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  • ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 26, 2024

    ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 26, 2024
    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 26, 2024.9:30 am: ACPD gears up for spring ‘Street Smart’ campaign, including some targeted enforcement |Comments
    10:10 am: BREAKING: Elementary school extended day employee showed porn to kids, police say |Comments
    11:20 am: Jimmy John’s in Clarendon appears to have
  • TRAFFIC ALERT: Part of N. Glebe Road blocked by school bus crash

    TRAFFIC ALERT: Part of N. Glebe Road blocked by school bus crash
    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 and a car. Two students were on board the bus but no injuries have been reported, according to initial reports.
    The circumstances around the crash could not be immediately learned. It’s also unclear how long the road will remain blocked.
  • The Nose That Knows: Why should young people delve into the world of wine?

    The Nose That Knows: Why should young people delve into the world of wine?
    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 or in-store shopping. Have a question? Email [email protected].
    This question often perplexes those of us in the industry. However, the answer, in its essence, is remarkably straightforward.
    The younger generation aren’t c
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  • Concerns about ACFD staffing and workplace culture drive new five-year plan

    Concerns about ACFD staffing and workplace culture drive new five-year plan
    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 part of an effort to refocus the department around core values. Based on community and employee concerns about staffing, health and workplace culture, the agency developed the document to solve problems and improve existing systems.
    ACFD’s new mission statement says, “The Arlingto
  • Don’t miss the soaring new musical “Unknown Soldier” at Arena Stage

    Don’t miss the soaring new musical “Unknown Soldier” at Arena Stage
    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 woman’s journey to unearth the secrets buried in her family’s past. Spanning three generations, “Unknown Soldier” unravels a delicate tangle of family lore, as Ellen chases the extraordinary story that unlocks her history—and charts her future.
    “Unknown Soldier&r
  • Jimmy John’s in Clarendon appears to have closed, possibly for good

    Jimmy John’s in Clarendon appears to have closed, possibly for good
    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 opened in 2014 underneath The Beacon Clarendon apartment complex.
    Last week, ARLnow received several tips via email indicating that the sub shop had suddenly closed without warning.
    Upon visiting the site, we found the windows covered with brown paper and a “closed” sign, scrawl
  • BREAKING: Elementary school extended day employee showed porn to kids, police say

    BREAKING: Elementary school extended day employee showed porn to kids, police say
    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 child pornography, Arlington County police announced Friday morning. Investigators are now seeking additional victims, beyond the three already identified.
    The man worked at Abingdon Elementary School in the Fairlington neighborhood, in the after-school program for students, police said. The case is being
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  • ACPD gears up for spring ‘Street Smart’ campaign, including some targeted enforcement

    ACPD gears up for spring ‘Street Smart’ campaign, including some targeted enforcement
    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 remind drivers, cyclists and pedestrians alike to pay attention and follow traffic laws. It runs through May 19 and will include two high-profile enforcement events in Arlington, starting this coming Monday.Monday, April 29 from 7-10 a.m. along a notorious stretch of S. Carlin Springs Road
    Monday, May 6 from 7:30-1
  • Stage and screen legend Nathan Lane to receive Signature Theatre’s Sondheim Award at The Anthem

    Stage and screen legend Nathan Lane to receive Signature Theatre’s Sondheim Award at The Anthem
    toggle audio on and offchange volumedownload audioWTOP's Jason Fraley previews Nathan Lane's Sondheim Award at The Anthem (Part 1)
    He’s dazzled us on stage and screen from “The Lion King” to “The Birdcage” to “The Producers.”Nathan Lane will receive Signature Theatre's Sondheim Award at The Anthem on May 29. (Courtesy Signature Theatre)Nathan Lane will receive Signature Theatre's Sondheim Award at The Anthem on May 29. (Courtesy Signature Theatre)
    The pr
  • ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 25, 2024

    ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 25, 2024
    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 25, 2024.9:30 am: Arlington-based cafe with focus on community expands into D.C. |Comments
    10:30 am: TSA: Florida man caught at DCA trying to bring gun onto flight for second time |Comments
    11:30 am: County awards $2.4M to local nonprofits through equity-based grant pilot |Comments
  • Wellness rises as Clarendon’s new center of gravity

    Wellness rises as Clarendon’s new center of gravity
    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 Self-Care, the studio, and Life Time, the athletic center, offer a fresh approach to both beauty and fitness. Life Time offers a range of amenities like coworking in addition to its workout area, seeking to cater to the many different ways people approach wellness.
    “We want to be a place for eve
  • Middle school student facing weapons charge for BB gun

    Middle school student facing weapons charge for BB gun
    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 and called police.
    “At approximately 9:35 a.m. on April 24, police were dispatched to Thomas Jefferson Middle School to the report of found property,” Arlington County police said today in a crime report. “Upon arrival, it was determined school administration located a BB gun in a student’
  • W&OD cleanup planned this weekend, leading up to the trail’s 50th anniversary

    W&OD cleanup planned this weekend, leading up to the trail’s 50th anniversary
    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 a.m. Volunteers can sign up to select an area from the 45-mile trail to work on, the trail spans from Shirlington to Purcellville.
    When volunteers arrive at their chosen areas on the trail, they will receive trash bags and grabbers, as noted on the sign-up site. Event coordinators encourage volunteers to
  • Statutes of Liberty: Biden administration weighs DACAesque amnesty for spouses of U.S. citizens

    Statutes of Liberty: Biden administration weighs DACAesque amnesty for spouses of U.S. citizens
    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 attorneys at The Law Office of James Montana PLLC, an immigration-focused law firm located in Falls Church, Virginia. The legal information given here is general in nature. If you want legal advice, contact us for an appointment.
    According to a WSJ (paywalled) scoop this week, and as widely reported in oth
  • County awards $2.4M to local nonprofits through equity-based grant pilot

    County awards $2.4M to local nonprofits through equity-based grant pilot
    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 Rebuilding Trust and Community grant, designed to “support historically marginalized communities, ensuring equitable access to resources, transparency and accountability.” The Arlington County Board approved the grants in a unanimous vote.
    Funding went to a wide range of initiatives, with fo
  • TSA: Florida man caught at DCA trying to bring gun onto flight for second time

    TSA: Florida man caught at DCA trying to bring gun onto flight for second time
    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 at Reagan National Airport on Tuesday, trying to bring a loaded 9mm handgun through a security checkpoint. He told officers that “he wanted to travel with the firearm for protection,” according to the Transportation Security Administration.
    It’s the second time the same man has been caught at an airport wit
  • Arlington-based cafe with focus on community expands into D.C.

    Arlington-based cafe with focus on community expands into D.C.
    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 Metro station in the Westerly apartment building at 1000 4th Street SW. The cafe is currently under construction, slated to open in early May, owners Charles Kachadoorian and Kate Murphy said.
    “We’re not going to say anything, we’ll just open the doors and there will be a little open sign,” said
  • Arlington elementary schoolers cheer on the Washington Capitals during playoff pep rally

    Arlington elementary schoolers cheer on the Washington Capitals during playoff pep rally
    It was all about the Washington Capitals at Cardinal Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia, on Wednesday, when the school held an hourlong pep rally for the Caps, complete with cheers, hockey lessons from Caps staff and a visit from mascot Slapshot.
    In the sun-drenched schoolyard on McKinley Road, students sat on the ground in orderly rows for a boisterous afternoon rally as the Capitals prepare for their first home playoff game Friday. Washington dropped the first two games of its first roun
  • ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 24, 2024

    ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 24, 2024
    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 24, 2024.9:30 am: New urgent care clinic opens in Ballston area |Comments
    10:30 am: New bubble tea shop and sushi restaurant set to open side by side in Clarendon |Comments
    11:30 am: New tree canopy goal for D.C. area calls on Arlington to get greener |Comments
    1:30 pm: Three Arlin
  • Small Business Focus: Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

    Small Business Focus:  Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
    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 and culture this month and all year long by joining us for community events in May and supporting AAPI-owned Arlington businesses enhancing the vibrancy and diversity of our local economy and community.
    The Impact of AAPI Businesses on Arlington’s Economy
    Over the past dec
  • Stop giving iPads and MacBooks to all students, parent group tells APS

    Stop giving iPads and MacBooks to all students, parent group tells APS
    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 development and needlessly expensive, Arlington Parents for Education wants the Arlington School Board to roll back funding for them this budget cycle. It is requesting an end to the one-to-one policy for students in kindergarten through 2nd grade, a reduction in devices for 3rd through 5th graders and a tran
  • The Arlington Festival of the Arts is back this weekend!

    The Arlington Festival of the Arts is back this weekend!
    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 vibrant neighborhood.
    Visitors can expect to be impressed by a diverse range of artistic mediums, including sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography, mixed-media, painting, and much more.
    This event caters to a wide range of artistic preferences, ensuring that each attendee finds a piece of art that spe
  • Three Arlington spots named among top 250 U.S. sports bars

    Three Arlington spots named among top 250 U.S. sports bars
    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 based on three simple factors: beer price, hamburger price, and a Google review average.
    While sports bars in Mississippi, Wisconsin, Colorado and Nebraska comprised the top five on the list, Crystal City Sports Pub (529 23rd Street S.) was the highest ranked in the D.C. area, at No. 53.
    “With 154 million people tuning in to watch the
  • Graham Holdings moving headquarters to trophy high-rise building in Rosslyn

    Graham Holdings moving headquarters to trophy high-rise building in Rosslyn
    The 1812 N. Moore Street office building, which is also home to Nestle USA's headquarters. (Courtesy Monday Properties)The 1812 N. Moore Street office building, which is also home to Nestle USA's headquarters. (Courtesy Monday Properties)Arlington, Virginia-based Graham Holdings, the Graham family empire that sold The Washington Post to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos a decade ago, is moving its corporate headquarters to a 35-story trophy building in Rosslyn.
    The new location will be at 1812 N. Moore
  • New tree canopy goal for D.C. area calls on Arlington to get greener

    New tree canopy goal for D.C. area calls on Arlington to get greener
    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 (COG) adopted a goal earlier this month of maintaining a minimum canopy of at least 50% throughout the D.C. area. It is calling on local governments including Arlington to commit to a similar goal.
    To meet this target, a COG report recommends tree coverage of 35-40% in urban centers as dense as Arlington.
    T
  • New bubble tea shop and sushi restaurant set to open side by side in Clarendon

    New bubble tea shop and sushi restaurant set to open side by side in Clarendon
    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 permit to open a bubble tea shop called Bobolicious in the same space, per county records.
    The new bubble tea shop owner, April Luong, told ARLnow they intend to open sometime this spring.
    “We are still waiting for the final inspection,” she said in a text. “Grand opening will probably be in a month or two.”
    There are
  • New urgent care clinic opens in Ballston area

    New urgent care clinic opens in Ballston area
    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 months later, the new Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care clinic is open in the freshly renovated space.
    The company said it saw am urgent need for an urgent care center in the area, which includes a census tract with the highest population density in the D.C. region. This is the second Inova urgent care clinic in Arlington, with the
  • ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 23, 2024

    ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 23, 2024
    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 23, 2024.9:45 am: Libby Garvey endorses County Board candidate to succeed her |Comments
    10:45 am: Arlington Festival of the Arts returns to Clarendon this weekend, prompting road closures |Comments
    11:45 am: County Board’s stance on Israel-Hamas war considered amid ceasefire de

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