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• Columbia Pike segment south of Arlington National Cemetery set to reopen next week

  13-09-2024 19:30 via arlnow.com
  
  A half-mile section of Columbia Pike that closed last year for an expansion of Arlington National Cemetery is scheduled to reopen next week.
  The portion of the Pike between S. Nash Street and S. Joyce Street will reopen in its new alignment “on or about” Monday, Sept. 16, ANC announced in a press release. The following traffic patterns will change.S. Nash Street north of Columbia Pike will close temporarily.
  S. Joyce Street north of Columbia Pike will close.
  The entrance to the Air F
  
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• Listing of the Day: 1808 N. Veitch Street

  13-09-2024 18:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Address: 1808 N. Veitch StreetNeighborhood: Lyon VillageType: 5 BR, 3 (+1 half) BA single-family detached — 3,234 sq. ft.Listed: $1,950,000
  Noteworthy: Three blocks to Metro, two-car attached garage, solar panels, and au pair suite.
  This stunning 1999 Colonial in Lyon Village seamlessly blends modern updates with timeless elegance, offering five bedrooms and 3.5 baths across 3,234 square feet of meticulously maintained living space.
  Set on a 5,249 square foot lot, this home exudes warmth
  
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• Over one in five Arlington residents faces food insecurity, new report reveals

  13-09-2024 17:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlingtonians wait in line for holiday meals at a location of the Arlington Food Assistance Center (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
  More than one in five Arlington residents is experiencing food insecurity, according to a new report.
  The Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) released its 2024 Hunger Report yesterday (Thursday), revealing that 23% of households in Arlington County struggle to afford enough nutritious food.
  Though food insecurity has increased across all income levels, some of the sharpest g
  
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• New athletic lights and fencing proposed at Bluemont Park tennis courts

  13-09-2024 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  The installation of two athletic lights and additional fencing at Bluemont Park is teed up for approval as plans to renovate the park’s tennis courts move forward.
  A use permit application for the changes is scheduled to go before the Arlington County Board tomorrow (Saturday).
  “This project has been the subject of a public design process, with County Board consideration expected in 2025 with construction to commence soon thereafter,” a County Board report says. “The vas
  
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• Poll: Best new restaurant in Arlington

  13-09-2024 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  The most important meal of the day is… all of them. Breakfast, lunch and dinner — Arlington’s food scene is bursting with tasty new spots.
  From neighborhood burger joints to authentic international dining, these fresh establishments have added vibrant flavors and experiences to our community.
  Below are top newcomers for “Best New Restaurant in Arlington” as part of our new ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards, selected from a list of openings over the past year by w
  
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• Morning Notes for September 13, 2024

  13-09-2024 13:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Early Halloween decorations outside of a home in Rock Spring (staff photo)
  Another Chase Ends at the Pentagon — From Dave Statter: “For the second time in less than two weeks police pursued suspected car thieves at the Pentagon… you can see the Accord hit the wall on the left side of I-395N, north of Glebe Rd. Speeds reached 130 mph plus at times. The chase then went onto Washington Blvd and eventually across Pentagon’s South Parking where the car came to a stop.”
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 12, 2024

  13-09-2024 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 — Sep 12, 2024.7:30 am: Morning Notes for September 12, 2024 |Comments
  9:30 am: Power outage reported in Ballston and Virginia Square |Comments
  10:30 am: Popular Langston Blvd halal grill opens new spot on Columbia Pike |Comments
  11:30 am: New synthetic turf fields could debut at Kenmore
  
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• New 187-unit apartment building near Courthouse slated for County Board consideration

  12-09-2024 21:35 via arlnow.com
  
  A proposal to build a 187-unit apartment building at the site of an office building and two long-standing restaurants is scheduled for consideration this weekend.
  A proposed site plan amendment at 1840 Wilson Blvd, near Courthouse, calls for demolishing the buildings housing Rhodeside Grill, Il Radicchio and the headquarters of the National Science Teaching Association to make way for a seven-story structure with 11,948 square feet of ground-floor retail.
  The plan, first proposed by developer Fo
  
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• Just Sold Condos in Arlington: September 12, 2024

  12-09-2024 20:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Each week, “Just Sold Condos” spotlights condos in Arlington that have sold over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Rick Bosl, the Arlington Condo Expert, founder of ArlingtonCondo.com, and an agent with KW Metro Center. Contact Rick and make your next move the right move.
  Welcome to Just Sold Condos in Arlington!
  Last week, September 2-8, we had 11 condos and co-ops that went to settlement, ranging in price from $339,500 for a 2 bedroom/1 bathroom co
  
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• Noise complaints at Va. Square lounge attract scrutiny in county review

  12-09-2024 19:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Despite recent improvements, a history of complaints related to noise and rowdy customers at Darna Lounge has attracted county scrutiny in a five-year permit review.
  The lounge and restaurant at 946 N. Jackson Street has been the subject of 285 police calls and three citations for noise violations since 2019, a county staff report says.
  Noting that these complaints have decreased substantially in recent years, the report recommends that the Arlington County Board approve a permit for live and en
  
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• Legal Insider: Protecting veterans’ rights at the merit systems protection board under USERRA & VEOA

  12-09-2024 18:30 via arlnow.com
  
  This is a sponsored column by attorneys John Berry and Kimberly Berry of Berry & Berry, PLLC, an employment and labor law firm located in Northern Virginia that specializes in federal employee, security clearance, retirement and private sector employee matters.
  By Melissa L. Watkins, Esq.
  When someone performs uniformed military service, certain protections are granted when it comes to their seeking and performance of civilian federal employment. Two important sources of protection for
  
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• New synthetic turf fields could debut at Kenmore Middle School in 2027

  12-09-2024 17:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Two new synthetic turf fields could be coming to Kenmore Middle School by spring 2027.
  Pending final design approval and a proposed $2 million contribution from two local sports organizations, construction on the new fields is slated to begin in winter 2025.
  Changes to the turf are meant to minimize maintenance costs and weather-related cancellations. The $10.1 million project is also expected to upgrade lighting, stormwater management, fencing and landscaping at the fields at 200 S. Carlin Spri
  
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• Popular Langston Blvd halal grill opens new spot on Columbia Pike

  12-09-2024 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  A halal chicken restaurant based on Langston Blvd has opened a sister eatery on Columbia Pike, with a grand opening expected later this month.
  Charga on the Pike is the second venture of Charga Grill, an eatery whose original location at 5151 Langston Blvd surged in popularity after claiming the No. 1 spot on The Washington Post’s ranking of the best casual restaurants in the D.C. area in 2022.
  Now, the grill by founder Asad Chaudry has made its way to 3203 Columbia Pike, the former site o
  
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• Power outage reported in Ballston and Virginia Square

  12-09-2024 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Hundreds are without power this morning in the Ballston and Virginia Square area.
  A larger outage was first reported last night around midnight in the Bluemont and Ballston neighborhoods. As of 9:30 a.m., 671 Dominion customers were still without power, mostly in northern parts of Ballston, according to the power company.
  Among those without power is Arlington Central Library, which is closed and tentatively hoping to open around noon today. The outage also caused the traffic signals at the busy
  
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• Morning Notes for September 12, 2024

  12-09-2024 13:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Metrorail track along I-66 near East Falls Church (courtesy Eric Dunham)
  Biden, Harris Visit Pentagon — From President Joe Biden: “Arlington, Virginia. It was here that civilians and service members at the Pentagon rushed into the fiery breach to rescue their colleagues, showing the world what Americans are made of. When faced with evil – and an enemy that sought to tear us apart – we endured.” [Associated Press, Twitter]
  Change for Military 9/11 Responders &md
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 11, 2024

  12-09-2024 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 — Sep 11, 2024.7:30 am: Morning Notes for September 11, 2024 |Comments
  9:30 am: Morning Poll: Did you watch last night’s debate? |Comments
  10:30 am: Are discarded joints endangering dogs at Arlington parks? |Comments
  11:30 am: West Falls development project prepares to welcome 400
  
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• Arlington reports success in recruiting substitute teachers using updated approach

  12-09-2024 02:30 via wtop.com
  
  Increasing pay and earlier recruitment has helped Arlington Public Schools improve its substitute teacher hiring efforts, school system leaders said at a board meeting last week.
  The school system ended the first week of school with an 89% substitute fill rate, chief academic officer Gerald Mann said. In previous years, around the same time, the fill rate has ranged from 60% to 80%.
  “We’re looking pretty good right now,” Mann told school board members.
  Arlington changed its app
  
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• They were kids when 9/11 happened. Here’s why they became firefighters

  11-09-2024 22:51 via wtop.com
  
  Twenty-three years after almost 3,000 people were killed when terrorists hijacked passenger jets and purposefully crashed them in the worst attack on America in history, a growing number of firefighters reportedly weren’t born before Sept. 11, 2001.
  At the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the Rio shopping mall in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Chief Craig Lazar, of the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department, said the dreadful day in 2001 is always w
  
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• Listing of the Day: 1805 Crystal Drive #1106S

  11-09-2024 22:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Address: 1805 Crystal Drive #1106SNeighborhood: Crystal CityType: 3 BR, 2 BA condo — 1,515 sq. ft.Listed: $915,000
  Noteworthy: Rarely available 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom penthouse condo with soaring D.C. views!
  Welcome to this stunning and rarely available 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom penthouse condo in the prestigious Crystal Park Condominiums, located in the heart of Crystal City.
  This sunlit corner unit spans 1,515 square feet of beautifully updated living space, offering both luxury and convenie
  
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• Trail upgrades proposed at East Falls Church intersection

  11-09-2024 21:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Changes could be coming to a segment of the Four Mile Run Trail in East Falls Church as a streetscape improvement project moves forward.
  The new design, according to a staff report for the Arlington County Board meeting on Saturday, would create a straighter trail spur that directly connects to the intersection of N. Sycamore and 19th Street N.
  Currently, the trail has a “curving, sickle-shaped alignment that touches North Sycamore Street approximately 60 feet south of the intersection cu
  
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• ACPD recovers AR-style rifle, ammo on domestic dispute call

  11-09-2024 20:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Police recovered two firearms, including an AR-style rifle, and numerous rounds of ammunition after responding to a reported domestic dispute near Clarendon.
  The incident occurred around 9:18 p.m. yesterday (Tuesday) at an apartment building in the 900 block of N. Ivy Street in Ashton Heights, according to ACPD’s latest crime report.
  A caller had initially reported a domestic violence incident, according to scanner traffic. After knocking on the door to the suspect’s residence, howev
  
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• Lightning detection sirens scheduled for testing Friday at Arlington high schools

  11-09-2024 19:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Tests of three new weather sirens near Arlington high schools will be taking place this Friday.
  The sirens — located at athletic fields at Wakefield, Washington-Liberty and Yorktown high schools — will sound a 15-second, one-horn blast and flash strobe lights. Under ordinary circumstances, this means that lightning has been detected within a 10-mile radius and people should shelter indoors for 30 minutes.
  A three-second, three-horn blast will sound when it is safe to go outside and r
  
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• Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: September 11, 2024

  11-09-2024 18:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose price have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real estate investment with the team by visiting www.arlingtonrealtyinc.com or calling 703-836-6000 today!
  Please note: While Arlington Realty, Inc. provides this information for the community, it may not be the listing company of these homes.
  As of September 9, there are 133 detached hom
  
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• West Falls development project prepares to welcome 400 new tenants in F.C.

  11-09-2024 17:30 via arlnow.com
  
  A $650 million Falls Church development project is approaching some key milestones as 400 units of housing are slated to welcome their first tenants in coming months.
  Phase One of the West Falls Development Project, which seeks to redevelop 10 acres of land at the former site of George Mason High School, is nearing completion, Mary Beth Avedesian, Senior Vice President of Development at Hoffman & Associates, shared at a public event Monday night.
  “This is the largest development to dat
  
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• Are discarded joints endangering dogs at Arlington parks?

  11-09-2024 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Discarded marijuana joints in local parks are raising some concerns about the safety of Arlingtonians’ furry friends.
  “In some of Arlington’s parks we need to be more vigilant to protect our dogs from accidental marijuana ingestion,” Ann Marie Douglass wrote in an article for the Arlington Neighborhood News Exchange, which distributes resident-written content to civic association newsletters across the county.
  “Dogs are grabbing one of the little joints (‘roac
  
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• Morning Poll: Did you watch last night’s debate?

  11-09-2024 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump took the debate stage for the first time together last night in Philadelphia.
  The debate quickly turned contentious. As reported by the Associated Press:
  Sparring on politics and personality, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump showcased their starkly different visions for the country on abortion, immigration and American democracy as they met for the first time Tuesday for perhaps their only debate before November’s presi
  
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• Morning Notes for September 11, 2024

  11-09-2024 13:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Flag draped over the Pentagon (Flickr pool photo by John Sonderman)
  Reminder: POTUS Visit for 9/11 — “Ceremonies in remembrance of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks will be taking place in Arlington… President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are also scheduled to visit the Pentagon.” [ARLnow]
  APS Hiring More Substitutes — “Improvements in pay, cleaning up the database and starting recruitment/outreach efforts earlier seem to
  
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• 9/11 exhibit in Pentagon City features never-before-seen images

  11-09-2024 10:45 via wtop.com
  
  Joe Pisciotta (right), one of the photographers, stands in front of a new exhibit in a Pentagon City mall commemorating the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon.(Courtesy Still Standing, Still Free)Joe Pisciotta (right), one of the photographers, stands in front of a new exhibit in a Pentagon City mall commemorating the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon.(Courtesy Still Standing, Still Free)With Wednesday marking 23 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a mall in Northern Virginia has an exhibit th
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 10, 2024

  11-09-2024 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 — Sep 10, 2024.7:30 am: Morning Notes for September 10, 2024 |Comments
  9:45 am: ACPD: Victim attacked with knife after Ballston theft |Comments
  10:30 am: Ceremonies in memory of 9/11 victims scheduled tomorrow in Arlington |Comments
  11:15 am: The historic State Theatre brings nostalgia ce
  
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• Listing of the Day: 1530 Key Boulevard #904

  10-09-2024 22:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Address: 1530 Key Boulevard #904Neighborhood: RosslynType: 3 BR, 3 BA condo — 2,044 sq. ft.Listed: $1,650,000
  Noteworthy: Private Listing, 2000+ SqFt 3 BR/3 BA two-level stunning condo with exceptional views
  Step into 2,000+ square feet of luxurious living in this stunningly renovated two-level condo, offering unmatched views from floor-to-ceiling windows in every room. Located in the heart of Rosslyn and an easy stroll into Georgetown, this is where elegance meets convenience. Two assign
  
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• Police investigating separate shots fired and carjacking incidents along Columbia Pike

  10-09-2024 21:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington County police are investigating a pair of gun crimes that happened along Columbia Pike on Monday.
  The first happened in front of the Arlington Drafthouse around 3:45 a.m., when a fight in the middle of Columbia Pike was followed by several shots. No one was reported to be struck by the gunfire.
  “Police were dispatched to the report of shots heard,” ACPD said. “Responding officers recovered evidence confirming shots had been fired in the area and canvassed the area for
  
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• Arlington-based Boeing faces strike threat

  10-09-2024 21:15 via arlnow.com
  
  The risk of a strike at Boeing appears to be growing, as factory workers complain about a contract offer that their union negotiated with the giant aircraft manufacturer.
  The president of the union local that represents 33,000 Boeing workers predicted that they will vote against a deal that includes 25% raises over four years and a promise that the company’s next new airplane will be built by union members in Washington state.
  “The response from people is, it’s not good enough,
  
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• The next big innovation at George Mason University: Fuse at Mason Square

  10-09-2024 20:30 via arlnow.com
  
  George Mason University-FUSE
  George Mason University’s new Fuse at Mason Square in Arlington, is poised to become a 345,000-square-foot collaborative and digital innovation space in the heart of the Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor.
  “As Mason expands in Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William counties, Fuse is a groundbreaking project that is redefining the modern university’s role in catalyzing business and talent growth in the region,” says Liza Wilson Durant, Mason&r
  
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• UnCommon Luncheonette in Clarendon appears to have closed

  10-09-2024 20:00 via arlnow.com
  
  A New York-style diner in Clarendon looks to have closed after two years in business.
  Signage on the door of UnCommon Luncheonette at 1028 N. Garfield Street states the restaurant is “closed today,” but the sign has been in place for multiple days. Phone calls to the restaurant, which normally opens daily at 7 a.m., also went unanswered.
  Additionally, according to the state’s business entity search, a limited liability corporation with the same name has been categorized as &ld
  
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• TRAFFIC ALERT: Columbia Pike closed after truck brings down wires

  10-09-2024 19:25 via arlnow.com
  
  Columbia Pike is blocked due to a snapped utility pole and downed wires.
  The incident happened along the ongoing construction zone near S. George Mason Drive, which has also seen previous emergency closures due to crews puncturing gas lines. Video posted on social media by local public safety watcher Dave Statter shows a truck striking low-hanging wires and breaking the pole in half.
  “Columbia Pike has been closed to traffic from S George Mason Dr to S Quincy St,” Arlington County sa
  
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• Ask Eli: Cost of a new home in Northern Virginia

  10-09-2024 18:00 via arlnow.com
  
  This regularly scheduled sponsored column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and the greater D.C. Metro area, you can reach him directly at [email protected].
  Eli and his team believe that your real estate needs should be managed by advisors, not salespeople. Their mission is to guide, educate, and advocate for their clients through real advice, hands-on support,
  
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• The historic State Theatre brings nostalgia center stage in Falls Church

  10-09-2024 17:15 via arlnow.com
  
  An 88-year-old music venue in Falls Church is continuing to breathe new life into classic music with a cornucopia of cover bands.
  With tributes to artists like Elton John, Bruce Springsteen and Led Zeppelin all in the lineup of upcoming shows, the State Theatre at 220 N. Washington Street seeks to retain nostalgic charm while appealing to concertgoers of all stripes.
  “Some folks come to relive the concerts of their youth, and others to experience the music for the first time,” Chief
  
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• Ceremonies in memory of 9/11 victims scheduled tomorrow in Arlington

  10-09-2024 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Ceremonies in remembrance of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks will be taking place in Arlington tomorrow.
  A wreath-laying ceremony hosted by the county will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Bozman Government Center in Courthouse.
  Arlington County Fire Department Capt. David Santini will deliver remarks in the outdoor plaza at 2100 Clarendon Blvd, and a moment of silence will be held at 9:37 a.m. — the time at which American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon, claiming
  
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• ACPD: Victim attacked with knife after Ballston theft

  10-09-2024 15:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Police are searching for a suspect after a man was reportedly slashed in the face in Ballston.
  The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, when a physical altercation between three men began outside the Hilton hotel at 950 N. Stafford Street, according to scanner traffic.
  One man stole another man’s bag and fled the scene on a bicycle, according to an ACPD crime report. When the victim caught up to the suspect, scanner traffic indicates that the suspect produced a knife and slashed t
  
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• Morning Notes for September 10, 2024

  10-09-2024 13:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Aerial view of Long Bridge Park, Crystal City and Pentagon City (staff photo)
  Fancy Gun Seized at Airport — “A Georgia woman was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport intercepted a teal-colored gun with black floral designs on it among the woman’s carry-on items. The 9mm firearm was loaded with three gun magazines, totaling 30 bullets packed next to the gun.” [Press Release]
  TSA Display at DCA &m
  
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• Keto Trim Lite Review: Does It Really Work as Advertised?

  10-09-2024 10:30 via arlingtontimes.com
  
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  The quest for effective weight loss solutions can often feel overwhelming, especially with the deluge of products that flood the...
  Keto Trim Lite Review: Does It Really Work as Advertised?Wire Service
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 9, 2024

  10-09-2024 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 — Sep 9, 2024.7:30 am: Morning Notes for September 9, 2024 |Comments
  9:45 am: Morning Poll: Flu and Covid vaccination plans |Comments
  10:30 am: Compass Coffee to open at former Slipstream spot in Ballston |Comments
  11:15 am: Ruffino’s Spaghetti House, under new ownership, plans to ke
  
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• Decades after 9/11, Reagan Airport showcases why security remains a top priority

  09-09-2024 23:00 via wtop.com
  
  Sandals. A baseball hat. An adorable stuffed panda. They all sat on a table in Ronald Reagan National Airport, and they all hid potentially deadly explosives.
  They weren’t the real thing but mock-ups of the kind of items the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has discovered over the years.
  “There was a shoe-bomber, this is why you have to take off your shoes,” said Lisa Farbstein, a TSA spokeswoman. “There was a liquid explosives bomber.”
  That’s why
  
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• Arlington drops to second most educated ‘city’ in America

  09-09-2024 21:30 via arlnow.com
  
  George Mason University’s Arlington campus (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)
  Arlington has fallen from No. 1 to No. 2 in a ranking of the most educated “cities” in the country.
  The new ranking from Forbes Advisor spotlights Arlington’s status as having the nation’s highest percentage of residents aged 25 and older with bachelor’s degrees and graduate degrees — 78% and 43%, respectively. That’s a hair above last year’s percentages of 76% and 42%.
  
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• Here’s your ticket to making fun possible this fall!

  09-09-2024 20:30 via arlnow.com
  
  DC Fray League Registration
  Fray social sports leagues are played with a focus on fun, recreation, and socializing. Since 2009, DC Fray social sports have been the BEST way to make new friends and stay active in and around the DMV!
  Think: 50% Sport, 50% Social. Fray makes it easy for you to get into the game as an individual, small group or full team across 100+ leagues over 11 sports. 
  Registration for our fall social sports leagues closes in just a week! Register by Tuesday, September 17
  
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• Audits reveal gaps in financial oversight at APS, prompting plans for reform

  09-09-2024 19:15 via arlnow.com
  
  APS internal audit director Alice Blount-Fenney (via APS)
  A series of recent internal audits at Arlington Public Schools have revealed inconsistencies in the school system’s financial management practices.
  The audits, which reviewed spending from 2022 to 2024, found that APS lacks clear policies for managing purchasing card usage, fuel expenses and school activity funds. They also highlighted limited training for employees overseeing these areas and weaknesses in oversight systems.
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• Most and least expensive homes sold in Arlington (August 2024)

  09-09-2024 18:00 via arlnow.com
  
  3814 Roberts Ln
  Most expensive single-family homes sold
  3901 44th St N — Old Glebe — $6,400,000 (3 beds | 2 baths | 3,200 sq. ft)
  3814 Roberts Ln — Bellevue Forest — $3,800,000 (6 beds | 8 baths | 7,227 sq. ft.)
  4582 26th St N — Donaldson Run — $3,500,000 (6 beds | 6.5 baths | 7,069 sq. ft.)
  5220 31st Rd N — Rock Spring — $3,319,443 (6 beds | 8 baths | 7,099 sq. ft.)
  4765 33rd St N — Rock Spring — $3,295,000 (6 beds | 8 baths | 7,200 s
  
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• Ruffino’s Spaghetti House, under new ownership, plans to keep serving Italian favorites

  09-09-2024 17:15 via arlnow.com
  
  Ruffino’s Spaghetti House (via Google Maps)
  Ruffino’s Spaghetti House is under new ownership, with plans to spruce up the menu and decor while still serving up customer favorites, management said.
  New owner Henry Saavedra is reviewing the menu of Italian cuisine and plans to cut some items and add a few new ones — but regulars shouldn’t fret, he told ARLnow.
  “If anyone has a favorite in the previous menu, don’t worry,” Saavedra said. “Just ask your
  
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• Compass Coffee to open at former Slipstream spot in Ballston

  09-09-2024 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Another Compass Coffee is slated to open a couple of blocks away from the local chain’s current Ballston location.
  The new location will replace a coffee shop that just shuttered last week.
  Following the closure of Slipstream — a D.C.-based cafe with three other locations across the river — property management at 4300 Wilson Blvd sent tenants an email saying that Compass will take its place.
  “We are writing to inform you that Slipstream has officially closed, however, Com
  
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• Morning Poll: Flu and Covid vaccination plans

  09-09-2024 15:45 via arlnow.com
  
  If the cool mornings are any clue, cold and flu season is upon us — and that means many people are thinking about vaccinations.
  Covid and flu vaccinations are currently available at many local pharmacies and medical offices.
  “To ensure communities are protected this season, the CDC is recommending that everyone over age six (6) months get an annual flu shot AND an updated COVID-19 vaccine,” pharmacy chain CVS said in a late August press release, announcing the availability of v
  
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