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Much of Northern Va. under drought watch

02-09-2023 16:21 via wtop.com

Five Northern Virginia counties are under a drought watch advisory as officials express concern about water levels across the Commonwealth.
Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality issued a drought watch advisory for Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, Arlington and Fairfax counties on Wednesday.
Virginians are encouraged to conserve water, keep track of drought conditions and look for any leaks to repair.
Groundwater levels are below the 10th percentile in the Northern Virginia

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Investigation underway after long fall from under-construction building

02-09-2023 15:05 via arlnow.com

(Updated at 10 a.m.) A person has life-threatening injuries after a long fall in the Ballston area.
The incident happened around 7 a.m. at the intersection of Fairfax Drive and N. Quincy Street. Police initially responded there for a trespasser climbing a rope at the construction site.
While on scene, an officer told dispatchers that the person appeared to be stuck part-way up the under-construction building and, a short time later, that they fell about eight stories to the ground below.
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Intersection closed after long fall from under-construction building

02-09-2023 15:05 via arlnow.com

Road closed by emergency activity at the intersection of Fairfax Drive and N. Quincy Street
A person has life-threatening injuries after a long fall in the Ballston area.
The incident happened around 7 a.m. at the intersection of Fairfax Drive and N. Quincy Street. Police initially responded there for a trespasser climbing a rope at the construction site.
While on scene, an officer told dispatchers that the person appeared to be stuck part-way up the under-construction building and, a short time

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NOW: Police investigating shots fired near Ballston Metro station

02-09-2023 03:50 via arlnow.com

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Someone fired gunshots across from the Ballston Metro station tonight (Friday).
Police were dispatched to the scene at Fairfax Drive and N. Stuart Street around 8:20 p.m. for a report of a shooting. They arrived and reportedly found shell casings on the street in front of the Subway restaurant but no one injured.
A lookout was broadcast for a possible suspect who fled into the Metro station, but police could not find him.Arlington County police responded to North Stuart Street and Fai

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 1, 2023

02-09-2023 02:30 via arlnow.com

Good Friday 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 — Sep 1, 2023.9:30 am: From rail yards to residential towers: Rosslyn’s half-century transformation |Comments
10:30 am: 9/11 Pentagon Memorial visitor center plans take a small step forward |Comments
11:45 am: Report: More than half of South Arlington families struggle to afford basic

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