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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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• 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.
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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.
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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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  In a world filled with stresses and challenges, finding tranquility and balance is essential for overall well-being. Enter Natures Garden...
  Natures Garden CBD – What Do Customers Say? Legit Results or Fake Hype?Wire Service
  
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• Makers CBD Gummies – Should You Buy? What They Won’t Say!

  07-05-2024 10:30 via arlingtontimes.com
  
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  In a world filled with stress, chronic pain, and sleepless nights, finding a natural solution that provides relief and promotes...
  Makers CBD Gummies – Should You Buy? What They Won’t Say!Wire Service
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 6, 2024

  07-05-2024 02:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Good Monday 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 6, 2024.9:45 am: ACPD: Green Valley threats lead to I-395 arrests |Comments
  10:35 am: UPDATED: Fire reported at Rosslyn condo building |Comments
  11:45 am: Arlington ‘buy nothing’ group survives turmoil, expands to host meetups and free yard sale |Comments
  12:45 pm: Most an
  
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• Obituary: Mary Ellen Craig (1945-2024)

  07-05-2024 01:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Mary Ellen Craig (Age 78)
  Mary Ellen Craig, age 78, passed away at her home on May 1, 2024. Born on December 7, 1945, in Cambridge, MA, she was daughter to the late Edward L. Craig, Jr. and the late Flore L. (Piston) Craig of Concord, MA. The oldest of five children, Mary Ellen graduated from the now closed Marian High School in Framingham, MA (’63). Her fellow Marian classmate, former Congressman James P. “Jim” Moran, fondly remembers that exactly 60 years prior to the day of
  
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• Stained glass window, salvaged by Arlington County, has a new home

  06-05-2024 21:30 via arlnow.com
  
  “Christ in Blessing” stained glass window (courtesy Arlington County)
  A 90-year-old Tiffany stained glass window has a new home in Arlington.
  Christ in Blessing was salvaged from a bankrupt mausoleum by Arlington County. The private mausoleum, built in the 1920s near Arlington National Cemetery, was torn down by the Navy about 20 years ago.
  The since-restored stained glass window was just donated to the Central United Methodist Church, across from the Ballston Metro station. The chur
  
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• Listing of the Day: 5916 5th Street N.

  06-05-2024 20:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Address: 5916 5th Street N.Neighborhood: Boulevard ManorType: 4 BR, 3 BA single-family detached — 1,300 sq. ft.Listed: $1,250,000
  Noteworthy: Freshly renovated four bedroom, three bath home in Beautiful Boulevard Manor
  Welcome to this freshly renovated home, boasting four bedrooms and three bathrooms in an idyllic neighborhood. Step inside to discover the modern charm of your new home.
  The spacious living area welcomes you with abundant natural light, creating an inviting ambiance. Gleami
  
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• Weekly jazz concerts return to Pentagon City starting Thursday

  06-05-2024 19:45 via arlnow.com
  
  A jazz performance at Metropolitan Park (via National Landing BID/X)
  Free jazz concerts are returning to Metropolitan Park in Pentagon City starting this week.
  The first performance, featuring the JoGo Project, will take place this Thursday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Attendees are invited to bring chairs or sit on the green at 1330 S. Fair Street starting at 4 p.m.
  “Ease into the evening with musical performances at one of National Landing’s newest park spaces,” the event’s
  
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• Most and least expensive condos sold in Arlington (April 2024)

  06-05-2024 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 condos sold last month (April 2024).
  Most expensive condos sold1881 N Nash St Unit 1911 — Rosslyn — $2,650,000 (2 beds | 3.5 baths | 3,050 sq. ft.)
  1881 N Nash St Unit 2011– Rosslyn — $2,625,000 (2 beds | 3.5 baths | 3,036 sq. ft.)
  1881 N Nash St Unit 1910 — Rosslyn — $2,425,000 (2 beds | 2.5 baths | 2,267 sq. ft.)
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• Arlington ‘buy nothing’ group survives turmoil, expands to host meetups and free yard sale

  06-05-2024 17:45 via arlnow.com
  
  A free yard sale hosted by Buy Nothing Arlington (Northwest), VA (photo by Roxanne Davis)
  On the recent anniversary of an online referendum on the fate of one of Arlington’s largest “buy nothing” groups, some 400 people gathered in a Rock Spring back yard.
  Wandering among tables set with everything from gardening items to designer purses, members of Buy Nothing Arlington (Northwest), VA perused and picked out finds from dozens of people last month. It was like a big yard sale,
  
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• UPDATED: Fire reported at Rosslyn condo building

  06-05-2024 16:35 via arlnow.com
  
  Fire truck (staff photo by James Jarvis)
  Firefighters battled a blaze at a large condominium building in the Rosslyn area Monday morning.
  Smoke was reported around 10 a.m. at the Atrium Condominium at 1530 Key Blvd. Initial reports suggest that some sort of fire in the parking garage spread smoke to parts of the building.
  Photos from the scene showed dark smoke coming from the garage entrance. A second alarm was dispatched to the scene just before 10:45 a.m.
  Firefighters from Arlington and other
  
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• NOW: Fire reported at Rosslyn condo building

  06-05-2024 16:35 via arlnow.com
  
  Fire truck (staff photo by James Jarvis)
  Firefighters are battling a blaze at a large condominium building in the Rosslyn area.
  Smoke was reported shortly after 10 a.m. at the Atrium Condominium at 1530 Key Blvd. Initial reports suggest that some sort of fire in the parking garage spread smoke to parts of the building.
  Firefighters from Arlington and other jurisdictions remain on scene, working to extinguish any remaining fire and ventilate smoke from the structure. Drivers should expect traffic
  
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• ACPD: Green Valley threats lead to I-395 arrests

  06-05-2024 15:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Felony stop on I-395 (via Dave Statter/X)
  Four Virginia men are facing drug and other charges after a verbal dispute between one of the men and a woman in Arlington.
  The incident happened Thursday evening in the Green Valley neighborhood. Police were called after the man “allegedly lifted his shirt, exposing what appeared to be a firearm and made threatening statements.”
  The man and three others were arrested after Arlington County police conducted a felony stop on I-395 in rush hour
  
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• Neighborhood Spotlight: Easy, breezy patio dining in North Arlington

  04-05-2024 18:00 via arlnow.com
  
  There is nothing better than spending a beautiful afternoon or evening enjoying good food and friends at one of these local outdoor dining spots. We have picked our favorites in the bustling and walkable Ballston and Clarendon areas, please let us know yours!Ted’s Bulletin (Ballston)
  The perfect patio to enjoy All-Day Breakfast any day or time of the week is Ted’s Bulletin, or sit outside and enjoy their happy hour drinks and bites menu Monday through Friday from 3-6:30 p.m. Ta
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 3, 2024

  04-05-2024 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 — May 3, 2024.9:30 am: SoberRide returns this weekend for free Cinco de Mayo rides |Comments
  10:30 am: Shirlington area pedestrian bridge back open after repairs |Comments
  11:30 am: Experts, lawmakers continue to clash over effort to add more flights to DCA |Comments
  1:30 pm: After bomb thr
  
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