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• Car2go Cutting Part of North Arlington From Its Service Area

  20-04-2018 21:45 via arlnow.com
  (Updated at 3:55 p.m.) Car rental company car2go is reducing its Arlington service area.
  The northernmost six square miles of the county will not longer be serviced by the company as of May 1, according to an email the company sent to customers.
  Car2go users will still be able to drive in that area, but won’t be able to begin or end a trip in the uncovered zone. According to Kendell Kelton, car2go’s North America communications manager, the removed area begins just north of Lee
  
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• More flights could be coming to DCA despite recent near-collision and pushback from Va. senators

  29-04-2024 21:30 via arlnow.com
  
  An airplane takes off from Reagan National Airport in 2021 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
  A bill to add more flights to Reagan National Airport is moving forward despite opposition from Virginia’s senators.
  Senate and House negotiators have reached an agreement to add five more daily round-trip flights to the airport. The 1,069-page reauthorization bill for the Federal Aviation Administration will now head to the Senate floor, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportatio
  
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• Little Ambassadors’ Academy: Children growing through discovery!

  29-04-2024 20:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Dedicated to early childhood development, Little Ambassadors’ Academy provides a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn and grow through discovery.
  As Little Ambassadors’ Academy enters its fifth school year offering a Kindergarten program at our Overlee Campus, enrollment is now active for Fall 2024!
  At LAA we believe children learn best through discovery and strive to provide a safe, creative, and nurturing space to help children develop curious and compassionat
  
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• Arlington and Falls Church spots make NYT list of ‘D.C.’s Best Restaurants’

  29-04-2024 19:30 via arlnow.com
  
  A pair of local restaurants have attracted the attention of the New York Times.
  Bostan Uyghur Cuisine, which opened in Cherrydale in 2021, and Ellie Bird, which opened last year in Falls Church, are on a NYT list of “The 25 Best Restaurants in Washington D.C. Right Now.”
  The list, just published today, focuses mostly on restaurants in the District — from Thip Khao to Ethiopic to Reveler’s Hour — but includes a few in Maryland and Virginia. Mama Chang made the list
  
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• Most and least expensive homes sold in Arlington (April 2024)

  29-04-2024 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 sold4625 41st St N — Golf Club Manor — $2,775,000 (6 beds | 6.5 baths | 6,105 sq. ft.)
  5370 37th St N — Rock Spring — $2,625,000 (5 beds | 5.5 baths | 6,000 sq. ft.)
  6112 31st St N — Williamsburg — $2,534,147 (7 beds | 6.5 baths | 5,856 sq. ft.)
  1601 N Stafford
  
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• Photos: American Legion Post 139 shows off new digs in Virginia Square

  29-04-2024 17:30 via arlnow.com
  
  A new American Legion post with a bar, a conference room, slot machines and an outdoor grill hosted an open house over the weekend.
  American Legion Post 13 at 3445 Washington Blvd replaces a previous Legion building with a smaller footprint, which was demolished in 2020. The Virginia Square facility now sits at the foot of 160 units of affordable housing, half of which is set aside for veterans.
  “The new Post 139 features a modern meeting and activity room, available for rentals with an 85
  
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• CoComelon coming to Pentagon City for ‘Party Time’ event

  29-04-2024 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  If you are a parent of young kids, you obviously know CoComelon. And now the YouTube hit is coming to life in Arlington.
  The DoubleTree Crystal City Hotel (300 Army Navy Drive) is set to host “CoComelon Party Time” this weekend. The event from May 3-5 will feature various experiences for children, including their favorite characters — JJ, Cody, Nina and more — dancing and engaging in themed activities.
  Tickets are $35 for adults and kids, though children under 1 are free.
  
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• Morning Poll: Buying or selling a home in the next three years?

  29-04-2024 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Real estate for sale sign in the Arlington Heights neighborhood (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
  It’s a challenging real estate market out there.
  Home sales were down in March, both in Northern Virginia and nationally. Prices remain elevated while inventory is tight and mortgage interest rates are well over 7%.
  Baby Boomer empty nesters, meanwhile, are staying put in larger homes. And homeowners with 3% mortgage rates from a few years ago are also sitting tight. That all adds up to a situatio
  
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• Arlington Public Schools’ Extended Day employee accused of showing porn to children

  28-04-2024 02:40 via wtop.com
  
  An 18-year-old employee of Arlington County Public Schools’ Extended Day program has been arrested and charged with two counts of possession of child pornography, as well as assault and battery, according to the county police department’s special victims unit.
  A criminal investigation was initiated on April 19 for Matthew Pineda, of Fairfax County, Virginia, who was assigned to Abingdon Elementary School, after police received information he had shown pornography to three juveniles.
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 26, 2024

  27-04-2024 02:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Good Friday 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 26, 2024.9:30 am: ACPD gears up for spring ‘Street Smart’ campaign, including some targeted enforcement |Comments
  10:10 am: BREAKING: Elementary school extended day employee showed porn to kids, police say |Comments
  11:20 am: Jimmy John’s in Clarendon appears to have
  
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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.
  The younger generation aren’t c
  
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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.
  “Unknown Soldier&r
  
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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)
  The pr
  
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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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• Wellness rises as Clarendon’s new center of gravity

  25-04-2024 21:55 via arlnow.com
  
  A “waterless” nail studio and an “athletic country club” in Clarendon are two examples of how the neighborhood has been evolving into a hub for self care and wellness.
  Keen Self-Care, the studio, and Life Time, the athletic center, offer a fresh approach to both beauty and fitness. Life Time offers a range of amenities like coworking in addition to its workout area, seeking to cater to the many different ways people approach wellness.
  “We want to be a place for eve
  
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• Middle school student facing weapons charge for BB gun

  25-04-2024 20:30 via arlnow.com
  
  A middle school student who allegedly brought a BB gun to school is facing a potential weapons charge.
  The incident happened Wednesday morning after school administrators found a BB gun and called police.
  “At approximately 9:35 a.m. on April 24, police were dispatched to Thomas Jefferson Middle School to the report of found property,” Arlington County police said today in a crime report. “Upon arrival, it was determined school administration located a BB gun in a student’
  
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• W&OD cleanup planned this weekend, leading up to the trail’s 50th anniversary

  25-04-2024 19:30 via arlnow.com
  
  The environmental nonprofit Rails to Trails will host a W&OD Trail clean-up day this weekend.
  Celebrate Trails Day will take place this Saturday, April 27, along the W&OD from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Volunteers can sign up to select an area from the 45-mile trail to work on, the trail spans from Shirlington to Purcellville.
  When volunteers arrive at their chosen areas on the trail, they will receive trash bags and grabbers, as noted on the sign-up site. Event coordinators encourage volunteers to
  
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• Statutes of Liberty: Biden administration weighs DACAesque amnesty for spouses of U.S. citizens

  25-04-2024 18:30 via arlnow.com
  
  This sponsored column is by Law Office of James Montana PLLC. All questions about it should be directed to James Montana, Esq., Janice Chen, Esq., and Austen Soare, Esq., practicing attorneys at The Law Office of James Montana PLLC, an immigration-focused law firm located in Falls Church, Virginia. The legal information given here is general in nature. If you want legal advice, contact us for an appointment.
  According to a WSJ (paywalled) scoop this week, and as widely reported in oth
  
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• County awards $2.4M to local nonprofits through equity-based grant pilot

  25-04-2024 17:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington has awarded $2.4 million to nonprofits in a new equity-based grant program.
  The county announced yesterday (Wednesday) that a total of 22 nonprofits received funding through the RACE to Rebuilding Trust and Community grant, designed to “support historically marginalized communities, ensuring equitable access to resources, transparency and accountability.” The Arlington County Board approved the grants in a unanimous vote.
  Funding went to a wide range of initiatives, with fo
  
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• TSA: Florida man caught at DCA trying to bring gun onto flight for second time

  25-04-2024 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  A Florida man is facing a criminal citation after being caught with a gun at an airport checkpoint for the second time, according to federal authorities.
  The man was stopped at Reagan National Airport on Tuesday, trying to bring a loaded 9mm handgun through a security checkpoint. He told officers that “he wanted to travel with the firearm for protection,” according to the Transportation Security Administration.
  It’s the second time the same man has been caught at an airport wit
  
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• Arlington-based cafe with focus on community expands into D.C.

  25-04-2024 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Good Company Doughnuts and Cafe is about to open another location, this time in D.C.
  The Arlington-born, all-day cafe, also known as GoCoDough, has a new spot near the Waterfront Metro station in the Westerly apartment building at 1000 4th Street SW. The cafe is currently under construction, slated to open in early May, owners Charles Kachadoorian and Kate Murphy said.
  “We’re not going to say anything, we’ll just open the doors and there will be a little open sign,” said
  
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• Arlington elementary schoolers cheer on the Washington Capitals during playoff pep rally

  25-04-2024 03:30 via wtop.com
  
  It was all about the Washington Capitals at Cardinal Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia, on Wednesday, when the school held an hourlong pep rally for the Caps, complete with cheers, hockey lessons from Caps staff and a visit from mascot Slapshot.
  In the sun-drenched schoolyard on McKinley Road, students sat on the ground in orderly rows for a boisterous afternoon rally as the Capitals prepare for their first home playoff game Friday. Washington dropped the first two games of its first roun
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 24, 2024

  25-04-2024 02:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Good Wednesday 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 24, 2024.9:30 am: New urgent care clinic opens in Ballston area |Comments
  10:30 am: New bubble tea shop and sushi restaurant set to open side by side in Clarendon |Comments
  11:30 am: New tree canopy goal for D.C. area calls on Arlington to get greener |Comments
  1:30 pm: Three Arlin
  
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• Small Business Focus: Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

  24-04-2024 22:45 via arlnow.com
  
  May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to honor the multifaceted contributions of AAPI communities to Arlington’s economic, cultural and social tapestry. Celebrate AAPI heritage and culture this month and all year long by joining us for community events in May and supporting AAPI-owned Arlington businesses enhancing the vibrancy and diversity of our local economy and community.
  The Impact of AAPI Businesses on Arlington’s Economy
  Over the past dec
  
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• Stop giving iPads and MacBooks to all students, parent group tells APS

  24-04-2024 21:45 via arlnow.com
  
  A parent association is asking Arlington Public Schools to change its policy of providing every student with an iPad or MacBook.
  Arguing that the devices are bad for children’s mental development and needlessly expensive, Arlington Parents for Education wants the Arlington School Board to roll back funding for them this budget cycle. It is requesting an end to the one-to-one policy for students in kindergarten through 2nd grade, a reduction in devices for 3rd through 5th graders and a tran
  
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