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🌱 Which Rosslyn streets will shut down for Sunday’s Army Ten-Miler?

Also, don't miss Pike Fest 2026 on the Rosslyn Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Rosslyn streets will shut down for Sunday's Army Ten-Miler?
  • Why Rosslyn's 22209 is leading Northern Virginia in home price gains
  • What a new $28M loan means for 1530 Wilson in Rosslyn

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Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

1. Army Ten-Miler race returns to Arlington this weekend, bringing road closures (arlnow.com) — Expect significant Sunday morning road closures in and around Rosslyn as the Army Ten-Miler returns, sending thousands of runners past local streets and over Key Bridge. Plan extra time if you drive near Wilson Blvd, Lynn Street, Fort Myer Drive, I‑66 or Route 110, as many lanes will be shut for several hours while the race is underway.
   

2. This Northern Virginia Zip Code Shows the Highest Home Appreciation in 2026 (northernvirginiamag.com) — Homeowners in Rosslyn's 22209 ZIP code are seeing the region's strongest price gains, with median home values up more than 50% over last year. Analysts say new condo sales and a surge of cash buyers are driving much of the jump, while other Northern Virginia areas like Alexandria, Vienna, and McLean also post notable appreciation.
   

3. Citigroup Supplies $28M Refi for Revived Office Building in Arlington, Va. (commercialobserver.com) — A major Rosslyn office building at 1530 Wilson Blvd. just secured a $28 million refinancing, underscoring renewed confidence in the neighborhood's commercial market. The 10-story property, now 89% leased after recent upgrades, changed hands last year at a steep discount and continues to add amenities like a new conference center, fitness facilities, and an outdoor terrace.
   

4. Westover Taco sounds alarm on struggles for local restaurants (arlnow.com) — A Westover restaurant owner is warning that recent closures, including Tupelo Honey in Rosslyn, signal serious trouble for local eateries and needs neighbors to dine out more. She says inflation, gas prices and even talk of federal shutdowns are keeping people home, though women's sports watch parties and a new Fund Her Game charity are helping her business hang on.
   

5. Where to Find Cheap Eats For $10 or Less in Northern VA (arlingtonmagazine.com) — If you're hungry in Rosslyn, you can grab a hearty minced pork rice bowl for $9 at a Chinese spot on Wilson Boulevard, keeping dinner under $10. The roundup also points you to budget-friendly pupusas, falafel wraps, Peruvian salchipapas, and bánh mì in nearby Arlington and Falls Church neighborhoods when you'd rather not cook.
   

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