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• ACPD: Cyclist struck by suspects who robbed man of jewelry in N. Arlington neighborhood

  13-05-2024 21:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington County police car (staff photo)
  A cyclist was hurt and a man was robbed by a trio of robbery suspects over the weekend.
  The wild incident started shortly before noon on Saturday, on a cul-de-sac street in the Donaldson Run neighborhood.
  Police say the suspects pulled up behind a man who had just parked on the 3000 block of N. Stafford Street, then got out and demanded the man’s jewelry. Two of suspects were armed with guns and another stole cash and credit card from the victim&rs
  
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• Adoptable Pet of the Week: Topaz

  13-05-2024 20:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Say hello to the charming Topaz!
  This bundle of joy is the newest Adoptable Pet of the Week and is currently in foster through the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
  Her friends at the AWLA had this to say:
  She is a fluffy bundle of joy with a personality that’s sure to steal your heart.
  This friendly cat is a master of making friends due to her sociable nature. Enjoys cozy cuddle sessions and playful romps around the house. She very much enjoys quality time with her favorite humans.
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• Arlington high schooler earns prestigious Princeton prize for DEI work at Arlington Tech

  13-05-2024 19:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Marlene Reyes (courtesy photo)
  A high school student from Arlington was recently awarded a 2024 Princeton Prize in Race Relations for her work in helping to advance racial equity within her school community.
  Marlene Reyes, a junior attending Arlington Tech at the Arlington Career Center, is among 28 high school students nationwide recognized by the university for their contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their schools and communities. The prizes are awarded by region.
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• Most and least expensive townhouses sold in Arlington (April 2024)

  13-05-2024 18:45 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 townhouses sold last month (April 2024).
  Most expensive townhouses sold1140 N Stuart St — Ballston — $1,850,000 (5 beds | 3.5 baths | 3,931 sq. ft.)
  420 N Thomas St — Buckingham — $1,200,000 (4 beds | 5 baths | 2,108 sq. ft.)
  2002 N Westmoreland St — East Falls Church — $1,175,000 (3 beds | 2.5 baths | 2,908 sq. ft.)Least expensive townhouses s
  
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• ‘The Wendy’ apartment building expected to open this fall on former Wendy’s restaurant site

  13-05-2024 17:45 via arlnow.com
  
  A forthcoming apartment building at the former site of a Wendy’s in Courthouse is named — wait for it — The Wendy.
  The 231-unit building, which broke ground in late 2022, is expected to open this fall, according to signage.
  News of the development’s name, posted on X by Fox 5 anchor Steve Chenevey, earned a less-than-enthusiastic response from the namesake fast-food chain, which is active on social media.I hate this for me
  — Wendy’s (@Wendys) May 8, 2024The b
  
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• Photos: Auroras, rainbows and sunsets from this past weekend

  13-05-2024 16:45 via arlnow.com
  
  It was a banner weekend for those who like gazing up at the sky to witness nature’s splendor.
  Those who were hoping to see the aurora borealis in Arlington Friday night were disappointed by the cloud cover. But those who stayed up until the wee hours of Saturday morning managed to see the northern lights amid the extreme geomagnetic storm.@ARLnowDOTcom @capitalweatherAurora visible right now from North Arlington! pic.twitter.com/DHkZDWJS5n
  — KingTurducken (@k_turducken) May 11, 2024
  
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• DEVELOPING: Bear spotted in North Arlington neighborhoods

  13-05-2024 15:20 via arlnow.com
  
  There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in North Arlington neighborhoods this (Monday) morning.
  The first sightings were reported in the Yorktown neighborhood.
  “Neighbor spotted small bear in backyard,” one tipster wrote to ARLnow. “South of Yorktown High School, near N. Florida St and 26th Rd. N.”
  Others posted on the local social network Nextdoor, including one Yorktown resident who photographed the bear walking from a sidewalk onto a home’s front yard
  
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