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• APS, teachers and community members say work remains to tackle high suspension rates among certain students

  27-09-2023 21:55 via arlnow.com
  
  Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Wendy Crawford (via APS)
  Black and Hispanic students remain more likely to be suspended from Arlington Public Schools than their peers, according to new data.
  Specifically, Black students make up 11% of students yet 30% of suspensions, while Hispanic students make up 30% of the population and 45% of suspensions, per a presentation to the Arlington School Board yesterday (Tuesday).
  Meanwhile, students with disabilities and those learning English are
  
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• How does valet car care work anyway? FAQ’s from start-up Roda

  27-09-2023 21:00 via arlnow.com
  
  Whether it’s T. Swift tickets, cash money, or a prime parking spot, most DMV-area residents agree that time is actually their most valuable currency. A universal experience of car owners is waiting in a frigid lobby for hours on their car — even for basic maintenance.
  Roda, formerly known as CarCare To Go, located their flagship service center in Rockville, Maryland to solve this problem. With a team of trusted valets, they offer free pick-up and return of your car. This is how it w
  
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• Ribbon-cutting for completed Westover stormwater vault to be held this weekend

  27-09-2023 20:00 via arlnow.com
  
  A large, $18 million stormwater vault underneath Cardinal Elementary School in the flood-prone Westover neighborhood is now complete.
  The vault responds to community concerns that arose after significant flooding washed over Westover in July 2019.
  Arlington County will mark the completion of the vault with a ribbon-cutting this Saturday during a neighborhood festival at the school, dubbed Westover Day. Beyond celebrating the completed vault, Westover Day will also mark the completion of th
  
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• Small Business Focus: K.J. Wilson Law, PLLC

  27-09-2023 18:45 via arlnow.com
  
  This column is sponsored by BizLaunch, a division of Arlington Economic Development.
  Listen to Attorney Kristen Wilson talk about estate planning topics on a recent episode of Legacy Leaders Podcast.
  K. J. Wilson Law, PLLC, led by its founder and estate planning attorney, Kristen J. Wilson, has been a beacon of trust and vision for the Arlington community since its inception on June 21, 2022.
  The firm’s core mission revolves around helping individuals and families navigate the intric
  
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• Clarendon’s Bar Ivy now open ‘morning, noon and night’ with new breakfast options

  27-09-2023 17:45 via arlnow.com
  
  In honor of its new breakfast menu, Clarendon eatery Bar Ivy is offering free coffee this week to customers who buy their new bagel sandwiches.
  The RAMMY-nominated restaurant, which opened last year, announced Tuesday that its doors will now open at 7:30 a.m. from Tuesday through Saturday, with a new menu of bagel sandwiches and specialty coffee drinks.
  From open until 3 p.m., patrons can grab sandwiches such as a maple shoyu pork belly bagel with Gruyere cheese and an over-easy egg or a cured
  
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• Revamped, food-centric Crystal City Water Park set to open next week

  27-09-2023 16:45 via arlnow.com
  
  After nearly three years of waiting, the Crystal City Water Park is slated to reopen next week, JBG Smith announced yesterday.
  The newly renovated, privately owned 1.6-acre park will feature nine restaurant kiosks, a cocktail and oyster bar, seating areas, public art installations, new water features — including a water wall — and a live performance stage.
  “Water Park is a manifestation of our vision for National Landing as a premier 18-hour community that warmly embraces famil
  
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• New study sees surge of people living alone in Arlington

  27-09-2023 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  The forthcoming apartments dubbed “The Commodore” in Courthouse (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
  Arlington has seen the greatest growth in people living alone of 342 U.S. cities.
  That’s according to a new study by the website SmartAsset, which examined census data between 2016 and 2021.
  Arlington is No. 1 on the list and neighboring Alexandria is No. 2, at a 3.54x and 2.98x increase of people living alone, respectively. In Arlington, about 42% of households only had one resident a
  
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• The Trumpinator Bobblehead Reviews: Proud Patriots Return of President Donald Trump 2024 Collectible

  27-09-2023 10:30 via arlingtontimes.com
  
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• The 8 Best Testosterone Booster Formulas to Try – Top Choices for 2023

  27-09-2023 10:30 via arlingtontimes.com
  
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  We set out to identify the best testosterone booster on the market. We’ve reviewed countless ingredient lists, spoken with industry...
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• Some students still disproportionately suspended in Arlington schools, county says

  27-09-2023 04:43 via wtop.com
  
  Some Arlington, Virginia, students continue to be disproportionately suspended compared to their peers, an alarming trend that school leaders say they’re taking steps to address.
  Black and Hispanic students, students with disabilities, English language learners and male students were disproportionately suspended in the 2022-23 school year, according to newly released data discussed at a school board work session Tuesday.
  There was a 5% drop in Black K-12 student suspensions between 2021-22
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 26, 2023

  27-09-2023 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 — Sep 26, 2023.9:30 am: UPDATED: Arrest made after shooting on Columbia Pike |Comments
  10:30 am: Metro 29 Diner faces uncertain timeline for reopening due to faulty sewer line |Comments
  11:30 am: Arlington to chip in $70k for more study of bus rapid transit on Route 7 |Comments
  1:30 pm: Wa
  
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