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

  21-09-2023 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 (August 2023).
  Most expensive townhouses sold2172 21st Ct N — North Highland — $1,720,000 (3 beds | 4.5 baths | 3,790 sq. ft.)
  1731 22nd Ct N — North Highland — $1,705,000 (3 beds | 4.5 baths | 2,462 sq. ft.)
  431 N George Mason Dr — Ballston — $1,325,000 (5 beds | 4.5 baths | 3,223 sq. ft.)Least expensive townhouses s
  
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• Behavioral health specialists could be in Arlington high schools this winter

  21-09-2023 21:30 via arlnow.com
  
  The Arlington Public Schools Syphax Education Center (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
  High school-based behavioral health services could be in place by November or December of this year, according to the county.
  In the wake of a mini-rash of student deaths earlier this year that included the fatal overdose of a 14-year-old Wakefield High School student, Arlington Public Schools and the county government began devising a joint response to the twin epidemics of substance use and mental health is
  
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• Oktoberfest fun for the whole family

  21-09-2023 20:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Get into the fall spirit at National Landing’s can’t-miss Oktoberfest event on Saturday, September 30!
  Featuring a traditional Bavarian Steinholding competition, best-dressed contest, lawn games, clove decor for kids, beer and ciders for adults, and live entertainment, this event has pint-sized fun for everyone.
  So, break out your lederhosen and enjoy the fall weather celebrating Oktoberfest in National Landing! on Saturday, September 30th!
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• County Board poised to allocate funding for more upgrades to Bluemont Junction Trail

  21-09-2023 19:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Bluemont Junction Trail (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
  This weekend, the Arlington County Board is set to consider a proposal to funnel nearly $400,000 into the second phase of the Bluemont Junction Trail safety project.
  Phase 2 includes moving and updating three trail connectors to be accessible to people with disabilities and improving cyclist and pedestrian intersections between the W&OD Trail and the Four Mile Run Trail on both sides of Wilson Blvd, per a county report.
  The plan also call
  
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• Adoptable Pet of the Week: Tiger

  21-09-2023 18:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Give a round of applause to Tiger, the newest Adoptable Pet of the Week!
  This fluffy, longhaired guy is gorgeous and ready to find a family to call home. He is currently in shelter at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
  This is what his friends had to say:
  This lovable striped 1-year-old is looking for a home to call his own. He’s a laid-back boy who has truly mastered the art of relaxation. Set him up in a sun-soaked window sill, and you can bet that he’ll find the perfect spot
  
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• Corvette carjacked by armed suspects near Lyon Village

  21-09-2023 17:30 via arlnow.com
  
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  A man was carjacked by gun-wielding suspects early this morning at the Lyon Village Shopping Center.
  It happened shortly before 12:30 a.m. near the 24-hour CVS store, according to scanner traffic. The suspects could be seen fleeing down the Spout Run Parkway in a traffic camera video posted by local public safety watcher Dave Statter.A safety tip: If you have a vehicle carjackers desire, you might want to avoid driving it to 24-hour businesses during the overnight hours. They seem to
  
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• Why Arlington Co.’s libraries will declare themselves book sanctuaries

  21-09-2023 17:20 via wtop.com
  
  Many libraries across the country are getting ready to observe Banned Books Week from Oct. 1-7, but Arlington County, Virginia, has plans to go one step further.
  Library Director Diane Kresh said, thankfully, controversy over books is not a big issue in Arlington.
  “To me, that makes the onus and responsibility of speaking up even more necessary.”
  Kresh said she plans to declare Arlington libraries book sanctuaries that first week in October.
  “It means having a diverse library c
  
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• Amazon holds its first product launch at HQ2 in Pentagon City

  21-09-2023 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Channeling the energy of an iPhone launch, Amazon unveiled its new line of AI-powered gadgets from the HQ2 auditorium Wednesday.
  While a September product launch is typical for the tech giant, this event was the first major unveiling Amazon has hosted at its new headquarters in Pentagon City — and the top brass went all out for the occasion.
  Inside the 2.1-million-square-foot complex, which wrapped up its first phase of construction in June, Amazon employees ushered attendees to their sea
  
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• Morning Poll: Ban TikTok?

  21-09-2023 15:55 via arlnow.com
  
  TikTok on a phone (Photo by Solen Feyissa on Unsplash)
  Virginia’s Attorney General has authored an amicus brief supporting the ban of TikTok on a statewide level.
  The short-form video app, which is especially popular with younger users, is set to be banned next year in Montana. In response to a federal lawsuit challenging the ban, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares — joined by 17 other GOP state attorneys general — says the ban should be legal as it amounts to a “gar
  
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• Sonic Glow Brush Reviews – Scam or Legit SonicGlow Toothbrush to Use?

  21-09-2023 10:30 via arlingtontimes.com
  
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  You can now try the Sonic Glow Brush to get whiter teeth that shine and a Hollywood smile. According to...
  Sonic Glow Brush Reviews – Scam or Legit SonicGlow Toothbrush to Use?Wire Service
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 20, 2023

  21-09-2023 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 — Sep 20, 2023.9:55 am: Fire Marshal’s Office looking for witness to car fire started with stolen fireworks |Comments
  11:00 am: August fire forces 68 residents to vacate a Crystal City apartment building |Comments
  11:45 am: Clarendon Ballroom to hold street festival this weekend |C
  
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