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• October 16: Seven-Day Forecast For Arlington dlvr.it/Pvwvvv https://t.co/4mP0AawXoX

  16-10-2017 17:25 via twitter.com
  
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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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• Most and least expensive townhouses sold in Arlington (March 2024)

  18-04-2024 18:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Here in Arlington, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive townhouses sold last month (March 2024).
  Most expensive townhouses sold2471 N Wakefield Ct — Old Dominion — $1,425,000 (4 beds | 3.5 baths | 4,140 sq. ft.)
  2620 Fairfax Dr — Clarendon/Courthouse — $1,400,000 (4 beds | 3.5 baths | 2,295 sq. ft.)
  1013 S Taylor Ct — Douglas Park — $1,096,000 (3 beds | 4 baths | 2,200 sq. ft.)Least expensive townho
  
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• GMU Arlington campus holding Taylor Swift themed pirate movie and music event tomorrow

  18-04-2024 17:30 via arlnow.com
  
  GMU’s Mason Square Plaza in March 2024 (staff photo Savannah Taffe)
  If you are a fan of both pirates and Taylor Swift, then boy does George Mason University have the event for you.
  GMU’s campus at 3351 Fairfax Drive in Virginia Square is hosting a Taylor Swift dance party and screening of the film Pirates of the Caribbean tomorrow (Friday) evening.
  What do those two things have in common? It’s unclear, but tomorrow is the big release date for Swift’s new studio album, The
  
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• New landmarks and historic home restoration among Arlington-funded projects requesting more time

  18-04-2024 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Fraber House in 2013 (via Arlington County)
  Several projects approved in Arlington’s inaugural round of historic preservation grants may need some more time to wrap up.
  The Arlington County Board on Saturday will consider extending agreements with five projects that were among the first to receive county dollars last year from the Historic Preservation Fund. The grant recipients originally agreed to finish by June 30, but due to “unpredictable delays,” a county report recommend
  
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• Former County Board members cast endorsements as donations flow into Arlington campaigns

  18-04-2024 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Election Day 2022 in Arlington (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
  Tens of thousands of dollars in donations, as well as several notable endorsements, are going to Arlington Democratic candidates as this year’s races heat up.
  Three County Board contenders are leading the pack in terms of donations for this election cycle, campaign finance reports show. Natalie Roy has raised about $41,000 so far, JD Spain has raised $37,000 and Tenley Peterson has raised $23,000.
  Candidate Julie Farnam, for her
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 17, 2024

  18-04-2024 02:30 via arlnow.com
  
  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 — Apr 17, 2024.9:30 am: Arlington taxi companies may get fee relief amid steep drop in riders |Comments
  10:30 am: Spring book sale starts tomorrow at Arlington’s Central Library |Comments
  11:30 am: Construction of park and street upgrades near HQ2 slated for County Board considerat
  
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• Earth Day festival returns this weekend along Langston Blvd, prompting road closures

  17-04-2024 21:45 via arlnow.com
  
  “Earth Day Every Day” flyer 2024 (courtesy of Langston Boulevard Alliance Instagram)
  People will fill some local streets for the “Earth Day Every Day” festival this weekend along Langston Blvd.
  The festival is taking place this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m in front of Lee Heights Shops (4500 Cherry Hill Road). Earth Day itself is this coming Monday, April 22.
  Festival goers can expect to see artwork, environmental booths, live music and activities for kids. While the kidd
  
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• New child- and adolescent-focused psychological practice now open in Clarendon!

  17-04-2024 20:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Would you like to gain a better understanding of your child’s cognitive and academic strengths and weaknesses?
  Are you wondering if your child presents with a learning disability, ADHD, Autism, or a mental health condition?
  Has your child received a diagnosis and now you are wondering what to do next and how to navigate the educational system?
  JDS Psychoeducational Services is a new child- and adolescent-focused psychological practice now open in Clarendon that specializes in assessment a
  
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• NEW: Overflowing sewage line leads to stream warning

  17-04-2024 20:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Donaldson Run near Military Road (staff photo)
  A sewage leak from an overflowing pipe has prompted a warning avoid contact with a local stream.
  “The public is advised to avoid contact with Donaldson Run below N Utah Street due to overflow from a sanitary sewer line,” Arlington County said in an alert this (Wednesday) afternoon. “County staff are investigating.”
  So far there’s no word on when the stream might be safer for contact again.The public is advised to avoid
  
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• ACPD: Intoxicated woman damages convenience store, assaults police

  17-04-2024 19:45 via arlnow.com
  
  7-Eleven store on Fairfax Drive in Ballston (staff photo)
  A 40-year-old Fredericksburg woman is facing multiple charges after police say she damaged a local store and kicked a police officer.
  The incident happened around 10:45 p.m. Monday at the 7-Eleven store across from the Ballston Metro station.
  According to an Arlington County police crime report, the woman “entered the business and allegedly began eating food items when an employee confronted her.” She then proceeded to throw i
  
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• Arts Focus: Earth Day Every Day on Langston Boulevard

  17-04-2024 18:30 via arlnow.com
  
  This column is sponsored by Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development.
  Looking for engaging Earth Day activities for the whole family?
  Look no further than Earth Day Every Day on Langston Boulevard, a day-long street festival filled with live music, delicious food, children’s art activities, a native plant sale, environmental education opportunities and a sustainable art market. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, at
  
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• Construction of park and street upgrades near HQ2 slated for County Board consideration

  17-04-2024 17:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Construction of a new park near Amazon’s HQ2 as well as improvements to sidewalks and bike lanes in the area could begin soon.
  Arlington Junction Park is projected to be complete at 1051 S. Eads Street in about 18 months, if the Arlington County Board approves a $3.5 million contract on Saturday. The Board will also consider $2.4 million for two projects to improve S. Eads Street between Army Navy Drive and 15th Street South.
  “The redesigned park will provide access to green spaces,
  
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• Spring book sale starts tomorrow at Arlington’s Central Library

  17-04-2024 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington Public Library book sale (via Arlington Public Library)
  Books, games and puzzles galore will be up for sale at Arlington Central Library in Virginia Square this week.
  The 2024 Spring Book Sale, organized by the Friends of the Arlington Public Library, is starting tomorrow at Central Library’s parking garage at 1015 N. Quincy Street and will continue through the weekend. Below is a list of dates and times.Thursday, April 18 from 5-8:30 p.m. (FOAL members only)
  Friday, April 19 fro
  
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• Arlington taxi companies may get fee relief amid steep drop in riders

  17-04-2024 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Red Top cabs in 2013 (file photo)
  Arlington County may drop an annual fee for taxi companies.
  The county currently charges $150 for an annual cab certificate renewal. With 441 taxicabs currently operating in Arlington, the fee would generate about $66,000 in annual revenue for the county.
  But Arlington’s six cab companies say they’re struggling to survive and want relief from the fee. The County Board will consider a county staff proposal to eliminate the fee altogether at its meetin
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 16, 2024

  17-04-2024 02:30 via arlnow.com
  
  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 — Apr 16, 2024.9:30 am: Future of Kirby Club’s planned Clarendon location in doubt after a year of delays |Comments
  10:30 am: Here’s how ARLnow is (and is not) using AI, so far |Comments
  11:45 am: County Board candidate calls for residents to support Missing Middle lawsuit agai
  
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