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Launched in January 2010, ARLnow.com is the place for the latest news, views and things to do around Arlington, Virginia. Started by a Pentagon City resident who has spent the past several years working in local TV news, ARLnow.com seeks to distinguish itself with original, enterprising, up-to-the-minute local coverage.

Listing of the Day: 3542 Military Road

By ARLnow.com
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Address: 3542 Military Road
Neighborhood: Broyhill Forest
Type: 3 BR, 3 BA single-family detached — 3,000 sq. ft.
Listed: $1,250,000

Noteworthy: Renewed mid-Century rambler with 2 car garage on lushly landscaped lot

Pristine 3 bedroom, 3 bath home in the Jamestown, Williamsburg, Yorktown school pyramid.

New since 2022: gas furnace, air conditioning compressor, tankless gas water heater, bluetooth enabled gas range, refrigerator with icemaker, wall oven, dishwasher, and microwave, front load washer and gas dryer, 200 Amp electric panel with surge protector, main sewer line, rebuilt and new retaining walls.

Desirable details: family room with doors to covered patio and new decking, open stone patio with firepit and built in gas grill, terraced yard with new plantings, burbling fish pond, and spots for play, gardening, relaxing, and reflecting. Fresh paint, refurbished garage with coated floor, resurfaced driveway, refinished wood floors, and new carpeting, lighting and electrical upgrades.

Easy access to Washington, D.C., government, military and business centers, airports, and Gulf Branch Nature Center and Marcey Park.

Move in by the holidays with nothing to do but enjoy a fresh, sunny home.

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

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Nov 2, 2023

By ARLnow.com

Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Nov 2, 2023.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

☀️ Friday’s forecast

Expect a sunny day with a high temperature of nearly 59 degrees accompanied by a south wind blowing at a rate of 5 to 8 mph. For Friday night, the forecast remains clear, with the low temperature dropping to around 39 degrees, and the south wind will continue blowing at about 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”
– George Eliot

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

Most and least expensive homes sold in Arlington (October 2023)

By ARLnow.com

Here in Arlington, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive single-family homes sold last month (October 2023).

Most expensive single-family homes sold

  1. 1718 N Harvard St — Lyon Village — $4,225,000 (6 beds | 8 baths | 7,360 sq. ft.)
  2. 2711 Key Blvd — Lyon Village — $2,705,000 (5 beds | 4.5 baths | 4,665 sq. ft.)
  3. 3114 1st St N — Lyon Park — $2,550,000 (6 beds | 5.5 baths | 5,623 sq. ft.)
  4. 1809 N Taylor St — Cherrydale — $2,400,000 (6 beds | 6.5 baths | 5,000 sq. ft.)
  5. 309 N Fillmore St — Lyon Park — $2,350,000 (5 beds | 4.5 baths | 4,497 sq. ft.)

Least expensive single-family homes sold*

  1. 5511 7th Rd S — Arlington Mill — $600,000 (2 beds | 2 baths | 1,377 sq. ft.)
  2. 3715 3rd St S — Alcova Heights — $601,000 (2 beds | 1 baths | 900 sq. ft.)
  3. 507 S Adams St — Penrose — $616,000 (2 beds | 1 bath | 885 sq. ft.)

*Minimum home value of $200,000 set to exclude certain land sales, retirement condos, properties with expiring ground leases, etc.

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com
Looking out at fall colors in local neighborhoods between two tall buildings in Ballston (staff photo)

County Seeks Recycling Boost — “As part of its plan to increase recycling rates in the county through voluntary compliance, the county manager’s staff has proposed two additional full-time outreach positions to be added in the next fiscal year, plus additional funding for multi-media campaigns touting the importance of recycling.” [Gazette Leader]

More Wheel Thefts in Pentagon City — “1300 block of Army Navy Drive. Upon arrival, it was determined between approximately 7:15 p.m. on October 30 and 7:50 a.m. on October 31, the unknown suspect(s) stole the tires and rims from two vehicles in the area. No other damage was reported. There is no suspect description(s).” [ACPD]

Paper: Parents Rule — “Over the past quarter-century, Arlington School Board members have tended to pick new superintendents from outside the district – and therefore without the instinctive understanding that Arlington parents frequently are the real behind-the-scenes power brokers in ways they seldom are elsewhere.” [Gazette Leader]

Ballston’s Metro-Driven Metamorphosis — Once plagued by economic decline and empty storefronts, the opening of the Ballston Metro station in 1979 propelled the neighborhood into a thriving urban hub. [Ghosts of DC]

It’s Thursday — Frost is expected to clear up by 10am, giving way to a sunny day with a high of about 51°F and a northwest wind around 6 mph. The night will be clear, with temperatures dropping to around 34°F. [Weather.gov]

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Nov 1, 2023

By ARLnow.com

Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Nov 1, 2023.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect widespread frost to clear by 10am, giving way to sunny skies and a high of around 51°F. The northwest wind at 6 mph will shift to the west in the afternoon. For Thursday night, it’ll be clear with a low temperature of approximately 34°F and a 6 mph south wind. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.”
– Elon Musk

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

Freeze Warning in effect tonight for Arlington and D.C. region

By ARLnow.com
Frozen leaf (photo courtesy Philliefan99)

It’s time to protect those sensitive plants and drain that outdoor plumbing.

Arlington is expected to get its first freeze of the season overnight tonight. The county and most of the D.C. region is under a Freeze Warning as a result.

From the National Weather Service:

226 AM EDT Wed Nov 1 2023

…FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected.

* WHERE…Portions of central, northern, northeast, and southern Maryland, The District of Columbia, central and northern Virginia, and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia.

* WHEN…From 11 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com
Dogs dressed up for Halloween in Shirlington this past weekend (Flickr pool photo by Erinn Shirley)

Wardian Second in MCM 50K — “Arlingtonian Michael Wardian, 49, snagged second place in the men’s 50K (3:10:19). Wardian clinched first place in the inaugural MCM 50K in 2019, and came in second last year. Abnormally hot October temps shut down the marathon early, and many runners — including Wardian — say they were impacted by the humidity.” [Axios, Twitter]

Police Toy Drive Returns — “This holiday season, consider adding an Arlington child in need to your shopping list. Beginning in November, the Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) will be hosting the ninth annual Fill the Cruiser Holiday Toy Drive benefitting children in need in the Arlington community. Bring joy to someone’s holiday by donating new, unwrapped toys at one of our collection events or stationary drop box locations.” [ACPD]

Undoing Virginia’s Secession from D.C. – In the early 1900s, Presidents Taft and Wilson tried reversing Alexandria, VA’s 1846 retrocession from Washington D.C. to restore the capital’s original borders. But despite political momentum, Virginian resistance doomed efforts to reclaim the valuable land. [Ghosts of DC]

Gondola Floated for Baltimore Harbor — “Eventually, my gaze turned to the water, and lo and behold, I noticed two tall poles rising out of the water, one near Harbor East and the other north of Federal Hill Park. Zooming into the photo revealed a dozen or so cable cars suspended high above the water. A gondola! But is such a project really in the works, or is it just an Easter egg? MCB Real Estate, the project developer, did not shed much light.” [Baltimore Banner, Twitter]

It’s November — Expect a mostly sunny but breezy day with highs near 50°F and northwest winds blowing at 14-17 mph, gusting up to 29 mph. Wednesday night will be clear, with lows around 33°F. The northwest wind will continue at 7-11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. [Weather.gov]

Flickr pool photo by Erinn Shirley

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 31, 2023

By ARLnow.com

Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Oct 31, 2023.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 50 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 16 to 18 mph, gusting up to 29 mph. For Wednesday night, the sky will be clear with a low temperature around 33 degrees, and a northwest wind at 7 to 11 mph, gusting to 18 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.”
– Henry David Thoreau

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Meatloaf

By ARLnow.com
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Are you searching for a big furry loaf of love? Then meet Meatloaf, the newest Adoptable Pet of the Week!

This handsome guy is currently in foster with the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. He gets along great with other dogs and cats.

His friends had this to say about him:

Meatloaf is the most handsome 2 year old big loaf of love!

When he is not sleeping on a comfy couch or refreshing cool floor, near his favorite human, he would love a family that can take him on long sniffy walks in the park, play with new friends (human and dogs) and show off his catch skills!

While he is still young, he is very smart and continually working hard on commands, thankfully he is food motivated and eager to please.

Meatloaf doesn’t let his size stop him from his dream of being a big baby in your lap! Who wouldn’t want an 80 pound weighted blanket for the coming fall/winter days!

Meatloaf is house and crate trained! Want to read more about Meatloaf? Check out his entire profile to learn more.

Want your pet to be considered for the Arlington Pet of the Week? Email [email protected] with 2-3 paragraphs about your pet and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos.

Arlington man charged after alleged gunfire following delivery dispute

By ARLnow.com
Police cars (file photo)

The reported gunfire that sent an elementary school into lockdown last week stemmed from a resident’s dispute with a delivery driver.

That’s according to Arlington County police, which provided an update to the Friday afternoon incident yesterday evening.

The suspect in the case was identified as a 19-year-old Arlington man.

While multiple people reported hearing several gunshots, according to scanner traffic, police say no damage was found and no one was hurt.

More, below, from an ACPD press release.

The Arlington County Police Department is announcing the arrest of a suspect following a shots fired incident in the Fairlington neighborhood on the afternoon of October 27, 2023. Ahaan Kale, 19, of Arlington, VA is charged with Attempted Malicious Wounding and Reckless Handling of a Firearm. He is being held without bond in the Arlington County Detention Facility.

At approximately 12:20 p.m., police were dispatched to the 3500 block of S. Stafford Street for the report of shots fired. Responding officers established a perimeter and canvassed the area for the suspect. He was taken into custody when the vehicle he fled in returned to the scene.

The preliminary investigation indicates the male victim was delivering food when he encountered the suspect outside the residential building and a verbal dispute ensued. The victim then completed his delivery and, as he was driving away, the suspect ran towards his vehicle, brandished what the victim believed to be a firearm and discharged several rounds. No injuries or property damage were reported.

This incident remains an active criminal investigation and anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Arlington County Police Department’s tip line at 703-228-4180 or [email protected]. Information may also be provided anonymously through the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS.

Arlington authorities warn of ‘currently circulating’ phone scam

By ARLnow.com
An iPhone (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

It’s an older phone scam, but it’s still active and is currently targeting Arlington residents.

The police department and the Sheriff’s Office are “warning the community about a common and reoccurring nationwide telephone scam currently circulating in Arlington.”

The jury duty scam tries to convince the person answering the call that they’re in trouble with the law.

“Several community members have reported receiving voicemail messages from an individual claiming to be a Lieutenant with the Sheriff’s Office wanting to discuss an urgent legal matter,” ACPD said Tuesday morning.

More from a press release:

In these types of scams, callers will pose as local law enforcement and contact victims accusing them of failing to appear for jury duty and stating a warrant for their arrest will be issued unless a fine is paid. Payment is often requested in the form of gift cards and the scammer will ask the victim to provide the gift card numbers over the phone.

As a reminder, the Arlington County Police Department and the Sheriff’s Office will never call to solicit funds or collect fines over the phone. Additionally, juror summonses are sent through the mail and communication through other mediums should be considered suspicious.

Be aware that scammers may spoof, a process of deliberately falsifying the information transmitted to your caller ID display, phone numbers of law enforcement or government agencies in an effort to disguise their identity and appear legitimate. If you receive a call of this nature, immediately hang up with the caller and verify the claim by calling the law enforcement agency directly. Never use a phone number provided to you from the caller to verify their credibility. To verify information regarding law enforcement in Arlington County, contact the Emergency Communications Center at 703-558-2222.

For additional financial crimes information, visit our website. If you were the target or victim of a scam in Arlington County, please file an online police report.

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