The filming of an Arlington County Police Department recruitment video will bring a temporary road closure on Friday.
A section of Army Navy Drive between S. Nash Street and 28th Street S. will be closed from 5-10 p.m. to accommodate filming, ACPD said. The forthcoming video is meant to “showcase the work of our officers and enhance our recruitment efforts.”
A longstanding hair salon in Clarendon has reopened after a major interior makeover.
After 14 years in business, Urban Halo Salon at 2900 Clarendon Blvd has swapped its former blue interior for white marble and gold and black tones. The changes aim to create a “timeless” aesthetic while adding fixtures to improve customer experience, co-owner Nash Noufal told ARLnow.
From rooftop views and stylish resident lounges to a private courtyard, fitness center, pet spa, and dedicated work-from-home spaces, The Aidan offers the perfect balance of comfort, convenience, and connection.
Just steps from shopping, dining, entertainment, and the Braddock Road Metro, everything you love is right outside your door.
Drivers on the George Washington Memorial Parkway may soon have clearer views of the Potomac, but they should also expect weekend lane closures during restoration work.
The National Park Service announced yesterday (Monday) that crews will “rehabilitate” 15 scenic vistas between the North Donaldson Overlook and Spout Run Parkway.
Update on 9/27/24 — The lane closure for this weekend has been cancelled due to rain. From the National Park Service:
Due to inclement weather, the scheduled closure of the northbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) between Spout Run Parkway and Windy Run Bridge has been cancelled for this weekend. One northbound and southbound lane will remain open in each direction. Thank you for your patience as we continue rehabilitation.
Join the Rosslyn BID and Arlington Arts at the 34th Rosslyn Jazz Fest 2026 featuring live jazz, food trucks, local vendors, and family-friendly activities in the heart of Rosslyn! This year’s lineup is bringing a diverse mix of performers and bands redefining the jazz music genre including Plena Libre, Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars, Parlor Greens, and Dogo du Togo & the Alagaa Beat Band.
A less restrictive process for home improvement projects at older townhomes and apartment buildings could be coming to Arlington.
By default, townhomes and multifamily properties in Arlington currently can’t receive any “interior structural alterations” unless they are in full compliance with the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance (ACZO). If property owners want an exception to conduct partial renovations like remodeling a kitchen or finishing an attic, they often have to seek approval from the county’s Board of Zoning Appeals.
Falls Church is eyeing possible changes to make it easier to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
The city, which has not granted an ADU permit since 2000, has released a draft framework for potential amendments to its zoning ordinance. Scheduled for a City Council vote in February, proposed changes would make it possible to build detached ADUs within city limits and would set dimensional standards for floor area, height and setbacks.
APS Phone Pouch Pilot Update — “Though too early to draw any conclusions on the effort, School Board members did discuss it at a Sept. 5 meeting…The pouch pilot is slated to run all year. What happens after that, nobody can tell, but Kadera did opine that any discussion of whether to expand it countywide, or not, should occur when parents and students are engaged.” [GazetteLeader]
Flyover Scheduled Today — From AlertDC: “The U.S. Naval Air Force will conduct a military flyover in the National Capital Region over Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 11:15AM.”
Arlington Org Helping GGW — “In January 2023, Greater Greater Washington tried to hold training sessions for newly elected Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners… We’ve partnered with the Arlington-based, libertarian-leaning Institute for Justice (IJ), who know the contours of free speech better than most, to make sure this sort of gagging of free speech doesn’t happen again.” [GGW, Twitter]
Inflation a Mixed Bag — “Some Americans do see prices as settling down. Tisha Deloney of Arlington, Virginia, said she was initially miffed when her company provided a smaller cost-of-living adjustment for this year of about 3%, down from the 8% she remembers when inflation was peaking. But when her rent rose two months ago, it ticked up by a much smaller amount than it had in previous years.” [Associated Press]
Local Renewable Energy Enthusiast — “When the power goes out in Arlington, Virginia, people often gather at Scott Sklar’s house… That’s because Sklar’s home and detached office never lose power. He generates clean energy using a mix of several technologies – solar panels, solar roof shingles, a wind turbine, and a hydrogen fuel cell. And he stores excess power in a bank of batteries.” [Yale Climate Connections]
Political ‘Speed Dating’ — “It’s the political equivalent of speed dating – called ‘candi-dating’ or ‘candidating’ (take your pick) – and the League of Women Voters of Arlington & Alexandria City is hosting a chance for Arlington residents to get to know candidates for local office without the long-term commitment of a full-blown candidate forum. The event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 6.” [GazetteLeader]
Healthy Eating on the Pike — “EvolveAll and Columbia Pike Partnership have teamed up to profile several local restaurants and ask our fitness team for recommendations on what to eat. We hope this will provide helpful guidance so that you can enjoy a night out with friends without compromising your healthy living goals.” First up: Sabores Tapas Bar. [EvolveAll]
Subscription Law Change — “In Virginia, the new law, which took effect in July, requires companies to notify consumers of their option to cancel within 30 days of the end of the trial period… About half a dozen other states have enacted similar laws this year.” [Virginia Mercury]
It’s Tuesday — Scattered showers and cloudy skies are expected with a high near 70 and an east wind of 6 to 9 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%. Tuesday night will see scattered showers and potential thunderstorms after 2 am, a low around 65, with a 50% chance of precipitation. [NWS]
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 — Sep 23, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Scattered showers and cloudy skies are expected with a high near 70 and an east wind of 6 to 9 mph; the chance of precipitation is 40%. Tuesday night will see scattered showers and potential thunderstorms after 2 am, a low around 65, and a 7 mph east wind, with a 50% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.
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Generals led 46-0 at halftime of county rivalry game
The result wasn’t unexpected, but the blowout margin of victory was a surprise to many when the Washington-Liberty Generals hosted and defeated the Yorktown Patriots, 46-16, in this season’s annual all-Arlington clash between the neighborhood high-school rivals.
