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• Code Orange alert for Friday as Arlington’s air quality remains at ‘unhealthy’ levels

  29-06-2023 22:09 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington’s air quality index as of 4 p.m. Thursday (via AirNow.gov)
  It’s been another smoky day in Arlington, and the air quality is still considered “unhealthy” as the workday nears a close.
  The Air Quality Index registered at 177 as of 4 p.m. Thursday, solidly in the “Code Red” level.
  Tomorrow is expected to also be hazy, but somewhat improved, with a Code Orange alert issued minutes ago.
  More, below, from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
  
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• New draft plan for Langston Blvd emphasizes role of private development in building public benefits

  29-06-2023 21:00 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington County has published a new draft plan outlining how to encourage private development on Langston Blvd to turn it into a walkable, bikeable corridor with apartment buildings and public spaces.
  The plan, released last week, follows up on a more conceptual document released last year. This document introduced the vision for less dense neighborhoods giving way to “activity hubs,” such as the Lee Heights Shopping Center, developed with 15-story apartment buildings.
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• New draft plan for Langston Blvd calls for private development to help build public benefits

  29-06-2023 21:00 via arlnow.com
  
  (Updated 3:50 p.m.) Arlington County has published a new draft plan outlining how to encourage private development on Langston Blvd to turn it into a walkable, bikeable corridor with apartment buildings and public spaces.
  The plan, released last week, follows up on a more conceptual document released last year. This document introduced the vision for less dense neighborhoods giving way to “activity hubs,” such as the Lyon Village Shopping Center, developed with 15-story apartment bui
  
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• One day left to engage: Help shape Arlington’s Forestry and Natural Resource Plan today!

  29-06-2023 20:00 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington County seeks feedback on the latest draft of the Forestry and Natural Resources Plan (FNRP).
  Our urban forest and natural resources are vital to our well-being, and the FNRP addresses threats from climate change, urbanization, invasive species and more. The draft plan aims to reconnect nature to our daily lives, ensuring a healthy ecosystem for future generations.
  Provide your input before the engagement closes on June 30!
  Understanding the FNRP:The FNRP is part of the County’s C
  
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• Arlington teen chosen by Carnegie Hall to accompany jazz orchestra on European tour this summer

  29-06-2023 18:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Henry Price photographed with beloved trombone (courtesy Mari Beth Bittan)
  When Henry Price first picked up a trombone in fourth grade, he could only imagine a summer touring Europe as one of the 22 brightest young jazz musicians in the United States.
  The 17-year-old Barcroft resident will return to Washington-Liberty High School this fall with a summer’s worth of top-tier musical experience under his belt.
  NYO Jazz — Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Jazz Orchestra — is a p
  
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• An anonymous Russian has taken over the 9/11 Memorial 5K website, leading to a drop in registrations

  29-06-2023 17:30 via arlnow.com
  
  An anonymous Russian has taken the website for Arlington’s annual 9/11 Memorial 5K hostage, undermining registration for this year’s race.
  The buyer translated the page into Russian and demanded a large sum of money from the race committee to return it, Race Director Joshua Milfeit told ARLnow.
  Instead of paying, the committee decided to abandon the old “.com” web domain and buy a new “.us” domain of the same name, said Milfeit, who is also a captain wit
  
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• ACPD: After breaking into car, would-be thief opens home’s garage door

  29-06-2023 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  File photo
  A would-be thief or thieves used the electronic opener inside a car they rummaged through to open a home’s garage door, according to police.
  The incident happened early Tuesday morning on the 2500 block of Military Road, near Cherrydale.
  More from an Arlington County Police Department crime report, below.
  BURGLARY, 2023-06270025, 2500 block of Military Road. At approximately 2:28 a.m. on June 27, police were dispatched to the report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival,
  
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• A tricycle-based Turkish coffee purveyor has set up shop in Ballston

  29-06-2023 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  A tricycle serving Turkish coffee has started serving in Ballston.
  The three-wheeled coffee contraption is from long-time restaurant veteran and local author Isa Seyran, who told ARLnow late last year he was working on a new concept that would come after leaving his server job at The Salt Line.
  This mobile, custom-designed red tricycle offering Turkish coffee and baklava is that new business. It has been parking along the 4000 block of Wilson Blvd after opening earlier this month.
  Seyran named t
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 28, 2023

  29-06-2023 02:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Today we published articles that were read a total of 10835 times… so far.
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  The following are the most-read articles for today — Jun 28, 2023.More than a dozen mirrors stolen from cars parked in S. Arlington
  Arlington pulled prosecutors from traffic court. A driver who struck a girl on a bike escaped charges on an error.
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  Parents call on APS to address slow academic growth, teacher turnover at Oakridge Elementary&#
  
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