Lang Street Community Gardens in November 2023 (staff photo by James Jarvis)
The Arlington County Board is considering buying a property adjacent to the Lang Street Community Gardens to expand its gardening space.
The Board is set to review — and likely approve — the $1.2 million sale agreement for the house at 1128 28th Street S. during its meeting this Saturday.
Address:6100 – 22nd Road N Neighborhood: Overlee Knolls Type: 4 BR, 2 BA single-family detached – 2000 sq. ft. Open House: Open House Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, from 1 to 4 pm Listed: $1,200,000
Noteworthy: Buy this home and move to the top of the long list to join popular Overlee Pool
Located on a quiet cul-de-sac bordering the Greenway, this 4 bedroom 2 bath, four- level split is in pristine, move-in condition. Fresh paint complements the recent roof, attic insulation, and pull-down stairs; replacement double-pane windows; HVAC; two renovated bathrooms, and remodeled rec room. Gleaming wood floors on two levels, two wood-burning fireplaces, and a beautifully landscaped lot for play, sports, gatherings, and gardening. Walk to East Falls Church Metro, large, leafy Tuckahoe Park, Westover Village, indie restaurants, and groceries, shops, and services at Lee-Harrison Center. A wonderful home awaits buyers who value space, convenience, and peaceful surroundings.
Letter accompanying a Virginia tax rebate (photo courtesy anonymous)
Virginia residents have been receiving state tax rebates over the past week or so.
The rebates for those who paid taxes in 2022 — $200 for individual filers, $400 for joint filers — were approved by the Virginia General Assembly in a compromise budget and signed into law by Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
Autumnal scene at Sharps Park in North Arlington (Flickr pool photo by Michael McCullough)
Flyover This Afternoon — From AlertDC: “The Naval Air Force Atlantic will conduct a military aircraft flyover in the NCR over the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at approximately 3:10PM.”
Parents Still Coping With Son’s Death — “Some families cope with loss behind closed doors. Rose and Kris chose to shoulder theirs frequently out in the open. As the months passed, rather than avoid situations where Braylon should have been, they embraced them—and were embraced in return. They were in the bleachers for as many W-L basketball games as their schedules would allow. In the spring, they attended pre-prom gatherings and graduation parties for Braylon’s peers.” [Arlington Magazine]
Arlington Central Library November 2023 election (staff photo by James Jarvis)
(Updated at 11:15 p.m.) It is another good election night for Arlington Democrats.
While some might have hoped for a Missing Middle-inspired upset in the two-seat Arlington County Board race, Democrats Maureen Coffey and Susan Cunningham have commanding leads over Republican Juan Carlos Fierro and independent Audrey Clement.
"The Commodore" apartments in Courthouse in September 2023 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
Costs are rising for some traffic signal upgrades in Courthouse.
Developer Greystar is installing new traffic signals at three intersections near its new, 423-unit, 20-story building that replaced several restaurants, including Summers Restaurant, in an area known as the “Landmark block.”
Latin American restaurant Maizal plans to open November 2023 (staff photo by James Jarvis)
The Pentagon City mall is adding a dash of South American flavor to its dining options.
Maizal, situated on the mall’s exterior along S. Hayes Street adjacent to Macy’s, is gearing up to open next week, according to a company spokesperson.