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• Story of Afghan refugee couple inspires upcoming Arlington Chorale concert

  09-06-2023 21:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Hamid Habib Zada plays the tabla (courtesy Ingrid Lestrud)
  When Hamid Habib Zada and Negin Khwalpak fled Afghanistan with their daughter Maram two years ago in hopes of escaping the Taliban, all they brought to America was a backpack full of diapers.
  Their story is the inspiration for Arlington Chorale’s new concert, “We Stand Together,” which is premiering this Sunday, June 11 at 5 p.m.
  Zada worked as a professional tabla player and Khwalpak as a conductor of Zohra, Afghanista
  
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• The Nose That Knows: An Italian Wine Super Tasting!

  09-06-2023 20:30 via arlnow.com
  
  This column is written by the team at Arrowine & Cheese (4508 Cherry Hill Road). Sign up for the email newsletter and receive exclusive discounts and offers. Order from Arrowine’s expanding online store for curbside pickup or in-store shopping. Have a question? Email [email protected].
  Looking for something fun to do this Sunday, June 11?
  Join us at Arrowine (4508 Cherry Hill Road) this Sunday from 1-4 p.m. for an Italian Wine Super Tasting! We wi
  
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• Arlington college student donates 12 inches of hair to charity

  09-06-2023 20:00 via arlnow.com
  
  When the pandemic hit, Arlington resident Matt White, like many others, could not get a haircut.
  He noticed his hair grew quickly and, rather than cut it, he decided to challenge himself and see how long he could grow it out.
  “At some point, I realized it could definitely be long enough to donate,” White told ARLnow.
  Last Wednesday — almost three years after his last haircut — the 21-year-old went to his mother’s hair salon, Magnus Opus, for a long-anticipated hair
  
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• Barbara Favola: Why you should vote for me

  09-06-2023 19:30 via arlnow.com
  
  State Sen. Barbara Favola (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 Barbara Favola, incumbent for Virginia State Senate – 40th District. Challenger James DeVita did not submit a response prior to publication time.
  As your senator, I promised to bolster
  
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• Wanda Younger: Why you should vote for me

  09-06-2023 19:00 via arlnow.com
  
  Wanda Younger, candidate for Arlington County Sheriff (via Wanda for Sheriff/Facebook)
  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 Wanda Younger, candidate for Arlington County Sheriff.
  I retired from the Arlington Sheriff’s Office in 2020 as a Lieutenant and Direct
  
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• James Herring: Why you should vote for me

  09-06-2023 18:30 via arlnow.com
  
  James Herring, candidate for Sheriff, at a recent Arlington Dems meeting (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
  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 James Herring, candidate for Arlington County Sheriff.
  “Number of years of experience” – anyone who ha
  
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• Jose Quiroz: Why you should vote for me

  09-06-2023 18:00 via arlnow.com
  
  Jose Quiroz, who took over as interim Arlington County Sheriff after Beth Arthur retired (via Jose Quiroz for Arlington)
  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 Jose Quiroz, candidate for Arlington County Sheriff.
  It has been my honor to serve as Arlington’
  
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• Parent fight at elementary school graduation ceremony draws police response

  09-06-2023 17:05 via arlnow.com
  
  Oakridge Elementary School (photo via Google Maps)
  (Updated at 11:20 a.m.) A physical fight among 2-3 adults marred a promotion ceremony for fifth graders at Oakridge Elementary on Thursday.
  Police were called to the school in the Arlington Ridge neighborhood around 4:45 p.m. for a report of a sizable fight, involving adults and possibly children as well.
  “At approximately 4:46 p.m., police were dispatched to the 1400 block of 24th Street S. for the report of a fight,” Arlington Coun
  
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• Police investigating man’s death near county offices

  09-06-2023 16:20 via arlnow.com
  
  File photo
  Arlington County police are investigating the death of a man near the county office complex at Sequoia Plaza.
  The man’s daughter called 911 around 4 p.m., reporting that he was attempting to kill himself, according to initial reports. He was found dead by arriving police and firefighters, in an outdoor area near the Arlington Dept. of Human Services offices and a county-run mental health facility.
  “At approximately 4:04 p.m., police were dispatched to the 2100 block of Was
  
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• Army extends Arlington National Cemetery’s horse use suspension to focus on rehabilitation

  09-06-2023 15:41 via wtop.com
  
  The tradition of using military horses during funerals at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia has been put on hold as the U.S. Army focuses on making some changes.
  The initial 45-day suspension of caisson support went in place May 1, but has been extended through June 2024. Officials said the goal is to implement a long-term rehab plan for the horses. Some of the changes the Army plans to implement over the next year include promoting better health, hiring new trainers and improving faciliti
  
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• New bridge over Lubber Run to replace two destroyed in 2019 flooding

  09-06-2023 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington County is working on a replacement for the two bridges over Lubber Run destroyed in severe flash flooding four years ago.
  The Arlington County Board is set to discuss a $360,000 construction contract for a new pedestrian bridge at its meeting this weekend.
  Flash flooding in 2019 washed away six pedestrian bridges in Arlington, including two in Lubber Run Park and four in Glencarlyn Park. The overall damage to county property was estimated at $6 million at the time.
  On Saturday, the Boa
  
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• Listing of the Day: 3108 6th Street N.

  09-06-2023 11:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Address: 3108 6th Street N.Neighborhood: Scroggins ClarendonType: 4 BR, 2 (+1 half) BA single-family detached — 2,800 sq. ft.Listed: $1,299,000
  Noteworthy: Character laden 1920s home well sited on an 11,500 sf landscaped lotSo few vintage homes remain in Clarendon and this 1920s farm house is further enhanced by its pride of place on a rare quarter acre treed lot.
  Recent improvements include: roofs on both house and detached garage, overhauled plumbing and electrical systems, stone floore
  
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