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• Some Arlington parents call for increased security; 1 school introduces new safety protocols

  17-02-2023 23:41 via wtop.com
  
  Some Arlington, Virginia, parents are calling for more security and greater transparency in public schools, after a student’s apparent overdose and a trespasser kept kids in classrooms for extended periods during the same week at Wakefield High School.
  “It is time for action, rather than merely messages of ‘Care and Concern’ from the Arlington Public School and Virginia officials,” Wakefield parents John and Elizabeth Bartrum said in a letter to state and school sys
  
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• Arlington ‘bike bus’ inspires confidence as kids commute to school

  17-02-2023 22:34 via wtop.com
  
  Pick a weekly playlist, a safe route and get moving — that’s the key to creating a successful bike bus. It’s something that two dozen kids in Arlington, Virginia, use to get to school once a week.
  Every Friday morning, Gillian Burgess leads a group of kids, including her own, to Escuela Key Elementary in Ballston.
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  “The point of the bike bus is that it’s safety in numbers, that when we have so many people bike to
  
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• Wind Advisory issued for Arlington and much of D.C. area

  17-02-2023 22:25 via arlnow.com
  
  Flags blowing in the wind at Arlington County government headquarters (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
  If you haven’t noticed, it’s really windy outside — and that has prompted what we believe is the first Wind Advisory of the year for Arlington.
  Forecasters caution that downed tree limbs and power outages are possible. Currently, no outages are being reported in Arlington by Dominion, but the power company is reporting nearly 3,600 customers without power in neighboring Fairfax C
  
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• Proposed cuts to liberal arts program at Marymount University roil students, alumni and faculty

  17-02-2023 21:05 via arlnow.com
  
  Marymount University main house (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
  Marymount University is cutting several degrees to save money, but in the process has angered some in the school’s community.
  In a bid to cut fruitless vine branches, the school is eliminating 10 degrees and programs — mostly in the humanities, including theology and English.
  The looming decision has roiled the school community, including current and former students, faculty and even a national association of historians.
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• Adoptable Pet of the Week: Clayton

  17-02-2023 19:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Say hello to Clayton, a 3-year-old Retriever Labrador mix who is a treasure to have!
  This goofy boy is the newest Adoptable Pet of the Week and is looking to bring lots of joy and laughs to his forever home.
  Clayton’s friends at Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation had this to say:
  Are you ready to win the jackpot!? If you are patient enough to get to know the real Clayton, you’ll realize you’ve hit gold.
  As his old English name and bowtie indicate, Clayton appears to be a prop
  
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• This month’s cartoon: School Board memes

  17-02-2023 18:30 via arlnow.com
  
  “I’m not sure what meme face to post about how I’m currently feeling towards the Arlington School Board. Ben Affleck at the Grammys or Marjorie Taylor Green at the State of the Union.”
  Being a school board member is a tough job, which perhaps explains why it can sometimes be difficult to find candidates who want to run for the position.
  Nonetheless, elected officials in charge of steering a large public school system are not immune from criticism, no matter how thankless
  
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• Local closures planned for Presidents Day

  17-02-2023 17:30 via arlnow.com
  
  You’ll be able to save some Washingtons on Presidents Day thanks to parking meter enforcement taking a holiday.
  Arlington County offices, schools, courts, libraries and community centers will be closed Monday. Trash and recycling collection will continue as normal and permit parking will continue to be enforced, but parking meter monitors are getting the day off.
  Metrorail will run regular weekday service, while Metrobus and ART are expected to operate transit services on a modified sched
  
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• This small brick structure in North Arlington is actually a key part of the county’s water infrastructure

  17-02-2023 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  The Ethan Allen Pump Station (via Google Maps)
  There is an unassuming pump station near Fort Ethan Allen Park in North Arlington that the county says is “a vital component” of its drinking water distribution system.
  The Ethan Allen Pump Station, when needed, ensures proper water pressure for customers, says a spokesman for the Dept. of Environmental Services. But for several years, the Ethan Allen station has had a portable generator outside because the one inside is inoperable, acco
  
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• Have visitors in Arlington for the long weekend? Here are some sightseeing, dining and nightlife ideas

  17-02-2023 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Clarendon on a warm Friday evening in March 2021 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
  Presidents Day weekend is upon us and if you’re new to town or have visitors to entertain, you might be seeking some ideas for things to do around Arlington.
  There’s no shortage of tourism and restaurant guides out there, but we decided to pose the question to ChatGPT, the AI chatbot, and request a daily itinerary.
  The ideas were pretty solid, if conventional, though there was some out-of-date and question
  
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• Listing of the Day: 5209 16th Street N.

  17-02-2023 11:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Address: 5209 16th Street N.Neighborhood: TaraType: 4 BR, 3 BA single-family detached — 2,184 sq. ft.Listed: $975,000
  Noteworthy: Renovated, gathering kitchen with center island, double ovens, gas cookingWalk to Westover Village, Cardinal Elementary School, and Swanson Middle School from this 1930s colonial with a touch of Tudor.
  Many renovations took place between 2016 and 2019, including the kitchen and bathrooms. In 2020, all windows were replaced with energy efficient, custom windows b
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 16, 2023

  17-02-2023 02:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Today we published articles that were read a total of 11079 times… so far.
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  The following are the most-read articles for today — Feb 16, 2023.Morning Notes
  Safety upgrades are coming to a troubled intersection near Lubber Run Community Center
  APS to unenroll 5th and 8th graders who do not live in Arlington before the next school year
  NEW: I-395 ramp blocked after report of man pointing gun at another driver📅 Upcoming eve
  
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