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• Could Amazon and JBG Smith Light the Way for the Future of Arlington’s Dark Fiber Network?

  13-11-2019 19:35 via arlnow.com
  
  Amazon and JBG Smith could one day brush off the dust on Arlington’s long-underused dark fiber network.
  The Arlington County Board was scheduled to vote on issuing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for the tech giant and developer to discuss the “ConnectArtlington” network during its meeting this Saturday, November 16.
  The network currently provides internet service to many county buildings, but was once promised to be a way for local businesses and organizations to also a
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 9, 2024

  10-05-2024 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 — May 9, 2024.9:45 am: WWII props built in Arlington backyard showcased at home of French ambassador |Comments
  10:45 am: 2910 Kitchen & Bar set to hold grand opening this weekend |Comments
  11:45 am: Adoptable Pet of the Week: Sirius |Comments
  1:30 pm: Peter Chang’s NiHao is now
  
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• Missing Middle, visions of growth in Arlington debated at County Board candidate forum

  09-05-2024 21:35 via arlnow.com
  
  The May 8, 2024 Committee of 100 candidate forum (via Arlington Committee of 100/Facebook)
  Competing visions of housing and development in Arlington underpinned a County Board candidate forum Wednesday night.
  In particular focus at the Arlington Committee of 100 event were divided stances on Missing Middle. Supporting the rezoning policy, which the Board unanimously approved last year, are Democrats Tenley Peterson and JD Spain.
  Peterson was among the members of the Arlington Planning Commi
  
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• Statutes of Liberty: Biden administration readies (small) tightening of asylum system

  09-05-2024 20:45 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.
  Politico and Axios report that the Biden administration is planning to a
  
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• Peter Chang’s NiHao is now open in Crystal City

  09-05-2024 19:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Acclaimed chef Peter Chang’s second Arlington restaurant is now open.
  Chang and daughter Lydia today opened NiHao, at 1550 Crystal Drive, an “all-day modern Chinese concept will highlight Sichuan cuisine with small, shareable plates that lean into the famed chef’s signature use of peppers and spice.”
  It’s the second NiHao location — the first is in Baltimore — and Chang’s second restaurant here, after his popular and eponymous restaurant in the Le
  
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• Reduce negativity and generate hope with family therapy at Summit Counseling

  09-05-2024 18:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Arguments to get off electronics, isolating and not engaging with the rest of the family, and emotional outbursts directed at parents are probably a sign your child is struggling and the family system needs help.
  “Deep down the child wants to share their pain, but reaching for parental comfort and facing rejection hurts too much. It’s safer to keep the pain inside and cope alone,” said Matt Levine, certified emotionally focused therapist (EFT) at Arlington-based Summit Co
  
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• Adoptable Pet of the Week: Sirius

  09-05-2024 17:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Don’t be so serious and meet Sirius, the newest Adoptable Pet of the Week!
  This beautiful girl is up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and is currently in foster.
  Her foster family had some wonderful things to say:
  She is incredibly curious, loves to be around people and when comfortable she is very playful and puppy like!
  Sirius is very sweet and mellow and enjoys lots of smelling during walks. She is very expressive and has good receptive skills, she can sit, d
  
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• 2910 Kitchen & Bar set to hold grand opening this weekend

  09-05-2024 16:45 via arlnow.com
  
  After a multi-week soft opening, 2910 Kitchen & Bar is set to hold its official grand opening this weekend.
  Located at 2910 Columbia Pike, the restaurant serving American cuisine will officially open on Friday, May 10 and host a Mother’s Day brunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. Additionally, husband-and-wife owners Raheel “Ray” Khan and Griselda Giselle Fernandez plan to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sunday at 5 p.m., according to a press release.
  “We have de
  
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• WWII props built in Arlington backyard showcased at home of French ambassador

  09-05-2024 15:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Model WWII props built in an Arlington veteran’s backyard were featured at a VIP event Wednesday at the French ambassador’s residence.
  Former Army officer David Ostrander constructed a set of hedgehog anti-tank obstacles, as well as a portion of a World War II era landing craft, to go along with several surplus Army jeeps at two French fêtes. Yesterday’s event took place on Victory in Europe Day, while the second is scheduled to happen at the French embassy on June 6, the
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 8, 2024

  09-05-2024 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 — May 8, 2024.9:30 am: Police Week is coming up, with several events planned in Arlington |Comments
  10:30 am: Bike to Work Day returns next week with free T-shirts and prizes in Arlington |Comments
  11:30 am: Google’s $1 billion data center investment could be good news for tech in
  
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• Court overturns Pentagon City plan, raising questions about proposed RiverHouse development

  08-05-2024 21:55 via arlnow.com
  
  The existing RiverHouse apartments at 1111 Army Navy Drive (staff photo)
  Arlington’s Pentagon City Sector Plan has been overturned by a state court.
  Reversing a trial court’s decision, the Virginia Court of Appeals ruled yesterday (Tuesday) that the Arlington County Board failed to provide sufficient public notice before adopting a vision for the next 30-plus years of growth in Pentagon City.
  Notices prior to the Board’s February 2022 vote failed to specify that the sector plan
  
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• Biz Talk: All in on economic success

  08-05-2024 21:10 via arlnow.com
  
  This article is sponsored by Arlington Economic Development’s Business Investment Group.
  By Ryan Touhill, Director, Arlington Economic Development
  By all accounts, Arlington is a great place to live, work, and visit.
  Our economy is strong, with a 2.2% unemployment rate, high per capita incomes, a highly educated workforce and consumer and tourism spending remain on the rise. While our economic base remains solid, Arlington is also facing significant challenges and opportunities in th
  
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• Quick response leads to arrest of alleged scooter thief

  08-05-2024 20:40 via arlnow.com
  
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  A D.C. man is facing multiple charges after police say he was caught with stolen scooters in the Rosslyn area.
  The incident happened just before 3:30 a.m. Tuesday when someone called police to report a man stealing electric scooters from a residential building’s bike storage room.
  A responding officer located a man matching the description of the suspect and a foot chase ensued, leading to the man’s arrest, Arlington County police said. Stolen property and burglary tools w
  
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• UPDATED: S. Glebe Road blocked by crash and rescue

  08-05-2024 20:10 via arlnow.com
  
  The driver of a car was rescued after a crash on S. Glebe Road.
  The crash happened just before 2 p.m. on Glebe near 19th Street S., in the Green Valley area. All lanes of S. Glebe Road were closed as of publication time.
  The driver of a Kia involved in the crash was trapped in the vehicle and had to be extricated by firefighters, according to scanner traffic. The vehicle came to rest on a sidewalk adjacent to the northbound lanes.
  No word yet on what caused the crash. The person who was trapped
  
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• TRAFFIC ALERT: S. Glebe Road blocked by crash and rescue

  08-05-2024 20:10 via arlnow.com
  
  The driver of a car is being rescued after a crash on S. Glebe Road.
  The crash happened shortly before 2 p.m. on Glebe near 19th Street S., in the Green Valley area. All lanes of S. Glebe Road are closed as of publication time.
  The driver of a Kia involved in the crash was trapped in the vehicle and is being extricated by firefighters, according to scanner traffic. The vehicle came to rest on a sidewalk adjacent to the northbound lanes.
  No word yet on what caused the crash. The person who was t
  
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• New Japanese restaurant offering ‘fine dining sushi’ now open in Ballston

  08-05-2024 19:30 via arlnow.com
  
  A new Japanese restaurant with an extensive sushi menu has officially opened its doors in Ballston.
  Kanji Izakaya held a soft opening at 4301 Fairfax Drive last month and is in the process of building out its seating and offerings, manager Ting Chen told ARLnow.
  The restaurant’s menu includes a broad range of dishes, from unusual appetizers like grilled BBQ squid and wasabi shumai, to popular classics like ramen and teriyaki chicken. It also has specialty sushi rolls and nigiri/sashi
  
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• Could private school be affordable for my family?

  08-05-2024 18:30 via arlnow.com
  
  So many of the families we talk with during the admissions process are wondering if private school tuition could ever be affordable for them. They recognize the value of the small school and classroom, the opportunity for extraordinary educational experiences, and the potential to finally find a school that fits their kid. They also have to live in reality, where the tuition costs are substantial, and they wonder if they could be affordable.
  About half of our families receive financial aid
  
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• Google’s $1 billion data center investment could be good news for tech in Arlington

  08-05-2024 17:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Amazon HQ2 in Pentagon City (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
  As Google plans to funnel $1 billion into Northern Virginia data centers, places such as Arlington may have renewed opportunities to attract tech investment.
  Although the data center expansions announced last week are based in Loudoun County and Prince William County, they impact the entire area, said Terry Clower, director of George Mason University’s Center for Regional Analysis.
  With a torrent of funds for similar infrastructure
  
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• Bike to Work Day returns next week with free T-shirts and prizes in Arlington

  08-05-2024 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Cyclists gathered at the Ballston pit stop for Bike to Work Day in 2023 (via Bike Arlington/Facebook)
  Morning commuters can save on gas and win a free shirt when Bike to Work Day returns to Arlington next week.
  The 23rd annual Bike to Work Day is scheduled for Friday, May 17, offering residents across the D.C. area the opportunity to celebrate cycling. Arlington County will host eight designated pit stops, including three sponsored by BikeArlington in Ballston, Rosslyn and Shirlington.
  Participa
  
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• Police Week is coming up, with several events planned in Arlington

  08-05-2024 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  An Arlington police officer and sheriff’s deputy lay a wreath at an observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day in Courthouse in 2018 (photo by Alex Koma)
  National Police Week is almost here, bringing thousands of active and retired law enforcement officers, as well as families of fallen officers, to the D.C. area.
  The week is marked by a number of events, in D.C. and Arlington, as well as numerous motorcades, escorting families to hotels and memorial events.
  In Arlington, a local event will
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 7, 2024

  08-05-2024 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 7, 2024.9:30 am: New chiropractic clinic focused on women’s health and pediatric care opening in Clarendon |Comments
  10:15 am: JUST IN: Firefighters battling another two alarm fire at Rosslyn condo building |Comments
  11:30 am: Labor protections are worth a year of Career Center
  
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• ACPD investigating reported armed robbery at Macy’s in Pentagon City

  07-05-2024 23:15 via arlnow.com
  
  Police arriving on scene of the Macy’s robbery in Pentagon City (via traffic camera)
  A trio of suspects, including one armed with a gun, reportedly robbed the Macy’s store at the Pentagon City mall this afternoon.
  The robbery happened around 4:45 p.m. Tuesday.
  Initial reports suggest the suspects stole Nike products and, when confronted, one of the suspects pulled out a handgun. They then ran off, possibly in the direction of the Metro station.
  No injuries were reported. As of public
  
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• New study documents location of discriminatory deed covenants in Arlington and N. Va.

  07-05-2024 21:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Map of racial covenants in land deeds (via Documenting Exclusion & Resilience)
  New research shows that thousands of Arlington deeds from the early-to-mid 20th century included language that barred people of certain races, nationalities, or religions from buying property.
  Researchers contend that these practices, known as restrictive covenants, play a major role in the segregation of neighborhoods throughout the county and across Northern Virginia, the effects of which are still evident today
  
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• Summer concert series returns to Lubber Run next month

  07-05-2024 20:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Musical performance from Signature Theatre at Lubber Run Amphitheater in 2018 (via Arlington Cultural Affairs)
  Lubber Run Park’s summer concert series is returning next month with a packed lineup of performances.
  Spanning musical genres from jazz and funk to classical and “chamber tango,” the free shows kick off June 8 and continue every weekend through Aug. 2. Friday and Saturday performances start at 8 p.m. and most Sunday shows are at 11 a.m.
  “We bring the very best of
  
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• Girls to be charged after two ‘assault by mob’ incidents

  07-05-2024 19:30 via arlnow.com
  
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  Several girls are facing assault charges after police say they ganged up to beat another girl on two separate occasions.
  The first incident happened Monday morning, after a girl was beaten on the 200 block of S. Carlin Springs Road. That corresponds to the location of Kenmore Middle School.
  Arlington County police say the girl went to the hospital after two girls assaulted her, following a verbal dispute. Police then learned of another assault in November, in which five girls approach
  
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• Ask Eli: A better way to demolish an old house (or part of one)

  07-05-2024 18:30 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 have any experience with deconstruction companies when tearing down an old home?
  Answer: If you are planning to demolish an old home (or doing a
  
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• Labor protections are worth a year of Career Center construction delays, unions and lawmakers say

  07-05-2024 17:30 via arlnow.com
  
  NoVA Labor Federation President Virginia Diamond at a Monday press conference (staff photo by Dan Egitto)
  Arlington unions and state representatives are doubling down on calls for more labor protections in the construction of the new Arlington Career Center.
  A $132 million construction contract is up for consideration at an Arlington School Board meeting on Thursday. At least a year of delays would likely result if the School Board seeks a prevailing wage agreement for the project, guaranteeing
  
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• JUST IN: Firefighters battling another two alarm fire at Rosslyn condo building

  07-05-2024 16:15 via arlnow.com
  
  Traffic camera image showing response to second fire at the Atrium condominium building in Rosslyn
  For the second day in a row, there’s a fire in a large Rosslyn condominium building.
  After a vehicle fire in the parking garage of the Atrium Condominium at 1530 Key Blvd on Monday morning, there’s now a reported electrical fire in the garage area. A second alarm has been called in to help extinguish the fire and ventilate smoke from the building.
  Firefighters are also awaiting the
  
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• New chiropractic clinic focused on women’s health and pediatric care opening in Clarendon

  07-05-2024 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Aura Chiropractic in Clarendon on April 26, 2024 (staff photo)
  A new chiropractic clinic focusing on women’s health and pediatric care is set to open in Clarendon.
  Located at 1148 N. Irving Street, next door to the recently shuttered Jimmy John’s, Aura Chiropractic is expected to hold its first appointments today (Tuesday), according the clinic’s website.
  Led by Dr. Laura Woodhead and Dr. Christian Barresi, the clinic aims to provide comprehensive care for women at various stag
  
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• Natures Garden CBD – What Do Customers Say? Legit Results or Fake Hype?

  07-05-2024 10:30 via arlingtontimes.com
  
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  Natures Garden CBD – What Do Customers Say? Legit Results or Fake Hype?Wire Service
  
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