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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com
Plane taking off as seen from Long Bridge Park on a hazy day (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Reevesland Plan Advances — “The nearly quarter-century effort to find an appropriate use for the Reevesland farmhouse in the Boulevard Manor community seems to be over. Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) members on July 17 approved a certificate of appropriateness allowing Habitat for Humanity to renovate the circa-1900 main building and add two wings.” [Gazette Leader]

Cyclist Struck Near Courthouse — From Tuesday afternoon: “ACPD on scene of a reported hit-and-run involving a cyclist at 10th Street N. and N. Wayne Street. The cyclist lost consciousness in the crash and is unable to provide a description of the striking vehicle, per scanner.” [Twitter]

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Listing of the Day: 6100 – 22nd Road N

By ARLnow.com
Open house banner for 6100-22nd Road N: 4 BR, 2 BA, 2000 sq ft; listing agent Betsy Twigg; $1,200,000.
Bright living room with a white brick fireplace, gray walls, and warm wood floors. A round coffee table sits on a patterned rug beside a sofa and chairs.
Bright white kitchen with white cabinets, stainless dishwasher, and a blue-and-white checker tile backsplash under a window above the sink.
A calm bedroom with a white bed, beige walls, two nightstands, and a ceiling fan, natural light from two windows.
Bright modern bathroom with blue walls, speckled quartz countertop, and a tiled shower/bath with a frosted window and chrome fixtures up front.
Bright finished basement with white beams, beige walls, and a white brick fireplace. Hardwood-look floor.
White brick house with red front door, black shutters, and a manicured garden in a sunny yard.
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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.

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

News

VDOT seeks public feedback on possible Route 50 and Washington Blvd improvements

By James Jarvis
Route 50 and Route 27 study area (via VDOT)

(Updated at 8:30 p.m.) The Virginia Dept. of Transportation is exploring potential upgrades for sections of Route 50 and Washington Blvd in Arlington in response to concerns about safety and congestion.

The department is urging residents and road users to share their feedback – via an online survey through Aug. 15. Possible improvements identified by VDOT include better bike and pedestrian access, improved safety at intersections, and traffic congestion management.

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Traffic

Unusual crash closes N. Harrison Street near park

By ARLnow.com
Crash on N. Harrison Street (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

(Updated at 5:15 p.m.) Several blocks of N. Harrison Street are blocked in the Yorktown neighborhood due to an unusual crash.

A Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV ended up on top of an Acura TL sedan as the result of a crash in front of Chestnut Hills Park, a popular popular children’s playground.

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Events

The Arlington County Fair is returning in two weeks

By Caroline Gage
Scenes from the Arlington County Fair (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

The Arlington County Fair will open to the public on Wednesday, Aug. 16, continuing a four-decade tradition.

The fair — which features games, rides, food, musical performances and fun for all ages — runs through Sunday, Aug. 20 at Thomas Jefferson Community Center.

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Community events around Arlington aim to improve safety and tackle gun violence

By Jo DeVoe
A police officer plays a game of pickup basketball with local kids in 2018 (flickr pool photo by Kevin Wolf)

This evening, several neighborhoods and organizations are hosting events in an effort to make their communities safer.

The events from 5-8 p.m. tonight will feature food, lawn games and activities for kids. Arlington police officers, firefighters and other county personnel will participate in the “National Night Out” events, which are also happening across the U.S.

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Around Town

UPDATED: Seafood restaurant looking to open later this fall in Thirsty Bernie’s former home

By Matt Blitz
Thirsty Bernie is turning into Ocean Shack (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

(Updated on 9/5/23) Local watering hole Thirsty Bernie is becoming Ocean Shack.

The former home of the neighborhood bar and restaurant at the corner of N. Glebe Road and Langston Blvd is being turned into a cajun seafood restaurant, a spokesperson said.

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ACPD investigating Porsche crash in which driver fled with small children

By ARLnow.com
Scene of hit and run crash in Lyon Village (courtesy photo)

On Saturday night, as much of Arlington was cleaning up from the earlier severe storms, a driver slammed into a light pole and a stop sign in the Lyon Village neighborhood.

The driver of the Porsche SUV then got out and ran off with two small children who had been passengers in the vehicle, police and witnesses tell ARLnow. It is unclear whether any of them were injured.

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