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

  27-07-2023 22:45 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 townhouses sold last month (June 2023).
  Most expensive townhouses sold2612 N Glebe Rd — Yorktown — $1,599,000 (4 beds | 5 baths | 3,749 sq. ft.)
  1513 16th Rd N — Rosslyn — $1,560,000 (3 beds | 3.5 baths | 2,605 sq. ft.)
  1554 N Colonial Ter — Rosslyn — $1,359,000 (3 beds | 2.5 baths | 2,642 sq. ft.)Least expensive townhouses sold*2117 S Pollard
  
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• Arlington advises residents to avoid Four Mile Run after ‘dumping incident’

  27-07-2023 21:55 via arlnow.com
  
  Along Four Mile Run near Shirlington (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)
  People and pets should avoid much of Four Mile Run for the next 2-3 days, Arlington County says.
  The advisory comes amid a scorching heatwave. The county says it’s due to a “dumping incident” near N. Ohio Street.
  The affected portion of the stream runs along popular parks like Bluemont Park, Barcroft Park and the Shirlington dog park.
  Arlington firefighters responded to the stream earlier today for a report of a
  
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• Police investigating series of car thefts in N. Arlington

  27-07-2023 21:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Police car at night (file photo courtesy Kevin Wolf)
  Two cars were stolen and eight were rummaged through at some point overnight, according to Arlington County police.
  The theft series happened in neighborhoods north of Langston Blvd, including the Old Dominion and Donaldson Run communities, between last night and early this morning.
  Police have no description of the suspect or suspects.
  More, below, from an ACPD crime report.
  GRAND LARCENY AUTO, LARCENY FROM AUTO, VEHICLE TAMPERING (Series)(La
  
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• Excessive Heat Warning issued ahead of scorching Friday

  27-07-2023 20:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Hot weather amid a July 2021 heat wave (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
  What had been an Excessive Heat Watch for Friday is now a warning.
  The National Weather Service just issued the Excessive Heat Warning, cautioning against “dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 110” tomorrow.
  From NWS:
  …HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
  …EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY…
  * WHAT…For the Heat
  
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• ACFD on scene of small fire at Lost Dog Cafe in Westover

  27-07-2023 19:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Fire response at Lost Dog Cafe in Westover
  Arlington firefighters are investigating a reported fire in the ceiling at Lost Dog Cafe in Westover.
  The fire started in the kitchen area and is said to be out, but firefighters are removing ceiling tiles to make sure there are no remaining hotspots, according to scanner traffic.
  It’s unclear what sparked the fire, but accumulated grease in the kitchen ductwork is a common cause of fires at restaurants.
  The local staple at 5876 Washington Blvd is
  
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• Sunday Open House: New townhomes in Arlington at Carlin Place

  27-07-2023 18:30 via arlnow.com
  
  NVHomes has returned to Arlington with a collection of luxury townhomes off Columbia Pike and will welcome guests to view the model residence this Sunday, July 30 from 12-2 p.m.
  Carlin Place is a new community featuring 3-, 4-, or 5-bedroom floorplans with included secure garage parking, two outdoor living spaces, and stately brick architecture. Designer features such as quartz countertops, wide-plank flooring, and upgraded baths are included. A video tour of the homes can be viewed on YouTube.
  
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• County solicits feedback on 10-year plan to improve ART bus service

  27-07-2023 17:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Passengers board an ART bus on Columbia Pike (file photo by Jay Westcott)
  Arlington is looking to operate buses more frequently and expand service with more off-peak and weekend service.
  These are just some of the recommendations that could be implemented as part of an overhaul of the municipal bus service, called Arlington Transit, over the next decade. The changes are part of an update to Arlington’s Transit Strategic Plan, which it is required to have by state law and update every six y
  
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• YMCA may ditch tennis courts in Virginia Square redevelopment project

  27-07-2023 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  The YMCA may be ditching tennis courts when it redevelops its property in Virginia Square.
  The organization plans to tear down its facility at 3400 13th Street N. and build a new recreational facility with an aquatics center, a multi-purpose gym with workout rooms, and a “diversity and inclusion center.”
  There will also be a seven-story apartment building with 374 units, as well as open spaces and footpaths through the site.
  Tennis players, however, have watched the eight existi
  
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• Report: Arlington has tenth-highest rent in the U.S.

  27-07-2023 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  The RiverHouse apartments in Pentagon City (staff photo)
  Arlington has the tenth-highest rent in the United States, according to a new report.
  Rental website Zumper compiled median one-bedroom rents in localities across the U.S. and Arlington is No. 10 on the list. The good news, though, is that the county moved down a spot, after neighboring D.C. moved up to No. 9.
  New York City is No. 1 on the list, meanwhile, followed by Jersey City — a frequent ranking rival (and doppelganger?) of Arli
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 26, 2023

  27-07-2023 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 26, 2023.9:10 am: UPDATE: Heat Advisory issued for Thursday, Excessive Heat Watch for Friday |Comments
  10:15 am: Clarendon’s B Live is becoming “Beach Bar Live,” at least temporarily |Comments
  11:20 am: Westmont Apartments opens on Columbia Pike, as Five Guys and
  
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