Around Town

Good Monday 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 — May 20, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect patchy fog to clear by 9am, giving way to a mostly sunny day with a high around 82 and a south wind blowing at 3 to 7 mph. Tuesday night will be mostly clear, with a low temperature near 62 and a south wind at approximately 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”
– Albert Schweitzer

🌅 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.


Sponsored

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


Announcement

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.


Around Town

A new high-end sushi restaurant appears to be coming to Pentagon City.

The realty management company Rappaport announced on its website that the creators behind Gyu Shige Japanese BBQ & Bar in Fairfax’s Mosaic District have leased about 2,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space below the Sage at National Landing, a 306-unit multifamily building at 480 11th Street S.


Event

Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM


Around Town

A new restaurant and bar has opened at the former site of Rebellion on the Pike.

Cornerstone opened its doors last month at 2900 Columbia Pike, serving up hearty plates like chicken pot pie, beef chili and seafood pasta along with beers, wines and signature cocktails at its full bar.


Around Town

An Arlington eatery is on the Mexican ambassador’s list of go-to spots for a taste of home in the D.C. area.

In addition to restaurants in Columbia Heights and on 14th Street in D.C., Ambassador Esteban Moctezuma Barragán named Tacombi in Crystal City as a favorite taco destination in an interview with Axios.


News

An Arlington LGBTQ+ group is calling for better county outreach related to sexual health.

Equality Arlington, which advocated for greater county spending on LGBTQ+ issues this budget cycle, applauded a new $25,000 marketing budget set aside for Arlington Public Health. The group hopes this funding can increase awareness about sexual health testing, prevention and treatment services including a county STI clinic.


News

It’s always a good idea to wear your seatbelt, but it’s incrementally more of a no brainer today.

Arlington County police are participating in the national Click It or Ticket campaign starting today. The campaign “combines powerful messages about seat belt safety with high-visibility enforcement for unbuckled motorists.”