More county funding for reviewing claims of innocence and coordinating restorative justice was included in Arlington’s new budget.
The county payroll will now include permanent spots for a conviction integrity attorney and a Director of Restorative Justice and Diversion, the office of Arlington’s top prosecutor announced in a Friday press release.
A man was seriously injured when two acquaintances tried to rob him of jewelry early Sunday morning, police say.
The incident happened early Sunday morning in the Arlington Mill neighborhood. The man was hospitalized and two suspects — who share the same last name — were later arrested.
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
Rosslyn Apartment Tower for Sale — “JBG Smith Properties is selling its Central Place luxury apartment tower in Rosslyn, the latest example of its departure from assets outside National Landing, where it’s been consolidating for years. Initial offers on the 31-story building, comprising 377 all market-rate units at 1800 N. Lynn St., are due May 9… For a rough comparison, a few blocks to the east, Atlanta-based Cortland in 2022 bought the 453-unit Evo apartment building for about $335 million.” [Washington Business Journal]
School Board Candidates Weigh In — “The four contenders for the Democratic endorsement for two open Arlington School Board seats made their pitches April 24 at a forum sponsored by the Arlington County Civic Federation. The event engendered the expected litany of complaints from the candidates about state education funding, plus some calls to change how the county government funds its share of school costs.” [Gazette Leader]
Chase Caught on Camera — From Dave Statter: “A chase on I-395N passing the Pentagon. [Virginia State Police] spiked the car twice using stop sticks. You will see it losing one tire on the 14th Street Bridge just before the end of the video. The car kept going on the rim and got away in DC. This was [Sunday] around 7:15 p.m.” [Twitter]
New Local History Website — “A new initiative aims to put some local history at the public’s fingertips. ‘Arlington County has a rich and diverse history – however, finding it can be a challenge,’ said Peter Vaselopulos, project manager for the new Arlington Historical initiative (found online at www.arlingtonhistorical.com). Funded by a grant from the Arlington County government, the site presents articles researched and written by local historians, community members and history-focused organizations.” [Gazette Leader]
Historic Photo Exhibition — “A reception for the new exhibition “Black in the Day: Photographs of Historic Arlington” by Lloyd Wolf with John Robinson will be held on Sunday, May 5 from 1 to 6 p.m. at FOHTA Gallery, 2206 South Monroe St. in Arlington.” [Gazette Leader]
First Responder Training Event — “The 28th Annual Rescue Challenge is being in Northern Virginia, May 6-9, 2024. Twelve teams from across Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and the U.S. military will participate in this four-day, scenario-based training event.” [Arlington County]
No Local Cicada Invasion — “You may have heard of a rare huge crop of cicadas coming out in the U.S. this year, but a local entomologist says that in Northern Virginia it’ll be business as usual.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
It’s Tuesday — Mostly sunny skies with a high of 87°F and light southwest winds at 8 to 10 mph can be expected this afternoon with a 20% chance of showers after 2pm. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low near 65°F. There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, showers between 11pm and 2am, followed by another slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Winds will be southwest at 5 to 9 mph. [NWS]
Flickr pool photo by Jason Gooljar
⸻
AGAIN BOUTIQUES LUXURY RESALE IN MCLEAN
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 — Apr 29, 2024.
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
A bill to add more flights to Reagan National Airport is moving forward despite opposition from Virginia’s senators.
Senate and House negotiators have reached an agreement to add five more daily round-trip flights to the airport. The 1,069-page reauthorization bill for the Federal Aviation Administration will now head to the Senate floor, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation announced today (Monday).
A pair of local restaurants have attracted the attention of the New York Times.
Bostan Uyghur Cuisine, which opened in Cherrydale in 2021, and Ellie Bird, which opened last year in Falls Church, are on a NYT list of “The 25 Best Restaurants in Washington D.C. Right Now.”
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 (March 2024).
Most expensive single-family homes sold
A new American Legion post with a bar, a conference room, slot machines and an outdoor grill hosted an open house over the weekend.
American Legion Post 13 at 3445 Washington Blvd replaces a previous Legion building with a smaller footprint, which was demolished in 2020. The Virginia Square facility now sits at the foot of 160 units of affordable housing, half of which is set aside for veterans.
If you are a parent of young kids, you obviously know CoComelon. And now the YouTube hit is coming to life in Arlington.
The DoubleTree Crystal City Hotel (300 Army Navy Drive) is set to host “CoComelon Party Time” this weekend. The event from May 3-5 will feature various experiences for children, including their favorite characters — JJ, Cody, Nina and more — dancing and engaging in themed activities.
