A Fairfax man was jailed after he allegedly rammed a police cruiser.
The incident happened early Monday morning on the western end of Columbia Pike in Arlington. Police say an officer spotted a car with stolen tags in a parking lot, leading to an unsuccessful attempt to flee by the 25-year-old suspect.
Arlington Beer Garden will soon open for business.
Sunday will mark the grand opening at 3217 10th Street N. in Clarendon, starting a new chapter for the establishment formerly known as The Lot.
Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose prices have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real estate investment with the team by visiting www.arlingtonrealtyinc.com or calling 703-836-6000 today!
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As of June 8, there are 178 detached homes, 13 townhouses and 264 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 47 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:
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As the sun peeked over the horizon this morning, nearly 1,500 shadows danced across Arlington National Cemetery’s 639 acres as soldiers placed flags at each grave, including of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Starting at 6 a.m., members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, the Army’s oldest active-duty infantry unit — known as the “Old Guard” — began the solemn task of placing flags at the base of approximately 260,000 headstones as part of their annual “Flags In” tradition, held just before Memorial Day.
School’s out and summer’s the perfect time to try something new. Youth Beginning Fencing (ages 7–12) at Nova Fencing and Archery Club builds focus, coordination, and confidence. Twice a week for 4 weeks, gear included. New session starts June 22 — reserve your child’s spot today!
Last week Rosslyn-based Politico broke the news about a big rift at Washington Golf and Country Club in North Arlington.
Some 240 members and spouses at the tony club at 3017 N. Glebe Road reportedly signed a letter expressing concerns about the plan to include a men’s bar and grill in a $5 million renovation project.
This family-friendly event commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Join us to honor and celebrate those who came before us who exhibited strength, resilience, and determination in the pursuit of liberation and freedom.
Enjoy live music, cultural performances, delicious food, and activities for all ages.
Melwood Project Clears Hurdle — “Arlington County Board members late on May 21 kept the ball rolling on the possible eventual redevelopment of the 2-acre Melwood parcel near Crystal City, but expressed hope the property owner and surrounding community could find more common ground than has been the case to date.” [Gazette Leader]
‘Surreal’ Restaurant Review — “The first NoVA restaurant for the group profits from a young, moneyed neighborhood [in Crystal City] ready to splurge on breakfast, lunch, brunch, or dinner. And the prices at Surreal reflect that. Diners will find that a hot dog retails for $22 and dinner entrées start at $34. Are those prices worth it? Sometimes.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Artist Studios Moving — “Arlington County Board members on May 18 approved a contract worth about $1.73 million to renovate a portion of a building on South Four Mile Run Drive to accommodate the relocation of print-making, ceramics and textile studios from other venues across the county.” [Gazette Leader]
Sex Offender Found Guilty, Again — “On Wednesday, a federal jury convicted a 38-year-old Honduran man, who had previously been incarcerated at the Arlington County Adult Detention Center, with illegally returning to the United States. On Feb. 7, 2020 Sergio Alberto-Rodriguez pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual battery of a 10-year-old family member in the Circuit Court of Arlington County, according to court documents.” [Patch]
Car Crimes in Crystal City — “Between approximately 1:38 p.m. and 2:27 p.m., the male suspect entered the parking garage and tampered with two vehicles and a motorcycle. Security personnel verbally confronted the suspect and he subsequently left the area. During the course of the investigation, an additional vehicle was determined to be tampered with in a garage in the 3400 block of Potomac Avenue and personal items stolen. A vehicle… was reported stolen from a parking garage in the 1700 block of Crystal Drive.” [ACPD]
It’s Thursday — Expect showers and thunderstorms, intensifying after 5pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 84. A west wind of 3 to 6 mph accompanies a 60% chance of precipitation and potential for a quarter to half-inch of new rainfall. For Thursday night, showers and storms are likely before 11pm, with lows around 66 and a southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Precipitation chances increase to 70%. [NWS]
Flickr pool photo by Jason Gooljar
Good Wednesday 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 — May 22, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect showers and thunderstorms, intensifying after 5pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 84. A west wind of 3 to 6 mph accompanies a 60% chance of precipitation and potential for a quarter to half-inch of new rainfall. For Thursday night, showers and storms are likely before 11pm, with lows around 66 and a southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Precipitation chances increase to 70% with similar rainfall amounts as earlier in the day. See more from Weather.gov.
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
– Abraham Lincoln
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Looser parking restrictions for businesses have arrived in Arlington.
The Arlington County Board unanimously voted on Tuesday to reduce parking minimums for many commercial establishments, while also removing some red tape around off-site parking and shared parking lots.
Arlington County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch.
The watch was issued for Arlington, much of Northern Virginia, D.C., and some parts of Maryland. It’s in effect until 8 p.m.
Meet the handsome Koba, the newest Adoptable Pet of the Week!
This boy is currently up for adoption at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and needs a forever home.
Nathan’s Cancer Slayers, a local Arlington fundraising team under Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, invites the community to Cocktails for a Cause — An Amalfi Coast Evening on Sunday, June 14 in Georgetown. ✨🍸
This inaugural silent auction will bring together friends, neighbors, and supporters for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a fun silent auction — all raising funds for childhood cancer research in honor of Nathan Fleming, an Arlington student who passed away from rhabdomyosarcoma in 2019, just one week after turning 18.
