🌱 Suspect Robs Nova Armory + Missing Middle Housing Land-Use Change?

Hi all! I'm here with your Tuesday edition of the Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Becoming windier and cooler. High: 52 Low: 31.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 50 Low: 32.
• Thursday: Partly sunny. High: 54 Low: 31.
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 47 Low: 39.

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

1. A 22-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly robbing a gun store in Clarendon and stealing a gun and ammunition. The incident took place on the afternoon of Mar. 2 at Nova Armory, according to an Arlington County Police Department report. Authorities say the 22-year-old shares the same name as a man who charged the suspect in his twin brother's shooting death in a Pittsburgh courtroom last year. (ARLnow)
2. Arlington County is considering a land-use rule change to allow the construction of up to six units of "missing middle housing" on a single plot of land in neighborhoods zoned only for single-family homes. The proposed change aims to increase the number of affordable multi-family homes in the area. Community members were able to provide feedback during yesterday's Planning Commission meeting, the last opportunity for public input before the board votes on the proposal on Mar. 18. (ABC 7)
3. Two new Clarendon eateries have been featured in Arlington Magazine's latest brunch spot roundup. Bar Ivy, which launched its brunch menu in October, is a West Coast-style cafe with a spacious patio and expansive menu. Seamore's, which branched into Virginia just this fall, is known for its sustainable seafood and bottomless brunch. (Arlington Magazine)

Coming up in Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn:

Tuesday, March 7

• Dining In The Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience At Ambar Clarendon (6:00 PM, 8:30 PM)

Thursday, March 9

• Destination: Thailand At Cookology Culinary School (6:30 PM)

Friday, March 10

• St. George's Chamber Series At St. George's Episcopal Church (12:00 PM)

Saturday, March 11

• Arlington Famers Market At Courthouse Parking Lot (9:00 AM)
• Leprechaun Lap Bar Crawl - Clarendon At B LIVE (3:00 PM)

Sunday, March 12

• Daylit Brunch Party At Darna (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new career opportunity? Several employers in the Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn area are looking to hire for full-time and part-time roles, with some remote work options. (Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn Patch)
• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the five latest houses to hit the local real estate market, including a luxury condo in Courthouse for $615,000. (Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn Patch)
• On Thursday, Mar. 9, at 7:00 p.m., the Arlington Historical Society will host "The Byrd Political Machine and Its Impact on Arlington and North Virginia." Those interested in attending virtually or in person can register online. (Arlington Historical Society via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll catch up with you bright and early soon with your next update!

— 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.