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• Man escapes armed carjacking attempt near Potomac Yard

  26-07-2023 21:55 via arlnow.com
  
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  A driver made a daring and successful — though some might say ill-advised — escape from armed carjackers early this morning.
  The incident happened just before 2 a.m. on the 3400 block of Potomac Avenue, in the Crystal City area near Potomac Yard.
  “The victim was inside his parked vehicle when the suspect vehicle pulled behind him and approximately three male suspects exited, brandished firearms and demanded the keys to the victim’s vehicle,” Arlington Cou
  
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• 3 hurt, tanker truck overturns in I-395 crash in Arlington

  26-07-2023 21:40 via wtop.com
  
  Listen live to WTOP for traffic updates on the 8s and when it breaks.
  A crash involving an overturned tanker truck sent three people to the hospital and closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 395 in Arlington, Virginia, for a few hours Wednesday afternoon, leading to some backups.
  The crash happened about 1:15 p.m. in the southbound lanes of I-395 near Exit 5 in the Shirlington area, according to Virginia State Police.
  State police said the crash caused the tanker truck to catch fire. Arlingt
  
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• 13 non-touristy things to do near DC this summer

  26-07-2023 20:55 via arlnow.com
  
  During summertime in D.C., it can feel impossible to find a place that isn’t crowded with out-of-towners.
  While we love sharing D.C.’s iconic spots with visitors, sometimes it’s nice to get away from the long lines and camera-wielding families.
  Yes, we will take a picture of you and your family in matching T-shirts — but no, you won’t catch us stepping a foot near D.C. landmarks anytime soon. Escape the summer swarm with this list of non-touristy things t
  
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• Expect delays: 3 hurt, tanker truck overturns in I-395 crash in Arlington

  26-07-2023 20:48 via wtop.com
  
  Three people were sent to the hospital after a crash Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 395 in Arlington County, Virginia, involving an overturned tanker truck that caught fire. (Courtesy Arlington County Fire & EMS)Three people were sent to the hospital after a crash Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 395 in Arlington County, Virginia, involving an overturned tanker truck that caught fire. (Courtesy Arlington County Fire & EMS)Listen live to WTOP for traffic updates on the 8s and when it
  
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• DEVELOPING: Propane tanker overturns, blocking southbound I-395

  26-07-2023 19:50 via arlnow.com
  
  Three people are being hospitalized and southbound I-395 is blocked after a truck crash.
  A propane tanker and another vehicle crashed near Shirlington Circle around 1:15 p.m., leading the tanker to overturn prompting a large emergency and hazmat response. Firefighters are on scene, hosing down the truck to try to prevent a fire.
  According to initial reports, three people are being transported to the hospital after the crash and crews are working to vent at least some of the pressure from the dam
  
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• Alamo Drafthouse Cinema to host ‘Barbie’ movie slumber party

  26-07-2023 19:35 via arlnow.com
  
  Looking to enjoy “Barbie” while reliving those childhood slumber parties with your best friends? Alamo Drafthouse has you covered.
  This Friday and Saturday, movie-goers can get dressed up in their pajamas and bring their pillows to the Crystal City location of the theater for late-night screenings of the blockbuster film. There will be Barbie-themed concessions, merchandise and photo ops.
  “With this ‘Barbie’ movie, because we’re trying to appeal to girls and w
  
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• Small Business Focus: Do I really need an Arlington business license?

  26-07-2023 18:30 via arlnow.com
  
  This column is sponsored by BizLaunch, a division of Arlington Economic Development.
  For anyone who runs or is looking to open a business in Arlington, the answer is yes.
  With only a few exceptions, Arlington business owners need to get a business license and maintain that year over year. This includes businesses of all types of sizes. If you’re a freelance artist/maker, own a retail establishment or restaurant, operate as a consultant or even have a home-based business or nonprofit,
  
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• Westmont Apartments opens on Columbia Pike, as Five Guys and another eatery plan to move in

  26-07-2023 17:20 via arlnow.com
  
  Westmont Apartments (photo courtesy of Matt Hagan)
  The long-awaited Westmont Apartments on Columbia Pike is now open and ready for move-ins, with a pair of restaurants setting up on the ground floor.
  Developer Republic Properties Corporation announced last week that the 258,000-square-foot mixed-use building at the corner of Columbia Pike and S. Glebe Road had opened its doors. The project was first approved about four years ago.
  The new construction sits on the former site of the Westmont Shopp
  
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• Clarendon’s B Live is becoming “Beach Bar Live,” at least temporarily

  26-07-2023 16:15 via arlnow.com
  
  B Live sign in Clarendon (staff photo)
  Clarendon’s B Live is set to become a beach bar beginning early next month, while Coco B’s is set to finally open on the rooftop.
  The live music venue and watering hole on Wilson Blvd is changing concepts, at least temporarily, and becoming a “divey beach bar popup,” co-owner Christal Bramson tells ARLnow. The shifting sands reflect what’s working at the former Whitlow’s space, Bramson says.
  “Due to the popularity o
  
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• UPDATE: Heat Advisory issued for Thursday, Excessive Heat Watch for Friday

  26-07-2023 15:10 via arlnow.com
  
  The sun during a heat advisory (file photo)
  (Updated at 2:10 p.m.) Get ready for three days of sweltering weather.
  Ahead of high temperatures in the upper 90s — perhaps rising into the triple digits — paired with high humidity, the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Thursday and a watch for Friday.
  From NWS:
  …HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY…
  * WHAT…Heat index values around 105 degrees expected.
  * WHERE…The Washi
  
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• A Heat Advisory has been issued for Thursday

  26-07-2023 15:10 via arlnow.com
  
  The sun during a heat advisory (file photo)
  Get ready for three days of sweltering weather.
  Ahead of high temperatures in the upper 90s paired with high humidity, the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Thursday.
  From NWS:
  …HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY…
  * WHAT…Heat index values around 105 degrees expected.
  * WHERE…The Washington and Baltimore Metropolitan areas, central and northeast Maryland, southern Maryland, and porti
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 25, 2023

  26-07-2023 02:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Good Tuesday 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 25, 2023.9:45 am: Morning Poll: Missing Middle Twitter war (can you take it anymore?) |Comments
  10:30 am: Mah-Ze-Dahr in Crystal City goes beyond baked goods with all-day fare |Comments
  11:45 am: NEW: Another BMW has been carjacked in Arlington |Comments
  12:25 pm: Severe Thunderstorm
  
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