Traffic stoppages up to 20 minutes each for tunnel rehabilitation project ROSSLYN – Weather permitting, I-66 will have lane closures and traffic stoppages at the Rosslyn Tunnel Monday night, May 5, and Tuesday night, May 6 to install an electric supply cable for the tunnel rehabilitation project according to the Virginia Department of Transportation Drivers should expect significant delays and are advised to use alternate routes The I-66 Rosslyn Tunnel rehabilitation project is rehabilitating and making improvements to the Rosslyn Tunnel that carries I-66 under North Nash Street The project is scheduled for completion this summer Drivers are reminded to use caution when traveling in active work zones Be alert to new traffic patterns and limit distractions.   You can get traffic, work zone and incident information online at 511.vdot.virginia.gov, via the free mobile 511Virginia app or by calling 511 in Virginia anywhere anytime Follow VDOT Northern Virginia on Twitter: @vadotnova Please note that this file is not ADA compliant An Arlington pinball arcade has opened a second location above the Rosslyn Metro station The Pinball Basement is now operating on the first level of 1700 N Moore Street underneath the Upside on Moore food hall Upside Director of Operations Sam Groh told ARLnow The arcade offers daily playing passes and monthly memberships The Pinball Basement’s original location, which is inside Acme Pie Co. recently relocated along with the pie shop to 2406 Columbia Pike UPDATE (12/13/24) – The deceased has been identified as Cedric Butler ARLINGTON, Va. – The regional Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) is investigating an Arlington County Police Department officer-involved shooting at the entrance to the Rosslyn Metro Station police were dispatched to the report of a suspicious person inside a business in the 1500 block of Wilson Boulevard The preliminary investigation indicates the adult male suspect engaged employees in conversation during which he displayed a knife from his pocket before leaving the scene Two responding officers located an individual matching the suspect description on the top floor of the Rosslyn Metro Station During their attempt to detain the suspect the suspect removed a knife from his person A physical altercation ensued while the suspect was in possession of the knife officers rendered lifesaving measures before medics transported him to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin The two officers were transported to an area hospital; one with non-life-threatening injuries and one for medical evaluation and both have since been released the officers have been placed on routine administrative leave Following completion of the investigation by CIRT the investigative file will be forwarded to the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office for independent review This remains an active criminal investigation. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Arlington County Police Department’s Tip Line at 703-228-4180 or ACPDTipline@arlingtonva.us. Information may also be reported anonymously through the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) Main AddressEllen M. Bozman Government Center2100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201 View Map View other County government locations Questions? Need help? Contact the County and learn who to call Sign up for Inside Arlington to get updates and information on projects                      “It really spans from parks and trails to cultural attractions to dining,” Burick said so for me the parks and trails are my favorite thing about Rosslyn.” The guide features more than a dozen parks, restaurants, historic landmarks and more for you to take advantage of. Find out all that Rosslyn has to offer, including free and low-cost spring community events and more by visiting RosslynVA.org or following them on social media at RosslynVA 2025 at 1:06 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Arlington County Police are looking for a man they say was looking through the windows of a Rosslyn residence on Saturday night VA — Arlington County Police are searching for a suspected peeping tom reported Saturday night in the Rosslyn area Officers responded around 10:04 p.m. for the report of a peeping incident in the 1900 block of North Rhodes Street The victim told police she was inside her home when she saw a man with dark hair looking through one of her windows Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. The man who was fatally shot by an Arlington County, Virginia, police officer at the Rosslyn Metro station Tuesday has been identified The death of 27-year-old Cedric Butler is being investigated by the Critical Incident Response Team a regional response team that responds to serious incidents in the Northern Virginia area Arlington County police responded to the 1500 block of Wilson Boulevard for reports of a suspicious person inside a nearby Safeway grocery store authorities determined a man had begun talking to store employees before taking a knife out of his pocket He left the scene and no injuries were reported at that time Inside the open-air entrance of the Rosslyn Metro station police officers attempted to detain Butler A physical altercation ensued and one officer discharged their firearm He was transported to a hospital where he later died Two police officers were also transported to hospitals one with non-life-threatening injuries and the other for evaluation and treatment In accordance with Arlington County Police Department policy the officers have been placed on administrative leave The case remains ongoing. Anyone with information pertaining to the incident is asked to contact police at 703-228-4180 or by email at ACPDTipline@arlingtonva.us Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area Ciara Wells is the Evening Digital Editor at WTOP She is a graduate of American University where she studied journalism and Spanish she was the opinion team editor at a student publication and a content specialist at an HBCU in Detroit A federal hearing for a Rosslyn man detained over his support for Palestine attracted dozens of advocates yesterday (Thursday) At a U.S. District Court hearing in Alexandria, the Trump administration sought to have Indian citizen Badar Khan Suri’s case transferred from the Eastern District of Virginia to Texas. Khan Suri has not been accused of any crimes but is currently in custody over allegations of “spreading Hamas propaganda.” District Judge Patricia Giles didn’t reach a ruling on the federal government’s request but asked for counsel on both sides to provide her with more information over the next few days The judge raised concerns that if she agrees to dismiss the case in Virginia this would void a court order keeping Khan Suri in the country until his case is resolved She appeared unconvinced when Justice Department attorney David Byerley assured her that Immigration and Customs Enforcement told his team that it doesn’t plan to deport Khan Suri immediately “I don’t know that I’m going to rely on that drawing chuckles from the jam-packed courtroom Among those present was Beyer — a lawmaker who has spoken out against Khan Suri’s detainment since it became public despite ongoing friction with many of the Georgetown scholar’s most vocal supporters Also present were dozens of protesters who filled the courtroom’s benches and occupied the courtyard at 401 Courthouse Square throughout the afternoon hearing In a press conference surrounded by supporters Khan Suri’s legal team described the postdoctoral fellow as a “political prisoner” whose case has deep implications for the rights to freedom of speech and freedom of association — both for immigrants and for all U.S “We need to understand that we are a country that has political prisoners,” attorney Hassan Ahmad said and all of us need to stand together and fight against this tyranny.” In a social media post yesterday Arlington’s Democrat congressman accused the Trump administration of attempting “to instill fear on college campuses and clamp down on the freedom of speech.” Suri is deeply wrong and contrary to American values and he should be released,” Beyer wrote “I will continue to speak up about his case as courts consider it in the days ahead.” In between chatting with some protesters during a court recess Beyer told ARLnow that he sees this as a case of an Arlington man being “kidnapped” by plainclothes ICE agents because of a family member’s political ties “Particularly upsetting for me is that ICE is not alleging that he’s done anything wrong,” Beyer said worked as a political advisor to the prime minister of Gaza from 2006 to 2010 Shortly before yesterday’s hearing, Beyer introduced legislation which would require all immigration enforcement officers to display “bold and visible identification during a time of action.” I have been dismayed by the recent cases where unidentified ICE Agents have been documented picking people up off the street or from their homes,” he said in a press release today “The lack of identification can create dangerous situations and contribute to a climate of fear It undermines the public’s trust in law enforcement and is reminiscent of police states.” Beyer told ARLnow that finding enough votes for legislation like this is difficult but he eventually hopes to find support from across the aisle he sees pressure from the public and legal challenges like Khan Suri’s case as essential tools for reining in Trump’s power “We have to fight back. We have to resist,” Beyer said in a video statement after yesterday’s hearing “I’ll be doing everything I can to help Dr and I encourage each one of us to do all that we can to tell these stories to help educate the American people about what’s happening Despite his public statements in support of the Georgetown adjunct professor Beyer has faced criticism from Khan Suri supporters who argue that the congressman’s stances on immigration enforcement and the war in Gaza don’t go far enough protesters pressed Beyer to call Israel’s actions in Gaza a “genocide” and visit the ICE detention center in Farmville “You have the power to call it out,” a protester said of the deaths in Gaza “There are legislators who are trying to do something about it and if you just stand by and make wishy-washy statements this genocide will continue to happen at your hands.” In response, Beyer said he was one of the first lawmakers to call for a ceasefire in December 2023 and he has voted against military funding for Israel He called Israel’s actions “a tragedy” and “ethnic cleansing” but not a genocide Beyer also said he has been trying to pay a visit to Farmville Detention Center but hasn’t yet been successful In the protest and press conference immediately after yesterday’s hearing activists noted the lawmaker’s absence said at the press conference that her husband’s arrest has taken a major toll on her three children in Rosslyn who haven’t seen their father in person in 44 days he continues to wear a red uniform reserved for detainees classified as “high security,” she said Saleh said she sees irony in such treatment for a student with a Ph.D “The Trump administration says that he is a threat to the foreign policy of the United States,” she said this is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard Badar is a man of peace who loves peace and studied peace He is a scholar who loves his books and teaching.” Khan Suri is one of several pro-Palestinian immigrants recently detained over alleged “adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States.” Unlike other detainees like Mahmoud Khalil or Mohsen Mahdawi, who was released on bail earlier this week although he had posted in support of Palestine a handful of times on social media the Department of Homeland Security has cited its authority to deport non-citizens whose “presence or activities … would have serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States.” “Suri — a non-immigrant visitor present in the country for just about two years — has limited rights under the First Amendment in this context,” federal lawyers wrote in a filing last month “The Government has lawful bases for seeking removal And the Court should not second-guess the government’s discretionary determinations about foreign policy matters.” are leaning on arguments based on rights to free speech They have said the Trump administration’s interpretation of “adverse foreign policy consequences” is “arbitrary and capricious The court didn’t take on any of these arguments yesterday the hearing focused on whether the Eastern District of Virginia is an appropriate venue for Khan Suri’s case attorneys said that Khan Suri’s attorneys filed his suit in Virginia after he was already taken out of state They argued that filing his case in Texas is “relatively straightforward application of well-settled law.” The Trump administration said it quickly moved Khan Suri from Farmville Detention Center to a detention center in Louisiana seemed skeptical of the government’s overcrowding claim She asked the government to provide details about the number of open beds in Farmville at the time of Khan Suri’s arrest as well as the number of people who’ve been transferred because of overcrowding Khan Suri’s attorneys from the American Civil Liberties Union told the judge that once in Texas Khan Suri slept on the floor of an overcrowded detention center for at the least the first few weeks His legal team said the real reason he was moved to Texas was to bring the case before a more conservative judge Attorney Vishal Agraharkar accused the government of what’s often called “forum shopping.” federal district courts in Texas and western Louisiana are dominated by Republican-appointed judges appeals of such cases go to the reliably conservative 5th U.S The 5th Circuit is one of 13 federal appellate courts around the nation and has 17 full-time judges Twelve were appointed by Republican presidents including six by former President Donald Trump Ahmad echoed Agraharkar’s arguments in the press conference after the hearing “There is a reason why the detention facilities exist there,” he said “This kind of rigged game has to stop.” ARLINGTON, Va. – The 2024 Rosslyn Jazz Fest will take place in Gateway Park on Saturday The Arlington County Police Department will conduct the following road closures from approximately 7:00 a.m Traffic is expected to be impacted in the area and motorists should seek alternate routes to reduce road congestion Attendees are encouraged to use Metro and other forms of multimodal transportation and Blue lines) is located within walking distance to the event Street parking in the area will be restricted. Motorists should be on the lookout for temporary “No Parking” signs and illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed or towed. If your vehicle is towed, please use the online portal to find out the status of your vehicle and where it is located If you cannot locate your vehicle or need additional support using the online portal call the County non-emergency number at 703-558-2222 A new Turkish restaurant with kebab dishes and gyros is setting up shop in Rosslyn Capital Doner is “opening soon,” according to new storefront signs at 1731 Wilson Blvd where The Simple Greek restaurant has closed One of the safest neighborhoods in Arlington is getting additional security patrols for the next few months The Rosslyn BID is deploying new personnel to conduct patrols support law enforcement and otherwise assist local residents and visitors The new “safety rangers,” active from noon to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, are meant to “provide comprehensive security and customer service throughout the district,” the Business Improvement District said in a press release yesterday (Thursday) The rangers are meant to “maintain a welcoming and secure environment and implement enhancements that support community safety.” Other duties include assisting people with “safe walks and hospitality,” and providing outreach and guidance on Arlington County services The pilot program will run from this month through the end of June with the possibility of a longer-term agreement BID President Mary-Claire Burick told ARLnow that Rosslyn already has one of the lowest crime rates in Arlington County — which is, as a whole, one of the safest municipalities in the nation “This program adds an important layer of visibility and responsiveness helping to deter potential issues and de-escalate safety concerns before they escalate,” she said “It complements our existing initiatives by providing peace of mind and supporting a safe welcoming environment for everyone who lives The additional personnel are intended to complement the BID’s “ambassador” program, which last year carried out 2,073 “homeless outreach interactions” and removed 1,614 graffiti marks, according to the organization’s website The BID’s purple-shirted workers also provided “hospitality assistance/directions” 9,486 times and collected about 130 tons of trash and recycling. Both the ambassadors and the safety rangers are employed through the company Block by Block “By integrating the Safety Rangers into the operations team the Rosslyn BID is taking a proactive and holistic approach to public safety,” the release says “This ensures that every interaction contributes to a consistent high-quality community experience while supporting residents and public spaces — and keeping Rosslyn one of the safest neighborhoods in Arlington County.”  The Arlington County Police Department recorded a total of 482 offenses in North Rosslyn in 2024, down from 554 in 2023, according to the agency’s crime data hub The BID says the new program builds on existing efforts that support the neighborhood’s relatively low crime rate “We have been very intentional and proactive about our approach to public safety and our overall clean and safe operations,” said Victor Carcamo the BID’s vice president of operations and public safety “Our partnership with Block by Block allows us to go beyond basic cleaning and security services By cross training our Ambassadors and Safety Rangers we are creating a consistent layer of hospitality and service to the Rosslyn community.” The Rosslyn Business Improvement District (BID) is strengthening its commitment to a clean and welcoming neighborhood with the launch of the Rosslyn Safety Rangers a dedicated security presence in the district Through its long-standing partnership with Block by Block the Rosslyn BID is introducing these Safety Rangers as a specialized complement to its existing Ambassador program The Rosslyn BID and Block by Block first partnered in 2007 to launch the Ambassador program offering Rosslyn hospitality and maintenance services that improve the downtown experience The Safety Rangers represent a strategic expansion offering a cross-trained team who provide comprehensive security and customer service throughout the district This unique approach goes beyond traditional security services combining trained intervention with a welcoming By integrating the Safety Rangers into the operations team the Rosslyn BID is taking a proactive and holistic approach to public safety This ensures that every interaction contributes to a consistent high quality community experience while supporting residents and public spaces—and keeping Rosslyn one of the safest neighborhoods in Arlington County “The Rosslyn BID is committed to clean safe and welcoming at every corner,” said Mary-Claire Burick “A well-cared-for neighborhood is a thriving neighborhood—and we believe that’s key to a high quality of life By taking a holistic approach to our operations and public safety program and adding a layer of security through our partnership with Block by Block we aim to provide a seamless experience in the neighborhood that ensures peace of mind and keeps Rosslyn a welcoming destination for all.” The Rosslyn Safety Rangers will play a key role in community engagement providing assistance and support Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 to 8:30 p.m This pilot program will run from April through the end of June with the opportunity to refine and expand for a longer-term agreement “We have been very intentional and proactive about our approach to public safety and our overall clean and safe operations,” said Victor Carcamo vice president of operations and public safety of the Rosslyn BID “Our partnership with Block by Block allows us to go beyond basic cleaning and security services which has worked with downtowns across the country since 1995 is enthusiastic about this expansion for Rosslyn “Block by Block is thrilled to add security services to the Rosslyn BID,” Anthony Boone Regional Vice President of Block by Block’s North Atlantic Region “This is an exciting expansion that will enhance both safety and hospitality throughout the area We can’t wait to get started and make a lasting impact on the community.” More than strictly a clean and safe service provider Block by Block has developed an optimized operating model built on best practices development and modern technology that has attracted partners in more than 170 locations nationwide Photo via Rosslyn BID/Facebook A man who tried to intervene in a dispute was chased by a drunk The incident happened Friday evening in the area of the Queens Court Apartments in Rosslyn No one was hurt but the suspect is now facing a couple of felony charges More, below, from the latest ACPD crime report police were dispatched to the report of a fight it was determined the female victim was outside a residential building when the male suspect approached and engaged her in conversation The suspect then brandished a knife and made threatening statements towards the female victim The male victim subsequently attempted to intervene during which the suspect began to chase him with the knife before returning to the scene where responding officers located him and took him into custody of No Fixed Address was arrested and charged with Attempted Malicious Wounding (x2) and Public Intoxication A new high-rise Hilton hotel in Rosslyn has begun accepting reservations for this fall The 36-story building at 1900 N. Fort Myer Drive will receive its first guests on Nov. 15, according to its website. Two on-site restaurants The hotel’s website advertises rooms with rates between $270 and $335 per night Breakfast is available for a fee and self-parking is available for $45 per day Advertised amenities include a fitness center electric vehicle charging and free in-room and lobby Wi-Fi the hotel has about 28,000 square feet of event space The largest event room is 7,812 square feet The hotel is one of two components of The Key, the development project replacing a former Holiday Inn that was demolished in December 2020 Its 514-unit residential counterpart, Rosslyn Towers, opened last April Signage for the Hilton’s forthcoming restaurants appeared earlier this year While Scott’s Coffee plans to offer to-go breakfast sandwiches and pre-made snacks and meals Locket will feature a two-story dining room on the lobby level as well as a private dining room connecting to an exterior patio It’s been inactive for a while, but we’re again looking to bring the ARLnow Podcast back we’d love your feedback on a new format The following was recorded as a test but we’re releasing it as a pilot episode in the hopes of hearing what you think Let us know in the comments or via email On this week’s episode, Lene Stouffer, Dan Egitto and Vernon Miles discuss: A new pizza option plans to open soon in Rosslyn offering Roman-style rectangle pies and Italian cuisine Ravenna Pizza is preparing to open for business next month at 1500 Wilson Blvd, where Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop closed in 2022 A post shared by Ravenna Pizza (@ravennapizzava) About a month out from Valentine’s Day Whether you’re in search of ‘the one’ or just some new friends, the Rosslyn BID is inviting all to find connection at its “Cuffing Season 2.0” event next Wednesday A U.S. State Department building in Rosslyn might be going up for sale amid ongoing federal spending cuts The office building at 1801 N. Lynn Street, home to the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, was among 443 federal properties identified as “not core to government operations” in a federal list posted yesterday The General Services Administration has since pulled the list from its website which now says that a “non-core property list” is “coming soon.” Whether the building will really be sold and whether the State Department will relocate its Lynn Street operations The federal government purchased the 354,000-square-foot tower for $240 million in 2017 Lynn Street has declined by about 21% from a peak of $285 million in 2023 But State Department operations there remained active today (Wednesday) with staffed security checkpoints and people bustling in and out Located next to Wiseguy Pizza, the address is also home to the State Department Federal Credit Union and a retail bay that has remained empty since 2021 The building was one of two Arlington properties included on the GSA’s original list since removed from the web but captured on Internet Archive The list also included a piece of land along Washington Blvd in Arlington It did not provide more information on the size of this property or its location the GSA is considering cuts to 80 million square feet of office space with total operating costs of about $430 million per year “Decades of funding deficiencies have resulted in many of these buildings becoming functionally obsolete and unsuitable for use by our federal workforce,” the GSA claimed in a press release “We can no longer hope that funding will emerge to resolve these longstanding issues “GSA’s decisive action to dispose of non-core assets leverages the private sector drives improvements for our agency customers and best serves local communities,” the release said The GSA noted that it wouldn’t necessarily sell all the properties on its list It would also consider options like sale-leasebacks ground leases and other kinds of public/private partnerships “As part of our strategy to optimize the GSA portfolio [the Public Building Service] will be engaging in market research and customer agency feedback regarding the potential disposition strategies for non-core assets and local market conditions when assessing disposition,” the GSA said In addition to slashing the federal workforce, President Donald Trump’s administration has been taking increasingly concrete steps toward relocating numerous agencies out of the D.C While many questions remain open, experts have predicted significant negative impacts on local economies throughout the region A Georgetown scholar living in Rosslyn has been detained by immigration authorities including from Arlington’s congressman The arrest happened Monday night at the Rosslyn home of Badar Khan Suri, an Indian national, as first reported by Politico. It has continued the national debate about the intersection of free speech and immigration, which started with the arrest of a pro-Palestinian Columbia graduate student More on the latest arrest, below, from the Associated Press A Georgetown University researcher who is married to a Palestinian American was detained by immigration agents who told him his visa had been revoked prompting another high-profile legal fight over deportation proceedings against foreign-born visa holders authorized to live in the U.S a postdoctoral scholar at Georgetown University and citizen of India was arrested Monday night outside of his Virginia home by officers who identified themselves as Department of Homeland Security agents according to a legal filing by Suri’s lawyer wrote in a court filing that Suri was targeted because of his wife’s “identity as a Palestinian and her constitutionally protected speech.” “have long been doxxed and smeared,” the court filing stated Critics have published Saleh’s photograph online along with information that includes her former employment with Al Jazeera and her birthplace in Gaza City “as support for her alleged ties with Hamas.” Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.), who previously called for the release of the Columbia student released a pointed statement “after his constituent Georgetown postdoctoral fellow Badar Khan Suri The Trump administration “has punished speech with frightening most of us would not hesitate to call ‘authoritarianism,’” Beyer said Badar Khan Suri’s detention is a clear violation of his constitutional rights Suri is here lawfully and is not accused of a crime yet he was surrounded outside the Northern Virginia home where he lives with his wife – an American citizen – and their children arrested by masked authorities without explanation The ‘justification’ given for these violations of Mr Suri’s right to due process is another violation of the Constitution: a blatant attack on the First Amendment Suri and his family are unfortunately the latest victim of President Trump’s assault on the freedom of speech Trump has made no effort to disguise the fact that the arrests of academics like Suri and Mahmoud Khalil is intended to have a chilling effect and discourage the free expression of political views which Trump dislikes the administration has punished speech with frightening most of us would not hesitate to call ‘authoritarianism.’ It is authoritarianism and while some will find false consolation in their own disagreements with the views expressed by those detained the truth is that the horrifying precedent established by these cases may lead to the persecution of other individuals and groups with unforeseen consequences given the administration’s track record of attempting to deny constitutional rights in ways that are difficult to undo before judicial remedies can be provided the administration must stop its assault on the Bill of Rights and until it does all reasonable people who claim to defend the Constitution must oppose what is happening to Badar Khan Suri Late Thursday afternoon, a federal judge in Alexandria ordered that Badar Khan Suri not be removed from the U.S. A major redevelopment project next to Gateway Park is receiving largely positive feedback from local leaders despite some concerns about pedestrian safety and vehicle access The SPRC meeting was the first step of a process that is expected to put the proposal in front of the Arlington County Board The proposed density drew little concern among SPRC members and the plan for a primarily residential project won support some debate focused on transportation issues which are slated for more extensive discussion when the panel reconvenes in early May the proposed design mainly received positive reviews it feels like a very cool project,” said Daniel Weir a Planning Commission member tapped to lead the SPRC The committee is composed of members of county advisory bodies along with residents living in the area representing the Forestry & Natural Resources Commission “I like the architecture,” he said of the trio of buildings that would rise as much as 300 feet above the five-story communal podium that each would sit on with the entire project having a floor-area ratio (FAR) of 9.71 FAR measures the total interior space of buildings divided by the square footage of the ground they sit on Projects in Rosslyn can go up to a maximum of 10 FAR However, Mike Doyle, founder of Arlington Families for Safe Streets chair of the North Highlands Civic Association’s planning/zoning committee opposed the planned removal of an above-ground walkway over eastbound Langston Blvd between N The North Highlands neighborhood is located immediately north of Rosslyn’s core Residents wanting to get to the Metro station parks or other amenities face major risks crossing at-grade intersections “The danger … is real and palpable,” he said “I know of someone who died within a block of this site.” Both Roberts and Doyle called for retaining all above-ground pedestrian/pedestrian overpasses ringing the site “We strongly urge a reconsideration,” said Doyle who founded his advocacy organization after himself being hit “I know what it’s like for a driver in an SUV to crash into you,” he said Once heralded as forward-thinking design as Rosslyn urbanized in the latter third of the 20th century, pedestrian/bicyclist overpasses have largely fallen out of favor with county planners While residents from North Highlands turned up in support of above-the-ground options for pedestrians and bicyclists, the North Rosslyn Civic Association stands in opposition said there are other ways to improve safety “I think proper design can address their fears,” he told ARLnow While a May 1 SPRC meeting will focus more thoroughly on transportation and related safety issues concerns also arose about whether the road layout around the site will allow buses and other large vehicles to make turns The One Rosslyn proposal is on the same parcel that, in 2012, was slated to be turned into a mixed-use property featuring residential That project never got beyond the planning stage a senior development associate at Penzance said the current proposal benefits from “a highly experienced design team to bring this project to life.” To move forward on the project and its roughly 850 apartment and condominium units will require amendments to the parcel’s previously approved site plans Among the issues still in flux is whether committed-affordable housing will be on site If the One Rosslyn development plan wins approval it will join an array of projects that are expected to bring about 5,500 additional residents to the Rosslyn area in the next five years A 2.1M SF portfolio of Rosslyn office buildings changed hands in recent weeks after Monday Properties defaulted on its loans and the new owner has now secured an extension to pay off the properties' huge Morningstar says Beacon made a "substantial equity contribution." The loan's interest rate was also modified with the extension with half of that to be paid regularly and the other half accruing A Beacon Capital spokesperson declined to comment on the loan extension The seven properties were previously owned by Monday Properties, a longtime dominant property owner in the area. Monday went into default on its loans — the $691M senior loan and a $150M mezzanine loan — when it missed payments ahead of a June 2023 maturity But earlier this month, the Washington Business Journal reported that Monday Properties and its equity partner, Goldman Sachs lost the portfolio in December and that Beacon Capital Partners is the new owner Morningstar Credit Head of CRE Analytics David Putro told Bisnow that the mezzanine loan was sold last year which could have been used to take control of the properties via an ownership entity foreclosure rather than a deed transfer "I assume the mezz is gone at this point," Putro wrote in an email "So if Beacon bought the mezz loan that was in default they effectively became the borrower on the senior loan and took control of the properties by foreclosing on the mezz loan." Monday told the WBJ that the loss "reflects the broader challenges currently facing the real estate sector due to the difficult conditions in the capital markets" and "does not impact the rest of our diverse portfolio of office and multifamily properties." the office buildings in the portfolio are 1000 The portfolio was last appraised in January 2024 at $682.7M down from $1.1B when the debt was issued and well below the value of the mortgage You are subscribed to the Bisnow Washington or click here to copy link to clipboard We will email you a link to reset your password Upcoming regulations in the European Union require us to show this pop-up and ask you to agree to keep using Bisnow.com We want to take 15 seconds to tell you what's going on: A dispute over obstructed views from multimillion-dollar condos in Rosslyn has left some officials up in arms and homeowners threatening a lawsuit County-government staff last month received multiple tongue-lashings from members of the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) over their handling of a 2023 zoning matter at The Waterview condo building in Rosslyn However, BZA members ultimately determined they had no authority to give aggrieved residents at the Waterview condominium more than words of sympathy for their plight homeowners are considering heading to court over world-class views now partially blocked by rooftop telecommunications equipment Theodore and Georgene Boll purchased a 25th-floor condominium unit in the 31-story Waterview building at 1111 19th Street N they were able to enjoy glorious views of the national monuments and Potomac River a large telecommunications-equipment box atop the adjacent Potomac Tower office building at 1001 19th Street N “We were completely blindsided by these installations. We received no advance notice whatsoever,” Theodore Boll said at the Feb.19 BZA meeting “Dealing with the county has been arduous and slow.” and others in the building whose views have been compromised have the backing of Waterview’s condominium board in the dispute with the county government and we feel we have been compromised — and it doesn’t feel very good,” said Jim Matthews Their complaint was not entirely with the telecommunications box itself It was with limits to public outreach and the fact that the County Board’s action allowed the equipment to rise nearly nine feet higher than allowed in the county’s zoning code “It was illegal from the beginning,” said Gifford Hampshire a land-use attorney representing the Bolls “A county cannot violate its own ordinance.” That was not the view of the county government’s zoning administrator they argued that the county’s site-plan amendment for the site in June 2023 trumped other portions of the zoning code the 31.9-foot-tall equipment is legal even though the zoning code’s limit is 23 feet County officials argued that BZA members had no jurisdiction to compel the zoning administrator to rule on whether the telecommunications equipment BZA members ultimately concluded they had no jurisdiction to rule on the matter several BZA members expressed frustration over how county officials handled the matter The whole issue “looks like a serious failure of the public process,” said BZA member Inta Malis telling the Bolls she was “sorry for what has happened.” “Things were not handled well,” added BZA member Carol McCoskrie Residents of Waterview say they were not provided notice of the June 2023 public hearing which like most county-government advertising was placed in the Washington Times “To think we’re going to read the Washington Times Joseph Ventrone, president of the North Rosslyn Civic Association alleged that the county’s lack of transparency represented “serious misjudgment” and “a disregard for the concerns of the community.” “The neighbors were deprived of the opportunity to voice their views,” Ventrone told BZA members anyone wishing to challenge the June 2023 County Board action had 30 days after it occurred to file their objections with the Circuit Court without many Waterview residents knowing about the Board’s action “It really makes us suspect,” Matthews said “The issue is bigger than cell towers It really is about justice and fairness.” An attorney representing zoning officials acknowledged that only the “bare minimum” required under state law was done to communicate the matter with the public contends that limited outreach was a major failing of the planning process “How was somebody supposed to know to appeal to Circuit Court in 30 days if they have no notice?” he asked “This has all the indications of being designed so that members of the public wouldn’t know about it and wouldn’t raise a stink about it.” It’s very disturbing that something like this could happen,” member Judy Freshman said “I’m troubled by the fact I can’t see where the remedy is for the people who have been damaged.” Three of five current County Board members were elected to office after the 2023 zoning action was taken Freshman suggested it might be best for County Board members to revisit the issue Speaking on behalf of the Arlington County Board spokesperson David Barrera cited a policy against Board members commenting on BZA matters when contacted with questions A county staff report for the June 2023 meeting noted that placards were placed in various locations surrounding the subject property and that the North Rosslyn Civic Association and Rosslyn Business Improvement District (BID) were contacted about the proposal The BID expressed its support of the proposal in advance of the meeting while the North Rosslyn Civic Association did not respond Barrera’s response did not address one of the key demands of the North Rosslyn Civic Association made last month — that Board members investigate the situation to determine what went wrong and what could be done better in the future Malis said she did not blame County Board members for approving the site-plan amendment given the information and feedback they had in front of them at the time of the 2023 vote a final decision might have been different if the body had all the facts in front of it The telecommunications equipment placed atop Potomac Tower is designed to replace equipment that previously had stood atop the nearby RCA Building That 1950s-era office building was demolished in 2023 to make way for construction of a new residential building Despite the 30-day period for appealing the matter to court having long since expired the Bolls and potentially other residents may move forward with a legal challenge to rulings by the zoning administrator and BZA The BZA’s Malis intimated that might be the only course left to them “I don’t know how we can make [the situation] right or the county can,” she said Hampshire provided an inkling of what might be at stake if the matter heads to court Noting that the other building is just 20 feet away from the kitchen and dining-room windows of his clients he suggested the now-obscured views might cost homeowners “$1 million” in terms of resale prices of the affected properties The suspect who was shot by police at the Rosslyn Metro station early Tuesday evening has died Arlington County police announced the still-unidentified suspect’s death in a press release Wednesday afternoon when employees at the nearby Safeway store on Wilson Blvd called police to report a man who allegedly pulled a knife on them The suspect was spotted by officers at the Metro station entrance around 4:15 p.m. leading to a confrontation and physical struggle in which the man “removed a knife from his person” and “one officer discharged their firearm striking the suspect,” according to ACPD officers rendered lifesaving measures before medics transported him to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased,” ACPD said “His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.” The shooting is being investigated by the regional Critical Incident Response Team, which was created in 2021 to investigate officer-involved shootings and other incidents in which someone is hurt or killed during a law enforcement action The two officers involved were taken to the hospital after the shooting; one had what was described as a non-life-threatening injury Both have been released and are now on “routine administrative leave” during the investigation The regional Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) is investigating an Arlington County Police Department officer-involved shooting at the entrance to the Rosslyn Metro Station the investigative file will be forwarded to the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office for independent review This remains an active criminal investigation. 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 reported anonymously through the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) a D.C.-area Chinese restaurant is set to open a new location tomorrow (Wednesday) in Rosslyn Yu Noodles will kick off its soft opening at 11 a.m. at 1515 Wilson Blvd, where Tom Yum District closed in 2021 Yu Noodles will be open daily in Rosslyn from 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m CoStar Group announced a deal today (Friday) to expand its presence in a Rosslyn office building as it moves forward with relocation plans The company, which announced plans to move its corporate headquarters from D.C. to Arlington in February, expects to relocate in early 2025, according a press release the research and consulting firm Gartner agreed to cede 11 floors in the office building at 1201 Wilson Blvd Gartner paid a $48 million early termination fee to occupy a 49,000 square foot space on the building’s 11th and 12th floors “I’m delighted we’ll be able to more fully tap into the building’s extensive amenities and location in business-friendly Virginia ahead of schedule and can’t wait to welcome employees customers and other constituents early next year,” said Andy Florance Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CoStar Group The press release notes that CoStar Group considered more than 25 other locations in Crystal City and Tyson’s Corner before settling on 1201 Wilson Blvd A key advantage of the building is its location above the Rosslyn Metro “offering excellent access to Ronald Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport and transportation from around the greater Washington DC area.” “The move to Rosslyn will offer employees access to extensive retail and dining amenities a network of biking and jogging trails and the waterfront in a highly desirable and safe environment,” the release says CoStar Group also “believed that market conditions at the time of purchase provided an opportune time to acquire a high-quality property at a significant discount.” Arlington County agreed to a package of agreements to secure the company’s relocation — a move that County Manager Mark Schwartz called “the county’s most impactful development project since HQ2.” A complete press release on CoStar Group’s latest deal is below WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces today announced an agreement with research and consulting firm Gartner to take back-office space previously leased by Gartner in Arlington the building is a 552,000 square foot trophy office tower with LEED Platinum certification CoStar Group purchased the property earlier this year with the intention of relocating its Washington DC employees to Arlington as part of a corporate headquarters transition Gartner paid CoStar Group a $48 million early termination fee and signed a new lease for approximately 49,000 square feet on floors 11 and 12 at 1201 Wilson Boulevard for a term through December 2032 at prevailing market rates The deal unlocks sufficient space at 1201 Wilson Boulevard to allow CoStar Group to relocate its headquarters from Washington “We’ve always intended for 1201 Wilson to become CoStar Group’s headquarters but this agreement makes it possible for us to complete that process even faster and to better accommodate our continued rapid growth and expansion,” said Andy Florance customers and other constituents early next year.” With the Company’s current lease in Washington CoStar Group assessed more than 25 viable sites across Washington Crystal City and Tyson’s Corner before selecting 1201 Wilson Boulevard With the industry’s largest team of researchers software developers and analysts focused on real estate CoStar Group enjoys a unique perspective on commercial property values and believed that market conditions at time of purchase provided an opportune time to acquire a high-quality property at a significant discount The company previously acquired 1331 L Street DC in 2011 and executed a sale and leaseback transaction for over a 140% return That deal was the most profitable sale of Washington commercial real estate from the recession at the time 1201 Wilson Boulevard is located directly above the Rosslyn Metro offering excellent access to Ronald Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport and transportation from around the greater Washington DC area The move to Rosslyn will offer employees access to extensive retail and dining amenities The agreement comes at a time of significant growth and expansion for CoStar Group with revenue growing from $252 million in 2011 to $2.46 billion in 2023 and employees growing from 1,000 in 2011 to over 6,400 today CoStar Group has digitized the real estate industry and connections that improve their businesses and lives CoStar Group is included in the S&P 500 Index one of the world’s largest preeminent large-cap indexes The former Key Bridge Marriott in Rosslyn might finally get torn down Arlington County, which declared the property a “public nuisance” in May 2024 and assumed responsibility to secure and demolish it has returned the building to its owner for demolition “In the coming weeks, community members can expect to see an increased presence and activity, including mobilization of demolition equipment and demolition-related site activity,” the county said in a press release today County officials deemed the building at 1401 Langston Blvd unsafe for habitation and condemned it in March 2023 the property owner — KBLH LLC — “agreed to an action plan with the county which included securing the property against entry and removing all trash furniture and accelerants,” county officials said in a press release From the today’s county statement: Arlington installed additional security at the site — including fencing and cameras — and added security guards to enforce trespassing.” a subsidiary of California-based Woodbridge Capital Partners now must meet specific timelines to demolish the building the county government will again take control and proceed to raze the property Costs incurred by the county government will be paid by the property owner KBLH received County Board approval in In March 2020 to partially demolish the hotel and construct two new residential complexes on the parcel In November 2023, a private security guard shot a teen in the ankle during an altercation on the site. In December 2024, the suspect entered a guilty plea on a charge of unlawful wounding In February 2024,  a fire broke out on the fourth floor of the building requiring a significant response from county public-safety personnel The property had been purchased by KBLH in 2018 for $53.8 million, according to county property records Its assessed value in 2024 is just under $61 million most of that being the value of the 4.6 acres of land the Key Bridge Marriott was the Marriott Corp’s second hotel It rose on a parcel on which the Marriott family since 1940 had operated a Hot Shoppes restaurant The hotel began life as a modest motor lodge, according to an Arlington Historical Society description but its prime location led to multiple expansions Ultimately, it grew into a 12-story property with 600 rooms and large spaces to accommodate events The hotel closed in the summer of 2021. Scattered thunderstorms are expected Monday afternoon and evening. Some may become severe with large hail and high winds. TRACK RADARMan killed by Arlington police at Rosslyn Metro after 'suspicious person' reportby Sana Azem & Christian Flores (7News) — A man was shot and killed by Arlington Police and two officers were injured in an officer-involved shooting at the Rosslyn Metro Station Tuesday afternoon according to the Arlington County Police Department Camren Lattimer was about to board a train at the stop when he walked right into the crime scene I saw people rushing up the stairs right over here I knew something was wrong," Lattimer said "[I saw] just a man lying on the floor and there was tons of people tending to him It all started a few blocks away around 3:45 p.m when officers responded to a report of a "suspicious person" inside a Safeway located in the 1500 block of Wilson Boulevard The report came after a person allegedly went into Safeway took out a knife from his pocket and then left the store The two officers who responded to the report said they began to look for the suspect in the area and found a man who matched the description inside the Rosslyn Metro Station a "struggle ensued," officials said and at least one of the officers fired their gun who was later transported to a local hospital and eventually succumbed to his injuries Both officers were also transported to a local hospital One officer had non-life-threatening injuries Officers placed police tape at the entrance of the Metro station as the officer-involved shooting investigation took place All trains were temporarily making a detour around Rosslyn The Northern Virginia Critical Incident Response Team is now investigating the officer-involved shooting Lattimer said he is now thinking twice about using the Metro "It definitely makes me feel grateful to be where I was and not be there at that given time It's pretty shocking," Lattimer said It makes me not want to take the Metro nearly as much The Arlington County Board voted to adopt the Gateway Park Master Plan and Design Guidelines on Dec approving a vision to revitalize a beloved public space into a more vibrant and welcoming hub for a wide range of users This ambitious initiative reflects the County’s commitment to realizing a collaborative vision and fostering community connections "Gateway Park has long been a landmark for Rosslyn and the County we are building on its legacy to create a space that reflects the needs and aspirations of our dynamic community,” said Libby Garvey “We are deeply grateful for the collaboration between our dedicated County staff and the community in crafting this exceptional design." Nestled in the heart of Rosslyn, Gateway Park is a 3.7-acre park just south of the Key Bridge, connecting Arlington County with Washington, D.C. The plan builds upon policy recommendations outlined in the Rosslyn Sector Plan with adjustments during the park master planning process to prioritize pedestrian safety A key feature of the plan includes the replacement of the existing concrete bridge superstructure over North Fort Myer Drive with a modern pedestrian bridge that incorporates design principles Community feedback was integral in driving the direction of the plan The robust public engagement process included a three-phased engagement plan where people shared their vision for the park Community feedback highlighted the need for Gateway Park to serve both as a space for daily activities and as a venue for special events Field Operations the design firm contracted for the project is renowned for its award-winning expertise in urban design Best known for transformative public space projects like New York City's High Line the firm brings a reputation for innovation in creating enjoyable Site plans for a proposed trio of Rosslyn residential towers with 862 apartments and condos were filed on Tuesday The One Rosslyn project would replace a pair of office buildings built in the 1960s at 1901 and 1911 Fort Myer Drive Developer Penzance is proposing to build one 30-story tower with 461 housing units one 27-story tower with 319 apartments and an 82-unit condo tower Plans also call for parking garages with 646 parking spots “Situated prominently amidst the Rosslyn skyline this monumental development will encompass over 900,000 square feet and be defined by exceptional design and neighborhood-serving retail,” the release says The Arlington County Board previously approved plans to redevelop the existing office buildings back in 2012 The original proposal also called for three towers: an office building a residential building and a combination of a hotel and a residential building would tower over Gateway Park and “reshape Rosslyn’s skyline” with a design that “aims to infuse distinct color and a sense of warmth and variation into the surrounding cityscape.” “One Rosslyn will contribute to the vibrancy of Rosslyn’s urban core by enriching the streetscape with pedestrian-friendly spaces and thoughtfully-curated retail offerings,” the press release says One Rosslyn will create a lively corridor that bridges green spaces aligning with the County’s goals for a more connected Penzance acquired the existing office towers from JBG Smith in November 2023 for $52 million The developer — which wrapped up another large Rosslyn development three years ago — hopes to break ground “as early as late 2026.” A man who Arlington police say displayed a knife has died after he was shot by an officer at the Rosslyn Metro station On Tuesday at 3:45 p.m., Arlington County police responded to a report of a suspicious person in the area of the Safeway grocery store in Rosslyn. According to investigators a man took out a knife while talking to store employees Responding officers found a person matching the description of the suspect from the grocery store at the Rosslyn Metro station and attempted to arrest him the man pulled out a knife and an officer shot him The man was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries one with injuries that are not life-threatening and the other for medical evaluation The knife has been recovered from the scene WTOP’s Mike Murillo, who reported from the scene Tuesday said tattered and bloody clothes could be seen on the ground outside the station Jeff Leon joins WTOP as a digital writer/editor after workingfor the Bloomberg Industry Group as a legal reporter for several years reporting hundreds of stories and deep dives into taxes and courts A man was seriously injured after he was shot by an Arlington County police officer at the Rosslyn Metro station Tuesday afternoon said police responded to the nearby Safeway grocery store for reports of a suspicious person The man began talking to the employees and then took a knife out of his pocket Savage said responding officers located a person who matched the description they were given in the open-air entrance of the Metro station She said a struggle ensued and an officer opened fire It is not known at this time if the man reported inside the Safeway is the same one who was injured in the shooting Additional information will be released as the investigation continues Two officers were also transported to local hospitals; one with non-life-threatening injuries and the other for evaluation and treatment Police said in a social media post the suspect was taken to the hospital “with serious injuries” after the shooting around 3:45 p.m There is no “ongoing threat to the community,” according to police but roads near the station were temporarily blocked off to pedestrians and motorists “Our goal is to conduct a thorough and complete investigation here through CIRT (Critical Incident Response Team),” Savage said The Northern Virginia CIRT is a regional response team that responds to serious incidents in the Northern Virginia area According to WTOP Traffic Reporter Dave Dildine the earlier closure of 19th Street led to congestion and a long backup on the outbound Key Bridge in Georgetown Metro also said in a social media post that trains are no longer bypassing Rosslyn station A passerby told WTOP news partner 7News that the situation makes him “not want to take the Metro anymore.” Arlington’s Good Company Doughnuts is debuting a new food truck to share its sweet treats The local shop — which has locations in Ballston — is hoping to park regularly in Rosslyn in addition to catering at events throughout the region “We’re always looking for opportunities to sell the donuts to new customers in new areas,” co-founder Charles Kachadoorian told ARLnow “We had an opportunity to buy a really good used food truck that was well-built … we’re finally getting ready to launch the truck.” Two new on-site restaurants are planning to open at The Key a restaurant with “fine American cuisine,” and Scott’s Coffee Shop & Mart have appeared at 1900 Fort Myer Drive Both plan to open alongside the hotel this fall A new Chinese restaurant will celebrate its grand opening in Rosslyn amid Lunar New Year celebrations this weekend Little Tiger Dumplings, offering Northern Chinese cuisine and six kinds of handmade dumplings, is debuting at Upside on Moore above the Rosslyn Metro station. It replaces previous vendor Lucky Danger A post shared by UPSIDE on Moore (@upsideonmoore) The restaurant’s current hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. The former space of a D.C.-based pizzeria remains vacant in Rosslyn after the restaurant closed over the summer A few months after &pizza’s closure at 1800 N the restaurant’s kitchenware and checkered tiles can still be seen inside Recent permits do not indicate a new tenant at the property Happy Eatery food hall and McDonald’s &pizza opened in 2021 and spent three years in business at its Rosslyn location, across the street from competitor Wiseguy Pizza The Rosslyn closure leaves two other &pizza locations in Arlington: Ballston and Reagan National Airport &pizza did not respond to requests for more information and the property owner declined comment A group of protesters carrying a coffin draped with a Palestinian flag received trespassing citations this morning after entering a Rosslyn office building A crowd of about 30 people entered Arlington Tower home of the Israel-based defense firm Elbit Systems Wearing shirts reading “Elbit = Death” and waving both Palestinian and transgender flags the activists dumped debris from urns onto the floor of the building at at 1300 17th Street N. A press release from a group called Eject Elbit described the event as a “political funeral” meant to draw awareness both to casualties in Palestine and the Transgender Day of Visibility Scanner chatter described “multiple people running in all different directions” following a police announcement over a loudspeaker Multiple tipsters sent ARLnow photos of protesters being detained. The Arlington County Police Department clarified that they received trespassing citations and were later released from the scene police were dispatched to the report of a crowd in the area of 17th Street N Oak Street,” ACPD said in a statement to ARLnow “The individuals subsequently entered a building in the 1300 block of 17th Street N detained them and issued trespassing notices.” “The individuals were then released from the scene,” a police spokesperson added “The investigation into the incident is ongoing and additional charges may be sought as a result of the investigation.” Most protesters had dispersed as of 10:45 a.m. while the coffin remained on the ground in Belvedere Park The press release described the event as part of a “Trans Day of Rage,” an apparent reference to widespread “Day of Rage” protests that took place internationally in the first days of the Israel-Hamas war “Elbit Systems is the largest Israeli weapons manufacturer the drones they build that buzz constantly above Gaza and surveillance technology along the US-Mexican border,” the press release said “Activists rebuke Elbit as a merchant of death and call on Arlington Tower to end their lease.” Activists previously targeted Arlington Tower in November 2023 splashing red paint and scrawling messages with the words “Shut Elbit Down.” Elbit did not immediately respond to a request for comment Improvements to the Rosslyn Tunnel carrying I-66 under the neighborhood are expected to wrap up next year The rehabilitation project by the Virginia Department of Transportation, which began construction in fall 2022 The undertaking is scheduled to finish by summer 2025 a representative from VDOT Northern Virginia told ARLnow The $37.7 million project is intended to improve safety and extend the life of the tunnel which averages around 68,000 vehicles per day under N The last few years of construction have prompted some lane closures on I-66 This article has been updated with revised information from VDOT on the project’s expected timeline A man was shot by police at the Rosslyn Metro station near the start of the Tuesday evening rush hour when police were dispatched to the Safeway at 1525 Wilson Blvd in Rosslyn for a report of a man who pulled a knife on store employees the suspect was spotted by a pair of officers at the Metro station “Responding officers located an adult male matching the description of the suspect in the top floor of the Rosslyn Metro Station,” Arlington County police said on social media a struggle ensued and one officer discharged their firearm shots fired,” an officer could be heard saying on the police dispatch channel he’s still conscious… we have him at gunpoint.” The suspect was taken to a local hospital “with serious injuries” and “there is no ongoing threat to the community,” ACPD said. (The suspect was later pronounced dead at the hospital “The two officers were transported to an area hospital — one with non-life threatening injuries and one for evaluation,” the department added “At the request of Arlington County Police Department the regional Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) was activated to investigate the incident The shooting drew a large police response to the area, prompting road closures and the closure of the Metro station — Dave Statter (@STATter911) December 10, 2024 Tough situation at Rosslyn Metro station this afternoon. ⁦@ArlingtonVaPD⁩ handled it well. #FundThePolice pic.twitter.com/7te5srHuE9 — James P. Pinkerton (@JamesPPinkerton) December 10, 2024 The events were originally scheduled to happen on different days, with the tree lighting taking place yesterday evening — but it got pushed back due to strong winds The twinkling Tannenbaum will now be celebrated in tandem with a “Santa Paws Yappy Hour” at Central Place Plaza with the tree coming aglow around 5:30 p.m the event sponsored by the Rosslyn BID will feature vendors with “pup-friendly goodies” — plus a visit from Santa “to wish you and your pet happy howl-idays.” “Commemorate the evening by grabbing a complimentary photo print with him before he heads back to the North Pole,” an event page says After the festive evening, a two-day Holiday Market will kick off in the same location from 10 a.m.-3 p.m the yuletide bazaar will feature free hot chocolate while supplies last Other free Holiday Market events include barrel train rides tomorrow from 11 a.m.-3 p.m (ages 13 and under) plus story time with Mrs Claus and Buddy the Elf tomorrow and Sunday from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m A forthcoming pizza restaurant in Rosslyn plans to serve up Roman-style pies of the rectangular variety Ravenna Pizza advertises a menu with 13 varieties of sharp-cornered pizza, alongside salads, homemade gelato and Italian desserts. Owner Mustafa Durran plans to open in the former spot of Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop at 1500 Wilson Blvd by early to mid-January Ravenna’s pies, called “pizza al taglio,” undergo a much longer rise than a typical Neapolitan or New York-style pie — fermenting in two stages for a total of 72 hours before baking and the end result is crusty in the bottom with minimalistic authentic ingredients,” Durran said you feel the crunch and it melts in your mouth.” He felt inspired to open a pizzeria after a trip in Rome in May 2022 where he fell in love with a Roman method of making pizza He said he hopes to bring similar flavors to the D.C “I’m very disappointed in the quality of the pizza in the mainstream and the D.C and then you see what pizza should really be like.” In addition to making pizzas, Durran plans to serve homemade gelato with Italian equipment from Carpigiani that can make gelato base Ravenna also plans to have a full-service bar with Italian beer but the pizzeria will also offer takeout and delivery currently the owner of a local insurance agency he helped out his family’s restaurant as a teenager Working alongside Durran at the new restaurant will be Chef Massimiliano Saieva, the owner of ASR PizzaLab Academy in Madrid Durran said the business is currently in the process of applying for building permits “I wholeheartedly believe that this would be a service for the people of Northern Virginia once we deliver this authentic Italian province-style pizza,” Durran said “We’re so excited to bring this authentic different style of food to Arlington.” Photo (1) 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 accessible and functional central park in Rosslyn is going to benefit the people who live there work there and visit that neighborhood,” Schwartz said With CoStar’s pledge of $14 million — equivalent to the estimated value of the lookout offering 360-degree views of D.C and Northern Virginia — the county expects to advance the timeline for Gateway Park upgrades by about eight years “The deal and how you handled it reminds me a little bit of Amazon,” County Board Chair Libby Garvey told county staff Joseph Peterson, who spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting, called the current observation deck “the centerpiece of the Rosslyn Sector Plan of 2015,” impacting years of planning in the neighborhood “We have now potentially wasted a decade of development protecting viewsheds that will no longer be public,” he said The Planning Commission indicated that the county should revisit the sector plan to “adjust the importance of prioritizing community view corridors,” Commissioner Eric Berkey said He argued that the public should continue to have access to the observation deck “in some periodic and ongoing basis.” noted the relatively low traffic that the observation deck receives just 4,995 were reported to be from Arlington County residents County staff also highlighted other benefits of CoStar’s move to Rosslyn, which is expected to bring 650 jobs with an average salary of $185,000 while preserving $4.2 million in annual property tax revenue at 1201 Wilson Blvd. As Arlington continues to grapple with high office vacancy rates post-pandemic Schwartz argued that the company’s investment is particularly meaningful “The project is transformative for our Rosslyn neighborhood by adding a corporate partner with a strong history of community engagement and creating a new vision for recreation and public space,” he said “I and county staff heard the Board when you challenged us to find creative solutions to the office market challenge.” What's Hot: 262-Unit Development With 'Main Street' Retail Pitched For Columbia Pike by UrbanTurf Staff ✉️ Want to forward this article? Click here Penzance has unveiled its striking new plans for Rosslyn.  has filed plans with Arlington County for One Rosslyn a new three-building development that will deliver 862 new residential units The project will be located at the site of Rosslyn Gateway two office buildings that Penzance purchased from JBG SMITH last year The breakdown of the new residential buildings includes: The two residential towers will be centered around a 30,000-square-foot private landscaped terrace that will overlook the adjacent Gateway Park.  Designed by Hickok Cole and STUDIOS Architecture the new development will also feature nearly 15,000 square feet of retail and at least five outdoor seating areas.  For a look at the other developments on the boards in and around Rosslyn, click here.  This article originally published at https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/three_buildings_860_units_the_new_plans_for_rosslyns_skyline/22895 Questions about real estate in DC, VA or MD? 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Click here Plans that will seriously alter the look of the Rosslyn skyline are moving forward.  filed plans with Arlington County late last year for One Rosslyn a new three-building development that will deliver 850 new residential units two office buildings that Penzance purchased from JBG SMITH will go before the county's Site Plan Review Committee in the coming weeks.  This article originally published at https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/850_new_units_along_rosslyn_skyline_look_to_move_forward/23228 Metro service has been disrupted at the Rosslyn Metro station due to a fleeing shoplifting suspect The suspect reportedly stole from the CVS on the 1700 block of N and was spotted fleeing with merchandise in the Metro station After a foot chase on the station’s escalators the suspect fled into a tunnel in the direction of Foggy Bottom “Police emptied eastbound Orange train… seem to be looking for someone who ran into the tunnel.,” one tipster told ARLnow Metro says passengers should “expect delays in both directions” on the Orange the incident was ongoing and train traffic halted Shuttle buses are being arranged to serve customers who are being encouraged to take Metrobus in the meantime UPDATE: Orange/Blue/Silver Line: Trains are not running between Foggy Bottom/Clarendon and Arlington Cemetery because of a trespasser on the roadway outside of Rosslyn please consider using a local bus route to get to your destination — Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) August 9, 2024 the incident was resolved and normal train service resumed UPDATE: Orange/Blue/Silver: Trains are now operating with normal service between Foggy Bottom and Clarendon as well as between Foggy Bottom and Arlington Cemetery — Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) August 9, 2024