🌱 'Missing Middle' Final Hearing + New Restaurants In Arlington

Good morning, Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Brilliant sunshine. High: 62 Low: 40.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 60 Low: 48.
• Thursday: A morning shower; cloudy. High: 74 Low: 57.

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Here are the top three stories in Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn today:

1. Arlington County held its final "Missing Middle" board meeting on Saturday, during which residents expressed their views on zoning changes that could significantly alter the county's single-family neighborhoods. The Arlington County Board was able to hear from nearly 224 of the 250 people who signed up to speak about the effort to create expanded housing options, which began in 2020 with the Missing Middle Housing Study. Supporters of the proposal thanked the county board for pushing the housing proposal forward, while opponents felt that creating more housing density in single-family neighborhoods would not produce more affordable housing options for middle- or lower-income people. (Patch)
2. Several recently-opened Arlington eateries, including one in Courthouse and one in Rosslyn, have been featured in Arlington Magazine. Captain Cookie and the Milkman, which opened in Courthouse on Feb. 10, offers freshly-baked cookies, ice cream sandwiches and shakes, and even safe-to-eat cookie dough. Foxtrot, which opened in Rosslyn on Jan. 13, is an upscale combination cafe/food shop that sells breakfast foods, drinks, and treats. Visit the link to learn more about these and other new-to-the-scene restaurants in Arlington. (Arlington Magazine)
3. Wag N’ Wash and Pet Supplies Plus have acquired 20 Loyal Companion pet stores, including the one located in the Lee Harrison Shopping Center. The Loyal Companion pet store chain closed all its 11 locations in Virginia and D.C. in February after filing for bankruptcy. Meanwhile, the Loyal Companion store in Clarendon has been taken over by Dogma Dog Bakery. (Patch)

Coming up in Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn:

Wednesday, March 22

• Board Game Night At The Board Room VA (6:30 PM)

Thursday, March 23

• Public Hearing On The Superintendent's Proposed FY24 Budget At Syphax Board Room (7:00 PM)
• Swing Dancing At Three Whistles (8:00 PM)

Saturday, March 25

• Photo Skills: Editing On iPhone At Apple Clarendon (3:30 PM)

Sunday, March 26

• The Savygents Comedy Showcase At Bar Bao (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Arlington Historical Society and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington are partnering for an event on The Cherrydale Drug Fair Sit-In. The hybrid virtual/in-person event, scheduled for Apr. 13 at 7 p.m., will offer insights from local historian Gregory Embree. (Arlington Historical Society via Facebook)
• If you're looking for a new place to call home, start your search with these five new properties to hit the local real estate market, including a two-bedroom in Clarendon with panoramic views of D.C. (Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn Patch)
• Cherry blossom season is upon us, and there's no shortage of spots to enjoy the view. Washington Examiner has rounded up several spots in and around the area to catch a glimpse of these fleeting blooms — one of which is Clarendon's own Wilson's Hardware. (Washington Examiner)

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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.