Home sales in Northern Virginia rose 5.4 percent in December compared to the same time period in 2017, boosted by a 28 percent increase year-over-year in Arlington and Alexandria, per the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors. The impending arrival of Amazon’s HQ2 is believed to be a big driver of those numbers.
(WTOP)
While Arlington County is still looking to legally change the name of Jefferson Davis Highway (Route 1) to match Alexandria’s recent change to Richmond Highway, Google Maps has already made the switch. As of Jan. 11, the virtual map identifies Arlington’s section of Route 1 as Richmond Highway.
(Arl Now)
Some people may have felt a slight tremor on Tuesday evening, this would likely have been caused by a 4.7 magnitude earthquake recorded off the coast of Virginia Beach. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that the earthquake could have been felt from Delaware to the Outer Banks.
(Inside NoVA)
A group called the Loudoun County Preservation and Conservation Coalition have been working on a project called Emerald Ribbons for the last year, which would create a system of linear parks and unpaved trails for the public that could be used for walking, hiking, biking or horse riding.
(Loudoun Now)
The University of Mary Washington is offering a free day of professional development for furloughed government employees impacted by the shutdown. Happening Thursday, Jan. 17, the program will feature leadership lessons, workshop options on 3D design and 3D printing, working in a multi-generational office and computer programming and a free brown-bag networking lunch.
(NBC Washington)
