Arlington news

• Most and least expensive townhouses sold in Arlington (May-Jun 2023)

  08-06-2023 22:30 via arlnow.com
  
  This past week saw 54 homes sold in Arlington.
  The least expensive condo, single-family home or townhouse sale over the past seven days was $239,000 while the most expensive was $1,900,000.
  Over the past month, meanwhile, a total of 18 townhouses were sold. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive townhouses sold over the past month.
  Most expensive townhouses sold2721 11th Street N — $1,340,000 (3 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 2,036 SQ FT)
  6581 Washington Boulevard — $1,
  
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• NEW: Arlington police annual report confirms rise in crime

  08-06-2023 21:00 via arlnow.com
  
  Police on scene of shooting in Green Valley in 2022 (staff photo)
  An Arlington County Police Department report released today puts on paper what we reported in March: crime was generally up in Arlington last year.
  “The overall crime rate in Arlington County, reported as Group A Offenses (defined on page 18 of the Annual Report), increased 17.8% in 2022 as compared to the previous year,” the police department noted in a press release. “The total number of offenses (offenses per
  
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• Not sure how to begin your fitness journey? Here’s your Gateway!

  08-06-2023 20:15 via arlnow.com
  
  Join DC Fray + National Landing on Mondays from 6-7 p.m. now through September 25 for free instructor-led classes that are sure to help you break a sweat.
  No experience required! Sign up here or drop-in at Gateway Green.
  Upcoming this month:June 12: Yoga from CorePower
  June 19: Yoga from CorePower
  June 26: HIIT from OneLife Fitness#Fraylife
  
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• Verizon set to receive a one-year extension on Fios service in Arlington

  08-06-2023 19:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Verizon logo on a store in Clarendon (staff photo)
  On March 11, 2020, Covid was declared a global pandemic. More than three years later, the knock-on effects of Covid are still being felt, including when it comes to television and internet service in Arlington.
  The Arlington County Board on Saturday is expected to extend the franchise agreement with Verizon to provide its Fios service to county residents for another year. The relatively short-term extension is being proposed because negotiations
  
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• Statutes of Liberty: Techno-Kludge fails at the border, predictably and spectacularly

  08-06-2023 19:00 via arlnow.com
  
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• Natalie Roy: Why you should vote for me

  08-06-2023 18:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington County Board candidate Natalie Roy (courtesy photo)
  Last week, we invited the candidates running in competitive races in the June 20 Democratic primary to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.
  Below is the unedited response from Natalie Roy, candidate for Arlington County Board.
  I am running to bring new energy, transparency, and responsiveness to the County Board. It is crucial to have someone on
  
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• Maureen Coffey: Why you should vote for me

  08-06-2023 17:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington County Board candidate Maureen Coffey (courtesy photo)
  Last week, we invited the candidates running in competitive races in the June 20 Democratic primary to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.
  Below is the unedited response from Maureen Coffey, candidate for Arlington County Board.
  Arlington is an exceptional community. It has been an overwhelming privilege to spend the last six months talking
  
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• JD Spain: Why you should vote for me

  08-06-2023 17:00 via arlnow.com
  
  County Board candidate JD Spain (courtesy photo)
  Last week, we invited the candidates running in competitive races in the June 20 Democratic primary to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.
  Below is the unedited response from JD Spain, candidate for Arlington County Board.
  My entire career has been focused on public service because of a sense of duty and service that my parents instilled in me at a very you
  
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• Jonathan Dromgoole: Why you should vote for me

  08-06-2023 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington County Board candidate Jonathan Dromgoole (courtesy photo)
  Last week, we invited the candidates running in competitive races in the June 20 Democratic primary to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.
  Below is the unedited response from Jonathan Dromgoole, candidate for Arlington County Board.
  Hello, my name is Jonathan Dromgoole. I am a renter, a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and an immigrant fr
  
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• Tony Weaver: Why you should vote for me

  08-06-2023 16:00 via arlnow.com
  
  County Board candidate Tony Weaver (courtesy photo)
  Last week, we invited the candidates running in competitive races in the June 20 Democratic primary to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.
  Below is the unedited response from Tony Weaver, candidate for Arlington County Board.
  I’m running for Arlington County Board because I want to make sure our county has the financial stability and resources need
  
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• DEVELOPING: Arlington air quality now at ‘hazardous’ level

  08-06-2023 15:20 via arlnow.com
  
  The Washington Monument in the haze, as seen from a Pentagon City apartment building Thursday morning (via WeatherBug)
  The air quality in Arlington has reached the worst level on the scale — “hazardous.”
  As of 9 a.m. the federal government website AirNow says Arlington’s AQI, or air quality index, is 313. That puts the county in “Code Maroon” territory, two levels above the more commonly known Code Red.
  “Everyone should stay indoors and reduce activity l
  
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• Why Arlington soccer teams ditching its white shorts this fall

  08-06-2023 14:57 via wtop.com
  
  The Arlington Soccer Association in Virginia, which has existed for over 50 years, is making a uniform change for its upcoming fall season: ditching white shorts.
  “Our travel leagues that we play in, our home uniform is all blue and our road uniform has been all white, but we’re gonna switch starting this fall for the 2023-2024 season,” said Jerome Boettcher, the association’s Director of Communications and Engagement. “We’re going to have the white tops
  
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• Why Arlington soccer teams are ditching white shorts this fall

  08-06-2023 14:57 via wtop.com
  
  The Arlington Soccer Association in Virginia, which has existed for over 50 years, is making a uniform change for its upcoming fall season: ditching white shorts.
  “Our travel leagues that we play in, our home uniform is all blue and our road uniform has been all white, but we’re gonna switch starting this fall for the 2023-2024 season,” said Jerome Boettcher, the association’s Director of Communications and Engagement. “We’re going to have the white tops
  
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• Player, family feedback leads Arlington Soccer Association to ditch white shorts

  08-06-2023 13:05 via wtop.com
  
  The Arlington Soccer Association in Virginia, which has existed for over 50 years, is making a uniform change for its upcoming season: ditching white shorts.
  “Our travel leagues, that we play in, our home uniform is, all blue, and our road uniform has been all white, but we’re gonna switch, starting this fall for the 2023-2024 season,” said Jerome Boettcher, the association’s Director of Communications and Engagement.
  “We’re going to have the white tops for th
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 7, 2023

  08-06-2023 02:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Today we published articles that were read a total of 13308 times… so far.
  📈 Top stories
  The following are the most-read articles for today — Jun 7, 2023.UPDATED: Local air quality reaches Code Red level as wildfire smoke thickens
  UPDATED: Police respond to reported fight and shot fired in Green Valley
  Arlington Soccer Association ditches white shorts
  Morning Notes📅 Upcoming events
  Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington
  
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