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Although down 18 points compared to a year before, SAT scores from Arlington Public Schools’ Class of 2016 continued to outpace the state and national averages both statewide and nationally, according to new figures. The average score of 1661 (on a scale of 600 to 2400) by Arlington seniors taking the test was down from 1679 a year before, based on figures reported by the College Board and the county school system. Graduating seniors posted an average score of 560 (down from 563) on the reading portion of the test, 538 (down from 546) on the writing and 563 (down from 570) on math. (Figures include tests taken prior to last spring, when the
SAT was reconfigured to a new format.) Though down from a year before, the scores are reason for applause, Superintendent Patrick Murphy said in a statement released with the data. “Our students continue to have a proven track record of exceptional performance on the SAT,” Murphy said. “We are very proud of their success and their level of preparation for post-secondary opportunities.” Statewide, Virginia students scored an average of 516 on reading, up one point from a year before; 493 on writing, down two points; and 513 in math, unchanged. Nationally, average scores for public-school students were 487 in reading, down two points; 472 in math, down three points; and 494 in math, down
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For the first time in 17 years, the Catholic Diocese of Arlington has a new bishop. Pope Francis on Oct. 4 appointed Bishop Michael Burbidge to become the fourth bishop of Arlington. He will be installed Dec. 6 and succeed Bishop Paul Loverde, who has led the diocese since 1999. To develop a vision for the Arlington diocese, Burbidge said he would listen, travel throughout the diocese and bring the joy of the gospel to its parishes and missions. “We must imitate the compassion of Jesus, especially in our outreach to the poor and those in most need, which this diocese is known for,” he said. “We must celebrate and defend and protect the sacredness of all human life and the dignity of each and every human person, without exception.” Burbidge, 59, has spent the last decade as Bishop of the Diocese of Raleigh in North Carolina and said serving there had brought him great joy Born in Philadelphia on June 16, 1957, the second son of Francis and Shirley Burbidge, the new bishop went to Catholic grade schools and in 1975 earned his diploma from Cardinal O’Hara High School in Springfield, Pa. Bishop Burbidge later attended St. Charles Borromeo Seminary and John Cardinal Krol in 1984 ordained a him a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The bishop holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and a master’s in theology from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, plus a master’s in education administration from Villanova University and a doctorate in education from Immaculata College. Burbidge pledged his loyalty and faithful obedience to the Pope. The announcement occurred on the Feast Day of St.
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Francis of Assisi, and Burbidge said he was reminded to strive daily to achieve the saint’s simplicity, humility and charity. “In imitation of St. Francis, and especially in these unsettling times, we must also be instruments of peace and help to alleviate all forms of hatred and violence and division,” he said. The new bishop called the Diocese of Arlington faithful and vibrant and said in his acceptance letter to the Pope that he would tirelessly work to build upon the strong foundation provided by his three predecessors. Burbidge called Bishop Loverde a “treasured friend” and said he would depend on the outgoing bishop’s support, prayers and wisdom. Loverde, 76, said he was confident parishioners would find Burbidge approachable, welcoming, perceptive and attentive. “He teaches faith with integrity, with joy, with clarity,” Loverde said. “You will find within him great pastoral care and warmth.” Asked how he would help victims of abuse by clergy members, Burbidge said each such meeting would be an “opportunity to convey our deep apologies and regrets for any such actions . . . I assure the victims and their families that I will continue this great work.” The diocese, with 468,000 registered Catholics and about 160,000 unregistered ones, faces challenges of ongoing growth, Loverde said. Burbidge’s His coat of arms reflects his history and beliefs: a Celtic cross to honor his Irish heritage, a fleur de lis to honor the Blessed Mother, the sword of St. Michael, the crown of St. Charles Borromeo and the star from the shield of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. While not specifying which candidates people should vote for in the upcoming election, church leaders will encourage their flock to do homework and read more than headlines and blogs to learn about the office seekers, he said.
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It sports a new name and a new location, and having had a few weeks for students, teachers and staff to settle in, Arlington Community High School made its debut to the public Sept. 24. The school, renamed from its previous Arlington Mill High School, has moved across the parking lot from the Arlington Career Center to a two-story stand-alone facility formerly occupied by county public-health offices and known then as the Fenwick Center. Staff made the move over the summer, and students returned in early September. “We’re settling in, just like you would in a house,” said Dr. Barbara Thompson, the school’s principal, who said there had been no particularly onerous teething pains at the new building. It’s been a long and winding road for the educational program, which began in the Arlington Mill section of western Columbia Pike, then moved to space shared with Northern Virginia Community College in Ballston, and for the last few years cohabitated with the Arlington Career Center. Now, the student body – known collectively as the Mavericks – has a place to call its own. Among those dropping by at the recent open house was Pisethkoma Phat, a 2011 Arlington Mill High School graduate who has earned a degree at Northern Virginia Community College and is working on a bachelor’s degree in human-resource management while also holding down a job as manager at a retail outlet in Baileys Crossroads. Phat visited with his past teachers, who coincidentally enough were showing off some of his award-winning artwork at the open house. The name “Arlington Community High School” was adopted by the School Board earlier this year after being recommended by a task force that included students, staff and residents of the surrounding Columbia Pike neighborhoods. The school serves students age 16 and older, most of them immigrants, who can take classes in the daytime and in the evenings. While the school’s name and location
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Tutor Is Familiar Fixture at Central Library For any number of academically ambitious students across Northern Virginia, the route to acceptance to the college or university of their choice begins at a small table on the second floor of Arlington’s Central Library. There, they huddle with Paul Gruber, who has carved out a niche in assisting students in navigating the college-admissions process. “There’s a cover for every pot,” Gruber says of connecting students and colleges. He’s there to help. Students working with Gruber over the past year have ended up at Princeton, Carnegie-Mellon, the University of Virginia, Virginia Tech – “across the board, really good schools,” he said. Sipping on a smoothie (food and beverages are allowed at the library these days) in between appointments on a recent Thursday evening, the Arlington resident takes the chance to detail his journey from a nearly 40-year career in New York’s school system to becoming a tutor whose students travel from across Northern Virginia, as well as Maryland, for his services. Upon retirement in New York, Gruber ended up in Arlington – not typically thought of as a place to retire to – because he had family in the area, it had a good cultural life and was close enough to his old home to get back when he wanted to. Starting out tutoring those hoping to improve scores on the SAT and ACT standardized college-entrance exams, Gruber has expanded his repertoire. From math to English to Spanish, he’s become a goto guy over the past six years. “My name floats around, I guess,” Gruber said. “I get lots of family members, relatives of relatives of relatives.” Students at high schools as varied at James Madison, Washington-Lee and Gonzaga
are represented. Tutors and coaches are not miracleworkers, Gruber said. Planning for college has to begin early and needs to actively involve both students and their parents. “You’ve got to be very honest with students about what you can do and what you can’t do,” he said. “Look at where you’re at, look at what you want to do. It’s a family project.” Having served as both a teacher and guidance counselor – and led seminars for teachers about standardized testing – Gruber suggests the college search begin in earnest in a student’s freshman year of high school. “You can change your mind seven, eight times, that’s OK . . . [but you] have to start thinking about where you want to end up,” he said. Parents should begin taking their children on college visits as high-school freshmen, and students should consider taking summer programs at college beginning in their sophomore years. “I’m seeing more kids coming in earlier, prepared earlier,” he said, noting that the youngest student he’s currently tutoring is in fifth grade. (The oldest, by the way, is 50 years old, studying for the GRE exam for graduate school.) The challenge comes when parents and students put off their efforts. Suddenly, a student’s senior year has arrived, and he/ she has no firm grounding on even where to start in finding a college. “It’s hard to play catch-up,” Gruber acknowledged, and advises against getting frantic in the effort to do so. “You can only be yourself; don’t try to be someone else.” For those simply overwhelmed by the whole process, Gruber says local residents have a good option: They can take core classes at Northern Virginia Community College, then transfer them to a four-year institution. “NOVA is a very good program – [and] it’s a better buy,” he said.
As for taking standardized exams, Gruber believes it should not be an either/or decision when considering the SAT or its rival, the ACT. “Absolutely I think [students] should take both,” he said. “Some people are going to do better on one, some are going to do better on the other.” For generations, students in the local area were wedded to the SAT. Over the past decade, the ACT has made significant inroads, in part because it’s a shorter test (about half the five hours needed for the SAT). The organizations that run the two tests seem to have different views of change: While the ACT “is always evolving . . . but it doesn’t change its format,” the SAT occasionally does a major revamp. The latest significant revision, which occurred last spring, has meant colleges are left wondering if a 1500 score from previous years really equates to a 1500 score now. “It’s a great exam, but nobody knows what it means,” Gruber said of the new SAT, although he expects everything will
Approaching its one-year anniversary, boosters of Arlington’s community radio station say the experiment has been a success on several fronts. Ninety producers have programming on the air or on the way at WERA, a lowpower station that signed on last December. “Arlington loves radio and has embraced WERA in a way that exceeds all expectations,” said Paul LeValley, executive director of Arlington Independent Media (AIM), in a report to supporters. AIM last year won federal approval to operate the station at 96.7 on the FM band, and since the launch has been grafting the radio operations into existing cable-television and online efforts. The result has been a healthy degree of – sorry for the buzzword – synergy. “We’re seeing tremendous crossover between radio and television, and the two
groups are trading tips and learning from each other,” LeValley said in AIM’s annual report. “Not only has our membership increased 50 percent, but our longtime members have also welcomed the newcomers with open arms.” The mood was upbeat at the nonprofit’s annual membership meeting, held Sept. 25 at AIM’s offices and studios in Clarendon. Andrew Schneider, who hosts a program on the station, said WERA is becoming “part of the cultural and community conversation.” “There are so many people in Arlington who have a story,” Schneider said. The station’s signal, broadcast from atop a mid-rise building in Courthouse, has enough strength to reach much of Arlington along with some nearby parts of Northern Virginia, as well as areas in the District of Columbia and Maryland.
All told, about 760,000 people live within reach of the new station’s microphones. While there has been no dearth of programming proposals, fund-raising is coming along more slowly. LeValley said underwriting efforts are apace, and that on-air telethons, for both radio and television, are being considered, if grudgingly. “All things are possible – when you have money,” he said at the annual meeting. “We know that we have to diversify; we have been as creative as we can. We can make partnerships and arrangements with whomever and whenever we want.” Gar Young, who was hired by AIM as a development specialist with a focus on securing partnerships and underwriting, said efforts have proved something of a slog but are making headway. “It’s going to take a lot of effort,” Young said at the annual meeting, where he handed over the first sponsorship check
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Paul Gruber has built up a retirement career as a tutor to students across Northern Virginia, using the second floor of Arlington Central Library as his base.
settle down as educators and administrators have more data to work with. Gruber believes students should take the SAT for the first time in the second semester of their junior year, and the ACT in the latter part of their junior year, to align with what’s being taught in class. Standardized tests are different from classroom tests, requiring students to approach them in a different way. The key to standardized-testing success – and a place where coaches can help – is “knowing how the test is constructed, what you have to look for,” Gruber said. “They want students to basically think outside of the box; how do you get outside the box?” he said. “Everything is step by step.” “The biggest hurdle is generally math, even for students who are good at math in school,” Gruber said. But parents and students need to remember that testing is only one part of the college-admissions process. Institutions of higher learning are looking for “the overall package,” Gruber said.
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he had garnered. AIM was approached in 2012 by a group of local residents seeking a partner to get the station on the air. FCC approval to construct the station came in June 2014. AIM, which was established in 1982 and now has about 800 members, agreed to front the construction costs. But, LeValley said in the days leading up to the 2015 launch, the organization didn’t have the resources to subsidize operating deficits. “Ultimately, the station must support itself, or this isn’t going to work for the long term,” he said then, pegging the initial annual cost at about $100,000. Those wishing to provide content need to be AIM members ($25 a year) and take several introductory courses on the organization and the basics of radio production.
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Not long after Peg Hogan moved into Arlington’s Ashton Heights neighborhood four decades ago, Herselle Milliken dropped by to check her out. Milliken already was legendary in local political circles as a Democratic leader and captain of the party’s Ashton Heights precinct, which routinely set turnout records and was a pipeline for Democrats moving into roles of civic and political leadership. From that first meeting, “Herselle recognized a kindred spirit,” said Carrie Johnson, herself a living legend in Democratic politics, at a Sept. 25 salute to Hogan held at the home of Sharon Davis. The event, which drew a wide swath of Arlington leadership past and present, was designed both as a fund-raiser and to pay homage to a Democrat who has played, and continues to play, a major role in local politics. “I do not exaggerate when I say we could not have done it without Peg,” said Lucy Denney, speaking of Hogan’s efforts over decades at the party headquarters. Despite once being located in an office dubbed “the sweatshop,” Hogan performed an array of headquarters tasks and was “thorough, tireless, efficient and very good-humored,” said Denney, who like other speakers qualified as a star of the local political scene. Resting within the jovial demeanor – and her welcomed service as part of the Kitchen Crew providing food for Arlington Democratic events – is a political will of steel, several speakers noted. “When Peg calls you and asks for help, there are only two acceptable answers: One is ‘yes’ and the other is ‘what time and where?’” Johnson said. Hogan’s civic bona-fides go beyond politics. She has been active in the Arling-
ton County Civic Federation and local religious congregations, serves on the Board of Equalization of Real Estate Appeals and, perhaps most passionately, is active in the quest to retain affordable housing in a community that is seeing much of it disappear. “She brings [her] Catholic Democratic values to life – a person who cares about the underdog and is willing to fight,” said County Board Vice Chairman Jay Fisette. When Fisette, who also lives in Ashton Heights, first decided to run for a County Board special election in 1993, he had virtually no connection to the Arlington Democratic establishment. He beat a path to Hogan’s door in hopes of gaining support and access to her organizing ability. “Peg leads with her heart . . . and follows with her clipboard,” Fisette noted. Coming from the LGBT community – something not quite as fully accepted in Arlington Democratic politics two and three decades ago as it is now – Fisette wondered if Hogan’s faith and belief system would mesh with his life and that of his inner circle. Would there be “an apprehension of working in a campaign with so many good-looking gay men?” Fisette wondered aloud (with tongue partially in cheek). The answer, apparently, was no: Fisette lost the 1993 race to Republican Ben Winslow, but scored a general-election victory in 1997 and currently is the longest-serving County Board member, with Hogan backing him each of his campaigns. Several party leaders noted that Hogan seems to have a knack for spying talent early. She was among the first to support Richmond Mayor Tim Kaine when he launched an underdog bid for lieutenant governor in 2001. “She doesn’t do this for notoriety; she
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Our View: Virginia’s Constitutional Amendments Voters across the commonwealth on Nov. 8 will render a verdict on two proposed amendments to Virginia’s 1971 constitution, sent to them by the Republican-controlled General Assembly. Neither addresses a particularly pressing issue; in fact, the biggest impact of the amendments likely will be to slow down the lines on Election Day, as voters – who may never have seen, let alone mulled, their language – try to decide on the fly what to do. One of the two proposed amendments has garnered no opposition that we can discern. It would allow the legislature to permit localities – counties, cities and towns – to exempt from local real estate taxes the surviving spouses of law-enforcement officers, firefighters and rescue personnel killed in the line of duty. Such a measure parallels another recent constitutional amendment, which did the same thing related to members of the Armed Forces. As with that earlier amendment, the exemption ends if the spouse remarries. Seems a fair and reasonable measure. We support it. The other proposed amendment has drawn flak, primarily but
not exclusively from Democrats and labor organizations, because it aims to enshrine into the constitution legislation currently on the books making Virginia a “right-to-work” state. State law does not prohibit unionization of workers in the private sector, nor does it impede collective bargaining between employers and unions. It does prohibit the requirement that employees must join a union to hold a job, even if such a job is covered by a labor agreement. Opponents of the constitutional amendment say it is redundant, that current Virginia law should suffice. OK. But the reverse is equally true: If you believe the current law is reasonable (many do, some don’t), then putting the language into the constitution is merely another safeguard against members of the executive, legislative or judicial branches trying to tinker with the status quo. We have no problems with labor unions, which in many cases have served the nation well. But we also are supporters of Virginia’s right-to-work regulations, and want them to stay intact. Therefore, we support this amendment.
Arlington School-Construction Costs are Too High Editor: In the Sept. 15 Sun Gazette, your editorial page offered “qualified support” for the $139 million school-bond referendum. I wish you would reconsider and withdraw that endorsement. The school bond referendum seeks funding for capital improvement projects, including $78 million for construction of the new H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program at the Wilson site. This project is overpriced and does not address the needs of the school system, and I urge my fellow citizens to vote against the bond offering. According to the Arlington Public Schools’ capital improvement plan, the School Board already has approved spending $100 million on the H-B Woodlawn project, up from the $80 million originally budgeted. At a $100 million for a school that will accommodate 775 students, the per-
student cost would be approximately $129,000 per student. According to the Virginia Department of Education, which tracks school spending in the commonwealth with data going back over more than a decade, the project will be the most expensive ever in Virginia. Comparing the new school to other high-school projects over the last 15 years, this project is anywhere from two to three times more expensive per student served. Prior to 2015, the next highest perstudent cost in Virginia was $53,025 for Washington-Lee High School in 200506. More recent high school spending in Northern Virginia has included high schools in Loudoun at $42,402 and $32,591 per student and in Prince William County at $45,571. Such overspending should be cause for concern on its own; however, the School Board is spending this money
in the face of current and expected overcrowding. And how, you might ask, does school system address the bulk of the anticipated seat deficit? The CIP simply suggests that 1,300 seats will be found “to be determined” at a price “to be determined.” Much of the rest of the needed capacity will be achieved by cramming an additional 300 students into each Wakefield and Yorktown high schools. Knowing that Arlington will need 2,800 high-school seats within the next 10 years, I urge the Sun Gazette to reconsider its position and for my fellow citizens to consider voting against the school bond to send a message to the County Board, the School Board and APS that we expect them to address the anticipated needs of the school system and to do so in a responsible manner. Steven Hearne Arlington
Out-of-Control Growth Is Fueling Enrollment Crunch Editor: There will never be enough seats in Arlington schools as long as there is unbridled growth. The County Board approves all redevelopment, teardowns are replaced by two or more houses, and other sites are replaced by condos and homes that
bring in more families. When “revitalization” is discussed, it always includes much more housing. Where will all these school-age kids fit? Arlington is a great place to live, but we need to admit we are just about saturated. I’m not against sensible building and
development, but it’s impossible to keep increasing our population without detrimental effects on services and taxes. It’s time to say “enough” and maintain the quality we have – before we are literally living on top of each other. Carolyn Clemente Arlington
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The Arlington County Board’s 2015 decision to cut the penalty for late payment of real estate taxes – as long as those payments arCOUNTY rive within a month – has NOTES ofpaidtheoffduein date a number of ways, the county treasurer says. In her annual report to County Board members, Treasurer Carla de la Pava said taxpayers who were accidentally late with payments in 2015 saved $248,000 last year due to the penalty’s being cut from 10 percent to 5 percent. Equally important, de la Pava said, the percentage of residents whose payments did not arrive on time, but who ultimately paid within the 30-day window, rose from 48 percent when the penalty was 10 percent to 58 percent now that it is 5 percent. “Which means we didn’t have to worry about chasing after that,” de la Pava said. “That’s a win for all of us.” Real estate tax bills are due in two equal installments in mid-June and early October; personal-property tax also is due in early autumn. This year, the deadline for personal property and second-half real estate tax is Oct. 5. In her annual report, de la Pava confirmed her announcement of August that the total delinquency rate dropped to 0.24 percent the county government’s last fiscal year. The total represents about $2 million in delinquencies out of $837 million in local taxes due over the past year. “It’s pretty spectacular,” County Board Chairman Libby Garvey said of the record-low delinquency rate, praising the treasurer’s office for its efforts to remind people of looming deadlines and offering options if they are unable to pay. De la Pava said one of the most frequent questions she gets is: How low can the delinquency rate go? “I don’t know,” she said, “but we can always strive to be better. That’s my commitment.” County Says It Has Little Input on Future of Food Star: Concerned residents of the western end of Columbia Pike are pressing Arlington officials to find a way to retain a beloved grocery store and food trucks. But county officials say they don’t see much hope of that happening. Two dozen supporters of the Food Star supermarket, located at the intersection of Columbia Pike and South George Mason Drive, were on hand at the Sept. 24 County Board meeting to press elected officials to save the store from the wrecking ball. “This will have a very negative effect on my local community,” said Boris Cespo, who spoke on behalf of the residents. The large parcel on which the supermarket sits is set to be redeveloped into housing and a Harris-Teeter supermarket.
The Food Star lease runs through February, county officials said. “There are limits to what we can actually do,” said County Board Chairman Libby Garvey. County Manager Mark Schwartz said efforts to reach out to the Food Star ownership about potential alternate locations have not received substantive replies. Outside of offering that kind of help, “our hands are really tied,” Schwartz said. County officials said they are making efforts to inform residents around the Food Star of their other options, and providing information about bus routes to similar supermarkets across the region. Garvey suggested residents reach out to Harris-Teeter in an effort to include in its new store the foods that shoppers at Food Star like, with a focus on fresh meat and produce. Tax-Relief Working Group Continues Efforts: The working group set up by Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz to review options for real-estate tax-relief programs is continuing its work as its deadline for submitting recommendations gets closer. The panel held its next meeting on Oct. 3 at the Department of Human Services. The panel was set up to consider options to Arlington’s current rules allowing certain senior and disabled county residents to receive full or partial relief of real-estate taxes, if they meet certain criteria. A final report is expected to be sent to the county manager next February. For information on the effort, see the Web site at www.arlingtonva.us and search “Tax Relief Working Group.” County Board OKs Neighborhood Conservation Projects: Arlington County Board members on Sept. 27 approved six projects totaling $4.7 million in funding as part of the Neighborhood Conservation program. The projects were recommended from a field of 30 considered in early June by the Neighborhood Conservation Advisory Committee. Projects include about $1.9 million for street improvements and street lighting on 20th Road North from North Utah Street to North Vermont Street in the Waverly Hills neighborhood; $1.1 million for street improvements to North Highland Street from Arlington Boulevard to 1st Road North in the Lyon Park neighborhood; $785,000 for park improvements related to the woodlands at Bluemont Park in the Boulevard Manor neighborhood; and $784,000 for street improvements to North Greenbrier Street from 26th Street North to 27th Street North in the Yorktown neighborhood. Also approved was a $127,000 project for street lighting on 5th Street South from South Glebe Road to South Jackson Street, and $12,500 for a neighborhood sign for the Arlington Mill neighborhood.
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ARLINGTON SENIOR OLYMPIANS PICK UP GOLD MEDALS: Arlingtonians picked
up 55 gold medals in the 2016 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, which attracted a record 918 residents from across the region for competition that ran Sept. 10-21. Arlington also had the most senior of Senior Olympians, with 101-year-young Vera Punke competing in bridge. Northern Virginia Senior Olympics began in 1982 with 75 participants. This year, a total of 544 men and 374 women took part, with athletes drawn from Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun and Prince William counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Competition is open to everyone in participating jurisdictions who is 50 years of age or older by the end of the calendar year. For those considering taking part in 2017, “start training now for [next] September,” County Board Chairman Libby Garvey offered. Results from the 2016 competition have been posted on the Web site at www. nvso.us, which also includes information on the organization and how to get involved as a volunteer.
COUNTY ON LOOKOUT FOR NOTABLE TREES: The Arlington County govern-
ment is holding its annual nomination drive in its Notable Tree Program, with submissions due by Nov. 15. Trees eligible for inclusion in the registry are selected because of their size, age, species or history, or because they have special meaning to individuals or the broader community. Designation on this list provides no special protection to a tree, but plaques are provided to showcase the selection. Since the initiative began, about 265 trees have been nominated, and 150 have made the list, county officials said. For information, see the Web site at
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The Most Rev. Paul Loverde, Roman Catholic bishop of Arlington, meets with Marymount University president Matthew Shank at the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit, which keeps of each academic year at Marymoung.
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op of Arlington used lessons from World Youth Day, the Summer Olympic Games and the Catholic Church’s Year of Mercy in remarks presented at the recent Mass of the Holy Spirit at Marymount University’s Sacred Heart of Mary Chapel. “Be courageous, strong and involved as you keep witnessing God’s mercy while running the race that leads you and others to achieve the gold medal of a close relationship with Jesus, now and one day in heaven,” said Bishop Loverde. The annual Mass aims to unite the campus in prayer and reflection at the beginning of each academic year. The Mass of the Holy Spirit featured Father Tom Yehl, chaplain and director of campus ministry, and Father Joe Giordano as concelebrants.
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Phoenix House Raises $3.3 Million for Recreation Facility SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
With $3.3 million of its $3.5 million goal in hand, Phoenix House of the MidAtlantic on Sept. 28 ceremonially kicked off construction of a new health and fitness center at its Boys Recovery Lodge facility in Ballston. “We’re very close to the finish line – 99percent there,” following four years of planning and fund-raising, said Deborah Simpson Taylor, senior vice president and executive director of Phoenix House MidAtlantic (known before 2010 as Vanguard Services Unlimited). The new facility will be named in honor of Joan and Russell Hitt, who contributed $1.2 million toward the total cost. Construction is expected to last 12 months, and also will include renovation and expansion of the residential facility for young men experiencing addiction issues. Among those on hand were a number of current clients of the adolescent program, who testified to the need for an onsite recreational facility. They are among the 1,200 Phoenix House clients who will benefit from the new recreational options each year. “Getting back in physical shape can be a tremendous boost – Phoenix House is already great; this will make it greater,” said Robert, one of those participating in treatment program. (Phoenix House
asked that surnames of clients not be used, to preserve privacy.) Another client, Cole, noted that “it’s really good for your brain to exercise,” and believed having a gym on-site would “help the kids form a social bond” that would augment recovery efforts. Having an in-house facility also will solve a number of problems – from staffing and transportation to confidentiality – that arise currently, as clients are transported to local community centers for exercise. Planning for the expansion began at the organization’s 50-year celebration in 2012, with the capital campaign led by Tracy and Jim Millar. “Four years ago, this fitness center was a pipe dream. Now, it’s a dream come true,” said Tracy Millar, asking the public to “understand how important aerobic exercise is to treatment.” Fund-raising efforts had peaks and valleys, Millar said, but “everybody stepped up to the plate for us.” And the stepping up hasn’t ended: At the groundbreaking ceremony, local transportation executive Neal Nichols handed over a check for $20,000, drawing Phoenix House ever closer to its goal. Among those on hand for the kickoff, braving blustery and rain-slicked conditions, was former U.S. Rep. Jim Moran, long a booster of Vanguard and Phoenix House. Moran said the organization’s best at-
Rain forced the ground-breaking ceremony inside, but did not dampen spirits at Phoenix House Mid-Atlantic celebrated success in a fund-raising drive to support construction of recreation facilities for boys undergoing addiction treatment in Arlington.
tribute was its ability to evolve to meet changing needs and treatment practices. “It never sits on its laurels, never stays static,” Moran said. “Just like the human body, when you stop growing, you start dying,” he said. The new recreational facility is a cutting-edge effort, Moran said, predicting it would prove “a model for the way to do it” nationally. “You have to deal with the whole body” in order to promote overall healing, said Moran. The capital campaign also will provide funding to expand existing space in the facility for adolescent males, which had been carved out of office space. The
updated facility will include age-separate common areas, plus a medical office, dining hall, school space, study and computer space and a private entrance. The project has been developed by Rushmark Properties, designed by Noritake Associates and is being built by Dittmar. Vanguard in 2010 affiliated with Phoenix House, which runs more than 120 programs across the nation. County Board Chairman Libby Garvey said Phoenix House is a strong partner with the county government in addressing addiction issues across Arlington. “The results from this collaboration are really saving lives,” she said.
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LATIN-AMERICAN FESTIVAL ON THE HORIZON: The Arlington Department
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ton Historical Society will present Dr. Mark Benbow discussing “Washington’s Brewmaster: Christian Heurich, 18421945” on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Reinsch Library auditorium on Marymount University’s main campus. Heurich was the dean of D.C. brewing for almost 80 years, producing Senate beer and ale. The community is invited. For information, see the Web site at www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. INFORMATION FAIR TO FOCUS ON HOUSING, WELLNESS: The Arlington
Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development will host a Live-In Arlington Info-Fair, focused on housing and wellness issues, on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 South Dinwiddie St. A host of classes and workshops will be offered. Admission and parking is free. For information, see the Web site at www.arlingtonlife.org. LIBRARY DIRECTOR FEATURED IN CHURCH PROGRAM: The Faith, Food
and Fellowship program at Clarendon United Methodist Church will host Arlington library director Diane Kresh on Thursday, Oct. 13 at the church, 606 North Irving St. Kresh will discuss the library system’s plans for the future. The event begins with a short worship service at noon, followed by lunch ($5) at 12:30 p.m. and the program at 1 p.m. For information, call (703) 527-8574 or see the Web site at www.morefaith.org.
AUTHOR TO DISCUSS ‘CRASH DETECTIVES’: Author Christine Negroni will
discuss her book – “The Crash Detectives: Investigating the World’s Most Mysterious Air Disasters” – on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Boccato Café, 2719 Wilson Blvd. She will be speaking with Mark Gerchick, an aviation consultant and former chief counsel of the Federal Aviation Administration. Light refreshments will be served. The cost is $10 or $20 with the book. Pre-registration is available through Oct. 9 at alnesq@yahoo.com. ‘NARFE’ TO HOST MONTHLY MEETING:
The National Association Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 7 will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 12:30 p.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 North Pershing Drive. For information, see the Web site at www.vanarfe.org.
Transportation Notes ARLINGTON BOARD OKs PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER WILSON BLVD.: Though
not without some bickering and dickering over costs, Arlington County Board members on Sept. 27 approved a $4.09 million pedestrian bridge that will span Wilson Boulevard and connect the Ballston Metro station to the new Ballston Quarter mixed-use development. The new bridge – which clocks in at $1.2 million more than a stripped down option also shown board members – will replace the existing overhead bridge between Ballston Common Mall (which is being redeveloped into Ballston Quarter) and the Metro station. “I think it looks beautiful,” County Board Chairman Libby Garvey said of the design proposal prior to the 5-0 vote in favor. Among those supporting the proposal was board member John Vihstadt, who nonetheless had some grumbling about the creeping costs involved. “I had hoped we were going to bring this in under $4 million, so I’m a little disappointed,” Vihstadt said. But several other board members said the extra cost was worth it for the amenities added – the span will have heating and air conditioning – and the better look. “I see a lot of value [in the higher-cost option],” County Board member Christian Dorsey said. “It may well be worth the million dollars. I personally have no
idea how much a bridge costs.” As part of the redevelopment, the existing Wilson Boulevard pedestrian bridge will close in October, and then be dismantled. The new bridge is set to debut with the opening of the Ballston Quarter project, currently expected in spring or summer of 2018. The bridge project will be funded by a combination of tax dollars and funding from the community-development authority that has been set up by the county government to manage the public-private redevelopment of the Ballston Common Mall area. Any cost overruns will be the responsibility of the developer, Forest City Enterprises. DULLES SURPASSES REAGAN NATIONAL IN JULY PASSENGER COUNT:
It doesn’t happen often these days, but Washington Dulles International Airport outperformed its older sibling in passenger totals in July. Washington Dulles saw 2,198,132 travelers come and go during the month, compared to 2,063,014 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, according to figures reported Sept. 19 by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Buoyed by improved performance by the airport’s dominant carrier, United, Washington Dulles saw a 3.9-percent year-over-year increase in total passengers for the month. At Reagan National,
where major carrier American posted lower totals (as did Delta and JetBlue), passenger totals for the month were down 2.7 percent from a year before. Add them both up, and the two airports saw an increase of 0.6 percent from July 2015, which compares to an increase of 0.9 percent nationally, according to the trade group Airlines for America. At Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, which is operated by the Maryland state government, the passenger total of 2,402,737 for July was up 1.6 percent from a year before. For the first seven months of the year, Reagan National is still in positive territory, with its 13.6 million passengers up 3.1 percent from the similar period in 2015. At Washington Dulles, the seven-month total is down 0.2 percent to 12.4 million. Nationally, July’s year-to-date passenger growth rose 3.7 percent. UNITED, DULLES INK LEASE EXTENSION: The Metropolitan Washington Air-
ports Authority can breathe a little easier: Its most important tenant at Washington Dulles International Airport will be sticking around for the foreseeable future. Officials on Sept. 29 announced that United Airlines had agreed to a sevenyear lease extension at the airport, to run through 2024. United is responsible for more than 60 percent of the passenger
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should be answered early on to ensure your project will fit your lifestyle long after it’s complete. Set your budget. Deciding on a realistic budget and arranging finances to support your project are essential. This number needs to include everything – the project, products, contingencies, etc. Don’t be afraid to share this with your remodeler; professionals are respectful of a client’s budget and will create a plan around it, not over it. Use an advanced search for professionals. The online world makes it easy to gather information about strangers. Ask friends, family and neighbors for referrals and then spend time researching that person online. Professional remodelers take their reputation seriously and hold credentials beyond licensing, such as certifications, memberships in trade associations and additional training. Look for examples of press coverage or involvement in industry presentations or events. Check online reviews and social media to see how they interact with past clients and peers. Ask the right questions. Time and cost are important, but getting the right information requires the right questions. Ask your professional remodeler about his educational background, training, specialties or past issues with clients. Ask about how the remodeling process will work. Verify your remodeler. Don’t take their word for it. Check the information given to you such as references, license numbers, insurance information and certifications by calling providers to verify. Request a visit to an active client’s jobsite. Make it known that you are checking on him – a true professional considers that as a positive sign to working with a homeowner. Review contracts word-by-word. A remodeling contract protects you and your remodeler. Homeowners should review this carefully. Professional remodelers have done this before, and know what should go in a contract. Homeowners are not as familiar with remodeling and should ask about terms if they don’t understand. Pay attention to details about change orders, payment, additional fees, timeline and responsibilities. If it’s not in the contract, it doesn’t exist. Keep design in mind. Your design guides the entire project. Think about what you dislike about your current space and the intended use of the new space. Use Web sites to gather design ideas. Make sure you can articulate specifically what you like about that design when talking to your designer. Professionals don’t recreate a photo – they incorporate accessibility, functionality, ease of modification, style and value into your design.
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If we’re to trust Wikipedia – and when has it steered us wrong? – then Shanghai, China, is the world’s largest city, with a population of more than 24.3 million, followed by Karachi, Pakistan (23.5 million) and Beijing, China (21.5 million). (These count only the cities themselves; if counting an entire metropolitan area, Shanghai at 34 million inhabitants is No. 2 behind Tokyo, with a metro-area population of nearly 37 million.) But take a dip back in history, and the largest cities have evolved significantly. While the data is not always conclusive, or even available, author Tertius Chandler in 1987 went to the source material for “Four Thousand Years of Urban Growth: An Historical Census” (St. David’s University Press). What did the effort uncover? An everevolving shift in concentrations of large population centers, including some oncemassive cities that no longer exist or are mere shadows of their one-time bigness. Here we go, with figures largely representing the city proper and surrounding areas: 100 A.D.: With a population of about C
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Survey Says: Most Still Believe It’s a Good Time to Buy Despite lackluster economic growth and stark home-price appreciation in several parts of the country in recent months, roughly three-quarters of surveyed households still believe now is a good time to buy a home, but there’s a considerable gap in morale between homeowners and renters, according to the latest installment of the National Association of Realtors. The recent survey also found that roughly half of young adults with student debt are uncomfortable about taking on a mortgage. Respondents were asked about their confidence in the U.S. economy and various questions about their housing expectations, including questions on if carrying student debt is tempering their ability and appetite to take on mortgage debt.
Through the first half of the year, NAR’s survey found that the share of homeowners and renters who believe now is a good time to buy a home is mostly holding steady, with 80 percent of homeowners (82 percent in March) and 62 percent of renters (unchanged from last quarter) saying it’s a good time to buy. However, the share of renters who think so is down from 68 percent in December 2015, and those under 35 were the least confident that now is a good time to buy. Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, says the survey brings to focus the ongoing disparity in buyer confidence between current homeowners and renters. “Existing-home prices surpassed their all-time peak this spring and have climbed on average over 5 percent nationally
through the first five months of the year and even faster in areas with severe supply shortages,” he said. “Most homeowners appear to realize that if they’re ready to sell, they’ll likely find a buyer rather quickly and be able to use the sizeable equity they’ve accumulated in recent years towards their next home purchase.” Meanwhile, renters interested in buying continue to face minimal choices, strong competition and home prices growing faster than their incomes,” Yun said. The survey also revealed that carrying student debt is causing many to be uneasy about taking on additional debt. According to the survey, roughly twothirds of non-homeowners and half of respondents under 35 with student debt said they aren’t comfortable also having a
mortgage. Furthermore, of those with student debt, non-homeowners and younger adults were less likely to believe they’d be able to qualify for a mortgage if they applied, the survey noted. “It’s becoming very evident from this survey and our research released last month that the financial and emotional impact of repaying student debt is contributing to a delay in purchasing a home for many would-be buyers,” adds Yun. “At a time of quickly rising rents, mortgage rates at all-time lows and increasing housing wealth, a lot of young adults in their prime buying years are struggling to enter the market and are ultimately missing out on the stability and wealth accumulation that owning a home can provide.”
The U.S. home-ownership rate has slowly fallen in recent years to currently its lowest level since 1965, but new research from the National Association of Realtors reveals that there are affordable metro areas right now with above-average hiring and a large segment of current renters who earn enough income to qualify to buy a home. The trade association reviewed employment growth, household income and qualifying income levels in nearly 100 of the largest metropolitan statistical areas
across the country to determine which areas with employment gains above the recent national average also have the largest share of renters who can currently afford to buy a home. Of the top 10 metro areas with the highest share of renters who earn enough to buy, nine were either in the South or Midwest – including three cities in Ohio. The top markets with the highest share of renters who can afford to purchase a home are Toledo, Ohio; Little Rock, Ark.; Dayton, Ohio; Lakeland, Fla.; St. Louis;
Columbia, S.C.; Atlanta; Columbus, Ohio; Tampa; and Ogden, Utah. Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, said there’s been a significant increase in renter households – both young adults and those who lost their home – since the Great Recession, and especially in metro areas that have seen robust job creation and a resulting influx of new residents. This has led to a multi-year run-up in rents in several markets that have contributed to many of these renters’ inability to advance into home ownership.
“Overall housing affordability and local job market strength play a pivotal role in a renter’s decision on whether to buy a home or sign another lease,” Yun said. According to Yun, the median existing-home sales price in these two regions continue to be lower than the Northeast and West, and while many of these areas were slower to recover from the recession, improvements in their local labor markets in the past year have pushed their hiring levels to at or above the national growth rate.
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Looking to Retire? Aim South (or Maybe South Dakota) Orlando? Check. Tampa? Check. Scottsdale [Ariz.], Miami and Sioux Falls [S.D.]? Check, check and, hey, wait a minute . . . that last one seems like an odd man out. Maybe so, but access to great health care and relatively strong affordability helped propel the South Dakota community to a spot in the top five of the nation’s best places to retire to. The Wallethub survey looked at 150 communities across the nation, measuring them against a set of 31 key metrics grouped into broad categories of affordability, activities, quality of life and health care. Though not scoring higher than seventh nationally in any of those groupings – and being a middling 73rd in the quality-of-life category – Orlando easily bested the field with a retirement-livability score of 61.02 out of 100. Orlando’s Interstate 4 sibling Tampa scored 59.27, followed by Scottsdale (58.98), Miami (58.94) and Sioux Falls (56.26). Rounding out the top 10 were Las Vegas, Cape Coral [Fla.], Atlanta, Minneapolis and Los Angeles. At the bottom were (from 146th to 150th) Aurora [Ill.], Chula Vista [Calif.], Newark, Worcester [Mass.] and Providence [R.I.] The Washington area scored well on available activities but lower on affordability and, perhaps surprisingly, health care. It ended up 53rd in the rankings, between the Texas communities of Plano and
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Grand Prairie. (For those looking exclusively at economics, consider heading to Laredo, Texas, which has the lowest adjusted-costof-living index for retired persons, about one-third the cost of New York City. Those wanting to find a substantial population of seasoned citizens should head to Scottsdale, which has the highest percentage of 65+ residents at 21.1 percent.) Maurice MacDonald, a professor of financial planning at Kansas State University, says retirees need to focus on stability – in housing and taxes – and availability of good medical services. “Stability is important to predict budgetary needs,” he said. “Moving to a ‘hot spot’ . . . might get you into an area that is expanding services that have to be paid for down the road.” Dan Moisand, co-owner of the financial-planning group Moisand Fitzgerald Tamayo LLC, said one often-overlooking budget issue for retirees is transportation. “If you leave a high-tax, high-cost area like the Northeast to live in one of our many beautiful and quiet areas here in Florida, you can save a few bucks, but if most of your friends and family are still up north, it can cost a lot more to visit,” he said. Moisand also says those approaching retirement need to be realistic about whether they’ll be happy downsizing, whether to cut costs or for a change of
Falls Park in Sioux Falls, S.D., is one of the highlights of the community, according to the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau. The community was named one of the top five in the nation to retire to, based on a survey by Wallethub.com.
scenery. “When the time comes, many have a hard time leaving their home,” he said. “The potential new digs are less costly, but they can also just feel small and cheap.” Others, who opt to move to a lowercost area but trade up to a larger home with more amenities, can find themselves with debt or with much of their financial
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net worth locked up in a home. “Borrowing against the equity – conventionally or through a reverse mortgage – isn’t free, isn’t as easy as it sounds or the ads apply, and sometimes the ramifications of the debt isn’t appealing,” Moisand said. The full survey and additional commentary can be found on the Web site at www.wallethub.com.
Long time, original owner expanded and pampered this 5 bedroom 3.5 bath colonial with garage. Large kitchen open to breakfast area and doors to expansive decking and screened porch, laundry/ mudroom between garage and kitchen, fireplaces in living room, family room, and den; wood floors two levels, rec room with stadium seating, retro bar with PBR. Haycock, Longfellow, McLean. 1923 Freedom Lane.
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Expanded colonial with updated kitchen opening to family room spanning back of home, large master bedroom provides en suite bath, walk in closet, second closet in seating area, and 3 additional bedrooms and bath upstairs. Lower level rec room, third bathroom,and storage. Walk to Westover Village shops, restaurants, library, farmer’s market, parks and LeeHarrision center. McKinley, Swanson, Yorktown. 1927 N.Kenilworth St.
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Stylishly renovated colonial with 2 car garage in the Jamestown, Williamsburg, Yorktown district. Sparkling new kitchen flows into family room and breakfast area, mudroom between garage and kitchen, daylight rec room with fourth woodburning fireplace, den and fourth bathroom. Appealing master suite offers fireplace in sitting area, spa style new bathroom, organized walk in closet, three more bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs. 4770-40th Street,N.Arlington.
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Nearly Half of Millennials Let Love Decide Where to Move A recently released survey shows nearly half of Millennials have relocated as adults to a new city or state due to matters of the heart. While Millennials are currently the largest generation in the U.S. workforce and 51 percent of Millennials surveyed have moved for employment, jobs are far from the only reason this cohort is searching for new cities to call home. According to the 2016 Mayflower Mover Insights study, which focused on Millennial moving trends, nearly half (46 percent) of 18-to-35-year-olds have moved to a new city, state or country to be with or find a romantic partner. “They tell us that in addition to new careers, relationships and experiences are the driving forces causing this generation to pick up and move,” said Melissa Sullivan, director of marketing communications for Mayflower. In addition to moving for relationships, the study found that nearly half (48 percent) of Millennials have moved for a new lifestyle or experience, but the experiences they value are varied. The study does show this generation
continues to be enamored by urban centers, with more than half (55 percent) currently residing in a big city or an inner suburb near the city and nearly three in five (57 percent) responding their continued desire to live in a big city or an inner suburb near the city. The age group with the highest percentage of respondents living in an urban environment is 24-to-29-year-olds, with three in five currently living in a big city or an inner suburb near the city. Of those between the ages of 30 and 35, less than 20 percent said they currently live in a medium sized town and even less in a distant suburb (14 percent). While the oldest Millennials may not be as likely to live in a downtown area, they still prefer attributes often associated with more urban settings, with this age group expressing more than any other the “want” to live in a city with close proximity to microbreweries and wineries. The youngest Millennials (18-23) were significantly more likely than the oldest Millennials (30-35) to identify live music and an active single scene as a priority for where they live, according to the survey.
HomeAid N.Va. Presents a Builder with Its Top Accolade HomeAid Northern Virginia has named Russell Rosenberger Jr., president of Madison Homes, as the 2016 recipient of its annual Presidents’ Award. He will receive the award at HomeAid Northern Virginia’s 15th Anniversary Gala and Auction, set for Nov. 5 at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles. “Russ’ longtime leadership, collaborative approach and tireless commitment to ending local homelessness made him an ideal candidate for the Presidents’ Award,” said Greg Carter, an executive with Bank of America Merrill Lynch and president of HomeAid Northern Virginia. “He understands the strength and power of uniting the builder community with organizations that provide shelter and transitional housing,” Carter said. “Together, we aid in the creation and upgrading of stable living spaces for individuals and families in the process of rebuilding their lives.” An active and engaged member of the HomeAid board of directors since 2004, Rosenberger has served as board president twice, first in 2006 and again in 2013. Under his leadership, Tysons-based Madison Homes completed four shelter projects with HomeAid Northern Virginia, leaving lasting impact on the Northern Virginia region and ensuring that vulnerable families have access to safe and stable housing options. Madison Homes’ collaborations with HomeAid include renovations to the
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Doorways for Women and Families shelter in Arlington and Shelter House/NOVACO shelter in Fairfax, both transitional-housing programs that provide a secure place for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Most recently, Madison Homes served as the “builder captain” for a renovation of a Community Residences group home in Arlington, providing individuals with mental-health and intellectual disabilities supportive housing and the physical, mental and emotional services needed to facilitate independent living. “Russ appreciates what it means to rebuild: a home, a shelter and a life,” Carter said. “His leadership and active involvement in our strategic planning has helped drive HomeAid Northern Virginia’s success and expansion from two to three local projects per year a decade ago to now more than 10 projects per year serving our local community.” HomeAid Northern Virginia was started in 2001 by members of the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA), and since then, has completed more than 111 projects valued at more than $13.8 million, serving more than 95,000 homeless individuals. The Presidents’ Award is the organization’s highest honor. In addition to his involvement with HomeAid, Rosenberger is an active member of NVBIA at the local and national levels, according to the organization.
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entertaining, including the recreation room with wet bar. Also to be found on the lower level is a home theater and workout room. High-tech touches abound, including built-in speakers on three levels and centralized media-control centers. One of the standouts of our tour is the designer lighting, which includes special touches such as inset floor lighting, a light-up sink in a half bath, and modern light fixtures throughout. It’s a standout that will exceed expectations. Enjoy!
matic, while its wood-burning fireplace adds a touch of charm. • The kitchen is the central hub of the home, featuring stainless-steel appliances, custom backsplash and three pantries that will provide copious space.
• Each of the five bedrooms is a delight, none more so than the excellent master retreat, which is perfect for stress reduction. A home office on the upper level complements the bedrooms. • The lower level features informal delights for family living and gracious
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Address: 5432 24th Street North, Arlington (22205). Listed at: $1,375,000 by Michelle Sagatov, McEnearney Associates (703) 717-6309. Schools: Nottingham Elementary, Swanson Middle, Yorktown High.
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McLEAN $4,750,000 A stunning modern home that opens to more than 10,000 finished square feet, set on a gorgeous corner lot. An unparalleled space that is exciting and rich with amenities throughout. RON MANGAS JR. +1 703 298 2564
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GREAT FALLS $2,099,000 A jewel of sophistication. Almost 3 acres. large circular drive, welcoming you into a home of exquisite details such as 15-inch moldings and Venetian corners on all walls. Master suite on main level, with His&Her bathrooms and heated marble floors. 3 laundry areas and 5 fireplaces. Built by original owner with only the finest finishes and fixtures. CAROL ELLICKSON +1 703 862 2135
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OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA $1,169,000 New Price. For the most discerning buyers. This tastefully renovated, lightfilled 4-bedroom brick townhome with landscaped private patio and assigned parking is located 1 block to the Waterfront. DEBRAN McCLEAN+1 202 494 8202
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This breathtaking home, designed by architect Mark McInturff, FAIA., was consciously crafted with architectural details and an unprecedented level of artistry. It is a masterpiece. RON MANGAS JR. +1 703 298 2564
This Keswick Homes Frasier Country French Colonial to be built on the premier 5-acre site is located in the center of Great Falls conveniently near the Village Center. Impressive design with two-story foyer, gourmet kitchen open to the family room, and luxurious master suite. SUSAN McFALLS +1 703 927 8589
Only 1-stoplight to DC. Perfect for an active, urban lifestyle. Direct access to park and bike/jogging path. Blocks to shopping and eateries. Open, bright floor plan. RUTH BOYER O’DEA +1 703 338 2277 SHERI GRANT +1 703 405 1016
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Completely Updated. Spacious 5-bedroom colonial on cul-de-sac with 0.42-acre lot backing to stream and parkland. Open floor plan. Recent renovations include new HVAC, stainless steel appliances, and granite and quartz counters. Great location. PAM HAZEN +1 703 587 7300 McLEAN, VA BROKERAGE | +1 703 319 3344 ALEXANDRIA, VA BROKERAGE | +1 703 310 6800 GEORGETOWN, DC BROKERAGE | +1 202 333 1212 DOWNTOWN, DC BROKERAGE | +1 202 234 3344 CHEVY CHASE, MD BROKERAGE | +1 301 967 334
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McLEAN $3,395,000 Franklin Park sophisticated design coupled with wonderful functionality, from the gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops to finely crafted millwork. No detail has been missed. STEPHANIE WHITE +1 703 489 5045
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McLEAN $1,350,000 Imagine the possibilities within this French Manor style home privately tucked away on a 1.9-acre lot. Custom built in 1979, this home is a renovator’s dream project with character and charm throughout. STEPHANIE WHITE +1 703 489 5045
McLEAN $997,500 Spacious, updated 3-level Colonial with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths located in the Langley pyramid of schools. MIKE ANASTASIA +1 703 501 1000
McLEAN $759,900 Luxury building, step into easy living with shopping, restaurants and the Metro within minutes of this gorgeous 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo overlooking Tysons Corner. STEPHANIE WHITE +1 703 489 5045
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Stunning equestrian property with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, large rec room, and screened-in porch. Sited on 5 acres within the equestrian community of Southdown, where location is everything. Newer private barn, 4 board wood fencing around pastures, access to trails and indoor/ outdoor arenas. Private pool. Very private and serene. ROZ DRAYER +1 703 283 4334
Sophisticated home in Woodlea Mill. Movein condition with fabulous room sizes, hardwood floors, spacious grounds with pool, and a main level master with new luxurious bath. Complete with a wine cellar and tasting room. 8,616 total square feet. Minutes to Dulles/Metro/DC/Tysons. GLORIA ADAMS +1 703 356 6645
Spacious Evermay two-level rambler with a great location in the neighborhood. Complete with new kitchen, new baths, neutral décor, quality construction, easy commute to DC/Tysons/MD/Metro, and a walk to the Potomac School. 5 bedrooms with a fantastic recreation room and bar. GLORIA ADAMS +1 703 356 6645
Private oasis in the heart of McLean. Premium renovations include custom stream, waterfall, and pond surrounded by mature landscaping, lawns, patios, deck, and gazebo. Inside, luxuriate with thoughtfully designed improvements. HEATHER COREY +1 703 989 1183
A sunny 4-bedroom home with a large fenced yard. Screened-in porch. Natural gas heat. Close to W&OD Trail. Wolftrap Elementary School. DOUG FRANCIS +1 703 304 6827
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Realtor Q&A: How Important Are Windows and Shutters? DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
Do types of windows on a property, or exterior shutters, add value and make a differences to prospective buyers? The Sun Gazette posed those questions to some local real-estate professionals those question. Here are their answers: Diane Lewis, Washington Fine Properties: “Shutters give homes nice curb appeal, so I do think they add value. The raised-panel and louvered shutters seem to be the most popular right now. Shutters definitely add charm and depth to a home, which is important for selling.” “Two-over-two double-hung windows are very popular right now, as well as the color window frames. The bronze frame is a popular look right now. Newer windows definitely add value to a home.” Casey Samson, Samson Properties: “Shutters are a first-impression item, and first impressions count. They cannot show wear and tear. Shutter types are a non-issue. On a scale of one to 10, shutters are a three and pricing is a 12. Panes or no panes is not the issue with windows. It is cloudy or not cloudy. Some windows may be cloudy due to broken seal. The question is, do you replace them before listing, and the answer is unequivocally, yes! The home inspector is going to flag them anyway, so replace them before listing so the home shows better and you
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get a strong price.” Dawn Wilson, Keller Williams: “Since exterior shutters today tend to be decorative and not functional, I do not think they really add value per se. Depending on the style of the house, the house could be more aesthetically pleasing if it had shutters. If that is the case, shutters may draw more buyers to the home to see it, and in turn, if more buyers go to view a home, there is the potential for an offer or more than one offer.” “The most common concern buyers have about windows is with outside noise. Probably the most important thing about windows is that the windows keep the noise out. Double-pane windows are preferred. Buyers also look for windows that are newer, easy to open and close, and easy to clean. Newer windows add value to the property because buyers generally do not want to take on the expense of having to replace them soon after they move into the home.” Rob Ferguson, Re/Max Allegiance: “I don’t think there is any real value difference with shutters. If a house looks like it should have shutters and doesn’t, that can detract from the curbside appeal, and might keep it from selling quickly.” “Older windows are noticeable and get into a buyers’ mind about something to deal with down the road. The particular style of panes come down to the stye of a home, but buyers really don’t have a
preference, and there is no real value difference.” Gloria Adams, TTR Sotheby’s: “Shutters are nice, but they really depend on the style of the house whether they are necessary, and they can add value. But they have to be in good shape.” “Traditional houses tend to have more window panes. Windows are one of the first things buyers look at. Are they old or new? Buyers like the new tilt-out windows that are easier to clean. Good windows add value.” Dean Yeonas, Yeonas and Shafran Real Estate: “If it is a traditional colonial home, shutters are an integral part of the architectural scheme, and a must-have. Then on contemporary homes, shutters are not part of the architectural scheme.” “There are all types of windows. It’s a huge business. Most people don’t really care about having panes or not. They opt for easy cleaning and good condition and the convenience aspect.” Mark Middendorf, Long & Foster: “If appropriate for the house, shutters can be more appealing for buyers than those without. So they can make a home more sellable.” “Most don’t pay attention if windows have panes or not. In Arlington, because most homes are older, most windows have panes or the windows have been replaced, which is the most important thing.” Karen Briscoe, Huckaby, Briscoe,
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Conroy Realty Group of Keller Williams: “If in keeping with the architectural style and the character of a house, windows and shutters can add value. If not, they don’t add value. Whether a window has mullions or not does not come up from buyers.” Christopher Wilkes, Washington Fine Properties: “It all depends on the style and architecture of the home (classic vs. contemporary). Generally speaking, a classic colonial might look a bit bare without shutters, so in this case it would add value to improve the curb appeal, which generally improves the buyers’ interest. Depending on the price point of the home, wood shutters typically work best. Buyers tend to be turned off if you are selling a $1.4 million home and there are plastic shutters.” “I think the style of the window needs to match the style of the home. On a colonial, I would expect to see a traditional window with dividers, whereas a contemporary, I would expect to see more of a casements window. I think new windows certainly add value.” Betsy Twigg, McEnearney Associates: “It can look odd if shutters are shoved onto a house just for appeal and not on the appropriate style of house. If it’s a colonial home, then shutters are appropriate and can have value.”
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Realtor Q&A Continued from Page 10 “It depends on the style of the house if buyers prefer mullions. Sometimes, young buyers are not sophisticated enough about the styles to discern a difference. It is really opening a Pandora’s box by discussing windows, because there are so many different grades and qualities, and if replacement is even necessary.” Jack Shafran, Yeonas and Shafran Real Estate: “Shutters can complement a house and add value for the right architectural style, like on a colonial or Cape Cod. But if you take shutters and try to put them on a contemporary home of the wrong architectural style, it’s not going to work, and make the house look poor.” “Buyers don’t really have a preference for grids or dividers. What does add value are new windows of any kind.” William F.X. Moody, Washington Fine Properties: “Depending on the architectural style of the home, shutters could be the accessory that pulls the whole richness of the house together. On others, they could be nothing but a distraction and noise, which clogs the simple elegance and architectural style that the house already has.” “In English and French architecture, a casement window is the only way to properly display the house’s style. To a colonial or Georgian, a double-hung window is the only way to present its style – always with
dividers and panes. There are certain windows that go with certain types of architecture, and certain ones that don’t.” Jane Price, Weichert: “The value of exterior shutters is different, dependent on the style of the home.” “Selling many older homes, I see the high value that good-quality window replacements add. With a wide range of choices today in terms of energy and decorative features, home buyers and their home inspectors are pretty well educated on what exactly they are getting when buying a home with new windows. Window size and architectural interest can definitely add or detract from a home’s value.” Lilian Jorgenson, Long & Foster: “Yes, shutters make a huge difference. It brings color to the facade and it widens the look of the house and brings a certain charm.” “Windows are huge. Your custom homes have true divided-light windows and are your most expensive windows. When you look through, there is a certain glow from the depth through the windows. (True divided-light windows are the ones with the individual pane frames). Newer constructions are doing one pane of glass and the dividers pop out or they are built between the panes (for easier cleaning), but is on the cheaper side.” Casey Margeneau, Casey Margeneau Fine Homes & Estates: “No, they don’t make a difference in adding value, but they could help sell the house and improve the look of a house.” Craig Mastrangelo, Re/Max Allegiance: “Exterior shutters can provide
perceived value if a buyer finds the exterior of the home more appealing than its competition.” “A current trend with windows is the transom – a horizontal window above window frames. Transom windows have made their way into the interior of homes, and are built above entryways to rooms such as the dining room, living room and office/libraries. Having transoms allows a homeowner to have a room closed off while allowing natural sunlight to extend beyond just that one room.” Billy Buck, Buck & Associates: “Shutters are not high on my list of adding value.” “More people are interested in having energy-efficient windows than anything else. That’s what’s on the top of their minds.” Vivian Lyons, Lyons McGuire Homes and Estates: “The answer to both questions is ‘it depends.’ Shutters on a contemporary home would not be consistent with the architecture, so would not add value. They might even reduce the value.” “Likewise, windows with divided panes might look odd on a contemporary home, while windows without divided panes might look odd on a traditional brick home. Personally, I think shutters and divided panes give a traditional home an elegant, finished look. Will they add measurable value? Probably not directly. What they do is enhance the aesthetics so that a traditional home with those elements might be the home that gets selected by the buyer.” John Mentis, Long & Foster: “I
have the same answer for both questions. Whether shutters or windows, the style, size and color of them needs to add to the curb appeal of the house. The wrong color or style of either windows or shutters can actually detract from a property’s desirability.” Sam Wardle, Buck & Associates: “The style of a home will dictate if shutters add value. For traditionally-styled colonial and farmhouse-type homes, shutters can add value and a nice finishing touch to exterior appeal. However, shutters would not be a good choice for modern or contemporary homes as they distract from the minimalist design goal. Don’t go cheap, or it will show. Choose shutters and hardware that complement the home’s look.” “The style of the home should dictate the type of window that will add the most value to the exterior aesthetic. Modern and contemporary homes look best with larger undivided windows in keeping with a minimalist design. Meanwhile, colonial or farmhouse styles look best with divided or multi-pane windows in keeping with their traditional look.” Steve Wydler, Wydler Brothers Real Estate: “Shutters all depend on the style of the home. Shutters can give some homes more character and a finished look, then some styles don’t need shutters.” “It’s hard for people to explain, but looking at a house with higher-quality grids on both sides of the windows makes a house feel like it is on the higher end.” Lisa Groover, McEnearney AssoContinued on Page 14
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A Chance to Call Lyon Village Your Home Gracious Colonial Features Amenities Galore at Entry Price Point
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hat Lyon Village is one of Arlington’s most sought-after communities hardly qualifies as breaking news. But here is something that might be: With care, one can find exceptional properties that provide excellent value. Our featured property is proof that such opportunities exist. It provides the opportunity to own a colonial of classic pre-war vintage in Lyon Village, one that features custom updates and is in turnkey condition. From the crown moulding to the stunning hardwoods to a lovely gas fireplace, the home evokes happy memories of the past. But it also is forwardlooking, with updated bathrooms, new Pella windows and a new two-zone air conditioning. And we shouldn’t neglect to mention the private, fenced patio that allows you to enjoy daily living and entertaining in style outdoors, too. All this, and you are just four easy blocks to the Courthouse Metro, putting you close to all of Arlington’s urban-village amenities. The property currently is on the market, listed at $1,179,900 by Andrea Nielsen of the Ingrid Wooten and Andrea Nielsen Team of Long & Foster Real Estate. Constructed in 1927, during a period of growth in Arlington, this is a home that has never rested on its laurels. Successive owners have ensured it has received TLC and been updated, all in keeping with the tenor of the original. The list of items marked as “new” is impressive: Everything from rain gutters to ceiling fans to a gas fireplace are brand new or just a few years old. The result: A worry-free home so you can focus on enjoying the surroundings. And now, on to our tour. First, we are welcomed on the porch and begin our exploration of what awaits inside. From the verdant curb appeal to the large formal rooms (which include a stunning sunroom), the home is designed for livability. The formal living and dining rooms are each large and can be staged as desired, providing maximum flexibility and efficiency. The kitchen is a standout of design, designed for gourmets and featuring custom cabinetry. This space leads out INSIDENOVA pocket-sized. to the aforementioned patio area. The serene upper level features Now no matter wherethe you are, you can all your local master retreat and two get additional bed- news, INSIDENOVA pocket-sized. sports, and traffic.
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rooms. And there are options galore, since – with the exception of a lovely home office – the lower level is unfinished and is waiting for creative touches to be added, as desired. What a perfect opportunity: The chance to own a lovely home, along with the option to expand the property to meet current or future needs. It doesn’t get much better than that! But wait, it does, because our featured property provides the chance to live in a neighborhood that has long been desirable, even aspirational, among so many prospective buyers. These chances do not come along often, and if current sales data is to be believed, inventory is tightening and prospective purchasers are making their moves prior to arrival of the holidays and winter. So there’s no time for delay; go take a look today at this creative and special property.
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Address: 1715 North Calvert Street, Arlington (22201). Listed at: $1,179,900 by Andrea Nielsen, Long & Foster Real Estate (703) 855-2553. Schools: Key Elementary, Swanson Middle, Washington-Lee High.
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Index Tracking Home Prices Is Up 5% Over Past Year U.S. home values are up 5 percent over the past year, to a Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) of $188,100, according to the August Zillow Real Estate Market Reports. Home values have been growing at a 5 percent annual rate since the beginning of the year. The most recent income data released by the Census shows incomes rising by 5.2 percent, which is good news for those looking to break into the housing market. For the first time since 2011, incomes have been appreciating faster than home values. Inventory is beginning to pick back up from the lows experienced at the beginning of the year, but there are still 5 percent fewer homes for sale than a year ago.
Going forward, as more homes start to become available, home value growth may ease. Zillow predicts home value growth to slow down to a 2.7 percent appreciation rate by this time next year. For the sixth straight month, Portland, Dallas, Seattle and Denver reported the highest year-over-year home value appreciation among the 35 largest U.S. metros, with home value growth in the double-digits. In Portland, home values rose almost 15 percent, to a median value of $338,900. While home values continue to rise in tech-centers San Francisco and San Jose, they’ve slowed considerably since last year. Median home values in both markets are up about 6 percent over the past year, compared to over 12 percent in 2015. No
longer are these two metros among the top appreciating U.S. housing markets. “The housing market is starting to smooth out ever so slightly, as the peak home shopping season winds down,” said Zillow chief economist Dr. Svenja Gudell. “This is good news for frenzied buyers tired of tight inventory, rapidly rising home prices and intense competition. Inventory, while still down nationwide and in most areas, is actually starting to rise in a handful of markets, including the Bay Area, Texas and parts of the Southwest.” “But make no mistake,” Gudell said, “it’s still tough out there for buyers, especially in Western markets like Seattle, Denver and Portland that have strong job growth. Things won’t switch from a sellers’ market
A flurry of financial obstacles and lifestyle choices are stalling the journey to home ownership for many young adults, but becoming a homeowner is currently more feasible in some metro areas, according to new research by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). NAR analyzed employment gains, population trends, income levels and housing conditions in the largest 100 metropolitan statistical areas across the country to identify the best purchase markets for Millennial home-buyers. Despite having a high cost of housing,
the D.C. region ranked in the top 10. The top 10 metro areas NAR identified were chosen for their above-average share of current Millennial residents and recent movers, favorable employment opportunities and relatively low qualifying incomes needed to purchase a home. NAR’s study found that the best purchase markets for Millennial buyers currently are (listed in alphabetical order) Austin, Texas; Charleston, S.C.; Denver; Minneapolis; Ogden, Utah; Portland, Ore.; N ARLINGTON/WOODBURY HEIGHTS $319,000 Raleigh, N.C.; Salt Lake City; Seattle; and Washington, D.C.
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to a buyers’ market overnight, but conditions are starting to improve.” Rents continue to rise, though not as quickly as home values. Last year at this time, rents were up over 6 percent, but are now appreciating by just 1.7 percent, to a Zillow Rent Index (ZRI) of $1,405. Of the 35 largest U.S. metros, Seattle, Portland, Sacramento and San Diego reported the highest year-over-year rent appreciation. Rents in Seattle have seen the fastest annual appreciation for the third month in a row, up almost 10 percent over the past year to a median of $2,067 per month. In Portland, the median rent rose to $1,777 per month, up 7 percent over the past year.
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Jean Beatty, McEnearney Associates: “People prefer homes with shutters. It adds charm to a home. Most people do not have an opinion about the type of shutters, but like having them.” “Windows are a huge thing for nearly every buyer. The typical buyer doesn’t pay too much attention to the type of window or the style, but they don’t want to replace windows. If you are planning to move in the near future and want to get the most amount of money for your home, replace your windows.” Donna Moseley, TTR Sotheby’s International: “Shutters need to match the style of the house, but are really not a major element for the sales price. Shutters are not a reason to pass on purchasing a home.” “For windows, the driver is the quality, but architectural integrity is important.
Population Continued from Page 3 450,000, Rome appears to have been the world’s largest city, followed by Luoyang, China (420,000). No other city came close, although both Seleucia in Iraq and Alexandria in Egypt boasted populations estimated at 250,000. 1000 A.D.: Cordova, Spain, was tops on the list, with a population estimated at 450,000, followed by Kaifeng, China (400,000). Constantinople, now known as Istanbul, was third with an estimated population of 300,000, followed by An-
Every manufacturer has window styles that will match the property architectural style. Bad decisions on window styles can be costly, but bad decisions on the window quality is a bigger issue for most buyers.” Tania Hosmer, Keller Williams: “In general, shutters add interest and curb appeal and can add value to a home if they are attractive and the right type and color. Actual working shutters are best and provide an element of architectural detail to any home. The color is also important and should always complement the rest of the exterior of the home.” “Dividers and panes in a typical colonial-style window add interesting architectural features when looking at the home from the outside, and definitely can add curb appeal if they are the right style and type. However, from inside the home, dividers can slightly decrease the amount
of light flowing into the home. Thus, homeowners should weigh the options when installing windows. Certain other types and styles of windows can add value and curb appeal and allow additional light into the home.” Natalie Roy, Keller Williams: “Replacing or repairing and painting old shutters on the exterior can have a big impact on prospective buyers. Curb appeal is very important, and first impressions are key in the home-buying process.” “New double- or triple-pane windows are a huge plus in a home sale. Buyers are also very concerned about their utility costs and want windows that are energyefficient. And it goes without saying that windows that offer tons of natural light and have great views (while still providing privacy) are very popular.”
kor, Cambodia (200,000); Kyoto, Japan (175,000); and Cairo (135,000). 1500 A.D.: Beijing had moved to the top of the list, with an estimated population of 672,000, followed by Vijayanagar, India (500,000); Cairo (400,000); Hangzhou, China (250,000); and Tabriz, Iran (250,000). Interestingly, the population of Constantinople had declined by a third, to 200,000. Moving onto the list in eighth position was Paris, with an estimated population of 185,000. 1800 A.D.: Beijing becomes the first city in the ranking to break the millionresident mark, with an estimated population of 1.1 million. London shoots up to second place at 861,000, followed by
Guangzhou, China (800,000). Edo, today known as Tokyo, ranks fourth at 685,000, and Constantinople bounces back with 570,000. Paris is sixth at 547,000, and – interestingly – Naples joins the ranking in seventh place at 430,000. 1900 A.D.: The huge urbanization of the previous century, particularly in the West, is evident both in some changing rankings and a massive increase in population totals. London tops the ranking with a population of 6.5 million, followed by New York (4.2 million), Paris (3.3 million), Berlin (2.7 million), Chicago (1.7 million) and Vienna (just under 1.7 million). Also in the top 10 were Tokyo (1.5 million) and St. Petersburg (1.44 million).
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tion between two groups had taken place, and one of the individuals discharged a firearm several times into the air. The suspect is described as a black male, 6’2”. GRAND LARCENY: n On Sept. 23 at 9:54 a.m., officers arrived to a report of a grand larceny in the 1400 block of South Eads Street. According to police, a woman was walking on the sidewalk when she felt an unknown liquid being poured on the top of her head. The victim turned and two women offered to help her clean off the substance. The woman resumed walking, then discovered that cash was missing from her purse. The suspects are described as Hispanic females, each 5’6” and 150 pounds. UNLAWFUL ENTRY: n On Sept. 24 at 4:40 a.m., officers responded to the 4100 block of 4th Street North for a reported break-in. Police determined that a man attempted to gain entry to a home, but fled when seen by the homeowner. The suspect is described as a white male, 5’4”, 130 pounds. n Sometime between Sept. 26 at 11:42 a.m. and Sept. 27 at 9 a.m., a home in the 4200 block of 2nd Street North was entered.
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One thing that will unfortunately end with another realignment of high school conferences when the 2016-17 campaign begins next fall will be the fantastic rivalries in many sports between the Langley Saxons and Madison Warhawks.
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It was a winless afternoon and night Sept. 30 for the four high school football teams in Arlington County, as all lost by lopsided scores.
FOOTBALL ROUNDUP In the afternoon, the Bishop O’Connell Knights did no worse or no better than the previous six Northern Virginia private-school football teams that have faced the Benedictine Cadets of Richmond for three seasons. The host Knights lost, 36-7, to the undefeated and two-time defending Division I state high school champion Cadets (4-0). The previous six teams also lost by lopsided scores to Benedictine, scoring not more than one touchdown and allowing points ranging in totals from 23 to 49. Including O’Connell, the Cadets have outscored seven straight Northern Continued on Page 16
Yorktown High School’s Stevie Picot and the Patriots fell behind early in a loss to the host Madison Warhawks on Sept. 30 in Vienna in Liberty Conference action. PHOTOS BY DEB KOLT
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Jae Song is hoping for a repeat performance, or better, in this week’s 6A North Region Golf Tournament at Hidden Creek Country Club in Reston. Song, a Washington-Lee High School sophomore, is playing in the competition for the second straight GOLF year. Last fall he carded a 78-76–154 total in the region for a high finish that qualified him to play in the 6A state tournament, where Song tied for sixth with a 73-76–149 total. Song’s goal at this year’s region event is to finish high enough to earn another state berth, which this year is scheduled to be played on Monday Oct. 10 and Tuesday, Oct. 11 at Magnolia Green Golf Club for the second straight sea-
son in the western suburbs of the Richmond area. “I’ll have to play well at the region. There are a lot of good golfers in the region,” Song said. Song is the only golfer from an Arlington school playing in the region tournament. No Arlington teams qualified for the region as well. Langley, Oakton, Madison, Battlefield and Patriot are among the teams favored to win the region championship. Song qualified for the region by finishing third in the recent Liberty Conference Tournament with a 72-70–142 total at Herndon Centennial Golf Club in Herndon. In girls golf, Yorktown High School senior Bridget Hart and her sophomore
teammate, Lacey McCormack, hope to qualify for the Girls State Open by finishing high enough in the 18-hole Northern Virginia Zone 4 qualifying competition Oct. 17 at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Clifton. Hart qualified for the state last fall, where she finished 21st with a 76-82–158 total. The Girls State Open is scheduled for Oct. 24-25 at International Country Club in Fairfax. Both golfers played well in the recent co-ed Liberty Conference Tournament. Hart shot 83-83–166 and McCormack 86-86–172. “I think both will have a good chance of qualifying for the state tournament. They are playing well right now when it counts most,” Yorktown coach Chris Williams said.
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Madison is leaving the Liberty Conference next fall to join the Concorde Conference. Langley will stay in the Liberty. Previous outstanding showdowns of big interest already ended when Arlington’s Wakefield was moved a couple of years ago from the same conference as its county rivals Washington-Lee and Yorktown. Those teams don’t meet nearly as often, and not at all in some sports. That cheats the community of natural neighborhood matchups. When Wakefield met W-L or Yorktown in girls or boys basketball, sometimes three times a season, gyms were full and interest high. As for Langley and Madison, it’s hard to choose which sports rivalry is the best. Is it golf, where the teams have traded winning conference championships, with the other finishing second, for nearly a dozen years? How about girls and boys lacrosse? Those squads have dominated the conference for so many years. Any Langley vs. Madison baseball or girls and boys basketball contests have been must-see events. Same with boys and girls soccer, and don’t forget swim and dive. Also ending with Madison’s move to the Concorde will be the outstanding contentions in recent years between the Warhawks and McLean Highlanders in girls softball. Each has been perennial league, region and state contenders. The Madison and McLean baseball games have been of note. Lost with those rivalries also will be money, because all of those competitions drew big crowds. Oh well, it’s only money. More so, any good rivalry should never end.
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High School Roundup GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: The Yorktown Patriots improved to 17-3 and upped their winning streak to 13 straight matches with a 3-1 victory over the Wakefield Warriors last week. Wakefield won the first game, 25-22, then Yorktown won the next three, 2511, 25-18, 25-21. Prior to the Wakefield win, Yorktown defeated Centreville, 2-0, finished 5-0 at the T.C. Williams Tournament, winning won all five matches by 2-0 scores. On Oct. 4, Yorktown was scheduled to host Langley in a Liberty Conference match, then play at South Lakes on Oct. 6 in another league contest. Those will be the Patriots’ first two Liberty matches this season. Yorktown was ranked No. 6 in the D.C. area by the Washington Post last week. n The Bishop O’Connell Knights (222) improved to 10-0 in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference with three league wins last week. O’Connell downed Bishop Ireton, 3-1, St. Mary’s Ryken, 3-0, and defending champion Holy Cross, 3-2, in a close match.
O’Connell won the first set, 25-23, against Holy Cross the fourth, 25-23, and the fifth, 15-7. O’Connell’s Maxine Friedman had 20 kills and nine digs in the match and Sarah Lawler had 20 kills. Kelley Moriarty had 43 assists, eight digs and four kills; Katie Boehm had 17 digs and Lucie Drahozal had 12 digs. In the win over Ireton, Friedman had 24 kills and Lawler 19. WAKEFIELD REGION GOLF: The Wake-
field Warriors finished seventh in the 5A North Region Golf Tournament, played Sept. 28 at Brambleton Golf Course in Ashburn. Leading Wakefield in he 18-hole event was senior Matt Westrick with an 82. Sophomore Peter Jacobsen shot 86, senior Jake Karton 87, junior Marin Pena 90, senior Noah Sampson 95 and sophomore Robert Franklin 113. The tournament was played in an off-and-on rain. The day included a 40minute delay because of thunder. Tuscarora won the team title with a 310 total, and Halifax was second at 311.
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EMILY LARSON: Yorktown High School graduate Emily Larson, a senior captain on the women’s golf team at Bucknell, helped the Bison win their own invitational tournament Sept. 17-18. Larson shot an 82-73–155 to place fourth. Her second-round 73 was the lowest score of that round. Bucknell’s winning team score was 309-307–616. Next, at the Sept. 24-25 Nittany Lion Invitational, Larson shot 80-80-76–236 to finish second on her team. In another tournament to begin the fall season, Larson shot 80-79–159 to finish ninth. Bucknell’s fall season ends later this month. Larson was a top player on the fall golf team at Yorktown for a couple of seasons.
Football Continued from Page 15 Virginia private-school rivals 269-27 with three shutouts. This season, Benedictine has won all of its games by blowouts. O’Connell fell to 2-4 with its second loss in a row. In that Sept. 30 game, Benedictine led 26-0 at halftime and 26-7 after three periods. O’Connell’s lone touchdown came on a 77-yard run by Nick Rice in the third period and Ethan Torres kicked the extra point, cutting the lead to 26-7. The Cadets kicked a field goal and returned an interception for a touchdown in the final quarter. 16
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“We really stepped up into tough competition at the region,” Wakefield coach Paul Greenfield said. “It proved how fortunate we were to get there. We were happy with how we did.” Wakefield qualified for the region by finishing second in the Capitol Conference, won by Jefferson, which shot 333 at the region tourney. O’CONNELL BOYS SOCCER: The Bish-
op O’Connell Knights improved to 61-2 overall and 2-0 in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference in action last week. O’Connell defeated John Paul the Great, 4-2, in its most recent win. For the season, Andres Garcia has 11 goals and three assists to lead the Knights in scoring. Juan Benavides and Victor Montero have scored five each and Matthew Cantisani have four each.
O’CONNELL GIRLS SOCCER: The Bish-
op O’Connell girls soccer team began the week with a 4-2-1 overall record. That mark included a 1-0 win over Bishop Ireton and a 4-1 win over Stone Ridge.
shirt sophomore midfielder/defender for the women’s soccer team at the University of Tennessee. Through 13 games, including nine starts, Flynn had one assist and has taken seven shots. As a freshman last fall, Flynn played in every game, scoring two goals and being credited with one assist. M.J. STEWART: M.J. Stewart, a York-
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O’Connell’s To’ren Pride had a 54yard kickoff return in the fourth period. Pride and Vince Pizzano took turns playing quarterback. n In evening contests, Arlington’s Yorktown Patriots, Washington-Lee Generals and Wakefield Warriors all lost road games. In Liberty Conference play, Yorktown (2-3, 1-2) fell to the undefeated Madison Warhawks, 41-20, and Washington-Lee (1-4, 0-2) lost at undefeated South Lakes, 56-18. In a non-conference clash, Wakefield (0-5) lost at Mount Vernon, 49-13. For Yorktown, D.J. Isaac and Stevie Picot had touchdown runs and Tanner Wall returned a kickoff 81 yards for a TD. Isaac had 32 yards rushing and caught three passes for 21 yards.
Gavin Anderson was 6 of 14 passing for 52 yards and was intercepted twice. Madison started fast when John Finney returned the game’s opening kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown. Yorktown fell behind 20-0 in the first half and trailed 20-7 at halftime and had some momentum. That ended when Madison returned a fumble for a touchdown on Yorktown’s first offensive play of the third quarter. “Our defense was playing well in the first half and we had some momentum at halftime,” Yorktown coach Bruce Hanson said. “Then they had that fumble return, and that really hurt.” Yorktown lost running back Marc Geinzer with an ankle injury in the game. “He has been running well for us,”
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GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY: The Yorktown Patriots (6-7) had a three-game winning streak when the week began. Those wins were over McLean, 2-1, Jefferson, 3-0, and Stuart, 4-0. n The Wakefield Warriors are 8-4-1 overall and 3-1 in the Capitol Conference. n The Washington-Lee Generals (410) lost to Langley, 2-1, and defeated Stuart, 2-1, in recent action. WASHINGTON-LEE HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS: The Washington-Lee
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FUQUENE: Wakefield High School graduate John Fuquene is a sophomore midfielder on the men’s soccer team at the College of William and Mary. Fuquene had taken two shots on goal through seven games.
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Hanson said. Washington-Lee trailed, 35-12, at halftime. For the Generals in the loss, quarterback Ricardo Mestre threw scoring passes of 80 yards to Andrew Malone, 54 to Quinn Parks and nine to Nick Miller. Wakefield was behind, 21-6, at halftime. For Wakefield, George Brooks scored on a two-yard run and Rodney Lee on a six-yard run. Brooks had 98 yards rushing, Lee 72 and James Clark 57. Quarterback Colton Poythress was 2 of 7 passing for 21 yards. Wakefield’s Mingo Peterson had a 37-yard interception return in the contest.
Arlington Jobless Rate Remains Lowest in Va.
The national unemployment rate may have ticked down slightly from July to August, but Arlington and much of Northern Virginia headed into slightly higher territory. Arlington’s jobless rate of 2.6 percent remained the lowest among Virginia’s 133 counties and cities but was up slightly from the 2.5 percent reported in July, according to figures released Sept. 28 by the Virginia Employment Commission. Arlington’s jobless rate represented 141,472 county residents in the civilian workforce and 3,809 looking for work. Across Northern Virginia, non-seasonally-adjusted jobless rates in August were either flat or up slightly in Northern Virginia, standing at 2.7 percent in Falls Church (unchanged); 2.9 percent in Alexandria (up from 2.7 percent); 3.2 percent in Fairfax County and in Loudoun County (each unchanged); and 3.6 percent in Prince William County (up from 3.5 percent). Across Northern Virginia as a whole, the jobless rate of 3.3 percent was up from 3.2 percent and represented 1.52 million in the workforce and 51,900 looking for jobs.
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does it because it’s what she believes in,” said Larry Roberts, a former chairman of the Arlington County Democratic Party and close associate of Kaine’s. Roberts said Hogan played a role in
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four points. Virginia Board of Education president Billy Cannaday Jr. said that while Virginia scores were well above the national average, “the wide achievement gaps visible when we dig deeper into the data remind us that outcomes are not improving for far too many students of color.” Based on average SAT scores, about 65 percent of Virginia’s students who identify as Asian met the college-readiness benchmark set by the College Board, compared to 56 percent of white students, 34 percent of Latino students and 15 percent of black students. “Narrowing, and ultimately closing, these gaps is the state board’s top priority,” Cannaday said. While SAT tests long have been the dominant college-entrance exam taken by students in Virginia, the rival ACT has grown in popularity in recent years. ACT scores are set to be released shortly. On-Time-Graduation Rate Declines in Arlington Schools: A significant drop in on-time-graduation rates by students of limited English proficiency led Arlington
Among VirUNEMPLOYMENT RATES, AUGUST ginia localities, Arlington turned Data from Virginia Employment Commission, showing non-seasonally-adjusted civilian emin the lowest job- ployment for August. “Previous” is rate for July. less rate during the Jurisdiction Previous Pct. Employed Unemployed month, followed Alexandria 2.7% 2.9% 90,977 2,685 by Falls Church, Arlington 2.5% 2.6% 141,472 3,809 3.2% 3.2% Alexandria, High- Fairfax County 598,821 19,895 2.7% 2.7% 7,557 206 land County (3 Falls Church 3.2% 3.2% 190,368 6,308 percent) and, tied Loudoun 3.5% 3.6% Prince William 223,413 8,288 for fifth, the city 3.2% 3.3% Northern Va. 1,520,056 51,874 of Fairfax and 4.0% 4.1% Virginia 4,057,406 173,019 Madison County 5.1% 5.0% United States 151,804,000 7,996,000 (3.1 percent). The highest rates were lion, the third consecutive monthly inreported in Buchanan County (10.8 percent), Pulaski crease and a new record high, said Ann County (10 percent), Dickenson County Lang, senior economist for the Economic (9.7 percent), Wise County (8.6 percent) Information & Analytics Division of the Virginia Employment Commission. Priand Tazewell County (7.9 percent). Among the commonwealth’s metro vate-sector employment was up 12,400 areas, the D.C. region had the lowest jobs, with the public sector adding 700 Nationally, the jobless rate in August joblessness, followed by Winchester (3.5 was 5 percent, down from 5.1 percent. percent) and Charlottesville (3.6 percent). Virginia ranked 16th lowest in unemployBlacksburg/Christiansburg (6 percent) ment at 4.1 percent, up from 4 percent and and Kingsport/Bristol (5.7 percent) had nestled in between Wisconsin and Iowa. the highest. Nationally, the lowest jobless rates for Non-farm employment in Virginia rose by 13,100 jobs in August to 3.93 mil- the month were found in South Dakota
(2.7 percent), North Dakota (2.8 percent), New Hampshire (2.9 percent) and Hawaii (3.2 percent). The highest rates were found in New Mexico (6.9 percent), Louisiana (6.7 percent), Pennsylvania (6 percent) and Arizona and Alaska (5.9 percent). For information, see the Web site at www.virginialmi.com. D.C. Region Sees Year-Over-Year Decline in Unemployment: The Washington metropolitan area posted lower year-overyear joblessness in August, according to new figures, and was part of a majority – albeit a shrinking one – of U.S. communities where the unemployment rate continues to decline. With 3.3 million residents in the civilian workforce and 131,000 looking for work, the region’s jobless rate of 4 percent in July was down from 4.4 percent a year before, according to figures reported Sept. 28 by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The D.C. region was among 242 metro areas nationally that recorded lower yearover-year unemployment, with 123 areas seeing increases and 22 areas posting no change. The national unemployment rate was 5 percent, unchanged from August.
helping to broker peace between Kaine (himself Catholic) and a wary Roman Catholic hierarchy in Virginia, helping to enlist Rev. Gerard Creedon in an effort to have Virginia’s two bishops sit down for dinner and talk through issues with Kaine early in his statewide political career. Kaine went on to win election as governor and U.S. senator, and was chosen as Hillary Clinton’s running mate in the 2016
presidential election. The running commentary at the twohour celebration was exuberant but respectful – “this is not a roast,” Clerk of the Circuit Court Paul Ferguson reminded the audience. Hogan, who had a batch of family members on hand, said she was thankful for the recognition even though she prefers a behind-the-scenes role.
“It really is just wonderful,” she said of the celebration. “It’s a privilege, really, for any of us to spend a good bit of time with those whose values we share.” The salute to Hogan was the third in an annual series sponsored by the Arlington County Democratic Committee. Charlene Bickford was honored in 2014; Richard and Jean Barton shared honors in 2015.
Public Schools to a reversal of fortune last year, seeing a decline after years of increases in the overall percentage of students who earned high-school degrees in four years. A total of 91.1 percent of the Class of 2016 in Arlington schools graduated within a four-year window, according to figures reported Sept. 28 by the Virginia Department of Education. That’s down from 92.8 percent from a year before, and the lowest rate since 2012. Statewide, the on-time-graduation rate for the Class of 2016 was 91.3 percent, up from 90.5 percent a year before. Asian, white and black students in Arlington all saw increases in on-time graduation from a year before, but a decline was reported among Latino students. Among students with limited English proficiency, there was a 10-point drop to 56 percent. Also reversing a positive trend of recent years, the percentage of students reported as dropping out grew from 4.2 percent in 2015 to 5.5 percent in 2016, the highest rate in four years and due largely to increases among students with limited English proficiency. Arlington has made significant strides during Superintendent Patrick Murphy’s tenure in reducing the dropout rate, but Arlington in 2016 returned to a rate high-
er than state average (5.3 percent) “As we move forward, [the school system] will continue to work on strengthening support systems so every student graduates, fully prepared for the next step of their journey toward college or a career,” Murphy said in a statement accompanying the performance figures. In reporting the data, Arlington school officials said students who began at one of the three comprehensive high schools – Wakefield, Washington-Lee and Yorktown – in the fall of 2012 and remained in the school system for the subsequent four years had an on-time-graduation rate of 97 percent. Sixty-eight percent of Arlington’s 2016 graduates earned an advanced diploma, compared to 52 percent statewide. School-Bus Stop-Arm Cameras Again Back in Use: The on-again, off-again use of cameras on the stop-arms of Arlington school buses is back on again. County officials on Oct. 3 resumed use of the cameras, which are designed to catch those violating state law requiring motorists to stop when a school bus’s red flashing lights are on. School districts across Virginia were poised to implement similar systems last year, only to find their efforts put on hold when state Attorney General Mark Her-
ring offered an advisory ruling that while localities could issue tickets based on the cameras, such citations had to be delivered to vehicle owners in person, rather than mailed. The General Assembly earlier this year amended state law, allowing localities to mail citations. At the time of Herring’s 2015 opinion, Arlington school and police officials already had launched the program on a trial basis and had begun sending out warning notices, but had not yet begun issuing tickets. The cameras, which are placed on some (but not all) county school buses, are designed to provide both video and high-resolution still images, along with the date, time and location of the alleged violation. The process of capturing images is automatic, and does not require any action by the driver. Being caught on tape breaking the law results in a $250 civil fine for the vehicle owner, which can be challenged in court. The county government and school system have partnered with a private vendor, which pays for the cost of the cameras in exchange for obtaining a share of the revenue collected. But school officials say the goal is traffic enforcement and awareness, not financial.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is given that the Central United Methodist Church of 4201 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia has applied to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources to obtain a Permit for the Archaeological Removal of Human Burials in order to lawfully disinter human remains from the Robert Ball, Sr. family burying ground. The burying ground is located within the Central United Methodist Church property, within the northwest corner of the intersection of Fairfax Drive and North Stafford Street in Arlington, Virginia. Six gravestone markers are present on site: Robert Ball, Sr. (b. Nov. 13, 1776 d. May 21, 1861), Ann Thrift Ball (b. Feb. 10, 1781 d. Oct. 7, 1864), Alice Ball (b. Aug. 8, 1853 d. Jun. 22, 1854), James Thrift Ball (b. Nov. 3, 1806 d. Mar. 6, 1867), Mary Sewell Ball (b. Jul. 4, 1800 d. Oct. 4, 1870), and Frances E Dyer (b. Sep. 1, 1843 d. Dec. 4, 1881). There is also the potential for the unmarked burials of three other members of the Ball family to be present on site: Mary Matilda Ball Reed (b. 1817 d. 1833), Martha Ball (b. 1817 d. unknown), and William Ball (b. 1803 d. 1855). It is proposed that all remains within the cemetery will be archeologically disinterred and relocated to another cemetery within the county where other Ball family members are interred. The interested public is invited to contact the agent of the Central United Methodist Church to request additional information. The public is specifically invited to comment on the proposed disposition of recovered remains. Copies of the full application to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources will be available for public review at the Department of Community Planning, Housing & Development (Historic Preservation) located at 2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Ste. 700, Arlington, Virginia and at the Center for Local History Research Room, Central Library, first floor 1015 N. Quincy Street Arlington, Virginia. Additionally, a copy of the full application will be available from the Department of Historic Resources in Richmond, Virginia and can be provided by the agent of the Central United Methodist Church upon request.
NOTICE Nov. 8, 2016 General and Special Election A General Election will be held on Nov. 8, 2016 for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States, U.S. House of Representatives (8th District), County Board, and School Board (two seats). A Special Election will be held at the same time for two proposed amendments to the Constitution of Virginia and for four proposed Arlington County bond referenda. All Arlington precincts will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. All voters vote at their regular polling places, except for the following three precincts, which will vote in new locations on Nov. 8: Crystal City 006: Moves to Crystal Place, 1801 Crystal Dr. Wilson 010: Moves to the Art Atrium at Bennett Park Apartments, 1601 Clarendon Blvd. Abingdon 022: Moves to the Fairlington Villages Community Center, 3005 S. Abingdon St. Citizens who need to register to vote or update their registration address must do so by Monday, Oct 17, to be eligible to vote in the election. All citizens who will be 18 years old on or before Nov. 8, 2016 are eligible to register and vote. Register to vote online at http://vote.virginia.gov. In-person absentee voting for voters unable to go to the polls on Election Day is now available at 2100 Clarendon Blvd. Lobby Level, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with extended hours and additional locations available as listed below. The last day to vote absentee in-person is Saturday, Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. Absentee voters who need ballots mailed may apply online at http://vote.virginia.gov or call 703-228-3456 to request an application. For more information please call 703-228-3456 or visit http://vote.arlingtonva.us. Dates, times, and locations for in-person absentee voting in Arlington County:
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