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• ACPD: Theft suspect pushed store employee, assaulted police officer

  01-04-2024 22:25 via arlnow.com
  
  File photo
  A 39-year-old Arlington man with a notable criminal history is facing more charges after an incident over the weekend.
  Police say Anthony Jeffers, Jr. tried to steal items from a store on the 4900 block of Columbia Pike — a block that includes a 24-hour 7-Eleven location — around 10:30 p.m. this past Saturday.
  A physical confrontation with a store employee ensued, followed by a scuffle with an arresting officer that resulted in injuries to the officer and the suspect, acco
  
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• Alexandria man charged after loaded gun found in carry-on bag at DCA

  01-04-2024 21:00 via arlnow.com
  
  Loaded gun confiscated on Saturday, March 30 at National Airport (photo courtesy TSA)
  An Alexandria man has been charged after allegedly trying to bring a loaded gun onto a flight at Reagan National Airport over Easter weekend.
  TSA officers detected the gun at a security checkpoint and airport police confiscated it.
  This is the tenth gun TSA stopped at the airport during the first three months of 2024, putting this year on roughly the same pace as 2023, when 39 guns were stopped at DCA checkpoin
  
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• When and where to find Arlington farmers markets this spring

  01-04-2024 19:45 via arlnow.com
  
  An Arlington farmers market (courtesy of Ballston BID)
  With springtime in the air in Arlington, many local farmers markets are coming back to life.
  Vendors selling seasonal fruits and veggies and other local goods will return to several neighborhoods in the coming weeks following a yearly winter hiatus.
  This season, the county will be home to nine official farmers markets — one more than this time last year because of the arrival of Met Park Market near Amazon HQ2 last June.
  Four markets h
  
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• Most and least expensive homes sold in Arlington (March 2024)

  01-04-2024 18:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Here in Arlington, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive single-family homes sold last month (March 2024).
  Most expensive single-family homes sold4009 20th St N — Cherrydale — $2,865,000 (6 beds | 6.5 baths | 6,129 sq. ft.)
  4704 25th St N — Old Dominion — $2,500,000 (6 beds | 5.5 baths | 5,102 sq. ft.)
  4700 25th St N — Old Dominion — $2,483,000 (6 beds | 5.5 baths | 5,102 sq. ft.)
  3409 N Albemarle St
  
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• Japanese restaurant serving sushi and ramen expected to open in a few weeks in Ballston

  01-04-2024 17:30 via arlnow.com
  
  A new Japanese restaurant in Ballston may open later this month.
  Preparations for Kanji Izakaya have been underway at 4301 Fairfax Drive since at least last June. That’s when a permit application indicated that a new eatery was coming to the sizable former home of Willow restaurant, which closed in 2015.
  A representative told ARLnow recently that Kanji Izakaya, which applied for a liquor license in March, is coming soon — perhaps by the end of April.
  “It’s for neighbors,
  
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• Adoptable Pet of the Week: Yam

  01-04-2024 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Say hello to Yam, the newest Adoptable Pet of the Week.
  This 5-year-old pup loves hot dogs, peanut butter and cheese. And he is more than ready for his forever home!
  Yam is up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. He is currently in foster.
  His friends had this to say about him:
  Yam is a sweet, five-year old boy that would make a wonderful addition to any home. He is affectionate and well-behaved and often just wants some extra love and attention.
  He also loves to explore
  
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• Morning Poll: What’s your favorite part of April Fool’s Day?

  01-04-2024 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Rosslyn zip line rendering / April Fool’s joke (photo via Rosslyn BID)
  Happy April Fool’s Day, Arlington!
  If you’re looking for some Arlington-specific gag articles involving gondolas, Starbucks openings, HQ2 plans and non-existant Potomac Yard arenas, unfortunately that’s not in our repertoire.
  But we have, in the past, covered prank Army press releases and cross-Potomac zip line announcements. We’ve also asked twice about whether you were planning to pull April 1
  
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• With cherry blossom season winding down in the DC area, these flowers will feed your springtime fix

  01-04-2024 04:40 via wtop.com
  
  Tulips are now blooming across the D.C. region, including at the Netherlands Carillon in Arlington, Virginia, where the flower viewing experience is punctuated by the sounds of pealing bells.
  The steel tower bearing 53 bells was dedicated in 1960, a gift from the Netherlands to the U.S. for the American aid given to the Dutch people during World War II.
  Greg, from Lorton, Virginia, told WTOP he made a special trip to the historic landmark to view the pops of violet, yellow and red.
  “The co
  
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• With cherry blossom season over in the DC area, these flowers will feed your springtime fix

  01-04-2024 04:40 via wtop.com
  
  Tulips are now blooming across the region, including at the Netherlands Carillon in Arlington, Virginia, where the flower viewing experience is punctuated by the sounds of pealing bells.
  The steel tower bearing 53 bells was dedicated in 1960, a gift from the Netherlands to the U.S. for the American aid given to the Dutch people during World War II.
  Greg, from Lorton, Virginia, told WTOP he made a special trip to the historic landmark to view the pops of violet, yellow and red.
  “The contras
  
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