A frustrated technology user (illustration by ARLnow)
(Updated at 2:45 p.m.) Registration for fall classes through the parks department hit a snag this afternoon.
Spots opened up Tuesday for this fall’s slate of recreation and nature and history classes, dubbed ENJOY classes. Today, however, users may have experienced a slow system with error messages not authorizing credit card payments or delays receiving receipts.
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.
Plans from Arlington Public Schools to redraw middle school boundaries have already prompted opposition from some families.
A new petition is circulating that calls on the Arlington School Board to reject the proposal and keep Dorothy Hamm Middle School, one of the affected schools, walkable.
Join us for Pike Fest, Columbia Pike’s signature fall festival, on Saturday, October 10!
Celebrate everything that makes Columbia Pike one of Arlington’s most vibrant and diverse communities with an afternoon full of live music, delicious food, family fun, and local shopping. From incredible restaurants and food vendors to artisan makers, community organizations, and small businesses, Pike Fest is your chance to experience the very best of the Pike all in one place.
Scenes from the Arlington County Fair (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
When the Arlington County Fair kicks off next week, attendees can expect to see more free activities.
After receiving financial support from Arlington County and several businesses, including a $15,000 donation from Amazon, the Arlington County Fair Board decided to increase the number of free indoor and outdoor activities, Matt Richard, the chair of the fair board, told ARLnow.
ART bus getting towed (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
Truck Crash Caught on Camera — From Dave Statter: “One of the scarier I-395S 8C crashes with a truck & 3 cars at 9:05 am. The car trying to make the exit just kept going south on Rt 1. Don’t know if they ever stopped.” [Twitter]
Accidental Gunfire in Arlington Mill — “5100 block of 7th Road S. At approximately 11:37 p.m. on August 8, police were dispatched to the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, it was determined the suspect was inside his residence when he allegedly unintentionally discharged a firearm, causing damage to the interior of his home. No injuries were reported.” [ACPD]
A frustrated technology user (illustration by ARLnow)
For the sixth year in a row, Arlington County has been named the No. 1 Digital County for 2023 for counties of comparable size.
The accolade highlights Arlington’s progress toward moving its operations onto the cloud — which Arlington County Chief Information Officer Norron Leesays makes county processes safer, greener and easier — as well as its broadband access study and the priority placed on customers.
Calling all Arlington’s feline aficionados, kitty collectors, and sweet treat seekers.
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be making a special stop in Arlington this Saturday offering a bounty of limited edition goodies and “claw-some” merchandise.