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• Reston man faces charges in Arlington sex crimes investigation

  17-10-2023 21:55 via arlnow.com
  
  Matthew Coble (photo courtesy ACPD)
  A 21-year-old Reston man is facing charges after a sex crimes investigation involving victims under the age of 18.
  Arlington County police say they’re now seeking other potential victims of the suspect, identified as Matthew Coble. In July, an Arlington jury found Coble guilty of Aggravated Sexual Battery of a mentally incapacitated or physically helpless individual in a public park.
  More, below, from an ACPD press release.
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• Peruvian Brothers opens new restaurant at Amazon HQ2 in Pentagon City

  17-10-2023 20:55 via arlnow.com
  
  Peruvian Brothers is officially open on the ground floor of Amazon’s second headquarters in Pentagon City.
  The D.C.-based Peruvian food truck and fast-casual eatery officially opened its second brick-and-mortar restaurant this past Friday. The location at 1450 S. Eads Street is only open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. but “dinner and brunch services will launch in a few weeks,” according to a press release.
  “We are so honored and excited to bring a large piece of our b
  
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• Peruvian Brothers, a diplomat favorite, opens restaurant at Amazon HQ2

  17-10-2023 20:30 via wtop.com
  
  Mario and Giuseppe Lanzone. (Courtesy Peruvian Brothers/Sylvia Sabogal)Mario and Giuseppe Lanzone. (Courtesy Peruvian Brothers/Sylvia Sabogal)Peruvian Brothers, a 10-year-old food truck business started by immigrant brothers focusing on food from their namesake country, opened its second brick-and-mortar location last Friday at Metropolitan Park, Amazon’s HQ2 campus in Pentagon City.
  Brothers Giuseppe and Mario Lanzone, who came to Washington from Lima, Peru, as teenagers in the 1990s, sta
  
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• VHC re-routes ambulances after systems issue

  17-10-2023 19:55 via arlnow.com
  
  Ambulance (file photo)
  Ambulances were temporarily re-routed to other hospitals after VHC Health suffered some technology issues this morning.
  The re-routing for non-critical cases was broadcast to Arlington County Fire Department medics around 10:30 a.m. As of 12:45 p.m., another broadcast suggested that the hospital was back on line for ambulances.
  A spokesperson confirmed to ARLnow that technology issues prompted a re-route notice out of “an abundance of caution.”
  “VHC Healt
  
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• Ask Eli: Podcast with ARLnow — Market conditions, Missing Middle and more

  17-10-2023 18:45 via arlnow.com
  
  This regularly scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. Please submit your questions to him via email for response in future columns. Video summaries of some articles can be found on YouTube on the Eli Residential channel. Enjoy!
  Answer: Last week I joined ARLnow founder Scott Brodbeck for a live podcast discussing a range of local real estate topics including market conditions, the strug
  
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• Arlington tops list of ‘most educated’ cities (DC is close behind)

  17-10-2023 18:44 via wtop.com
  
  Rosslyn Virginia skyline viewed from Memorial Bridge, Washington, DC(Getty Images/iStockphoto/f11photo)Rosslyn Virginia skyline viewed from Memorial Bridge, Washington, DC(Getty Images/iStockphoto/f11photo)Forbes Advisor’s new rankings of “The Most Educated Cities in the U.S.” puts Arlington, Virginia, at the top and the District at No. 3.
  The rankings count college degrees among populations, but it also factors in high school dropout rates and racial disparities. Cities with s
  
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• Two nabbed in foot chases after vehicle theft attempt from Amazon HQ2 garage

  17-10-2023 17:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington police vehicle responding to assist with foot chase in Pentagon City on Oct. 16, 2023
  A pair of suspects led Arlington County police on extended foot chases through Pentagon City yesterday afternoon.
  Police first responded to a parking garage below Amazon’s HQ2 building around 3:30 p.m. Monday after security observed suspects in ski masks trying to break into a car.
  The suspects were later spotted in the area and took off running. Personnel from some federal law enforcement agenc
  
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• Plans stewarding Arlington’s natural and cultural resources teed up for hearings later this year

  17-10-2023 16:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Two significant county plans — one governing stewardship of trees and natural resources and the other historic preservation — are reaching the finish line.
  On Saturday, the Arlington County Board set hearings for both plans. Members will vote on adopting the plans at the hearings.
  First up will be the Historic and Cultural Resources Plan, set for a Planning Commission hearing on Monday, Oct. 30 and a County Board hearing on Saturday, Nov. 11. The hearings on the plan were approved w
  
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• Morning Poll: Best tacos in Arlington?

  17-10-2023 15:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Tacos El Chilango truck in Radnor-Fort Myer Heights (file photo)
  National Taco Day earlier this month reminded us that, for an East Coast suburb, Arlington has some pretty solid taco options.
  But which one is the best? On this Taco Tuesday, we’re letting readers weigh in.
  The following selections were compiled via a number of lists, including this recent list from Arlington’s tourism website. If we missed your favorite, let us know in the comments.
  Vote for up to three of your favori
  
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• Simpler Traffic Reviews – Generate Website Traffic from Quality Sources?

  17-10-2023 10:30 via arlingtontimes.com
  
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  In the ever-evolving digital landscape, the quest for meaningful traffic is a challenge every online entrepreneur grapples with. While many...
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 16, 2023

  17-10-2023 02:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Good Monday 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 16, 2023.9:40 am: VDOT to replace bridge over N. Glebe Road |Comments
  10:30 am: Arlington seeks input on Wilson Blvd intersection changes |Comments
  11:30 am: County buys another home for flood mitigation as first purchase is teed up for demolition |Comments
  2:30 pm: Arlington County B
  
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