LIFE IN THE DMV – The Blog
Arlington Releases Guide for Handling Mental Stress of Social Distancing
Among the ripple effects of COVID-19 is the psychological strain of isolation. While Arlington works to combat the health and economic impacts of the pandemic, the county is also launching initiatives to address the mental impact. “We have a lot going on in terms of...
Rough Economy But Why Aren’t Home Prices Dropping?
Anyone hoping that our current economic chaos would be deals in the housing market have thus far been disappointed. In May, the median listing price in the United States was up 1.4 percent year-over-year, according to Realtor.com. Existing home sales in April fell by...
The Blues Must Go On
The annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival isn’t exactly canceled this year, but with lingering concerns about large crowds during the phased reopening of the region, the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization is radically rethinking the event while hoping to keep the...
John Eric + Trevor Moore – Social Justice Statement
This might offend some. If it does, so be it. It’s time for uncomfortable conversations and the acceptance of facts and the truth. Social Justice is on everyone’s mind right now. The murder of George Floyd and countless other black Americans at the hands of police is...
Local High Schoolers Pitch Amazon
High school students have lobbied Amazon to fund a reusable food-container program to serve the area around HQ2. The teens who are members of the group Eco-Teen Action Network pitched their idea to Brooke Oberwetter, Amazon’s head of community affairs. Eco-Teen Action...
Open Houses at Nearly Same Rate as Prior to Covid-19
As jurisdictions outside of the immediate DC area begin easing stay-at-home restrictions, ShowingTime's data indicates that in-person property showings nationwide are almost at the same rate that they were a year ago. Showings for the week ending May 21st were two...
Virtual Open House Sunday May 31st 1421 North Carolina Ave NE, Washington DC 20002
Virtual Open House on Instagram and Facebook Live! Sunday, May 17th 2:00 - 3:00 1421 North Carolina Ave NE Washington, DC 22202 $1,165,000 Click here for more photos and property information Join us three different ways: Instagram Live @johnandtrevor 2:00- 2:30...
Arlington Community Organizations – Can you Help?
Information here compiled and provided by https://volunteer.leadercenter.org/covid-19-care-community COVID-19 Care for Community AFAC (Arlington Food Assistance Center) Volunteer Need: Start a Food Drive Learn more, and volunteer here. Animal Welfare League of...
How the Pandemic May Change Our Spaces
Designers and architects expect the pandemic to affect apartment design long after the lock-downs are over. Here are a few trends you’re likely to see. More Flexible Spaces - Working from home with the help of digital tools was a trend long before the pandemic hit....
Amazon Makes Noise (Literally)
Construction of Amazon’s Virginia headquarters is moving right along, and the noise that is being made is making Amazon neighbors crazy. For weeks on end, the relentless clang and bang from construction equipment preparing foundations for the online giant’s new...
Northern Virginia Man Wins International Backyard Ultra-Marathon
This is the time of year people normally start running long races, since the cool mornings offer up ideal running conditions. The problem is you can’t pack thousands of people at the starting line right now. But some elite distance runners found a work around: the...
Properties Continue to Move During Pandemic
A recent article on Urban Turf reports that data in April suggested that the pandemic has tipped the DC-area housing market more in favor of home sellers — and according to realtors, this isn't a fluke. The article features our Compass' colleague Maureen Weaver, who...
Online Puzzles Celebrating Arlington Districts and Development Continues at Old Latham Hotel
Preservation Arlington has put together two collections of online puzzles to provide some entertainment during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. Both celebrate locally designated districts in Arlington. The first of these covers Local Historic Districts. A full list of...
Amazon Pledges $200K Worth of Business to Local Arlington Restaurants
Amazon donated more than 1,750 lunches to health care workers at Virginia Hospital Center on May 14th. The company bought the meals from businesses along Crystal City’s 23rd Street South restaurant row. In addition, Amazon has pledged to buy a total of 10,000 meals...
Amazon Proposes to Use Pentagon City Public Park
Amazon wants to take over a public park in Pentagon City to stage the construction of its first two office towers. Arlington County is considering it — for a price. The company is asking the Arlington County Board for permission to use about 19,300 square feet of...
Arlington County Rolls out Coronavirus Relief Grants for Small Businesses
Arlington County has approved a grant program for small businesses in the county that have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak. A limited number of grants of up to $10,000 are available when the application process begins next month. The $674,000 being used to...
Arlington County Approves New Assisted Living Center and DC Area Real Estate Shows Strong Numbers
The Arlington County Board has voted unanimously to approve a new, 175-unit assisted living facility at Lee Highway and N. Taylor Street. The facility will replace a handful of single-family homes on a large parcel of property at the corner. In addition to more homes...
Amazon to Give $3.9M for Computer Science Education in Virginia
Amazon announced that it will give $3.9 million to CodeVA for computer science education in Virginia. The funding will be paid in three installments over three years. The first installment of $1.3M will go to support virtual computer science education through online...
Support our Local Retailers
Local retailers have made accommodations regarding Governor Northam’s temporary stay-at-home order. Some have set up online-ordering systems, while others are taking orders by phone or email and personally delivering products. Others have curbside pickup with...
New Plans for the Key Bridge Marriott
The aging Key Bridge Marriott hotel at 1401 Lee Highway will be partially demolished and renovated. Three new residential buildings will be added to the site under a plan approved by the Arlington County Board. 445 of the hotel’s rooms will be renovated. In addition,...
New Crystal City Metrorail Station Planned Will Ease Amazon Traffic
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and Arlington County completed the development and analysis of alternative site locations for the new east entrance for the Crystal City Metrorail station. WMATA, the County, and the adjacent private landowner...