ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 26, 2024
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Good Friday 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
BREAKING: Gaza protest in front of Blinken’s house removed by state authorities
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A months-long protest encampment in front of Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s house has been removed. The round-the-clock, pro-Palestinian protest started in January of this year along the 400 block…Virginia’s sales tax holiday is approaching. Here’s what to know.
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The plaza at Ballston Quarter in 2022 (courtesy of Chris Chern) Virginia’s three-day tax holiday begins next Friday, Aug. 2, marking a weekend of discounted shopping for back-to-school season and…International fast-fashion retailer Mango opens at the Pentagon City mall
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A new European clothing store is now open at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. Spanish fast-fahion retailer Mango opened this past Wednesday, July 24 on the mall’s second level…Mattie and Eddie’s expected to close next week in Pentagon City
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Mattie and Eddie’s at Westpost in Pentagon City (staff photo by Jay Westcott) Irish pub Mattie and Eddie’s is expected to close next week at Westpost in Pentagon City. The…Morning Poll: Should ARLnow have a smartphone app?
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ARLnow on a mobile phone (photo illustration by ARLnow) The main theme of ARLnow’s promotion of our email newsletter is that it allows you to get all of the headlines,…Morning Notes
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Sunset in Clarendon over Joyce Motors (Flickr pool photo by Brian Gannon) Pushback on APS Phone Proposal — “Efforts by Arlington school leaders to put in place for the start…Listing of the Day: 5029 27th Street N.
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Address: 5029 27th Street N. Neighborhood: Shirley Woods Type: 5 BR, 4 BA single-family detached — 3,000 sq. ft. Listed: $1,749,000 Noteworthy: Expanded renovated front porch colonial in Discovery Williamsburg…ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 25, 2024
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Good Thursday 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 —…Pentagon City Sector Plan re-approved, allowing RiverHouse plans to keep moving forward
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RiverHouse in Pentagon City at sunset (staff photo by Jay Westcott) The Arlington County Board has re-approved the Pentagon City Sector Plan, restoring a document that a state court declared…ACPD: Man breaks into home, demands resident’s car after showing military ID
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A Woodbridge man is facing multiple charges after an alleged home break-in and series of attempted vehicle break-ins. The unusual incident started Wednesday morning just before 10 a.m., in the…Inconsistent boil water notices resulted from poor regional coordination, county staff say
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Tap water in Arlington (staff photo by Jay Westcott) Poor regional coordination and outdated technology led to inconsistent messaging during Arlington’s boil water notice earlier this month, county staff say.…A joyful day of unforgettable memories in DC
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DC Bike Ride is the district’s only car-free, social bike ride, bringing bicyclists from near and far together to celebrate our great city in a truly unforgettable way! The 20-mile, car-free course…Giant vegan cookies coming to Ballston Quarter food hall
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Monster-sized sweet treats are coming to Ballston Quarter’s food hall later this summer. MidnighTreats, a regional bakery selling giant vegan cookies, is expected to open by mid to late August,…Feedback sought on current conditions of Arlington Blvd Trail near Rosslyn
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Arlington County is collecting feedback on a narrow walking and bicycling path along Arlington Blvd near Rosslyn. The portion of the Arlington Blvd Trail between Dark Star Park and the…Real-time train info screens coming soon to Arlington Metro station entrances
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Entering a Metro station only to see your train leaving the station may soon be a thing of the past. Digital display boards featuring arrival times will be installed outside…ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 24, 2024
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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 —…Come Gleaning with Plot Against Hunger in 2024
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Each Tuesday through October, head out to local farms to pick produce and deliver it back to Arlington area feeding programs. Mornings usually begin by 8 a.m. at a designated…Road safety, environmental impacts emphasized as County Board passes $4.5B capital plan
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County Board members discuss the FY 2025-2034 CIP (via Arlington County/YouTube) Extra emphasis on road safety, environmental resiliency and facilities upgrades is included in the final draft of Arlington’s latest…Meet at Zazzy for a sunset drink and succulent Lebanese bites in Clarendon
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Meet us at Zazzy this summer! With a menu that’s antibiotic and hormone free, baked and roasted to perfection, and 85% vegetarian, every meal is a celebration of authentic wholesome…Affordable housing complexes near Rosslyn and in Long Branch Creek designated as ‘revitalization areas’
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The county has designated a pair of affordable housing complexes as “revitalization areas” in an effort to help them secure more funding. The new designation, which the Arlington County Board…CoStar Group project expedites the development of Gateway Park as Observation Deck at 1201 Wilson Boulevard closes
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This article is sponsored by Arlington Economic Development. At the July 22, 2024, regular meeting, the Arlington County Board took action to close the Observation Deck at 1201 Wilson Blvd. in…Land purchase for new Columbia Pike fire station approved
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The Arlington County Board has approved a $4 million land purchase to build a new Columbia Pike fire station. Fire Station 7 is slated to be built on two parcels…The tale of two comebacks: Arlington footbridge earns second life thanks to land grant
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After succumbing to falling trees for the second time in nearly 50 years, the quaint footbridge linking the Barcroft and Arlington Forest neighborhoods is on the brink of its second…GW Parkway closure to detour traffic onto Arlington roads for the next two weekends
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Map of planned GW Parkway closure (courtesy National Park Service) A stretch of the northbound George Washington Memorial Parkway will be closed over the next two weekends. The closures, affecting…ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 23, 2024
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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 —…JUST IN: Arlington and D.C. under Flood Watch tonight
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Arlington County is under a Flood Watch tonight (Tuesday) due to the threat of flash flooding. Rain that’s heavy at times could cause local streams and roadways to flood, forecasters…New art gallery opens in Clarendon, as Gallery Underground in Crystal City is set to close
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The work of local artists has a new home at The Crossing Clarendon. The Arlington Artists Alliance opened a 1,000-square-foot boutique gallery this past Thursday, July 18, to showcase the…ACPD: Men with hammers rob eye care office in Pentagon City
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Arlington County police are investigating a smash-and-grab robbery in Pentagon City. The incident happened just after 3 p.m. Monday, on the 1200 block of S. Fern Street, a block from…DEVELOPING: Underground utility fire reported after sound of explosion in Crystal City
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Fire response on the scene of an underground utility fire in Crystal City A large fire department response is on scene of a reported underground utility fire in Crystal City.…