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• Arlington man convicted of murder after killing, setting Falls Church woman on fire

  06-10-2023 22:03 via wtop.com
  
  An Arlington, Virginia, man was convicted of murder Friday in the 2022 killing of a Falls Church woman whose body he set on fire.
  Richard Montano, 48, was found guilty of first-degree murder and arson in the slaying of 40-year-old Silvia Vaca Abacay last year.
  “As Commonwealth’s Attorney, I’ve seen considerable crime scenes and photos, but the photos from this case stood out in terms of the severity of the victim’s injuries,” Steve Descano said in a statement.
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• Obituary: Madelin Jones Barratt (1954-2023)

  06-10-2023 18:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Madelin Jones Barratt (Age 69)Memorial service info
  Madelin Jones Barratt, 69, of Falls Church, Va., passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2023 of mesothelioma.
  Madelin was born in 1954 in Houston, Texas to C.M.C. Jones, Jr. and Jacquelin Jones. Her father was a Marine Corps officer and the Jones family was stationed in several locations around the United States during Madelin’s childhood, including Annapolis, Md., Quantico, Va., Pearl Harbor, and Camp Lejeune, N.C. After gradua
  
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• Super Garden Market in Virginia Square returns under different owner and concept

  06-10-2023 17:45 via arlnow.com
  
  A new deli and coffee shop has opened in Virginia Square and it is relying on Arlington mid-century nostalgia to bring in customers.
  Super Garden Market has opened at 3444 Fairfax Drive, in the former Coffee Beanery location that closed earlier this year.
  The new name, however, references the original Super Garden Market and Deli — which operated in the same location for 47 years, before closing over three decades ago.
  Although the new coffee shop shares the same name as its predecessor,
  
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• VDOT begins repairing a 50-year-old bridge over I-395 near Shirlington

  06-10-2023 16:45 via arlnow.com
  
  VDOT is repairing this bridge over I-395 near Shirlington (via Google Maps)
  Work on a 50-year-old bridge over I-395 near Shirlington is underway, the Virginia Department of Transportation announced yesterday.
  The bridge connects the southbound I-395 collector-distributor lanes and southbound Shirlington Road to N. Quaker Lane at the I-395 Exit 6 interchange.
  Built in 1973, the bridge — crossed by about 7,400 vehicles daily — now needs needs safety improvements and upgrades to ex
  
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• Photos: What to eat and drink at the newly reopened Crystal City Water Park

  06-10-2023 15:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Starting today, all 11 food vendors and restaurants within Crystal City Water Park are officially open for business, following a soft opening two weeks ago.
  Morning to night, the 1.6-acre outdoor food hall and park in Crystal City will serve everything from indulgent duck-fat fried chicken sandwiches to Indian-style crepes filled with lentils and chutney to gelato.
  The kiosks include:D.C.-based café and wine bar Brij
  Bubbie’s Plant Burger, serving plant-based and kosher-certified bu
  
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• DC-area road closures, parking restrictions for Army Ten-Miler

  06-10-2023 11:58 via wtop.com
  
  The Army Ten-Miler is coming back to the D.C. area this Sunday, Oct. 8. Thousands of people are expected to take part in the 39th annual event.
  The race takes participating U.S. service members, veterans and their family members on a scenic tour of the District’s landmarks, looping from the Pentagon to the middle of the National Mall and back again.
  Proceeds from the event go toward Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs.
  Drivers may be slowed down by the dash, with road c
  
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• Listing of the Day: 3077 N. Quincy Street

  06-10-2023 11:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Address: 3077 N Quincy StreetNeighborhood: Bellevue ForestType: 5 BR, 6 (+1 half) BA single-family detached — 4,500 sq. ft.Listed: $1,900,000
  Noteworthy: Grand home perfect for all types of entertaining.
  Plan to spend the holidays in this beautiful 5 bedroom, 6.5 bath home with approximately 4500 square feet of living space. It is located on one of the prettiest streets in the Bellevue Forest neighborhood of Arlington.
  Step into the grand, two-story foyer leading to the light-filled living
  
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• Is a Rosslyn office opening behind tonight’s mysterious, elaborate fireworks display?

  06-10-2023 05:09 via arlnow.com
  
  Fireworks over the Potomac Thursday night (photo via @StefJohnson21/Twitter)
  A lengthy fireworks display took D.C. and Arlington residents by surprise tonight — leaving locals guessing as to who was behind it.
  The fireworks went off around 7:30 p.m., launched from a barge on the Potomac River between the Kennedy Center and Roosevelt Island, near Rosslyn. The nearly 15 minute display was on the scale one might expect for the Fourth of July.#Fireworks ⁦@kencen⁩ ⁦@ARLnowDOTc
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 5, 2023

  06-10-2023 02:31 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 — Oct 5, 2023.10:09 am: Today: Art walk and taco crawl offer two ways to tour Arlington |Comments
  10:45 am: Florida woman faces litany of charges after reported break-in and standoff |Comments
  11:45 am: Gunston Park playground and picnic area to get $1.2m renovation |Comments
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