A hazy sunset in Westover (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
Cemetery Flyover This Morning — From Arlington National Cemetery: “[Friday] morning, around 11:00 a.m., there will be a flyover in support of a funeral.” [Twitter]
Gun Control Rally on Saturday — “Wear Orange is a time for everyone in our community to come together to show our collective power in addressing gun violence. Arlington Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America invite you to join us for a walk and rally on Saturday June 3, 2023 1:00pm – 4:00pm at Courthouse Plaza. 1-2pm- Gun Violence Awareness Walk to Clarendon Metro & back. 2-4pm- Rally to Honor the Victims and Survivors of Gun Violence.” [Event Calendar]
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.
Arlington County government headquarters (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
Arlington County has filed a response to the Missing Middle lawsuit against it.
Ten residents are suing the county, arguing that the recently-passed zoning changes known as Missing Middle were approved illegally and would allow development that harms their lives.
Some spaces are temporary by design. Others become something harder to leave.
After 11 weeks of tiles clicking, laughter echoing, and strangers turning into friends at its pop-up next to El Rey, Montahj Social will host a gathering that feels less like an ending and more like a shift in rhythm.
The westbound lanes of Columbia Pike are closed near Penrose Square due to a gas leak.
It appears that a construction crew working in the roadway struck a gas line. Police, firefighters and Washington Gas crews have responded to the scene.
2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee Finalists (via Scripps National Spelling Bee/Twitter)
(Updated at 11:10 p.m.) Arlington eighth-grader Charlotte Walsh will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee final after taking the semis by storm yesterday afternoon.
Fifty-six spellers from across the country — ages 9 to 14 — fought for a spot in the final. Only 11 remain.
A new pet urgent care is opening in Buckingham (photo courtesy of Urgent Animal Care of Arlington)
A new pet urgent care is hoping to open this weekend in Buckingham.
Urgent Animal Care of Arlington at 249 N. Glebe Road hopes to start caring for furry best friends by the weekend, per co-owner Kayleen Gloor. The business claims it’s the first “sole dedicated [animal] urgent care in any capacity within Arlington,” though others like Bond Vet in Clarendon bill themselves as combination urgent and primary care for pets.
Renderings of Dweck's proposal for Crystal Towers 3 at 1600 S. Eads Street (via Arlington County)
A development proposed for Crystal City is entering the home stretch.
Tonight (Thursday), the Arlington Planning Commission is slated to review and vote on plans from Dweck Properties to add a residential building and a retail building to the existing the Crystal Towers Apartment complex at 1600 S. Eads Street.
The 21st Armed Forces Cycling Classic held in Clarendon and Crystal City in 2018 (courtesy Douglas Graham/WLP)
Hundreds of cyclists will descend on Crystal City and Clarendon this weekend for the 25th annual Armed Forces Cycling Classic.
There will be several races over the course of the weekend. Spectators can watch participants race through Arlington on three separate routes: one in Crystal City, another in Clarendon, and a third spanning Crystal City to Rosslyn. A schedule lists the start times for every race.