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Following a series of delays caused by permitting issues and staff turnover, 2910 Kitchen and Bar is now set to open next month.

Since acquiring the former P. Brennan’s Pub space on Columbia Pike last year, the new owners — Raheel “Ray” Khan and his wife, Griselda Giselle Fernandez — said they faced several setbacks, including building and permitting issues, which forced them to postpone the restaurant’s opening twice.


Sponsored

Address: 2101 N. Kenilworth Street
Neighborhood: Leeway Heights
Type: 3 BR, 2 BA single-family detached – 1900 sq. ft.
Listed: $1,050,000

Noteworthy: Recent updates and walkable, bikeable, likeable

Walk to Westover Village from classic brick Colonial in the Cardinal, Swanson Yorktown school pyramid. New paint and wood floors give the home a fresh look, and these updates make it comfortable: 2024: heating and air conditioning;

2020-gas water heater; 2017: washer and dryer; 2016: new kitchen with white cabinets, Silestone tops, tile backsplash and stainless appliances. Desirable details include double pane windows throughout, gas fireplace in the living room, expansive covered deck to expand gathering spaces. The lower level has a door opening directly to the driveway with no steps to enter. This and the full bathroom allow the space to double as private spot for visiting family and friends. A kitchenette offers additional possibilities. Enjoy the short distance to Westover Village’s restaurants, library, coffee shops, post office, and Sunday farmer’s market. An enviable location near commuting routes to Washington, Virginia’s business, military, and government centers, National Airport and Amazon HQ II. Easy reverse commute to Tysons, Reston, Dulles Airport and tech corridor. A well-loved home awaits those who value character and location.

Listed by:
Betsy Twigg – Corcoran McEnearney
[email protected]
(703) 967-4391


News

Local March Madness Viewing — “The cherry blossoms are blooming, the birds are chirping and the NCAA basketball tournament is about to begin. Get those brackets ready and start scoping out prime spots to watch the games.  Visit these establishments to score great deals on drinks and bar food while catching the action on giant flat-screen TVs and projector walls.” [Arlington Magazine]

Arlington AI Firm Funded — “Count Arlington’s Pienso among the startups benefiting from investors’ interest in anything related to artificial intelligence. The 8-year-old company, which developed an AI tool for companies to use for the deciphering of vast troves of data, just pulled in a $10 million Series A funding round, bringing its total lifetime funding to $18 million.” [DC Inno]


News

(Updated at 10:15 a.m.) Arlington Independent Media has laid off all staff members while electing new leaders amid a county audit of the group’s finances.

AIM’s board, now under the leadership of President Rhonda Snipe and Treasurer Amanda MacKaye, will be “taking over operations of the organization for the time being,” the organization announced Monday following a closed special meeting.


Around Town

Need a moment of zen during your hectic day? A YouTube video posted today by Arlington National Cemetery is delivering just that.

The video shows the cemetery’s hallowed ground in bloom and bathed in sunlight during the early spring.


Events

The plaza in front of George Mason University’s Virginia Square campus has a refreshed look and a fresh set of events for spring.

Mason Square Plaza was redesigned to “better support a range of activities and increase engagement.” The open space has an assortment of new amenities including an art cart, ping pong tables, mini golf, chess, and a few other activities.


Schools

Arlington Public Schools is pausing for one year the rollout of changes to its Spanish immersion programs at Claremont and Escuela Key elementary schools.

The pause and how it was communicated have upset parents of students most affected by the shift: rising second-graders. In speeches to the School Board, an online petition and interviews, this group of parents is calling on the Arlington School Board and school administrators to reverse course.


News

A year after the passage of Arlington’s “Missing Middle” ordinance last March, the jury is out on the long-term implications of the zoning change.

Challenges include a substantial slowdown in Missing Middle applications and continued opposition from some residents.