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• Violent collision on Custis Trail sends two to hospital

  30-10-2023 20:55 via arlnow.com
  
  Moments before a collision between a cyclist and a person on a scooter or skateboard on the Custis Trail (via Dave Statter/Twitter)
  Medics treated two people after a violent collision on a local trail Friday evening.
  The crash on the Custis Trail, at the intersection of eastbound Langston Blvd and Ft. Myer Drive in Rosslyn, was caught on camera.
  In the video, posted by local public safety watcher Dave Statter, a cyclist can be seen crossing Ft. Myer Drive at the intersection. The cyclist then co
  
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• NOW: Old Dominion Drive blocked by crash

  30-10-2023 20:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Part of Old Dominion Drive is blocked in both directions in the Rock Spring neighborhood due to a crash.
  The crash was first reported around 3 p.m. It happened near the intersection with N. Dickerson Street, west of Williamsburg Blvd and east of the Fairfax County border.
  Two vehicles — reportedly a Jeep and a BMW — suffered heavy front-end damage. A third vehicle, a Tesla, was also reported to have been involved in the crash but did not appear to have significant damage.
  No serious
  
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• Deaton Painting is offering 10% off all house painting in October and November

  30-10-2023 20:00 via arlnow.com
  
  Deaton Painting, based in Silver Spring, Maryland, has established itself as a premier house painting company, delivering exceptional quality and unparalleled service. With years of experience in the industry, Deaton Painting has honed its craft, ensuring every project is completed to the highest standard, leaving homes transformed and customers delighted.
  Specializing in both interior and exterior painting as well as cabinet painting, Deaton Painting employs a team of highly skilled and dedica
  
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• Weekend crime: A carjacking, a malicious wounding and an assault on police

  30-10-2023 19:00 via arlnow.com
  
  Police car speeding to a call at night (staff photo)
  While many enjoyed pre-Halloween revelry this weekend, Arlington County police were kept busy with a variety of mayhem.
  Several of the notable incidents happened early Saturday morning.
  Just before 1 a.m., officers responded to a carjacking in Crystal City, in which a man is alleged to have forcibly stolen a car and a phone from a woman he knows.
  From today’s APCD crime report:
  CARJACKING, 2023-10280018, 23rd Street S. at S. Eads Street.
  
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• Arlington startup VerticalApps acquired by Fairfax County-based MindPetal 

  30-10-2023 18:15 via arlnow.com
  
  Sponsored by Monday Properties and written by ARLnow, Startup Monday is a weekly column that profiles Arlington-based startups, founders, and other local technology news. Monday Properties is proudly featuring Three Ballston Plaza. 
  Arlington-based VerticalApps, which uses automation technologies such as artificial intelligence to streamline how federal agencies operate, will be acquired by a Vienna-based government contractor.
  MindPetal, which provides I
  
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• Snouts & Stouts indoor dog park and bar set to open next month in Green Valley

  30-10-2023 16:45 via arlnow.com
  
  An indoor dog park and bar is set to officially open its doors next month in the former home of New District Brewing.
  Snouts & Stouts, located at 2709 S. Oakland Street in Green Valley, has announced it will start serving dogs and their humans on Saturday, Nov. 18.
  “We believe that Snouts & Stouts is [complementary] to the existing Shirlington Dog Park and gives the community one place where they can have the best of both worlds with a massive outdoor dog park, and the option of an
  
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• Cyclists and runners can grab free lights and high-visibility vests this week

  30-10-2023 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Lighten Up Arlington gives out bike lights along Columbia Pike (courtesy of Arlington County)
  Cyclists and runners can snag some free safety gear in Arlington later this week.
  This Wednesday through Friday, BikeArlington and WalkArlington volunteers will be handing out free bicycle lights and reflective vests from 4-6 p.m.
  The giveaway days and locations are:Wednesday — Along the Curtis Trail in Rosslyn, at the corner of N. Lynn Street and Langston Blvd near the electronic display counting
  
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• Arlington offering safe disposal of hazardous household items this Saturday

  30-10-2023 14:30 via arlnow.com
  
  E-CARE event in 2021 at Yorktown High School (courtesy of Arlington County)
  Arlington residents can safely dispose of their old batteries, printer ink cartridges and other hazardous materials at Wakefield High School this Saturday.
  The popular, biannual Arlington Environmental Collection and Recycling (E-CARE) event is set to take place at the high school, located at 1325 S. Dinwiddie Street, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., “rain or shine,” according to a county press release.
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• NOW: At least four hurt after pair of crashes close local intersections

  30-10-2023 04:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Police and medics responded to a serious pedestrian crash and a collision with multiple injuries Sunday night.
  The crashes happened just a half hour apart, with the pedestrian crash at Columbia Pike and S. Greenbrier Street first reported around 9:45 p.m.
  Initial reports suggest that a middle-aged man was struck by the driver of a Toyota. The intersection remains closed and police are still on scene investigating as of publication time, which is usually indicative of a crash involving a very se
  
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• At least four hurt after pair of crashes close local intersections

  30-10-2023 04:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Police and medics responded to a serious pedestrian crash and a collision with multiple injuries Sunday night.
  The crashes happened just a half hour apart, with the pedestrian crash at Columbia Pike and S. Greenbrier Street first reported around 9:45 p.m.
  Initial reports suggest that a middle-aged man was struck by the driver of a Toyota. The intersection remains closed and police are still on scene investigating as of publication time, which is usually indicative of a crash involving a very se
  
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