aug. 18 — involves hundreds of restaurants in the D.C. area.
An Arlington Circuit Court judge has delayed the sentencing of a man who admitted to shooting at police officers during a 2022 car chase through Arlington and Fairfax counties.
Ricardo Singleton must first undergo an evaluation through the state’s mental health assistance program, Judge Daniel S. Fiore II ruled Friday, before being sentenced on Aug. 16.
Television ratings for the 2024 Paris games are way up compared to the Tokyo Olympics.
The excitement of crowds that were absent during the Covid-delayed Tokyo games probably have something to do with that, as does the time change improvement that sees most major events happening live in the morning and afternoon in the U.S. instead of overnight.
W-L Alum Coaches to Bronze — “Nearly a century after the ‘Boys in the Boat’ won a gold medal for the U.S. in Berlin, another American team full of former University of Washington Huskies won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics… The U.S. men’s eight boat is coached by UW rowing coach [and Washington-Liberty High School alumnus] Michael Callahan.” [KING 5, Twitter]
County Preps for Deer Cull — “The relevant Arlington County government staff are moving full-throttle toward bringing sharpshooters to the community in an effort to cull what they describe as an excessive deer population. Yet they also seem to be hedging their bets. ‘We’re pretty sure sharpshooting will work,’ said John Marlin.” [Gazette Leader]
Flyover Cancelled Today — Updated at 9:25 a.m. — From Arlington Alert: “Today’s 12:45 PM Arlington National Cemetery Flyover has been canceled due to weather.” [Twitter]
Chase Thru Arlington Ends in D.C. — From Dave Statter: “@AlexandriaVAPD chasing a stolen car on I-395N through Arlington into DC just before 7p yesterday. It ended with a crash near the Wharf and the driver arrested. A passenger fled. The driver was wanted for a felony robbery in Arlington Thursday.” [Twitter]
Unemployment Rate in Arlington — “Month-over-month unemployment rates in both Arlington and Fairfax counties ticked upward in June, according to new data, part of a regional and national trend for the month, with Arlington seeing the lowest rate in the local area and second lowest in Virginia.” [Gazette Leader]
Meter Reminder for the Dogs — From Arlington’s Dept. of Environmental Services: “Arlington canines: Please keep the p off the arking machines. It jams the coin doors, especially in summer.” [Twitter]
F.C. Theater Troupe Moving — “Falls Church’s homegrown theater troupe and educational enterprise, Creative Cauldron, is aiming to move into brand new digs at the big (new Whole Foods) Broad and Washington project by the end of this year.” [FCNP]
Hot, Rainy August on Tap — “Our August outlook for DC weather is out! Some good news: 1) We think it will be seasonably hot, but not as hot as July, which was 4th hottest on record 2) We expect a wetter than normal month which should help the drought.” [Capital Weather Gang, Twitter]
It’s Monday — Expect sunshine and a high near 95 degrees, accompanied by a southwest wind at 3 to 8 mph. Later in the night, partly cloudy skies will prevail with a low around 77, and a southwest wind around 7 mph. [NWS]
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Flickr pool photo by Jason Gooljar
Arlington’s Torri Huske will be coming home from Paris with five Olympic medals, after a world record performance in the pool Sunday.
Huske and her fellow women’s 4x100m medley relay final teammates — Regan Smith, Lilly King and Gretchen Walsh — captured gold and set a new world record, all while besting second place Australia by a full 3.5 seconds.
