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• Arlington neighborhood rallies as police investigate possible hate crime

  01-03-2024 22:29 via wtop.com
  
  Michael Hemminger, President of the Arlington Chspter of the NAACP (L) Wanda Younger, James Younger talk after Friday’s rally in Arlington. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)Michael Hemminger, President of the Arlington Chspter of the NAACP (L) Wanda Younger, James Younger talk after Friday’s rally in Arlington. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)After news that graffiti that included swastikas and a racial slur appeared outside several homes in Arlington, Virginia, a group of residents held a rally to support each othe
  
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• The Nose That Knows: First Sunday Super Tasting of 2024!

  01-03-2024 21:00 via arlnow.com
  
  This column is written by the team at Arrowine & Cheese (4508 Cherry Hill Road). Sign up for the email newsletter and receive exclusive discounts and offers. Order from Arrowine’s expanding online store for curbside pickup or in-store shopping. Have a question? Email [email protected].
  That’s right! It’s the First Sunday Super Tasting of 2024!
  Join Arrowine this Sunday, March 3 from 1-4 p.m. for some great wine and great people. This t
  
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• The Giant at Lyon Village Shopping Center has closed, raising questions about plaza’s future

  01-03-2024 20:00 via arlnow.com
  
  Workers lowered signage today (Friday) from the now-former Giant supermarket in the Lyon Village Shopping Center.
  Several passersby watched with interest as the team unscrewed the letters G-I-A-N-T from the storefront at 3115 Langston Blvd. One visitor, apparently a would-be customer, walked up to the grocery store’s closed entrance and peered inside before returning to her car and driving away.
  “Can you believe it?” another pedestrian asked in disbelief.
  Thursday was the last
  
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• Fueled by a mini-baby boom, APS enrollment could stabilize at 2019 peaks, leaving some worried about large class sizes

  01-03-2024 17:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Students arrive to Gunston Middle School on the first day of school (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
  A mini-baby boom could deliver Arlington Public Schools a slight enrollment bump through 2033, according to the latest 10-year projections.
  The report says live births are predicted to increase by 13%, or about 300 babies, through 2028. This modest increase contrasts with a report last year predicting short-term increases followed by declines in the outer years due to declining births.
  Now, APS proj
  
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• JUST IN: Rustico to close in Ballston after nearly 14 years

  01-03-2024 16:40 via arlnow.com
  
  Rustico is closing its doors in Ballston.
  The craft-beer-centric restaurant serving “artisan pizza” and “creative American cuisine” at 4075 Wilson Blvd plans to welcome its last customers on Sunday, March 10.
  The Old Town Alexandria location of Rustico will remain open.
  From a message posted on social media last night:
  After 14 great years, Rustico Ballston’s last day of service will be Sunday March 10th. We love the Ballston neighborhood and we’re grateful fo
  
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• A church in Ballston Quarter mall is the only D.C. area tour stop for two big names in Christian radio this month

  01-03-2024 15:35 via arlnow.com
  
  Two years ago, Grace Community Church held its meetings at the Thomas Jefferson Middle School auditorium.
  Now, it is hosting big acts in contemporary Christian music at its new home in Ballston Quarter, which seats 500 people.
  Next week, Grammy-award-winning artist Steven Curtis Chapman, a fixture on Christian radio for decades, will be making a stop at the church for a sold-out show.
  On March 20, Colton Dixon and Jordan Feliz — two ascendant artists whose recent singles and albums ha
  
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• Listing of the Day: 2607 Key Boulevard

  01-03-2024 11:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Address: 2607 Key BoulevardNeighborhood: Lyon VillageType: 5 BR, 4 (+1 half) BA single-family detached — 3,290 sq. ft.Listed: $2,295,000
  Noteworthy: Beautifully Renovated Colonial in Lyon Village
  Welcome to this beautiful 1940 Colonial on Key Boulevard in Lyon Village. This classic home blends traditional charm with modern updates.
  Featuring five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, and an open-concept main level, it offers comfortable living for various lifestyles. The foyer leads to ele
  
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• Speeding ticket fines could double in Arlington under proposal

  01-03-2024 04:40 via wtop.com
  
  Leaders in Arlington, Virginia, are considering increasing the fines for cars caught driving too fast by speed cameras in school crossing zones and highway work zones.
  Currently, speed camera tickets come with a $50 fine. However, the county board is exploring whether to increase that fine to $100, the maximum amount allowed under Virginia law.
  “This is a very serious problem, with speeding and crashes,” said Takis Karantonis, the board’s vice chair. “The last couple of y
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 29, 2024

  01-03-2024 02:30 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 — Feb 29, 2024.9:30 am: Don’t be surprised if you start seeing drones overhead during public safety incidents |Comments
  10:30 am: Police, fire unions vie for piece of 2.5 cent tax hike floated by Arlington County Board |Comments
  11:30 am: Photos: County announces winners of DESIGNAr
  
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