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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 5, 2024

By ARLnow.com

Good Thursday 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 — Sep 5, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌤️ Friday’s forecast

Expect partly sunny skies and a high near 81, accompanied by a 6 mph east wind. Friday night will see mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 66, with a southeast wind of the same speed. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
– John Quincy Adams

🌅 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.

News

O’Connell promotes assistant to as new head girls softball coach

By GazetteLeader

Tony Uccellini looks forward to continuing the team’s strong tradition

The big challenge of taking over as the girls head softball coach of the highly successful Bishop O’Connell Knights high-school team is certainly recognized by, but doesn’t scare, Tony Uccellini.

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Sponsored

Listing of the Day: 3512 N Pocomoke Street

By ARLnow.com
Open-concept dining room with blue walls, white wainscoting and a dark round table set with cream chairs; real estate ad layout on the right shows agent photo and price info.
Open living room with a stone fireplace, gray sofa, white chairs, and a large area rug in a bright, airy space.
Bright white kitchen with marble countertops, island, stainless steel stove, and hardwood floors; open to living area behind. - (informative)
Dining room with navy walls and white wainscoting, featuring a dark rectangular table and six white upholstered chairs.
Backyard at dusk with a rectangular, blue-lit pool, a stone retaining wall with planters, and a beige house with lit windows.
Main level floor plan of a house showing rooms (foyer, dining, living, library, family room), kitchen, two‑car garage, mud room, and outdoor features (front porch, motor court, lawn, pool). Address at top: 3512 N Pocomoke Street, Arlington, VA.
Front view of a beige two-story family home with a two-car garage, stone accents, and a covered front porch under a blue sky.
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Address: 3512 N Pocomoke Street
Neighborhood: Minor Hill
Type: 5 BR, 5 (+1 half) BA single-family detached – 6430 sq. ft.
Listed: $2,399,000

Noteworthy: Luxury cul-de-sac home with heated pool in sought-after Minor Hill

Welcome to this exceptional custom home tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in sought-after Minor Hill. Offering over 6,400 finished square feet, 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and a private 0.29-acre lot with a heated pool, this beautifully appointed residence combines timeless design with modern luxury in the Yorktown/Williamsburg/Discovery school pyramid.

A welcoming front porch overlooks neighborhood green space, while inside, a dramatic two-story foyer with a Currey & Company chandelier sets the tone. Rich wood floors, detailed millwork, and oversized windows enhance the main level, which features formal living and dining rooms, a private office with French doors, and a spacious family room anchored by a floor-to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace.

The chef’s kitchen is designed for entertaining with an oversized quartz island, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf double ovens and six-burner cooktop, two dishwashers, farmhouse sink, walk-in pantry with a second refrigerator, butler’s pantry, and secondary staircase.

Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite offers a sitting area, dual walk-in closets, and a spa-inspired bath. Three additional bedrooms each include walk-in closets, with ensuite baths providing comfort and privacy.

The finished lower level features a large recreation room, fitness room, fifth bedroom, full bath, and an unfinished bonus space ready for future expansion.

Outside, enjoy a heated pool with automatic cover, expansive stone patio, professionally designed retaining wall with planter beds, low-maintenance turf, and an upper terrace. Additional highlights include a two-car garage with dual EV charging stations and an unbeatable location near shopping, parks, Metro, and major commuter routes.

Listed by:
Sarah Picot – Corcoran McEnearney
[email protected]

News

Despite Vision Zero failure in D.C., Arlington still targets no traffic deaths by 2030

By Dan Egitto
A crash on S. Carlin Springs Road on Sept. 14, 2023 (courtesy anonymous)

Despite a recent investigation unearthing broad failures in a decade-long D.C. program to eliminate traffic deaths, Arlington is holding fast to its Vision Zero goals.

Both Arlington and D.C. have set goals of eradicating all vehicle crashes resulting in fatalities and severe injuries. D.C. adopted its Vision Zero Action Plan in 2014 with the aim of achieving this by 2024, and Arlington adopted its own action plan in 2021 with a 2030 goalpost.

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Toastique’s new Clarendon outpost eyes opening later this month

By Jared Serre
Toastique in Clarendon (staff photo by Jared Serre)

A new spot for “gourmet toast” is scheduled to start serving customers later this month in Clarendon.

Toastique plans to open its doors on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 8 a.m. It is located at 3100 Clarendon Blvd, a block from the Metro station, in a space subdivided from adjacent running store Pacers.

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News

JUST IN: Yorktown High School evacuated due to recurring gas smell

By ARLnow.com
Police at Yorktown High School (file photo)

For the third time in a week, firefighters are investigating the smell of gas at Yorktown High School.

The school was evacuated around 10:30 a.m. this morning due to the gas odor and has dismissed early, Arlington Public Schools confirmed to ARLnow.

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Colada Shop set to open next week in Crystal City

By Jared Serre
Signs for six new businesses at The Grace in Crystal City (staff photo by James Jarvis)

A Cuban cafe and bar is the latest storefront set to open under a new apartment complex in Crystal City.

The grand opening of Colada Shop’s latest location — at 244 19th Court S., on the street level of The Grace and Reva apartments — is scheduled this coming Monday, Sept. 9.

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News

NEW: Four teens in custody on weapons charges after police operation

By ARLnow.com
Armored police vehicles in Green Valley while police execute search and arrest warrants (courtesy anonymous)

Police officers in tactical gear, armored vehicles, and — reportedly — a drone descended on Arlington’s Green Valley neighborhood early Wednesday.

The operation, as described to ARLnow by one local resident, happened around 5:30 a.m. and also involved at least one K-9 unit.

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News

Morning Notes for September 5, 2024

By ARLnow.com
Overlee pool in its last days of the season (photo courtesy Eric Dunham)

POTUS and Veep Plan 9/11 Visit — From the White House: “On Wednesday, September 11, the President and the Vice President will travel to Ground Zero in New York, New York, the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania and the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia to honor and remember the victims of the September 11th terror attacks. Additional details to follow.”

Fight in Ballston — “A verbal dispute between two groups of individuals inside an establishment escalated into a physical altercation. A male victim and female victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and the male was transported to an area hospital. Responding officers observed individuals entering a car, approached it and attempted to detain the occupants as part of the ongoing investigation. The occupants were non-compliant and the suspect vehicle fled the scene.” [ACPD]

County Board Candidates Debate — “Three of four contenders for the open Arlington County Board seat believe the growth rate of property owners’ tax burdens is too high. The fourth – and the race’s almost guaranteed winner – appears to disagree. The impact of the double-whammy of higher home assessments and a higher tax rate in 2024 didn’t seem to faze Democratic nominee J.D. Spain Sr. during the Arlington County Civic Federation’s Sept. 3 candidate forum.” [Gazette Leader]

Wrong-Way Driver in Rosslyn — “More broad daylight wrong-way driving on Wilson Blvd near one of the usual trouble spots.” [Twitter]

International Award for AED — “Arlington Economic Development (AED) has been honored with the Gold Award in the 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). This award, presented in the Entrepreneurial and Small Business Development Excellence category for communities with populations between 200,000 and 500,000, acknowledges the outstanding impact of the Arlington Innovation Fund (AIF).” [Arlington County]

CivFed to Examine Parks Expansion — “The Arlington County Civic Federation is moving forward with plans to be more involved in parks and parkland issues in the county. The body has reconstituted its Parks Committee, which will meet on Sept. 18 via Zoom. The initial effort will seek ways to assist in finding increased green space and forested areas in the 26-square-mile urban county.” [Gazette Leader]

It’s National Preparedness Month — “As part of the 2024 National Preparedness Month (NPM), Arlington County is calling on all residents to take action and be ready for emergencies. This year’s campaign theme is ‘Start a Conversation.’ The message emphasizes an important first step and encourages the community to have the discussion, ask questions, make decisions, and build a preparedness plan.” [Arlington County]

It’s Thursday — Expect partly sunny skies with a high of around 79 degrees, accompanied by a northeast breeze of about 7 mph. As night falls, the skies will turn mostly cloudy and the temperature will drop to approximately 62 degrees. [NWS]

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 4, 2024

By ARLnow.com

Good Wednesday 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 — Sep 4, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌤️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect partly sunny skies with a high of around 79 degrees, accompanied by a northeast breeze of about 7 mph. As night falls, the skies will turn mostly cloudy and the temperature will drop to approximately 62 degrees. The east wind will persist, blowing at a gentle 3 to 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The future depends on what we do in the present.”
– Mahatma Gandhi

🌅 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.

Announcement

Taste of: Beach / Mountain Vacations / Picnics or Wolf Trap Event

By Arrowine & Cheese

Wine & Food Tasting Event at Arrowine, Saturday, August 15, 1- 4 p.m.

Summer adventures are calling — whether you’re packing up for the Beach, escaping to the Shenandoah Mountains, planning a picnic, or heading out for a romantic night of music at Wolf Trap. And if you want those moments to be stress‑free, delicious, and perfectly paired, we’ve got just the tasting for you.

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