Alban Odoulamy has been selling puppets out of his shop in the Crystal City Underground for 28 years.
Opening as “La Marionette” in April 1996, that shop — now Puppet Heaven at 1750 Crystal Drive — has shifted locations over decades, but it’s always stayed in the subterranean mall. However, following last month’s announcement that all shops must vacate the shopping area, what Odoulamy says is the D.C. area’s only dedicated puppet store is one of many businesses in need of a new home.
For weeks, every time Mike Najarro attempted to log into the federal student aid portal, he received an error message about server maintenance.
The Washington-Liberty High School senior watched with growing anxiety as the portal faltered, concerned these technical delays could thwart his chance to be the first in his family to attend college.
Address: 1600 N Oak Street #1119
Neighborhood: Rosslyn
Type: 3 BR, 3 BA condo – 2000 sq. ft.
Open House: Sunday, June 14th 1 pm – 3 pm
Listed: $1,325,000
Noteworthy: Rare 3-bedroom floor plan with over 2,000 square feet and Potomac River Views
Three-bedroom condos at The Belvedere don’t come along often, and even fewer offer this combination of space, updates, and Potomac River views. Spanning over 2,000 square feet, this renovated residence features three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, an enclosed sunroom, two garage parking spaces, and a storage unit.
The kitchen has been thoughtfully reconfigured to better suit modern living. By opening the wall between the kitchen and dining room, the kitchen now feels brighter and more connected. A large peninsula and a walk-in pantry provide exceptional storage, while relocating the electrical panel created even more cabinet space.
Wide-plank flooring, updated bathrooms, modern finishes, and generous room sizes make this home truly move-in ready. Large windows and the enclosed sunroom showcase the Potomac River views and provide an ideal setting for morning coffee, evening relaxation, or entertaining guests.
Whether you are downsizing from a single-family home, upsizing from a smaller condominium, or simply searching for space that’s increasingly difficult to find in Rosslyn, this home offers a rare blend of size, convenience, and lifestyle.
The Belvedere is a full-service building with an extensive amenity package including a large outdoor pool, fitness center, tennis courts (lined for pickleball), 24-hour front desk, party room, convenience store, car wash area and more. Located just a short walk to the Rosslyn Metro, Target, Starbucks, and Safeway, and minutes to Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and Washington, D.C., the location offers unbeatable convenience.
Listed by:
Matt Leighton – The Battle Group with Real Broker
[email protected]
(703) 472-0574
(Updated at 3:30 p.m.) New York-based ice cream chain Van Leeuwen expects to open its Crystal City location next month.
The shop will occupy retail space underneath The Grace, the new apartment tower at 269 19th Court S. The shop is planning on an early June opening.
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.
Flyover Planned Today — From AlertDC: “The US Military will conduct a flyover at the Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 @ 9:45 AM.”
Candidates Critical of County Service — “The six announced Arlington County Board candidates may not agree on everything. But they all, in various ways, feel the county government is falling short in its interactions with the public that, in theory at least, it serves.” [Gazette Leader]
Metro Satisfaction Rating Rises — “Metro riders have given the system its highest ratings in the past decade, though many remain wary of crime on the rail service amid widely reported shootings in and around stations, a Washington Post-Schar School poll finds. Seventy-seven percent of regular and occasional Metro riders rate the system as ‘excellent’ or ‘good.'” [Washington Post]
Board Again Rejects Mideast Statement — “Pro-Palestinian activists came away empty-handed a third time on May 18, as Arlington County Board members affirmed they would not wade into the Israel-Hamas war. ‘An official stance is not an appropriate step,’ County Board Chairman Libby Garvey said at the end of the board’s public-comment period.” [Gazette Leader]
Call for County Mask Requirement — “A disability-rights advocate is still pressing Arlington government leaders to require masking at county-sponsored events, a move he said would provide a better feeling of security for those at advanced levels of risk for COVID. Those with various disabilities are feeling ‘abandoned and betrayed’ by the societal desire to move on from COVID, ” he said. [Gazette Leader]
Clarendon Lessons for Eden Center — “The Viet Place Collective believes that understanding what happened in Clarendon is critical to ensuring that future redevelopment plans protect the interests of other ethnic enclaves… The Viet Place Collective was formed in 2022 when the City of Falls Church began considering a plan to guide future redevelopment in an area that included the Eden Center, the Vietnamese retail center in Seven Corners.” [Annandale Today]
YHS Baseball Wins District Tourney — “The hard-throwing left-hander hurled the final three innings of hitless and shutout ball to help the host and top-seed Yorktown Patriots (16-5) nip the No. 2 seed McLean Highlanders, 1-0, in the championship game of the Liberty District high-school baseball tournament.” [Gazette Leader]
It’s Tuesday — 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 around 7 mph. [NWS]
Flickr pool photo by Jason Gooljar
Are you interested in learning about how Continuing Care Retirment Communities work, but don’t know where to start? Join our free workshop at 5:00 on Tue., 6/16 to learn more and ask questions!
If you are interested in learning more about Continuing Care Retirement Communities (also known as “Life Plan Communities”), whether for yourself or for a loved one, please join our free workshop on Tuesday, June 16 from 5:00-7:00 at the Arlington office of Long & Foster.
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 — May 20, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
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.
“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
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Patriots’ reliever Rucker closes with three shutout inning, six strikeouts
Jack Rucker embraces his role as a multi-faceted relief pitcher who enters games in late-inning pressure situations.
A teen was robbed of a phone, cash and an electric scooter by a pair of gun-wielding suspects near Wakefield High School.
That’s according to the latest Arlington County Police Department crime report.
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.
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.
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!
