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• NEW: Worker rescued after construction site accident on Columbia Pike

  08-09-2023 22:55 via arlnow.com
  
  A worker fell into a hard-to-access area at a construction site along Columbia Pike this afternoon, prompting a rescue operation.
  Firefighters were dispatched to the intersection of Columbia Pike and S. Oak Street just before 4 p.m. for a report of someone who fell into a concrete box and needed to be hoisted via a rescue basket.
  Columbia Pike was closed in both directions near the Sheraton hotel while firefighters worked to bring the person to safety. The victim was then reportedly taken via a
  
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• Another Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Arlington

  08-09-2023 22:35 via arlnow.com
  
  A window washer works as storm clouds loom over Ballston (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
  Yesterday’s Severe Thunderstorm Watch resulted in nary a raindrop for Arlington — but Friday evening might be different.
  Another Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the county, for D.C., and for much of the region. It’s in effect until 11 p.m. tonight.
  “[The] main hazards for these storms will be heavy rain, damaging winds and large hail,” the National Weather Service sa
  
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• Nothing suspicious found after threat but Arlington National Cemetery closed for rest of day

  08-09-2023 21:15 via wtop.com
  
  Officials said nothing suspicious was found after a bomb threat at Arlington National Cemetery but the cemetery will remain closed for the rest of the day.
  Arlington National Cemetery said in an update at about 3 p.m. that law enforcement had safely cleared all areas after several hours of searching during which the cemetery was closed. Nothing suspicious was found. Law enforcement safely cleared all areas.
  ANC will remain closed for the rest of the day to all visitors. We’re working with
  
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• Arlington National Cemetery remains closed for the day; area cleared after threat

  08-09-2023 21:15 via wtop.com
  
  Officials said nothing suspicious was found after a bomb threat at Arlington National Cemetery but the cemetery will remain closed for the rest of the day.
  Arlington National Cemetery said in an update at about 3 p.m. that law enforcement had safely cleared all areas after several hours of searching during which the cemetery was closed. Nothing suspicious was found. Law enforcement safely cleared all areas.
  ANC will remain closed for the rest of the day to all visitors. We’re working with
  
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• Arlington Marine killed in Osprey crash remembered for his dedication to his crew

  08-09-2023 19:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Last night, hundreds gathered outside the family home of Cpl. Spencer Collart, who died tragically during a training exercise in Australia, to honor his life.
  Despite the somber atmosphere at the Maywood home of Collart’s parents, Alexia and Bart, neighbors, friends and family offered prayers, shared fond memories and joined together to sing Spencer’s favorite song, “Africa” by Toto.
  The 21-year-old was one of three Marines who lost their lives after their MV-22B Osprey
  
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• Arlington Pet of the Week: Princess Kona!

  08-09-2023 18:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Announcing the Princess Kona!, the newest Arlington Pet of the Week.
  This royal is living it up in her penthouse in Clarendon. She even has her own website that her loyal subjects can follow!
  Her owner had this to say about the princess:
  Princess Kona! is lovable and enjoys playing, sitting on the balcony chirping at the crows, and advocating for adoption at AWLA.
  She was adopted just 10 months ago from AWLA and has made her home in Clarendon. She celebrated her 2nd birthday in May with family f
  
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• A restrictive covenant used to block a duplex also barred non-white people from buying or renting it

  08-09-2023 17:25 via arlnow.com
  
  1313 N. Harrison Street frontage, with an excerpt of restrictive covenants from its 1938 deed (by ARLnow)
  Using a restrictive covenant in a 1938 deed, neighbors in the Tara-Leeway Heights neighborhood convinced a developer to build a single-family home instead of a duplex.
  The home, 1313 N. Harrison Street, is not far from a wall that separated the historically Black neighborhood of Hall’s Hill from single-family-home subdivisions originally built exclusively for white people.  In add
  
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• UPDATED: Arlington National Cemetery closed due to bomb threat

  08-09-2023 16:00 via arlnow.com
  
  (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)
  (Updated at 4:15 p.m.) Arlington National Cemetery was closed for most of the day today due to a bomb threat.
  The cemetery said on social media Friday morning that the threat is being investigated.
  “The cemetery’s response teams and local law enforcement partners are on site investigating the threat,” ANC said. “The public is requested to avoid the area and wait for updates posted to our social media platforms.”
  An Arlington County poli
  
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• JUST IN: Arlington National Cemetery closed due to bomb threat

  08-09-2023 16:00 via arlnow.com
  
  (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)
  Arlington National Cemetery is closed to funerals and to the public Friday morning due to a bomb threat.
  The cemetery said on social media that the threat is being investigated.
  “The cemetery’s response teams and local law enforcement partners are on site investigating the threat,” ANC said. “The public is requested to avoid the area and wait for updates posted to our social media platforms.”
  An Arlington County police K-9 unit was disp
  
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• Arlington National Cemetery closes for law enforcement response

  08-09-2023 16:00 via wtop.com
  
  The Arlington National Cemetery is closed to the public after officials say the national landmark is responding to a bomb threat.1/2 Arlington National Cemetery officials and Joint Base Myer Henderson-Hall emergency services are currently responding to a bomb threat. The cemetery is closed to the general public and funeral services have been delayed until further notice. pic.twitter.com/ypWCsx0JF2
  — Arlington National Cemetery (@ArlingtonNatl) September 8, 2023According to a social media p
  
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• Architects will build larger-than-life sculptures from canned food tonight at Pentagon City mall

  08-09-2023 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  2014 Canstruction sculpture by HGA Architects and Engineers and Balfour Beatty Construction at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (via Arlington Food Assistance Center/Facebook)
  This evening, local architecture firms will go can-to-can in a competition to build elaborate sculptures made from canned goods.
  The event takes place at Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. After the “canstructions” are built tonight, they will be judged on Saturday, though shoppers can also vote for thei
  
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• SkinBiotix MD Skin Tag Remover Reviews: Scam or Fast Skin Biotix Mole and Skin Tag Serum?

  08-09-2023 10:30 via arlingtontimes.com
  
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• Rosslyn Jazz Fest returns to Virginia’s Gateway Park

  08-09-2023 10:05 via wtop.com
  
  toggle audio on and offchange volumedownload audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews the Rosslyn Jazz Fest (Part 1)
  Are you sad that the D.C. Jazz Festival is over? Don’t worry, more jazz its coming to Virginia.
  The 31st annual Rosslyn Jazz Fest returns to Gateway Park this Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m.
  “It really has been amazing to see how much it’s grown into a signature event, not only here in Arlington, but it’s really become a regional draw and we’re seeing folks that
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 7, 2023

  08-09-2023 02:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Good Thursday 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 7, 2023.9:30 am: Under construction Centurion Lounge at DCA shows new signs of progress |Comments
  10:30 am: New speed humps to pop up near schools where drivers flout 20 mph limit |Comments
  11:45 am: Ireland’s Four Courts reopening to the public today after honoring victims an
  
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