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• Enter our Big Night Out giveaway to win gift cards to National Landing destinations

  24-03-2023 19:00 via arlnow.com
  
  Today may be rainy, but in general the weather is getting warmer, the cherry blossoms are in peak bloom, and it’s a great time to get out of the house.
  But where to go to take in the cherry blossoms and enjoy a nice night out? There’s a strong case this year for staying right here in Arlington.
  Specifically: National Landing.
  Not only does National Landing have its own cherry trees that are in bloom, but in case you haven’t been paying attention to all of the changes, there is
  
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• Adoptable Pet of the Week: Franscisca

  24-03-2023 18:00 via arlnow.com
  
  Say hello to the curious bunny named Franscisca.
  This sweet girl is currently in foster and can’t wait to find her forever home!
  Her friends at Animal Welfare League of Arlington wanted to share a few tidbits about her:
  She is litter box trained, gentle and tidy.
  She loves to get out to explore and enjoys pets on her head and attention from her people. Francisca relaxes in her space and enjoys her food and treats.
  Franscisca’s perfect day would be lounging and then getting out to pl
  
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• Speed cameras and drones on the horizon for Arlington public safety

  24-03-2023 16:55 via arlnow.com
  
  Drone seen flying near former Key Bridge Marriott this morning (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
  Public safety in Arlington County is poised to be increasingly automated and unmanned, with more traffic cameras and drones on the horizon this year.
  The updates came during a work session on County Manager Mark Schwartz’s proposed budget attended by County Board members and heads of public safety departments yesterday (Thursday).
  Installing new speed cameras and adding more red-light cameras are p
  
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• After tea shop and ramen shop close, a vape shop is now coming to Cherrydale

  24-03-2023 15:55 via arlnow.com
  
  “L.A. Leaf” coming to Cherrydale (staff photo)
  Retail businesses have struggled to make a go of it at 3800 Langston Blvd, but another looks set to give it a try.
  The condo building in Cherrydale has seen several homegrown businesses open on the ground floor and garner good reviews, only to close a few years later. Six years ago it was tea house and foot soaking “sanctuary” House of Steep. This past September it was Gaijin Ramen Shop.
  But signs are up for a new store is up
  
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• NEW: Massive police presence at former Key Bridge Marriott as county condemns building

  24-03-2023 14:35 via arlnow.com
  
  Dozens of police officers, along with fire department and county government personnel, are on scene of the former Key Bridge Marriott in Rosslyn.
  A smaller police presence seen at the nearly 65-year-old hotel building grew into a parking lot-filling operation this morning. A drone could also be seen flying nearby, apparently part of the response.
  Initial reports suggest that the property is being cleared of squatters, a large task in such a large building. Arlington County said in a 6 a.m. pres
  
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• Listing of the Day: 3950 26th Street N.

  24-03-2023 10:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Address: 3950 26th Street N.Neighborhood: Dover Balmoral RiverwoodType: 4 BR, 3 (+1 half) BA single-family detached — 2,300 sq. ft.Listed: $1,075,000
  Noteworthy: Fully remodeled; 3 of 4 bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms; 1-car garage
  Exquisitely remodeled, this contemporary 4 bedroom/3.5 bath over 2,000 sq. ft., 4-level home plus 1-car garage in popular Donaldson Run, exudes pride of ownership and investment.
  The eat-in kitchen features quartz countertops and pull-up bar plus SS appliances
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 23, 2023

  24-03-2023 01:30 via arlnow.com
  Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Today we published articles that were read a total of 9572 times… so far.
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  The following are the most-read articles for today — Mar 23, 2023.UPDATED: Car fire at Pentagon City mall garage
  Morning Notes
  NEW: Five Guys looks to return to its original Columbia Pike location after redevelopment
  Arlingtonians celebrate and lament new zoning code as dust settles after historic vote last night📅 Upcoming events
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