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• TRAFFIC ALERT: Part of N. Glebe Road blocked by school bus crash

  26-04-2024 22:30 via arlnow.com
  
  The southbound lanes of N. Glebe Road are blocked at N. Woodstock Street due to a crash involving a school bus.
  The crash, near Glebe Elementary School, involves the bus and a car. Two students were on board the bus but no injuries have been reported, according to initial reports.
  The circumstances around the crash could not be immediately learned. It’s also unclear how long the road will remain blocked.
  
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• The Nose That Knows: Why should young people delve into the world of wine?

  26-04-2024 20:45 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].
  This question often perplexes those of us in the industry. However, the answer, in its essence, is remarkably straightforward.
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• Concerns about ACFD staffing and workplace culture drive new five-year plan

  26-04-2024 19:30 via arlnow.com
  
  The Arlington County Fire Department has a new plan for the next five years centered on recruitment, retention and employee wellbeing.
  ACFD’s first-ever strategic plan, released earlier this month, is part of an effort to refocus the department around core values. Based on community and employee concerns about staffing, health and workplace culture, the agency developed the document to solve problems and improve existing systems.
  ACFD’s new mission statement says, “The Arlingto
  
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• Don’t miss the soaring new musical “Unknown Soldier” at Arena Stage

  26-04-2024 18:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Cleaning out her grandmother’s home, Ellen Rabinowitz discovers a mysterious photograph of a soldier, tucked away in a box of keepsakes. And so begins this sweeping, heartfelt musical about one woman’s journey to unearth the secrets buried in her family’s past. Spanning three generations, “Unknown Soldier” unravels a delicate tangle of family lore, as Ellen chases the extraordinary story that unlocks her history—and charts her future.
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• Jimmy John’s in Clarendon appears to have closed, possibly for good

  26-04-2024 17:20 via arlnow.com
  
  The Jimmy John’s in Clarendon appears to have closed, perhaps for good.
  Situated at 1138 N. Irving Street, around the corner from O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub, the fast-casual sandwich chain first opened in 2014 underneath The Beacon Clarendon apartment complex.
  Last week, ARLnow received several tips via email indicating that the sub shop had suddenly closed without warning.
  Upon visiting the site, we found the windows covered with brown paper and a “closed” sign, scrawl
  
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• BREAKING: Elementary school extended day employee showed porn to kids, police say

  26-04-2024 16:10 via arlnow.com
  
  An extended day employee at a local elementary school allegedly showed porn to kids.
  The 18-year-old man from Fairfax County was arrested and is facing several charges, including possession of child pornography, Arlington County police announced Friday morning. Investigators are now seeking additional victims, beyond the three already identified.
  The man worked at Abingdon Elementary School in the Fairlington neighborhood, in the after-school program for students, police said. The case is being
  
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• ACPD gears up for spring ‘Street Smart’ campaign, including some targeted enforcement

  26-04-2024 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington County police will be stepping up traffic enforcement over the next few weeks as part of the annual spring Street Smart campaign.
  The regional road safety initiative aims to remind drivers, cyclists and pedestrians alike to pay attention and follow traffic laws. It runs through May 19 and will include two high-profile enforcement events in Arlington, starting this coming Monday.Monday, April 29 from 7-10 a.m. along a notorious stretch of S. Carlin Springs Road
  Monday, May 6 from 7:30-1
  
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• Stage and screen legend Nathan Lane to receive Signature Theatre’s Sondheim Award at The Anthem

  26-04-2024 10:05 via wtop.com
  
  toggle audio on and offchange volumedownload audioWTOP's Jason Fraley previews Nathan Lane's Sondheim Award at The Anthem (Part 1)
  He’s dazzled us on stage and screen from “The Lion King” to “The Birdcage” to “The Producers.”Nathan Lane will receive Signature Theatre's Sondheim Award at The Anthem on May 29. (Courtesy Signature Theatre)Nathan Lane will receive Signature Theatre's Sondheim Award at The Anthem on May 29. (Courtesy Signature Theatre)
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 25, 2024

  26-04-2024 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 — Apr 25, 2024.9:30 am: Arlington-based cafe with focus on community expands into D.C. |Comments
  10:30 am: TSA: Florida man caught at DCA trying to bring gun onto flight for second time |Comments
  11:30 am: County awards $2.4M to local nonprofits through equity-based grant pilot |Comments
  
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