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• Affordable housing proposal in Aurora Highlands nears milestone, despite objections

  15-05-2024 21:35 via arlnow.com
  
  Plans to build an affordable housing development near Crystal City could take a key step forward next week despite a neighborhood association’s objections.
  A request to advertise hearings on a possible land-use amendment for the Melwood property in Aurora Highlands is scheduled to go before the Arlington County Board on Tuesday. At issue is the possibility of shifting the site’s designation from “public” to “low-medium residential” — bringing a proposal
  
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• Dragons Concord tabletop roleplay center celebrating its first anniversary!

  15-05-2024 20:30 via arlnow.com
  
  The Dragons Concord is a tabletop roleplay gaming center that focuses on providing a safe and professional roleplay and miniature wargaming experience.
  Our themed private gaming rooms, free public gaming tables, and growing staff of professional game masters, are all oriented toward one goal — to make roleplay gaming as accessible and fun as we can for everyone! We’ve had an amazing reception by the community since we first opened our doors last June, and to celebrate we’re ho
  
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• Washington Post highlights Arlington eatery on Best New Restaurants list

  15-05-2024 19:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Some dishes on the menu at Padaek (courtesy Noh Leftovers)
  Lao and Thai restaurant Padaek, which opened last October in the Arlington Ridge Shopping Center, won some acclaim from the Washington Post today.
  The Post included the eatery at 2931 S. Glebe Road on a list of the best new restaurants in the region.
  The list specifically highlights the Arlington Ridge location, a second location for Padaek that spun out of a Seven Corners restaurant. Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema listed the n
  
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• Small Business Focus: Individuals with development disabilities, an untapped and high-potential labor market

  15-05-2024 18:30 via arlnow.com
  
  As many small businesses continue to face challenges in meeting their staffing needs, there is an often-overlooked labor market with significant potential: individuals living with developmental disabilities.
  Currently, Arlington County’s Department of Human Services (DHS) supports more than 600 residents living with developmental disabilities. Many of these individuals work independently or with County-sponsored support, such as a job coach. There are countless additional residents who ar
  
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• Initiative connecting veterans to AI opportunities launches in Arlington this week

  15-05-2024 17:30 via arlnow.com
  
  American flag hanging at a construction site, with Rosslyn in the background (Flickr pool photo by John Sonderman)
  An event aiming to connect military veterans to AI-related opportunities is coming to Arlington this week.
  The Vets in AI launch event, taking place at Microsoft’s Rosslyn office on Thursday, is one of the first forays into the D.C. area for the San Francisco-based nonprofit VetsinTech. As emerging technologies play an increasingly prominent role in both the public and private
  
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• New bakery and confectionary shop coming to Clarendon

  15-05-2024 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  An office building right across from the Clarendon Metro station is finally filling some vacant retail bays.
  The owner of the office tower at 3101 Wilson Blvd just announced three new retail tenants on the ground floor: bakery and cafe chain Paris  Baguette, nostalgic confectionary chain Kilwins, and wellness clinic chain Relive Health.
  With the new additions — which join existing tenants East West Coffee and Wine and fitness studio Cut Seven — retail spaces in the building are
  
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• Mister Days set to open in Clarendon next month after five-year hiatus

  15-05-2024 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Owner Bobby Lee holds a sign announcing the return of Mister Days in Clarendon next to new manager Cindy Mascia (staff photo by James Jarvis)
  Former Clarendon mainstay Mister Days Sports Rock Cafe is set to reopen in June with only slight changes to its concept and dining options.
  Under the leadership of its original owner, Bobby Lee, the restaurant aims to revive aspects of the beloved sports bar atmosphere that patrons enjoyed at its previous Clarendon location — now home to The Renegade
  
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• Should You Try FitSpresso Like So Many Others?

  15-05-2024 10:30 via arlingtontimes.com
  
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  In a world where weight loss solutions abound but effectiveness remains elusive, Fitspresso emerges as a beacon of hope, offering...
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 14, 2024

  15-05-2024 02:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Good Tuesday 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 — May 14, 2024.9:30 am: Morning Poll: Do you support these lawsuits against the county? |Comments
  10:30 am: Columbia Pike development plans fall through at beleaguered Fillmore Gardens Shopping Center |Comments
  11:30 am: ARLnow announces two news hires, new editorial beat and revamped inte
  
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