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• INHUMAN TRADE: Labor trafficking hidden in Massachusetts communities

  20-08-2017 07:01
  EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third installment in a series of stories exploring human trafficking in Massachusetts. The series delves into the widespread commercial sex trade in our cities and suburbs, the online marketplaces where pimps and johns buy and sell sex, cases of modern-day slavery and victims’ tales of survival.Three years ago, a couple from Brazil moved to Massachusetts with their young child and took jobs with a cleaning company in New Bedford.Instead of [...]
  
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• Arlington Festival of the Arts returns to Clarendon this weekend, prompting road closures

  23-04-2024 16:45 via arlnow.com
  
  The Arlington Festival of the Arts returns to Clarendon this weekend to celebrate a decade of art showcases, which will prompt road closures.
  Held annually at the corner of N. Highland Street and Washington Blvd, the festival is set to take place this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 125 local, national, and international artists will converge at this free, two-day event to exhibit a variety of artworks, ranging from original paintings and custom jewelry to mixed media and li
  
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• Libby Garvey endorses County Board candidate to succeed her

  23-04-2024 15:45 via arlnow.com
  
  The sitting chair of the Arlington County Board and its longest-tenured member has endorsed her would-be successor.
  Libby Garvey made her endorsement of Tenley Peterson official today, after hinting at it over the past few months. Former County Board member Christian Dorsey also announced his endorsement of Peterson.
  “Having known Tenley over this past decade, I don’t exaggerate in saying that she lives to serve Arlington,” Dorsey said. “Her progressive values center on m
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 22, 2024

  23-04-2024 02:30 via arlnow.com
  
  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 — Apr 22, 2024.1:45 am: Clarendon yoga studio seeks to relocate and rebrand with new fitness focus |Comments
  9:00 am: Arlington County Board approves budget with first tax rate hike in five years |Comments
  10:30 am: Speed limits on these Arlington roads are dropping to 25 mph |Comments
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• Listing of the Day: 3413 20th Street N.

  22-04-2024 22:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Address: 3413 20th Street N.Neighborhood: CherrydaleType: 6 BR, 6 (+1 half) BA single-family detached — 6,030 sq. ft.Listed: $2,849,000
  Noteworthy: Luxurious Cherrydale New Home with Elevator
  Urban luxury awaits you in this gorgeous custom home in Cherrydale by local builder Classic Cottages. Home boasts two car oversized attached garage with elevator access to all three levels.
  Main level includes a sun-soaked foyer, bedroom/office with full bath, half bath, expansive kitchen with large
  
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• Gun-toting teen arrested after Rosslyn convenience store theft

  22-04-2024 21:45 via arlnow.com
  
  A teenage suspect is facing charges after an early morning theft from a store in Rosslyn.
  The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, on the 1600 block of Wilson Blvd, a block with a 24-hour 7-Eleven store.
  Police say a group of juveniles stole items from a store and one of the suspects was armed with a “ghost gun.”
  The teens were later detained by police in the area. The armed suspect was charged while the others were just banned from the business .
  More, below, from the latest
  
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• Adoptable Pet of the Week: Darby

  22-04-2024 20:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Meet Darby, a senior dog up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and the newest Adoptable Pet of the Week!
  Darby is currently in foster and ready for his forever home.
  His friends had a few words to say about him:
  Darby is a charming canine companion who may start off a bit reserved, but once he trusts you, he’ll shower you with endless affection.
  He’s the kind of pup who appreciates a little patience and understanding as he adjusts to his new surroundings. On
  
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• Smallest and largest homes sold in Arlington (March 2024)

  22-04-2024 18:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Here in Arlington, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the smallest and largest homes sold last month (March 2024).
  Largest homes sold4009 20th St N — Cherrydale — $2,865,000 (6 beds | 6.5 baths | 6,129 sq. ft.)
  1222 N Dinwiddie St — Waycroft/Woodlawn — $2,149,000 (6 beds | 6.5 baths | 5,229 sq. ft.)
  4700 25th St N — Old Dominion — $2,483,000 (6 beds | 5.5 baths | 5,102 sq. ft.)Smallest homes sold*4305 Washington Blvd —
  
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• Beyer votes for Ukraine funding, against Israel military aid

  22-04-2024 17:35 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington’s Congressman split his votes on security funding bills for U.S. allies over the weekend.
  Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) voted for bills to aid the defense of Ukraine, which is under Russian invasion, and Taiwan, which is under the threat of Chinese military action. He voted against defense aid for Israel, which is battling Hamas in a bloody conflict that has killed scores of civilians on both sides.
  On the House floor, Beyer said Congress should have voted on the Ukraine and Taiwan bill
  
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• Protect those plants: a Frost Advisory has been issued for Arlington

  22-04-2024 16:55 via arlnow.com
  
  Frost on plants (staff photo)
  Your tender plants might need some tender loving care today to make it through the night.
  A Frost Advisory has been issued for Arlington and other parts of the D.C. area, for near-freezing temperatures expected early Tuesday morning.
  More, below, from the National Weather Service.
  1045 AM EDT Mon Apr 22 2024
  …FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY…
  * WHAT…Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation.
  * WHERE…Po
  
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• Speed limits on these Arlington roads are dropping to 25 mph

  22-04-2024 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  A 30 mph sign in the foreground and an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing in the background along N. Carlin Springs Road near N. George Mason Drive (via Google Maps)
  Lower speed limits are going into effect on five Arlington roads.
  The Arlington County Board on Saturday voted to reduce the speed limit from 30 to 25 mph on the following streets north of Arlington Blvd:Military Road from Nelly Custis Drive to Langston Blvd, through the Donaldson Run and Cherrydale neighborhoods
  N. Carlin Springs Roa
  
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• Arlington County Board approves budget with first tax rate hike in five years

  22-04-2024 15:00 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington County Board voting on FY 2025 budget (via Arlington County/YouTube)
  The average Arlington homeowner will see a significant tax increase as part of the new, $1.65 billion county budget.
  The Arlington County Board on Saturday approved the FY 2025 budget, which includes a 2 cent tax rate increase. Paired with a 3.3% increase in home values, it will raise property taxes for the average homeowner by $430 — a 5.3% increase.
  County Manager Mark Schwartz originally proposed a slightly s
  
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• Clarendon yoga studio seeks to relocate and rebrand with new fitness focus

  22-04-2024 07:45 via arlnow.com
  
  A Clarendon yoga studio is closing its doors as its owner seeks a new location with an additional focus on fitness.
  The Suhka Center, which Yelp lists as the number one Black-owned yoga studio in the D.C. area, will be leaving 1016 N. Garfield Street on Friday. Co-founder Damion Moss said high rent and a dissolved partnership with a former business partner are driving him to look elsewhere.
  “We had an opportunity to do something really amazing here, two brothers coming together to build a
  
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• Arlington County homeowners to see first real estate tax hike since 2020

  21-04-2024 16:37 via wtop.com
  
  Arlington County, Virginia homeowners will be paying more to live there, after county board members voted to approve a new $1.65 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025, a 6.4% increase from 2024, on Saturday.
  Under the new budget, the base real estate tax increases 2 cents to $1.033 per $100 of assessed value, which is partially offset by the move to a stormwater utility fee that reduced the tax rate by 1.7 cents, according to a news release.
  “We’ve summarized what is a mythical average
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 19, 2024

  20-04-2024 02:30 via arlnow.com
  
  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 — Apr 19, 2024.9:30 am: Arlington restaurants join D.C. area’s Latin Restaurant Week next month |Comments
  10:45 am: New version of ARLnow website coming soon |Comments
  11:30 am: Arlington crisis response team may get more staff and expanded hours |Comments
  3:20 pm: Video: TSA K-9 at D
  
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• Video: TSA K-9 at DCA celebrates retirement with surprise party

  19-04-2024 21:20 via arlnow.com
  
  Explosives detection canine Messi works Reagan National Airport and was featured in TSA’s 2023 calendar (via TSA)
  An explosives detection K-9 celebrated his retirement at Reagan National Airport today.
  Messi, an 8-year-old yellow lab, was feted this morning in the historic Terminal 1 lobby with a surprise tennis ball drop, a cupcake and the ceremonial removal of his TSA “Do Not Pet” patch.
  “If you’ve never attended a canine retirement party, this is your opportunity
  
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• Listing of the Day: 4243 Vacation Lane

  19-04-2024 18:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Address: 4243 Vacation LaneNeighborhood: Lee HeightsType: 3 BR, 3 BA single-family detached — 2,534 sq. ft.Listed: $1,495,000
  Noteworthy: Walk to Lee Heights shops from 1930s Tudor on beautiful terraced lot
  Pristine Lee Heights home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 offices, main level family room, oversized garage with work bench, and big unfinished basement (another 450 square feet) for gym, storage, or in door play. Recent high end roof, siding, gutters, downspouts, garage door, and ar
  
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• Arlington crisis response team may get more staff and expanded hours

  19-04-2024 17:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Mobile Outreach Support Team coordinator Michael Keen shows Rep. Don Beyer the county’s behavioral health crisis response van launched last month (staff photo by James Jarvis)
  Arlington’s response team for people in mental health and substance use crises is on track for a substantial buildout.
  An additional $478,286 in federal funds would allow Arlington to hire two therapists and another behavioral health specialist for the Mobile Outreach Support Team (MOST), a county report says.
  
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• New version of ARLnow website coming soon

  19-04-2024 16:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Screenshot of the new ARLnow website
  If you’ve gotten used to the current design of the ARLnow website over the past 5+ years, get ready for an adjustment.
  A new version of the site will be rolling out soon, perhaps as soon as early Monday morning. Developed by news publisher-focused WordPress agency The Code Company, the site represents a complete rebuild of our current codebase, which dates back to the early 2010s.
  The overall design will be similar, but you might notice some differences
  
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• Arlington restaurants join D.C. area’s Latin Restaurant Week next month

  19-04-2024 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Latin food lovers will have two weeks to take advantage of some tasty deals from local restaurants.
  Latin Restaurant Week is coming to the D.C. area from May 3-17 and few Arlington restaurants are participating in the culinary event.
  Founded in 2019 in Houston by food enthusiasts Karinn Chavarria and Warren Luckket, the event seeks to spotlight the culinary achievements of the Latin community and empower aspiring and established Hispanic entrepreneurs and professionals in the food service indust
  
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• FAA investigating near collision of two jets at Reagan National Airport

  19-04-2024 04:01 via wtop.com
  
  The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed to WTOP it is investigating a near collision that occurred Thursday morning at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
  Two passenger jets came within 400 feet of each other before controllers took last-minute evasive action and immediately stopped the two planes. It’s not clear why the jets were authorized to be on the same runway at the same time.
  At 7:41 a.m., one controller frantically yelled, “JetBlue 1554 stop! 1554 stop!&rdq
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 18, 2024

  19-04-2024 02:30 via arlnow.com
  
  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 — Apr 18, 2024.9:30 am: Former County Board members cast endorsements as donations flow into Arlington campaigns |Comments
  10:30 am: New landmarks and historic home restoration among Arlington-funded projects requesting more time |Comments
  11:30 am: GMU Arlington campus holding Taylor Swi
  
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• Homelessness spiked in Arlington Co. last year. Here’s what a DC-based organization is doing to help

  19-04-2024 01:44 via wtop.com
  
  This D.C.-based nonprofit has been helping people experiencing homelessness in the city since the time of the Civil War. Now, Central Union Mission is expanding into Northern Virginia.
  President and CEO Joseph Mettimano said there’s a great need.
  “There is a tremendous population of low-income families and homeless folks in Northern Virginia as well,” Mettimano said.
  In fact, he said homelessness spiked 17% in Arlington County alone last year.
  The new venture will operate out o
  
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• DC-based service agency that helps people without homes is expanding to Northern Va.

  19-04-2024 01:44 via wtop.com
  
  This D.C.-based nonprofit has been helping people experiencing homelessness in the city since the time of the Civil War. Now, Central Union Mission is expanding into Northern Virginia.
  President and CEO Joseph Mettimano said there’s a great need.
  “There is a tremendous population of low-income families and homeless folks in Northern Virginia as well,” Mettimano said.
  In fact, he said homelessness spiked 17% in Arlington County alone last year.
  The new venture will operate out o
  
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• UPDATED: Fatal motorcycle crash shuts down NB I-395

  19-04-2024 01:00 via arlnow.com
  
  Investigation into fatal motorcycle crash on I-395 underway
  (Updated at 11:15 p.m.) All lanes of northbound I-395 were blocked at Glebe Road during the evening commute due to a fatal motorcycle crash.
  Police are investigating the crash, which happened just before 5 p.m. and reportedly did not involve any other vehicles. The motorcycle rider was dead upon police arrival.
  “At 4:50 p.m. Thursday (April 18), Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash in Arlington County,”
  
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• NOW: Fatal motorcycle crash shuts down NB I-395

  19-04-2024 01:00 via arlnow.com
  
  Investigation into fatal motorcycle crash on I-395 underway
  All lanes of northbound I-395 are blocked at Glebe Road due to a fatal motorcycle crash.
  Law enforcement is on scene investigating the crash, which happened just before 5 p.m. and reportedly did not involve any other vehicles. The motorcycle rider was dead upon police arrival.
  “At 4:50 p.m. Thursday (April 18), Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash in Arlington County,” VSP said in a brief statement. &ldq
  
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• JUST IN: FAA to investigate near collision today at DCA

  18-04-2024 21:55 via arlnow.com
  
  An airplane takes off from Reagan National Airport in 2021 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
  Federal authorities will investigate a near collision on the ground at Reagan National Airport, ARLnow has learned.
  The incident happened around 7:40 a.m. today (Thursday).
  “An air traffic controller instructed Southwest Airlines Flight 2937 to cross Runway 4 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport while JetBlue Flight 1554 was starting its takeoff roll on the same runway,” the Federal Aviat
  
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• Arlington pickleball enthusiasts join inmates at second jail tournament

  18-04-2024 21:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Inmates at the Arlington County Detention Facility picked up their paddles once again to compete in a pickleball tournament this week — and this time they had some additional friends.
  The Pickleball Friends of Arlington joined the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office and Department of Parks and Recreation to host a sequel to last November’s jail pickleball tournament. The two-day competition started on Tuesday and ended yesterday with players on two winning teams receiving a
  
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• Great time to go solar with local solar co-ops now open!

  18-04-2024 20:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington County homeowners can once again choose to participate in two regional solar co-ops, which both launched on April 1st.
  The two programs, Solarize Virginia and Capital Area Solar Switch, have served Arlington County residents for the last 10 years. Through the co-ops, homeowners can connect with competitively priced and pre-vetted solar installers.
  The Capital Area Solar Switch program, managed by Solar United Neighbors, serves D.C., Maryland and Virginia localities. After signing up a
  
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• This Pentagon City intersection has seen 43 crashes since 2021

  18-04-2024 19:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Army Navy Drive and S. Hayes Street (via Google Maps)
  A single Pentagon City intersection has been the site of dozens of crashes in recent years.
  Videos of vehicles colliding at the intersection of Army Navy Drive and S. Hayes Street proliferate on the social media account of local public safety watcher Dave Statter. In several, drivers exiting I-395 can be seen hurtling into slower-moving vehicles on Hayes.#caughtoncamera: The latest crash at Army Navy & S. Hayes in Pentagon City will look
  
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