ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 30, 2025
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Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today…Arlington News
Listing of the Day: 2600 3rd Street, North
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Stunning Modern Home only 2 years old!Arlington unemployment claims spiked in March, adding to region-wide pessimism
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Hundreds more Arlington County residents began seeking work in March as federal layoffs continue to drive a region-wide surge in unemployment, new data shows. A total of 4,929 Arlington residents…Chain Bridge Road closed due to downed wires
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Extensive utility work is underway near Chain Bridge, closing a busy commuter route. Chain Bridge Road, in Arlington’s northernmost reaches, has been closed since this morning after reports of downed…Rent still rising in Arlington, new data shows
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Arlington rents are still on the rise, even as regional economic concerns mount. Apartment List and Zumper both released new data analyses yesterday (Tuesday). They differ somewhat, but both point…New ‘Capital Doner’ Turkish restaurant plans Rosslyn opening
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A new Turkish restaurant with kebab dishes and gyros is setting up shop in Rosslyn. Capital Doner is “opening soon,” according to new storefront signs at 1731 Wilson Blvd, where…Arts Focus: Music by the Metro returns to Clarendon for spring 2025
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Get ready for this years Music by the Metro in Clarendon with a variety of musical acts.JUST IN: Schools secured as ACPD investigates shots fired call near Ballston
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Several schools were secured this morning after a report of shots fired in the Buckingham neighborhood near Ballston. It happened just before 9:15 a.m. At least two 911 callers reported…NEW: Driver rescued from overturned vehicle after crash on Langston Blvd
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A driver pinned after a crash caused their vehicle to flip has been extricated by firefighters. The crash happened around 8:45 a.m. on Langston Blvd and N. Lexington Street, near…School Board candidates back superintendent but say APS can do more
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Arlington’s superintendent earns passing grades from the two Democratic candidates vying for a post on the School Board. At an online candidate forum hosted by the Arlington NAACP, Monique “Moe”…Falls Church seeks compromise on Arlington’s proposed ambulance fee changes
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Falls Church leaders are seeking a compromise on a new ambulance fees agreement with Arlington County. In addition to increasing the amount that the City of Falls Church pays for…Morning Notes for April 30, 2025
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Fmr. Assistant Fire Chief Dies — “It is with deep sorrow that the Arlington County Fire Department announces the passing of former Assistant Fire Chief, Benjamin M. Barksdale Jr., after…ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 29, 2025
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Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today…ACPD contact with ICE jumps as County Board considers further policy changes
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Arlington police are contacting immigration enforcement more than they used to. As of last week, the Arlington County Police Department had contacted Immigration and Customs Enforcement 17 times since the…Arlington County promises Meals on Wheels $105K to cover increasing costs
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A nonprofit providing meals to older Arlington County residents is on track to receive county funding for the first time. The county plans to provide $105,000 in direct support to…At least 19 Arlington bus stops are getting the ax this summer
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About two dozen bus stops in Arlington and Falls Church are scheduled to be eliminated at the end of June as part of a Metrobus “redesign” project. The Washington Metropolitan…NOW: Firefighters battling duplex blaze in Green Valley
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Heavy fire in a duplex sent a plume of thick smoke up over Arlington’s Green Valley neighborhood this morning. The blaze broke out shortly before 10:45 a.m. Arriving firefighters reported…New Jersey Mike’s location opens on Columbia Pike
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Jersey Mike’s is now open on Columbia Pike. The New Jersey-born sandwich franchise opened over the weekend on the ground floor of Westmont Apartments as the building continues to fill…Become a Champion
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Arlington Transportation Partners (ATP)is ready to enroll your business into Champions 2025 and assist your company, property, school, or hotel provide the best transportation solutions and benefits for your business.…Cinco de Mayo celebration brings road closure to Shirlington this weekend
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All-day festivities in honor of Cinco de Mayo are coming to Shirlington this weekend, shutting down a portion of Campbell Avenue. An outdoor celebration with live music and food deals…One arrested, one sought after purse theft and beating
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Police are looking for a suspect involved in a robbery and assault near Arlington’s western border. The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. on the 6100 block of Wilson Blvd, near…Falls Church plans $1.4M for road paving, but backlog will remain
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The City of Falls Church plans to spend more on paving roads in the coming year, but it will still have unfunded needs. The proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes…Morning Notes for April 29, 2025
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Arlington GOP Stands With Reid — “The Governor called John Reid after allegations were brought to his attention about a concerning web presence. It is appropriate for the Governor to…ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 28, 2025
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Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today…The Very Asian Foundation’s May Book Project brings more representation to Arlington school
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A nonprofit aims to bring more books with Asian characters to school libraries nationwide.Arlington professor challenges legality of Trump’s tariffs in lawsuit
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An Arlington law professor is representing a lawsuit attempting to end President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs. Ilya Somin, a professor at the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason…Arlington Palooza returns next month with live music and family activities
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Moon bounces, live music and food trucks are coming to Arlington next month as a free outdoor festival makes its return. Arlington Palooza is happening from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on…Upgrades to ART bus safety and Arlington Blvd interchange included in funding proposal
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Funding for better safety on Arlington buses, a new “microtransit” project and upgrades to a crash-prone intersection is included in a new state funding proposal. Virginia’s Commonwealth Transportation Board is…One arrested after report of shot fired outside of Wakefield HS on Saturday
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Gunfire prompted a large police response to Wakefield High School over the weekend. Officers were dispatched around 7 p.m. Saturday for a report of a man who fired a shot…Historic Arlington fire station celebrated at dedication of $28M facility
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Fire Station #8’s dedication ceremony on Saturday included equal nods to the past, present and future. “It symbolizes struggle, determination, progress,” Arlington Fire Chief David Povlitz said at the formal…