Action on two major development proposals in the Langston Boulevard corridor will highlight this weekend’s County Board meeting.
One of the projects is a 300-unit residential building at 3130 Langston Blvd, while the other is a 47-unit townhouse project at 2134 N. Taylor Street. Both have received the Planning Commission’s support, although county staff have recommended against the townhouses.
The Arlington Festival of the Arts is returning later this month in Clarendon, bringing over 125 exhibitors in a variety of mediums.
The outdoor art festival will be back for its 12th year on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26 at 1051 N. Highland Street, near the Clarendon Metro station. From 10 a.m.-5 p.m., local and national artists will showcase original pieces in an all-ages, pet-friendly art walk.
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Question: How has the Arlington single-family home market performed in the first half of 2026?
Answer: Arlington’s single-family detached (SFD) market got busier and more competitive in the first half of 2026, yet prices increased at their slowest pace since 2023.
More Competition, Modest Appreciation (Resale Market)
Note: this data is for resales of single-family detached (SFD) homes; I have a separate analysis of the new construction market further down.
Dig Deeper: Performance Varied by Size, Price Point
The appreciation gap between the average price (3.5%) and median price (1.9%) matters. The average is more sensitive to expensive sales. In 2026, 15.7% of closed resales sold for $2M or more, up from 12.7% in 2025. At the other end of the market, only 21.7% sold below $1M, down from 24.4%. That shift toward higher-priced homes helped lift the average faster than the median.
Average and median prices are useful, but neither tells us whether gains were shared evenly across the market. To test that, I divided the closed resale market into four sold-price quartiles for each year. Each quartile represents one-fourth of that year’s sales, from the least expensive 25% to the most expensive 25%. (more…)
A butcher and deli chain with a popular Philadelphia-style cheesesteak is planning to open a new spot in Crystal City.
Soko Butcher is coming to a 1,600-square-foot retail bay at 269 19th Court S., Suite 95, on the ground floor of the Grace and Reva apartments, owner Brad Feickert told ARLnow.
Police arrested a teenager yesterday (Monday) after he reportedly brandished a gun at two victims walking on the W&OD Trail.
The two female victims were out on the trail near Glencarlyn Park around 7:15 p.m. when they encountered the suspect. According to scanner chatter, he began yelling and making threats, then pulled out a gun and cocked it.
Live standup comedy in Arlington on Friday July 31 starring Jim Bryan, Kim Villamera, and Greg Billet.
Friday, July 31, 2026
George Mason University’s Virginia Square campus is hosting a health-centered festival this weekend, with a fun run, live fitness classes and a DJ.
The celebration, called Clarendon FitFest, kicks off at 8 a.m. on Saturday at Mason Square Plaza (3351 Fairfax Drive) with a 5K run and 2-mile walk. These will be followed by a “fitness fair” with live class demonstrations and free giveaways until 12:30 p.m.
The family of the 19-year-old killed in an October 2024 car crash has settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the driver and members of his family.
An Arlington circuit court judge approved the settlement between Michael Rados, the father of Nicholas Rados, and Brooks Bare in court last week, online court records showed.
A year-long restoration effort has prepared one of Arlington’s most historic treasures for enjoyment by future generations.
Members of the Dr. Elisha Dick chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held a rededication ceremony for Boundary Stone Southwest 8 on April 10.
Despite a strong finish, first-quarter home sales and prices in Arlington saw little movement compared to a year ago.
Aided by a strong March, a total of 448 residential properties went to closing between January and March, according to figures reported by MarketStats by ShowingTime on April 10. That’s down three homes, or 0.7%, from the 451 transactions recorded during the first quarter of 2025.
Columbia Pike Hazmat Response — Arlington firefighters responded to a hazardous materials incident in the 1500 block of Columbia Pike involving a leaking pipe with an unknown substance. Crews identified the substance as methyl pentanol and quickly mitigated the leak. [ACFD/X]
Bunny Hop Road Closures — ACPD will conduct road closures in Lyon Park and Ashton Heights on Saturday for the annual Bunny Hop 5K. Closures along N. Irving Street, N. Highland Street, N. Pershing Drive and adjacent streets will run from approximately 6:30–10 a.m. Columbia Gardens Cemetery will have a delayed opening at 9:30 a.m. [Arlington County]
Custis Trail Reopens — Bicyclists and pedestrians will have a smoother time on a roughly two-mile stretch of the Custis Trail after milling and repaving work concluded yesterday (Monday). This was two days earlier than originally anticipated, thanks to good weather. The affected area was closed in three segments beginning on March 30. —Dan Egitto
Reporter Heads Out — ARLnow and FFXnow reporter Jared Serre announced that this is his last week with the sites. “Being able to work for the Northern Virginia community… has been an incredible privilege. Thank you, always, for reading,” Serre said. [Jared Serre/X]
Falls Church Signal Woes — A traffic signal arm so corroded it can’t hold additional signage sits at the intersection of W. Broad and N. West Streets in Falls Church, which is also facing a $700,000 cut in street maintenance funding. “This is more of a public safety problem than some potholes,” Mayor Letty Hardi said. [Falls Church News-Press]
Troye Eyes VA-07 Seat — Olivia Troye, a former homeland security staffer to Vice President Mike Pence, appears to have filed to run for the 7th Congressional District as a Democrat. Troye has supported Democratic presidential candidates in recent elections despite describing herself as a Republican in the past. [Jared Serre/X]
Alexandria SRO Deal Hearing — A public hearing will be held Thursday on a revised agreement between Alexandria City Public Schools and the police department governing school resource officers. The proposed changes include removing a controversial designation of SROs as “school officials” with access to student records. [ALXnow]
School Phone Ban Tightened — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed a bill last week strengthening restrictions on student cell phone use in Virginia’s K-12 schools. The law, from state Sen. Stella Pekarsky (D-Fairfax County), requires a complete bell-to-bell ban including breaks and lunch periods, taking effect July 1. [FFXnow]
It’s Tuesday — Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 89 degrees and southwest winds gusting up to 18 mph. Tonight’s low drops to around 69. [NWS]
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