Arlington County police announced the charge Tuesday afternoon, after a month-long investigation, noting that “sun glare” may have prevented the driver of the striking SUV from clearly seeing the victim.
The Arlington County Board on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 (via Arlington County)
(Updated at 8:50 a.m. on 11/17/22) Arlington County is looking to the state legislature to help with some key priorities, including combating malicious 911 calls and predatory towing.
These are two of many issues that the county intends to have local legislators lobby for in the upcoming 2023 Virginia General Assembly session, which runs for 45 days beginning on Jan. 11, 2023.
Address:414 N Monroe Street Neighborhood: Ashton Heights Type: 5 BR, 5 (+1 half) BA single-family detached Listed: $2,695,000
Noteworthy: Better-Than-New Custom Craftsman: Ashton Heights Dream Home
Exceptional quality meets like-new condition in this 2023 custom-built Craftsman in Ashton Heights. This meticulously maintained home is in flawless, move-in-ready condition with virtually no wear, offering the rare combination of custom construction & a home that feels brand new. A 10-minute walk to Virginia Square & just 15–20 minutes to Clarendon & Ballston puts Arlington’s best restaurants, shops & parks right at your doorstep. Spanning 5,370 sqft across 3 finished levels, the home was thoughtfully designed for everyday living & entertaining — enhanced after completion with an automated irrigation system, wrap-around paver walkways, a spacious patio & a custom shed with electricity. The main level sets an the tone of quality with wide-plank white oak floors & elegant wainscoting. A chef’s kitchen anchors the heart of the home, featuring a 6-burner gas range, dual sinks, a generous island & a breakfast area that flows naturally into a grand living room. A dining room, private office & mudroom with built-in storage — leading to an oversized 2-car garage. Step outside to a screened-in porch overlooking a serene, fully fenced backyard & patio. Upstairs, 4 generous bedrooms each offer en-suite baths. The primary suite features vaulted ceilings, dual walk-in closets & a spa-caliber bath with a soaking tub & oversized walk-in shower. A well-appointed laundry room completes the level. The light-filled walkout lower level features a spacious rec room with wet bar, a bonus room , a guest suite, a full bath & ample storage. Rare opportunity: 2023 custom construction in an A+ Arlington location. No punch-list, no projects — just move in.
Police investigate fatal crash with vehicle overturned on N. Sycamore Street in November 2021 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
Arlington County has drafted preliminary designs to slow speeds and improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians along a busy artery in the East Falls Church neighborhood.
It proposes a number of streetscape changes to N. Sycamore Street between Langston Blvd and 19th Street N., near the East Falls Church Metro station and not far from the W&OD Trail. A fatal crash happened just over a year ago within the project’s boundaries at the intersection of N. Sycamore Street and Washington Blvd.
Local rising kindergartener, Phin, has advanced to the Top 5 in his group in the national Jr. Ranger Contest, a competition that celebrates children who are passionate about nature, wildlife, and exploration. After making it through earlier rounds with strong community support, Phin is now in 4th place and working toward the top spot needed to move on to the quarterfinals.
The contest encourages kids to engage with the outdoors and highlights their curiosity and love for learning about the natural world. For Phin and his family, this experience has been both exciting and meaningful, made even more special by the encouragement from friends, neighbors, and the broader community.
Khun Yai Thai has opened in the former Ghin Na Ree Thai space (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
A new Thai restaurant has opened in the space formerly occupied by Ghin Na Ree Thai at the Lee Harrison Shopping Center.
Khun Yai Thai opened last week at 2509 N. Harrison Street, next to Duck Donuts. It’s taking the place of Ghin Na Ree Thai, which announced last month it was closing after more than two decades and being sold to another family.
Join us for the 12th Arlington Triathlon in Memory of Anne Viviani. This youth-only swim-bike-run event for ages 7-15 takes place Sunday, June 7th at Washington-Liberty Aquatics Center. It features a time-trial pool swim, a circuit bike course on closed streets, and an on-road run to the finish on the track. For registration, sponsorship information and more, please visit our website at www.triathlonfamilyusa.com. The race benefits the Arlington Triathlon Club, Arlington’s award-winning, elementary school-based multi-sport training program, the longest-running youth triathlon program of its kind in the country.
A tennis court at Glebe Road Park was restriped for pickleball (staff photo by Matt Blitz)
(Updated at 11:20 a.m.) A local civic association says a lawsuit may be imminent over the infamous pickleball pop.
In a recent community newsletter, Old Glebe Civic Association leaders detailed their displeasure with the county ending a pilot program that closed a popular standalone pickleball court at Glebe Road Park earlier this year.
Doug is calling for a measly 1-6 inches of snow during the entire winter in Arlington and D.C. He believes it will be an unusually warm and wetter than average winter, making for plenty of cold rain but very little snow.
Cranes and clouds (Flickr pool photo by Jeff Vincent)
‘Click It or Ticket’ Starts Tomorrow — “To help keep travelers safe, the Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on the national Click It or Ticket campaign. Law enforcement agencies across the country will increase enforcement efforts from November 16 – 30, 2022, to work towards reducing the number of fatalities that occur when motorists fail to buckle up.” [ACPD]
Clarendon Marijuana Dispensary Update — “The company expects its fifth store, at 2701 Wilson Blvd. in Arlington, to open within the next four to six weeks, with a sixth and final site at an undisclosed location in Woodbridge set to go live by the end of March, Woloveck said. Beyond Hello’s Virginia dispensaries range between 3,500 and 8,500 square feet.” [Washington Business Journal]