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• Most and least expensive condos sold in Arlington (June 2023)

  20-07-2023 22:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Here in Arlington, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive condos sold last month (June 2023).
  Most expensive condos sold1781 N Pierce St — Rosslyn — $2,479,000 (2 beds | 2.5 baths | 2,382 sq. ft.)
  1401 N Oak St Unit G1 — Rosslyn — $1,200,000 (3 beds | 2.5 baths | 2,558 sq. ft.)
  1600 Clarendon Blvd Unit W206 — Rosslyn — $1,175,000 (2 beds | 2 baths | 1,642 sq. ft.)
  1881 N Nash St Unit 1204 — Ross
  
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• How Clarendon tried to become its own town 101 years ago

  20-07-2023 21:45 via arlnow.com
  
  In 1922, Clarendon almost became a town.
  The rallying cry was the neighborhood slogan, “Do it for Clarendon,” says local historian Sean Denniston.
  Arlington County, formerly within the borders of what was then called Alexandria County, got its name in 1920, to avoid confusion with the City of Alexandria. Twenty years prior, however, residents already saw Clarendon as its own town.
  Proud residents, unified by the “Do it for Clarendon” spirit, built their own town hall, vo
  
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• The Suspen(sion) is real: How much does suspension repair cost?

  20-07-2023 21:00 via arlnow.com
  
  Your car is designed to move smoothly across the surface of the road, and the components that make up your suspension are part of what keeps your car stable. When you hit an uneven surface or crevice, you may feel the car jump or jerk — but without a suspension system, that feeling would be even more… well… jarring.
  If your car is a magnet for curbs, potholes, and other road hazards, the odds that you may eventually need to repair your suspension are much higher. Pay close a
  
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• A new branch of First National Bank is set to come to Ballston amid plans to expand in the D.C. area

  20-07-2023 20:15 via arlnow.com
  
  Signs for a new First National Bank (FNB) location are posted across the street from Ballston Quarter.
  This new location, at the corner of Wilson Blvd and N. Stuart Street, is set to open in 2024. The Ballston branch is part of the bank’s plans to expand its presence in Northern Virginia, a spokesperson for the bank told ARLnow.
  The bank currently has two ATMs in Arlington at Giant grocery stores at 3450 Washington Blvd and 3115 Langston Blvd and two branch locations in Fairfax County.
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• Statutes of Liberty: For whom the bell tolls — it tolls for Chevron

  20-07-2023 19:30 via arlnow.com
  
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• Driver smashes through bank drive-thru in Falls Church

  20-07-2023 18:45 via arlnow.com
  
  A bank drive-thru has been heavily damaged in the City of Falls Church after a driver smashed through a brick wall.
  The incident happened shortly after noon at the M&T Bank branch at 133 S. Washington Street. Arlington County firefighters responded to the scene to evaluate injuries and, if need be, rescue anyone inside the vehicle.
  (ACFD provides firefighting services to the city under contract.)
  The driver, who appeared to be an elderly man, was reportedly able to get out of his Subaru on h
  
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• Arlington County auditor plans to investigate waived ambulance fees for potential savings

  20-07-2023 17:30 via arlnow.com
  
  A man runs past an ambulance on scene at 1100 Wilson Blvd. in Rosslyn (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
  Arlington County’s auditor plans to take a closer look at when ambulance fees are waived to see if he can save taxpayer dollars.
  The plans are part of his office’s proposed audit plan for the 2024 fiscal year, which also includes scrutinizing how the county pays for gas in government cars and medical bills for Dept. of Health and Human Services clients. The Arlington County Board unani
  
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• County grants developer more time to finish public improvements in Courthouse

  20-07-2023 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  A reconfigured 15th Street N. in Courthouse along one edge of the “Landmark Block” development (staff photo)
  A slate of public improvements associated with the construction of a new apartment building in Courthouse are experiencing slight delays.
  A year and a half ago, developer Greystar agreed to take on public improvements on behalf of the county in exchange for more units at its redevelopment project. The 423-unit, 20-story residential building dubbed “The Commodore” a
  
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• Your guide on where to watch the Women’s World Cup

  20-07-2023 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Soccer fans can plan to watch and celebrate the Women’s World Cup at several bars in Arlington.
  The World Cup kicked off today (Thursday) in Australia and New Zealand and the tournament will run until the final game airs on Sunday, Aug. 20 at 6 a.m.
  The festivities start tomorrow evening at 9 p.m., with Quincy Hall hosting a watch party at 4001 Fairfax Drive for the first game for the U.S. women’s team, against Vietnam.
  The bar will be serving an IPA from a women-owned, Maryland-base
  
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• Here’s where to watch the Women’s World Cup in Arlington

  20-07-2023 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Soccer fans can plan to watch and celebrate the Women’s World Cup at several bars in Arlington.
  The World Cup kicked off today (Thursday) in Australia and New Zealand and the tournament will run until the final game airs on Sunday, Aug. 20 at 6 a.m.
  The festivities start tomorrow evening at 9 p.m., with Quincy Hall hosting a watch party at 4001 Fairfax Drive for the first game for the U.S. women’s team, against Vietnam.
  The bar will be serving an IPA from a women-owned, Maryland-base
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 19, 2023

  20-07-2023 02:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.News recap
  The following articles were published earlier today — Jul 19, 2023.9:30 am: Arlington reigns supreme as nation’s fittest ‘city’ for sixth year in a row |Comments
  10:30 am: An Arlington teen has been rowing for over 50 hours in an attempt to beat a world record |Comments
  11:30 am: County Board gives green light to new out
  
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