ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 22, 2025
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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…Arlington News
Key Bridge Marriott redevelopment plan expires as demolition continues in Rosslyn
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The site plan to redevelop Rosslyn’s former Key Bridge Marriott has expired, raising even more questions for the future of the Langston Blvd property. Plans for a renovated hotel and…Virginia jobs picture becomes ammunition for local Democrats as races heat up
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New data showing a continued increase in Virginia’s unemployment claims is providing ammunition to Arlington’s Democratic leaders at both the state and national level. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) pounced on…Spain: Melwood redevelopment will stay on hold pending historic-status decision
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A County Board member has pledged that neither elected officials nor staff will try an end-around to raze the existing Melwood site for redevelopment until the historic-preservation process plays itself…State police looking for Porsche driver who fled crash that injured trooper
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Virginia State Police are looking for the driver of a Porsche bearing Montana tags, after a crash that injured a trooper. The crash happened early this morning, shortly after midnight,…New ‘Meals with Dignity’ program launches at Kitchen of Purpose on Columbia Pike
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An Arlington nonprofit is launching a new program that invites underserved local residents to enjoy a three-course meal planned by guest chefs. Kitchen of Purpose (KOP) is repurposing its former…Culpepper Garden changes signal larger challenges for senior housing, leaders say
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Arlington officials see the decision to phase out assisted living facilities at Culpepper Garden as part of a larger, nationwide problem with no easy fixes. At a Saturday meeting, county…Northern Virginia officials seek solutions to drivers blocking Arlington’s bus lanes
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The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) is considering various ideas to keep cars from blocking Arlington’s designated bus lanes. Nearly a decade after the county and Alexandria inaugurated the region’s…Narrow sidewalks on N. Glebe Road face increasing scrutiny
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Arlington officials say they’re aware of deficiencies affecting pedestrians and bicyclists along stretches of N. Glebe Road between I-66 and Langston Blvd. “The sidewalks belong to a different era —…Morning Notes for July 22, 2025
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Ballston Development Approved — “Penzance, a leading owner, operator and developer in the Mid-Atlantic region for over two decades, has received approval from Arlington County for its proposed redevelopment of…ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 21, 2025
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Good Monday 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…Head of ICE targets Arlington sheriff’s office over detainer for twice-deported sex offender
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The head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is taking aim at the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office following a recent immigration arrest in Courthouse. David Cabrera, an undocumented immigrant who pleaded…New yacht rock cabaret debuts at Signature Theater in Shirlington this week
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Sounds of summer are coming to Shirlington this week with the start of a new yacht rock cabaret. “Sailing: Yacht Rock” premieres tomorrow night (Tuesday) at Signature Theatre, featuring the…ACPD investigating bike brandishing near Clarendon, package theft in Ballston
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A gun-toting cyclist and a trio of package thieves are being sought by Arlington County police after a pair of weekend incidents. The first happened just before 3 a.m. this…‘Wonder’ food hall plans Thursday grand opening in Rosslyn
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A new food hall in Rosslyn will celebrate its grand opening this week with a ribbon cutting, giveaways and live music. Wonder, a new celebrity chef-partnered food hall at 1771…Most and least expensive condos (June 2025)
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This recurring Most and Least Expensive Home feature is sponsored by The Eli Residential Team. Their mission is to guide, educate, and advocate for their clients through real advice, hands-on support,…Office conversion projects cause a dip in Arlington’s commercial vacancy rate
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New conversion projects on three aging, mostly empty office buildings in Arlington have caused the county’s office vacancy rate to drop by more than a full percentage point. County leaders…Parks commission pushes for state to take over national parks during government shutdowns
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An Arlington County commission is throwing its weight behind a proposal to have the state government take over operation of Virginia’s national parks during federal shutdowns. The Park and Recreation…Falls Church plans for nation’s 250th birthday receive a mission statement
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Members of the Falls Church250 Committee are getting down to the nuts and bolts of preparing for the nation’s 2026 birthday bash. At a meeting last week, committee members wordsmithed…Morning Notes for July 21, 2025
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Proposal for Fmr. Verizon Building — “Quadrangle Development Corp. has proposed converting a mostly vacant office building in Courthouse to apartments. The D.C.-based developer filed an adaptive reuse application July 15…