Arlington County has taken on a second waste contractor to help account for missed organics collections this spring.
The county hired Rockville, Md.-based Compost Crew to assist Bates Trucking and Trash Removal with collections starting on April 20. The cost is $9,920 per week, Katie O’Brien, spokesperson for Arlington’s Department of Environmental Services, told ARLnow.
The Container Store in Clarendon is selling off a large portion of its merchandise in preparation for a “mashup” with Bed Bath & Beyond.
The business at 2800 Clarendon Blvd is one of 98 stores nationwide transitioning to a new “Container Store + Bed Bath & Beyond” format, integrating a wider range of home goods. Bed Bath & Beyond announced plans to acquire the other chain earlier this month.
Welcome to Kami’s Korner where we’ll take a deep dive into Arlington’s condominium market by focusing on what’s coming next. From emerging developments to shifting trends, this space will spotlight the opportunities and insights shaping the future of condo living in Arlington.
If you are in the market for a new Arlington condominium today, bring a flashlight. There is absolutely nothing to see and it’s a total ghost town. This isn’t a lack of buyer interest. I start by blaming the lingering, multi-year COVID hangover where no projects got designed, financed, or approved for several years since we didn’t know if the world would continue. Construction costs then further paralyzed commercial real estate and rising interest rates also crashed the party. No model units exist, no fancy preview sales offices or even a basic website landing page.
Want a place under 1,500 square feet? Pack your bags for Alexandria. Want a completely different suburban vibe? Enjoy the commute from McLean or Reston. The big local guessing game is simple. Who actually crosses the finish line first? Will it be 1501 Langston Boulevard? The upcoming tower at One Rosslyn? Or the old Key Bridge Marriott site known as Potomac Overlook?
Place your bets now. None will begin before roughly 2029 if all goes well.
If you are in the market and don’t want to wait until 2029 for these new communities to make a buying decision, you might consider the latest luxury condominium in Arlington in Rosslyn, Pierce. This stunning community sold out in 2024 and there hasn’t been another new condominium community since. Let’s look at some of what the community offers.
A Real Option: Pierce
With 104 residences spanning 27 floors, Pierce offers expansive floor plans with premier interior finishes. At the height of sophisticated condominium living in Rosslyn, it boasts showstopping Potomac River and DC skyline views through dramatic, floor-to-ceiling windows, generous private balconies, high-end finishes, and excellent floor plans. It has some of the best views in town and has aged well. Full disclosure on the building management: My friend is the board president and my company hired the resident manager so the building is run flawlessly. The finances are actually in order.
The Bragging Rights (By The Numbers)
Buying here requires serious financial muscle. Of the 104 residences, 38 were under $1.5M, 51 were from $1.5M–$2.5M, and 15 were over $2.5M. Pierce’s average size is 1,894 sq ft, making the average price $1,910,000. With an average price per square foot of $1,033/sq ft, it is one of the top five residential buildings in Northern Virginia.
Who Lives There
The typical buyer isn’t a single 20-something. 65% of the buyers were couples and the average age among the buyers was 53. 35% were from Northern Virginia and another 33% were from out of the area, which was driven by the volatile job market during COVID. 65% of those buyers in Virginia were already in Arlington and 20% were retired. Just 13% actually commute into DC so Northern Virginia’s economy is doing just fine. About 60% used a trusted agent to make their purchase and that is typical across all similar new communities.
An Arlington nonprofit that hosts dance lessons and community events plans to celebrate the grand opening of a new dance hall this weekend.
Inspira Dance is opening this Saturday on the second level of Ballston Quarter at 4238 Wilson Blvd, across from Onelife Fitness. The nonprofit — previously operating as an event pop-up at various local businesses — has planned a lineup of dancing activities throughout the night to celebrate the new space, starting with a bachata class at 7 p.m.
In the mid-1700s, most of modern-day Fairlington and Shirlington was part of a plantation called Torthorwald, a rural retreat for the wealthy Carlyle merchant family of Alexandria.
When patriarch John Carlyle died in 1780, Torthorwald was home to an enslaved population totaling more than 40. And on Sunday, two of them were honored with the placement of new “stumbling stones” near the Fairlington Villages Community Center.
Live standup comedy in Arlington on Friday July 31 starring Jim Bryan, Kim Villamera, and Greg Billet.
Friday, July 31, 2026
Royals to Visit Arlington Cemetery — King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday as part of a four-day state visit to mark America’s 250th anniversary. The royal couple will also visit Shenandoah National Park and attend a 250th birthday block party in Virginia. [NBC Washington]
Flyover This Morning — From AlertDC: “The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over the White House on Tuesday, April 28 at approximately 9:00AM.”
Board Backs Local Nonprofits — The County Board approved $1.69 million in grants to 31 human services nonprofits, including an additional $437,000 in one-time funding “to bolster the collective impact these grants will have on the most vulnerable in our community,” County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti said. [Arlington County]
More on Four Courts Honor — Ireland’s Four Courts (2051 Wilson Blvd) was recently named “America’s Best Soccer Bar” by the “Men in Blazers” soccer media network. “We were up against pubs from New York and Boston and San Francisco, and we didn’t think Arlington, Virginia, could stand a chance — but we were delighted,” managing partner Dave Cahill said. [Washington Post]
Crash on 14th Street Bridge — “This was outbound on the main lanes of DC’s 14th Street Bridge around 11a. It’s 23 fewer cars, but it looks a lot like how Talladega’s big pile-up today began… BTW, the truck pulled over on the Virginia side. No word on injuries.” [Dave Statter/X]
Data Science for Density — A YIMBYs of Northern Virginia member describes how he used “homebrew econometrics” — including machine learning to estimate tax revenue — to advocate to the Arlington County Board for as much density as possible in last year’s RiverHouse expansion proposal in Pentagon City. [GGW]
Rooftop Season Returns — As the al fresco season starts back up Arlington Magazine has rounded up the area’s best rooftop bars, including options in Rosslyn, Clarendon and Shirlington as well as Falls Church and Tysons. [Arlington Magazine]
Foggy Potomac Monday Morning — “The fog off the water is heavy! I gasped when I got into my Rosslyn office not expecting to see this since there was no fog for me on my way in.” [Jennifer LeFevre/X]
Pentagon’s Silicon Valley Pivot — “Best known as Uber’s No. 2 executive in the 2010s, [Emil] Michael is part of a roster of Trump-era leaders who are bringing their business backgrounds to bear on the Pentagon, aiming to transform the military with a private investor’s tool kit and a mindset shaped by Silicon Valley’s critiques.” [Washington Post]
Storms Could Ease Drought — “Rain has been hard to come by since last summer, and this month’s precipitation has been about half the norm… A strong front is set to sweep across the area on Wednesday. Showers will be possible anytime, but the afternoon and evening will present the best chance of rain.” [Capital Weather Gang/X]
It’s Tuesday — Expect mostly cloudy skies today with a chance of rain showers after 11 a.m. and a high near 65. South winds of 3–9 mph could gust as high as 18 mph. Skies should remain mostly cloudy overnight, with a low around 52. [NWS]
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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 27, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Showers are possible from late morning to afternoon, under mostly cloudy skies with a high near 65°F. Expect south winds at 5-10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The evening sees a slight chance of showers before 7pm and after 8pm, with a low of 52°F and southeast winds at 7 mph. Overall, the chance of rain is 40% during the day and 20% at night. See more from Weather.gov.
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– Sam Levenson
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The five Class of 2026 inductees into the Arlington Sports Hall of Fame include a lacrosse player/coach for the first time.
Brian Rosenberger, a standout player at two Arlington schools when he attended Bishop O’Connell High then Marymount University, will be the first representative of the sport enshrined. He will be joined by Robert Asher, Tony Bentley, Clayton Deskins and Marcus Ginyard.
With the county government’s fiscal year 2027 budget season now over, eyes are beginning to turn to fiscal year 2028 — which may or may not be any easier to balance.
“Very uncertain” is how County Board member Julius “JD” Spain, Sr., describes the future of the local economy and its impact on the county’s budget process that will play out over the next 12 months.
A drunk Maryland man allegedly fired a gunshot in a parking lot along S. Four Mile Run Drive early Sunday morning.
The incident happened around 3 a.m. on the 4000 block, which has a gas station and a self-storage facility. Police say they found evidence of a shot being fired and arrested the suspect on scene.
