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Buildings at Amazon HQ2 in Pentagon City (staff photo by Jay Westcott) Man Beaten and Robbed — “4600 block of S. Four Mile Run Drive. At approximately 3:42 p.m. on…Arlington News
ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 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 —…TRAFFIC ALERT: Part of N. Glebe Road blocked by school bus crash
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The southbound lanes of N. Glebe Road are blocked at N. Woodstock Street due to a crash involving a school bus. The crash, near Glebe Elementary School, involves the bus…The Nose That Knows: Why should young people delve into the world of wine?
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This column is written by the team at Arrowine & Cheese (4508 Cherry Hill Road). Sign up for the email newsletter and receive exclusive discounts and offers. Order from Arrowine’s expanding online store for curbside pickup…Concerns about ACFD staffing and workplace culture drive new five-year plan
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The Arlington County Fire Department has a new plan for the next five years centered on recruitment, retention and employee wellbeing. ACFD’s first-ever strategic plan, released earlier this month, is…Don’t miss the soaring new musical “Unknown Soldier” at Arena Stage
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Cleaning out her grandmother’s home, Ellen Rabinowitz discovers a mysterious photograph of a soldier, tucked away in a box of keepsakes. And so begins this sweeping, heartfelt musical about one…Police say Arlington Public Schools employee arrested for showing children pornography
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Matthew Pineda, 18, of Fairfax County, is facing charges of possession of child pornography and assault and battery.Arlington Public Schools employee charged with showing children pornography
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Matthew Pineda, 18, of Fairfax County, is facing charges of possession of child pornography and assault and battery.Jimmy John’s in Clarendon appears to have closed, possibly for good
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The Jimmy John’s in Clarendon appears to have closed, perhaps for good. Situated at 1138 N. Irving Street, around the corner from O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub, the fast-casual sandwich chain first…BREAKING: Elementary school extended day employee showed porn to kids, police say
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An extended day employee at a local elementary school allegedly showed porn to kids. The 18-year-old man from Fairfax County was arrested and is facing several charges, including possession of…ACPD gears up for spring ‘Street Smart’ campaign, including some targeted enforcement
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Arlington County police will be stepping up traffic enforcement over the next few weeks as part of the annual spring Street Smart campaign. The regional road safety initiative aims to…ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 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 —…Wellness rises as Clarendon’s new center of gravity
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A “waterless” nail studio and an “athletic country club” in Clarendon are two examples of how the neighborhood has been evolving into a hub for self care and wellness. Keen…Middle school student facing weapons charge for BB gun
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A middle school student who allegedly brought a BB gun to school is facing a potential weapons charge. The incident happened Wednesday morning after school administrators found a BB gun…W&OD cleanup planned this weekend, leading up to the trail’s 50th anniversary
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The environmental nonprofit Rails to Trails will host a W&OD Trail clean-up day this weekend. Celebrate Trails Day will take place this Saturday, April 27, along the W&OD from 8:30-11:30…Statutes of Liberty: Biden administration weighs DACAesque amnesty for spouses of U.S. citizens
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This sponsored column is by Law Office of James Montana PLLC. All questions about it should be directed to James Montana, Esq., Janice Chen, Esq., and Austen Soare, Esq., practicing…County awards $2.4M to local nonprofits through equity-based grant pilot
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Arlington has awarded $2.4 million to nonprofits in a new equity-based grant program. The county announced yesterday (Wednesday) that a total of 22 nonprofits received funding through the RACE to…TSA: Florida man caught at DCA trying to bring gun onto flight for second time
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A Florida man is facing a criminal citation after being caught with a gun at an airport checkpoint for the second time, according to federal authorities. The man was stopped…Chamber Volunteers Tackle Projects
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ChamberArlington-based cafe with focus on community expands into D.C.
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Good Company Doughnuts and Cafe is about to open another location, this time in D.C. The Arlington-born, all-day cafe, also known as GoCoDough, has a new spot near the Waterfront…Culpper Garden Honors First Responders
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Culpper Garden Honors First RespondersEarth Day—Using What You Can How You Can
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Earth DayARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 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 —…Small Business Focus: Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to honor the multifaceted contributions of AAPI communities to Arlington’s economic, cultural and social tapestry. Celebrate AAPI heritage…Stop giving iPads and MacBooks to all students, parent group tells APS
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A parent association is asking Arlington Public Schools to change its policy of providing every student with an iPad or MacBook. Arguing that the devices are bad for children’s mental…The Arlington Festival of the Arts is back this weekend!
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Join the 10th Annual Arlington Festival of the Arts this weekend on April 27 and 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discover incredible handmade-in-the-USA artwork in Clarendon — Arlington’s…Three Arlington spots named among top 250 top U.S. sports bars
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Arlington is home to three of the top 250 sports bars in the United States, according to a new set of rankings. The list, published by betting site BetUS, is…New tree canopy goal for D.C. area calls on Arlington to get greener
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The D.C. area’s council of governments wants to get at least half of the region covered in trees. After years of shrinking tree cover, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments…New bubble tea shop and sushi restaurant set to open side by side in Clarendon
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Clarendon may be getting another boba tea shop and a new sushi joint. A little over a year after ObyLee Winery and Coffee Shop closed, a new tenant filed a…New urgent care clinic opens in Ballston area
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The urgent care clinic replacing the former Petco Unleashed store in the Ballston area is already open. The pet store at 3902 Wilson Blvd closed in late January. Just three…