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• New study paid for by local naturalists shows declining tree canopy

  30-03-2023 21:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Tree canopy in Arlington County is lower than it was in 2016, according to a new privately-funded study paid for local residents.
  The residents, who are involved in Arlington County Civic Federation, Arlington Tree Action Group and EcoAction Arlington, funded the study to how much tree canopy declined since the last county study in 2017.
  Based on imaging from 2021, a consultant found that trees cover 33% of land — excluding the Pentagon and Reagan National Airport — down from 41% on
  
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• Last call to enter our Big Night Out giveaway

  30-03-2023 20:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Time is running out for your chance to win a National Landing prize package worth $500!
  Entries for ARLnow’s inaugural Big Night Out giveaway close tomorrow (Friday) at noon.
  The grand prize includes:$100 gift card to Alamo Drafthouse
  $100 gift card to Bowlero
  $100 gift card to Synetic Theater
  $100 gift card to Extreme Pizza
  $100 gift card to Crystal City Sports Pub
  Additional National Landing swagEnter now for your chance to win this prize package, provided by the National Landing BID, b
  
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• Two Chefs Pizza nearing 40 years in the community

  30-03-2023 19:30 via arlnow.com
  
  “He still works every day in the restaurant, in the kitchen,” the current owner says about his father.
  Wilson Boulevard is home to a few local gems that have been feeding the community for some time, and the long-time, family-run restaurant Two Chefs Pizza in Bluemont is definitely one of them.
  Two Chefs Pizza offers a variety of classic American, Italian, and Greek dishes. They even serve breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays. From cheesesteaks, burgers, and subs to pizza, lasagna, an
  
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• Statutes of Liberty: Is it a crime to provide legal advice? The Supreme Court weighs in

  30-03-2023 18:30 via arlnow.com
  
  This sponsored column is by Law Office of James Montana PLLC. All questions about it should be directed to James Montana, Esq., Doran Shemin, Esq., and Laura Lorenzo, 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.
  The First Amendment, despite what you may have read on the internet, i
  
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• County encourages residents to reimagine Arlington Neighborhoods Program

  30-03-2023 17:30 via arlnow.com
  
  An Arlington County program for neighborhood improvements may be trending towards smaller-scale projects.
  After getting a new name and developing new equity criteria, the Arlington Neighborhood Program is taking more steps to reimagine how it supports community projects identified by residents.
  A new survey is being conducted — it’s open through next Wednesday, April 5 — asking residents what kinds of projects they would like to see the Arlington Neighborhoods Program, formerly
  
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• These are some of the older Arlington roads getting new pavement this year

  30-03-2023 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  The cherry blossoms have passed their peak and the days are getting warmer and longer. That means all signs point to the start of street paving season.
  Every year, in March, the Dept. of Environmental Services embarks on its seasonal effort to repave some of its 1,061 lane miles of roadway. After stepping up repaving after years of anemic paving rates, the county has sharpened its focus on streets in poor condition and those that have a lot of traffic.
  This year, nearly 58 lane miles are slated
  
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• P.F. Chang’s now open at National Airport

  30-03-2023 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  P.F. Chang’s in National Airport (courtesy photo)
  (Updated at 9:45 a.m.) You can’t get an trans-Pacific flight from National Airport, but with a new P.F. Chang’s location opening in the airport, you can at least get a taste of (very Americanized) Chinese food.
  The popular chain opened in Concourse E (Gates 46-59) of the airport. It’s the second location in Arlington after one in Ballston (901 N. Glebe Road) and joins a bookstore and a burger joint as some of the new offer
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 29, 2023

  30-03-2023 02:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Today we published articles that were read a total of 10000 times… so far.
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  The following are the most-read articles for today — Mar 29, 2023.BREAKING: Arlington police investigating homicide in Buckingham
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