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• UPDATED: Police standoff reported in Pentagon City mall garage

  23-04-2024 22:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington County police were reportedly engaged in a standoff with a pair of criminal suspects in a parking garage this afternoon.
  The incident started just after 4 p.m. on the P5 level of the Pentagon City mall garage, when a vehicle with two suspects inside allegedly rammed a police cruiser and refused officer commands to get out of the car.
  A standoff ensued, with officers awaiting the arrival of negotiators and a SWAT team, according to initial reports. The mall and the garage remained open.
  
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• DEVELOPING: Police standoff reported in Pentagon City mall garage

  23-04-2024 22:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington County police are reportedly engaged in a standoff with a pair of criminal suspects in a parking garage.
  The incident started just after 4 p.m. on the P5 level of the Pentagon City mall garage, when a vehicle with two suspects inside allegedly rammed a police cruiser and refused officer commands to get out of the car.
  Police are now in a standoff and are awaiting the arrival of negotiators and a SWAT team, according to initial reports. The mall and the garage remain open.
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• A publicly traded company is moving its HQ from Rosslyn — to Rosslyn

  23-04-2024 21:30 via arlnow.com
  
  The headquarters of a local, publicly traded company is moving buildings — but staying in Rosslyn
  NYSE-listed Graham Holdings Company just signed a lease for the 21st floor of the distinctive office tower at 1812 N. Moore Street, best known as Nestle USA’s headquarters, property owner Monday Properties announced today.
  Rosslyn-based Monday Properties said the move is part of a “flight-to-quality trend that continues to drive the market for tenants of varying sizes.”
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• Join the Arlington County Police Department and receive a hiring bonus up to $25,000!

  23-04-2024 20:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Are you ready to make a difference in a dynamic and diverse community just minutes away from the nation’s capital?
  The Arlington County Police Department is actively recruiting motivated and service-minded individuals committed to lifelong learning to join our team as police officers!
  Why Choose ACPD?Starting salary of $68,503 for new officers, with laterals receiving up to 10 years of service credit ($87,789). Earn additional pay for certifications and special skills.
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• JUST IN: Foxtrot has closed in Rosslyn

  23-04-2024 19:15 via arlnow.com
  
  The upscale market Foxtrot has closed its Rosslyn store permanently as the company shuts down.
  The Chicago-based operator of dozens of Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen and Market stores said today that is closing all locations effective immediately, including in Arlington, D.C. and Bethesda. The closures came as a surprise to customers and employees.
  “We were just told that all stores were closed effective immediately, to lock up and leave,” one employee told PoPville, which was first
  
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• Ask Eli: Is relief coming for buyers?

  23-04-2024 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!
  Question: Do you expect the market to remain this competitive all year?Answer: It has been a brutal housing market for buyers so far this year, which I have deta
  
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• County Board’s stance on Israel-Hamas war considered amid ceasefire demands

  23-04-2024 17:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington County Board members broke several months of relative silence on the Israel-Hamas war this weekend.
  Responding to demands for a county resolution in support of a ceasefire, several officials on Saturday voiced personal concerns about the conflict’s ongoing humanitarian toll. Although county leaders “do not handle international relations,” Chair Libby Garvey said, “I think we are all absolutely appalled and horrified by what’s going on.”
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• Arlington Festival of the Arts returns to Clarendon this weekend, prompting road closures

  23-04-2024 16:45 via arlnow.com
  
  The Arlington Festival of the Arts returns to Clarendon this weekend to celebrate a decade of art showcases, which will prompt road closures.
  Held annually at the corner of N. Highland Street and Washington Blvd, the festival is set to take place this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 125 local, national, and international artists will converge at this free, two-day event to exhibit a variety of artworks, ranging from original paintings and custom jewelry to mixed media and li
  
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• Libby Garvey endorses County Board candidate to succeed her

  23-04-2024 15:45 via arlnow.com
  
  The sitting chair of the Arlington County Board and its longest-tenured member has endorsed her would-be successor.
  Libby Garvey made her endorsement of Tenley Peterson official today, after hinting at it over the past few months. Former County Board member Christian Dorsey also announced his endorsement of Peterson.
  “Having known Tenley over this past decade, I don’t exaggerate in saying that she lives to serve Arlington,” Dorsey said. “Her progressive values center on m
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 22, 2024

  23-04-2024 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 — Apr 22, 2024.1:45 am: Clarendon yoga studio seeks to relocate and rebrand with new fitness focus |Comments
  9:00 am: Arlington County Board approves budget with first tax rate hike in five years |Comments
  10:30 am: Speed limits on these Arlington roads are dropping to 25 mph |Comments
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