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Public access to ‘View of DC’ deck continues, for now, despite planned closure

By James Jarvis
'The View of D.C.' observation deck in Rosslyn overlooking the Potomac on Aug. 1, 2024 (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Despite plans to close to the public, the doors to the View of DC observation deck in Rosslyn remain open for now while the property’s new owner finalizes some last-minute details.

Yesterday (Wednesday) was intended to be the last day visitors could access the deck at 1201 Wilson Blvd, according to the Arlington Economic Development website. The Arlington County Board last week agreed to exchange public access to the lookout, which offers free 360-degree views of D.C. and Northern Virginia, for a $14 million investment in renovations at nearby Gateway Park.

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Rosslyn readies for 40th annual Dark Star Park Day later this week

By Dan Egitto
Dark Star Park Day (photo courtesy by Anice Hoachlander and Elman Studio)

The iconic poles and concrete orbs of an art installation in Rosslyn are celebrating their 40th anniversary this week.

Members of the public are invited to celebrate Dark Star Park Day this Thursday, Aug. 1. At approximately 9:32 a.m., the park “performs a special effect” that happens only once a year.

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Feedback sought on current conditions of Arlington Blvd Trail near Rosslyn

By Dan Egitto
A portion of the Arlington Blvd Trail near Rosslyn (via Google Maps)

Arlington County is collecting feedback on a narrow walking and bicycling path along Arlington Blvd near Rosslyn.

The portion of the Arlington Blvd Trail between Dark Star Park and the N. Rhodes Street overpass is currently only a few feet wide in some places, sandwiched between Arlington Blvd and N. Fairfax Drive. A project page describes the trial as “an important bike connection” that is “surrounded by a frequent-trafficked road and a highway where vehicles drive at high speeds.”

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Affordable housing complexes near Rosslyn and in Long Branch Creek designated as ‘revitalization areas’

By Dan Egitto
Units in the Marbella Apartments set for renovation (via Google Maps)

The county has designated a pair of affordable housing complexes as “revitalization areas” in an effort to help them secure more funding.

The new designation, which the Arlington County Board approved on Monday, affects renovation projects at Arna Valley View in Long Branch Creek and sites C, D and E of the Marbella Apartments project near Rosslyn. It is meant to help with a funding application at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta’s Affordable Housing Program.

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Arlington trades ‘View of DC’ access in Rosslyn for $14 million Gateway Park investment

By Dan Egitto
The Central Place office tower in Rosslyn (via Google Maps)

The Arlington County Board has agreed to trade public access to the “View of DC” observation deck in exchange for a $14 million investment in a nearby park.

The deal unanimously passed yesterday (Monday) despite concerns from some community members about deprioritizing views in Rosslyn, as well as a 5-2 vote from the Arlington Planning Commission asserting that the decision is not in accord with the county’s Comprehensive Plan.

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Arlington spot makes Washington Post’s short list of ‘great affordable restaurants’

By Katie Taranto
Pho 75 in Rosslyn (via Google Maps)

A longtime Rosslyn eatery was recently recognized in the Washington Post’s list of “great affordable restaurants in the D.C. area.”

Pho 75 at 1721 Wilson Blvd, in the Colonial Village Shopping Center, was one of five restaurants on the list compiled by food critic Tom Sietsema.

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Nando’s serving free chicken tomorrow in exchange for donated school supplies

By Katie Taranto
The Nando's Peri-Peri storefront in Ballston has outdoor seating (staff photo)

School supplies and financial donations can be exchanged for free chicken at all Nando’s Peri-Peri locations tomorrow (Thursday) to celebrate Mandela Day.

The South African fast casual chain will serve a free flame-grilled chicken leg or breast at any spice level to customers who donate at least one school supply item or make a financial donation between 4-7 p.m.

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Proposal to close access to ‘View of D.C.’ deck needs more public benefits, civic association says

By Dan Egitto
The 'View of D.C.' observation area (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

As Arlington leaders consider ending public access to a Rosslyn observation deck in exchange for $14 million, a civic association is seeking an additional benefit.

A proposal to eliminate public access to the “View of D.C.” is scheduled to go before the Arlington County Board on Monday. Funding from the proposed deal with CoStar Group, which announced earlier this year that it is relocating to 1201 Wilson Blvd, would fund a major overhaul of Rosslyn’s Gateway Park several years earlier than previously expected, county staff have said.

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UPDATED: ACPD investigating after Metro Transit officer shoots suspect in Rosslyn

By ARLnow.com
Response to reported police shooting in Rosslyn (staff photo by Jared Serre)

Arlington County police are investigating a police-involved shooting in Rosslyn.

The shooting happened near the intersection of N. Lynn Street and 19th Street N. around 11:30 a.m.

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ACPD: Driver steals another’s phone in Rosslyn road rage incident

By ARLnow.com
File photo

Arlington County police are investigating a somewhat unusual road rage incident in Rosslyn.

It happened Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of Key Blvd and N. Nash Street. According to police, two male drivers “were stopped in their vehicles at a stop sign when they became involved in a verbal dispute.” The suspect then allegedly threw a can at the other driver, reached into his car and stole his phone, before driving off.

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New Gateway Park redesign options envision greener, more dynamic Rosslyn park

By Dan Egitto
A rendering from the "Potomac Stitch" option (via Arlington County)

County staff are seeking feedback on competing visions for a more verdant and multi-functional Gateway Park in Rosslyn.

Following an initial round of community feedback on the recreation area at 1300 Langston Blvd, which the county hopes to overhaul several years earlier than expected, a new presentation outlines three possible paths forward. All of them involve keeping popular features including Gateway Park’s lawns and dog park, while adding more greenery and new areas geared toward a variety of activities.

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