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National Park Service: Gravelly Point Not Ideal for Boathouse

Published May 24, 2019 at 2:45PM

Diagram of proposed Gravelly Point site for the boathouse (Image via National Park Service)

Arlington County may be moving forward with plans to build the long-awaited boathouse in Rosslyn, but some are wondering why a site at Gravelly Point wasn’t chosen instead.

National Park Service spokesman Aaron LaRocca tells ARLnow that Rosslyn was chosen because “it best meets the purpose and need statement in the [environmental assessment] to enhance waterfront access and provide a boathouse facility along the Virginia shore of the Potomac for non-motorized, water based recreation” better than Gravelly Point.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published May 24, 2019 at 7:30AM

Landmark Trees Felled During Storm — A well-known, historic oak tree near the Reevesland farmhouse, one of seventeen designated specimen trees on private property in Arlington, was among the trees that fell during yesterday’s storm. Trees were also downed in Arlington National Cemetery; one tree crushed a car. [Twitter, Twitter]

May 23 Storm vs. 2012 Derecho — “The ~36,000 Dominion customers without power in Arlington at the post-storm peak today is just over half the ~68,000 after the 2012 derecho.” [Twitter]

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UPDATED: Wrong-Way Crash on Wilson Blvd

By ARLnow.com

Published May 23, 2019 at 2:00PM | Updated May 23, 2019 at 3:18PM

Aftermath of a reported wrong-way crash on Wilson Blvd

(Updated at 3:20 p.m.) A reported wrong-way crash prompted the closure of Wilson Blvd at N. Rhodes Street, between Rosslyn and Courthouse.

A witness told ARLnow the driver of a blue SUV was driving in reverse down the street and struck several parked vehicles. A Metrobus was also struck.

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County Board Denies Developer’s Request for Longer Construction Hours in Rosslyn

By Airey

Published May 22, 2019 at 3:30PM | Updated May 22, 2019 at 4:46PM

A rendering of the Highlands development in Rosslyn (Image via Penzance)

Last night, the Arlington County Board denied developer Penzance permission to extend construction hours on a luxury condo project in Rosslyn.

The Board unanimously rejected the request to add an extra hour of work in the mornings, allowing crews to start at 6 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on weekends, after dozens of residents testified about numerous problems they have already endured with the existing schedule.

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County Board Votes to Move Rosslyn Boathouse Project Forward

By Airey

Published May 22, 2019 at 10:00AM

Diagram of planned boathouse structures (via Arlington County)

The Arlington County Board voted last night to advance long-awaited plans for a new public boathouse in Rosslyn.

Members unanimously voted to allow County Manager Mark Schwartz to sign an agreement with the National Park Service, which will allow the federal agency to end its environmental assessment of the project and kick off the design phase.

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UPDATED: Multiple People Stabbed in Rosslyn

By ARLnow.com

Published May 21, 2019 at 10:10PM | Updated May 22, 2019 at 2:05PM

Stabbing investigation near Gateway Park in Rosslyn on Tuesday night

Update at 2 p.m. — Police have released additional details about the stabbing and the suspect. Per a press release:

The Arlington County Police Department has arrested and charged a suspect following a malicious wounding investigation at Gateway Park. Wondwossen Kassu, 40, of No Fixed Address was charged with three counts of Malicious Wounding and three counts of Unlawful Wounding in the Commission of a Felony. He is being held without bond in the Arlington County Detention Facility.

Putt-Putt Is Coming to Rosslyn This Summer

Published May 21, 2019 at 12:45PM

WHAT: Rosslyn Putt-Putt + Candy BAR

WHERE: 1401 Wilson Blvd. (Corner of Oak St. + Wilson Blvd.)

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JUST IN: Firefighters Extinguish Rosslyn Townhouse Fire

By Airey

Published May 20, 2019 at 1:05PM | Updated May 20, 2019 at 2:20PM

First responders on scene at the townhouse fire on N. Colonial Terrace in Rosslyn

(Updated at 1:30 p.m.) Firefighters have extinguished a fire at a townhouse on the 1500 block of N. Colonial Terrace in Rosslyn.

Fire department spokesman Capt. Ben O’Bryant said the fire was under control around 1:10 p.m. and that no one was injured. He told ARLnow that the department is now investigating what sparked the flames.

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Photos: Riders Flock to Trails for Bike to Work Day

By Vernon Miles

Published May 17, 2019 at 3:35PM

Cyclists on the Custis Trail

(Updated at 3:40 p.m.) It was clear skies for commuters this morning (Friday) celebrating Bike to Work Day.

The annual tradition encourages commuters to ditch their cars and ride their bikes to and from work. In Arlington, 10 pit stops and themed celebrations were sprinkled across the county.

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Renderings Show Luxury Amenities for New Rosslyn Condos

By Airey

Published May 16, 2019 at 10:05AM | Updated May 16, 2019 at 3:42PM

Rendering of unit inside new Pierce condo building in Rosslyn (Image courtesy of Neoscape)

(Updated at 3:40 p.m.) New renderings show one of the three luxury condo buildings being built in Rosslyn.

The Pierce is part of the Highlands development of three high-rise housing buildings on 1555 Wilson Blvd, which is slated to include 884 luxury housing units and 40,000 square feet of retail space when it’s completed.

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Board Vote Would Move County ‘One Paddle Closer’ to Rosslyn Boathouse

By Airey

Published May 13, 2019 at 3:35PM

Diagram of planned boathouse structures (via Arlington County)

Arlington County Board is scheduled to vote on the latest step in the decades-long plan to build a Rosslyn boathouse.

On Saturday, members are set to consider a “programmatic agreement” to build a boathouse at 1101 Lee Highway in Rosslyn, which would allow non-motorized boats like kayaks to launch into the Potomac from Arlington’s shore.

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New Thai Restaurant to Replace Rosslyn’s Rolls by U

By Airey

Published May 9, 2019 at 11:00AM

A new Thai restaurant is set to open in the Colonial Village Shopping Center near Rosslyn.

“Thai Select” is currently redecorating the space formerly occupied by sushi restaurant Rolls By U and is hoping to open next month, staff told ARLnow today (Thursday).