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• Experts, lawmakers continue to clash over effort to add more flights to DCA

  03-05-2024 17:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
  Virginia’s senators are stepping up efforts to nix a proposal to add five more round-trip flights to Reagan National Airport.
  Sen. Tim Kaine — with the support of fellow Virginia Sen. Mark Warner and five other Democratic senators from Maryland, Colorado and Illinois — has proposed to strike the extra flights from a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  “The proposal in the bi
  
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• DEVELOPING: Mall evacuated due to suspicious vehicle in parking garage

  02-06-2024 03:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Police at Pentagon City mall for suspicious vehicle (via traffic camera)
  The Pentagon City mall was evacuated Saturday evening due to a suspicious vehicle in an adjacent parking garage.
  Arlington County police and the bomb squad are on scene investigating.
  “Expect continued police activity in the area,” ACPD said on social media.POLICE ACTIVITY: ACPD is investigating a suspicious vehicle parked inside a parking garage in the 800 block of Army Navy Drive. Access to the garage is restr
  
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• Dead black bear in large plastic bag found in Arlington Co.

  02-06-2024 03:12 via wtop.com
  
  A dead black bear was found in a large plastic bag near a walking trail in Arlington County, Virginia, on Friday night, according to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
  According to an announcement from the AWLA, their animal control was dispatched around 8:30 p.m. “to the area of Spout Run Parkway near North Adams Street” in Arlington for a suspected dead dog in a plastic bag.
  Upon arriving, a deputy identified the animal in the bag as an adult black bear. The bear was examined
  
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• Pentagon City Mall evacuated, police say

  02-06-2024 03:11 via wtop.com
  
  A file photo of an Arlington County police car. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)A file photo of an Arlington County police car. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)Arlington County, Virginia, police have evacuated the Pentagon City Mall as they investigate reports of a suspicious vehicle in the area.
  According to spokesperson Ashley Savage, the incident started around 7:30 p.m. at the shopping center. Shortly after police got the report, the mall was evacuated.
  Anyone planning to travel should avoid the area while the invest
  
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• BREAKING: Dead bear found in plastic bag in Arlington

  01-06-2024 18:55 via arlnow.com
  
  Map showing the area where the dead bear was discovered (via Google Maps)
  Local and state authorities are investigating after a dead bear was found in a plastic bag in Arlington.
  A Nextdoor user posted about the grisly discovery Friday, before authorities were called.
  “I was walking with my son and dog on a trail near our home in Arlington,” in the North Highlands neighborhood west of Rosslyn, the user said. “My dog got close to a big black trash bag and I noticed a bad smell a
  
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• Prince George’s Co. man ‘forgot’ he had loaded gun at Reagan National Airport, officials say

  01-06-2024 18:47 via wtop.com
  
  A Capitol Heights, Maryland, man is facing a federal fine after Transportation Security Administration officers at Reagan National Airport said they found a loaded gun in his carry-on Thursday.
  The TSA said the man told agents he “forgot” that he had a loaded gun with him.
  CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE: TSA officers at Reagan National Airport said they intercepted this loaded gun a security checkpoint on May 30. (Courtesy TSA)
  “Responsible gun owners know where their guns are at all t
  
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• After 2nd near miss collision at Reagan National, aviation expert says not enough was done to prevent this

  01-06-2024 18:23 via wtop.com
  
  Wednesday’s near ground collision of an American Airlines jet and a King Air plane at Reagan National Airport, the second close call in a month, is once again raising questions about what aviation safety experts are saying is a severe shortage of air traffic controllers nationwide.
  The Federal Aviation Administration has opened an investigation into this latest incident, when an American Airlines plane was on its takeoff and nearly collided with a King Air plane that was landing on a short
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 31, 2024

  01-06-2024 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 31, 2024.9:55 am: NEW: Arlington County declares Key Bridge Marriott a ‘public nuisance’ |Comments
  11:00 am: Peterson maintains lead in local endorsements as Democratic primary approaches |Comments
  11:40 am: DEVELOPING: Victim wounded by knife-wielding suspect outside of m
  
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• Key Bridge Marriott is headed for Arlington County’s wrecking ball

  31-05-2024 21:10 via wtop.com
  
  Arlington County in Virginia now intends to raze the Key Bridge Marriott building if the property’s current owner does not address issues outlined in a new Notice of Violation issued May 17.(WTOP/Jeff Clabaugh)Arlington County in Virginia now intends to raze the Key Bridge Marriott building if the property’s current owner does not address issues outlined in a new Notice of Violation issued May 17.(WTOP/Jeff Clabaugh)The Key Bridge Marriott, vacant since July 2021, has become home to
  
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• Arlington County’s wrecking ball is headed for Key Bridge Marriott

  31-05-2024 21:10 via wtop.com
  
  Arlington County in Virginia now intends to raze the Key Bridge Marriott building if the property’s current owner does not address issues outlined in a new Notice of Violation issued May 17.(WTOP/Jeff Clabaugh)Arlington County in Virginia now intends to raze the Key Bridge Marriott building if the property’s current owner does not address issues outlined in a new Notice of Violation issued May 17.(WTOP/Jeff Clabaugh)The Key Bridge Marriott, vacant since July 2021, has become home to
  
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• Arlington woman warning others after being targeted by realistic-sounding fraud

  31-05-2024 19:45 via arlnow.com
  
  A woman on her phone (Photo by Chad Madden on Unsplash)
  Her daughter had been in a car accident, and the situation was much worse than a simple fender bender. At least, that’s what the mother was led to believe.
  “All I knew is that she was potentially in a serious amount of trouble,” the mother said.
  The Arlington woman, who requested anonymity, nearly fell victim to an impostor scheme. No money exchanged hands, but the emotional impact was devastating, she said.
  It started wit
  
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• DEVELOPING: Victim wounded by knife-wielding suspect outside of middle school

  31-05-2024 17:40 via arlnow.com
  
  Police cars (file photo)
  Arlington County police are investigating a robbery and possible stabbing outside of Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
  The incident happened around 11 a.m. behind the school at 125 S. Old Glebe Road.
  Initial reports suggest that an approximately 25-year-old man slashed or stabbed a male victim in the abdomen with a pocket knife, before fleeing in the direction of Route 50 with stolen cash and jewelry.
  The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and, according to poli
  
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• Peterson maintains lead in local endorsements as Democratic primary approaches

  31-05-2024 17:00 via arlnow.com
  
  Election Day in Arlington (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
  With the Democratic primary vote weeks away, one Arlington County Board candidate maintains a clear lead in endorsements from local officials.
  Dozens of current and former county leaders have thrown their hat in the ring for Tenley Peterson ahead of the June 18 vote. Additions in recent weeks include outgoing County Board Chair Libby Garvey, former Arlington Sheriff Beth Arthur, former County Board member Christian Dorsey and outgoing Arlin
  
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• NEW: Arlington County declares Key Bridge Marriott a ‘public nuisance’

  31-05-2024 15:55 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington County is taking steps to unilaterally secure and demolish the vacant Key Bridge Marriott in Rosslyn.
  The county announced Friday morning that it has declared the property at 1401 Langston Blvd a “public nuisance… due to its unsafe and unsanitary conditions.”
  “Arlington County has assumed the responsibility to immediately secure the building against entry,” the county said in a press release. “If the timelines specified in the Notice of Violations a
  
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• ‘Another very scary moment’: DC-area lawmakers react to another close call at Reagan National Airport

  31-05-2024 03:40 via wtop.com
  
  On Wednesday morning, an American Airlines flight bound for Boston from Reagan National Airport in Arlington had to abort its takeoff to avoid colliding with another plane.
  The Federal Aviation Administration said American Airlines Flight 2134’s takeoff was aborted by air traffic controllers because another aircraft had been cleared to land on an intersecting runway. The FAA is investigating the incident.
  As WTOP’s news partner 7News reported, it is estimated the two planes came with
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 30, 2024

  31-05-2024 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 30, 2024.9:30 am: Morning Poll: Ideas for the future of Arlington Public Library |Comments
  10:30 am: More clean energy, new emergency management sites proposed in $4.5B Arlington plan |Comments
  11:30 am: Arlington has failed to collect over $1M in alarm registration fees over the pa
  
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• Boundary Channel Drive roundabouts and trail upgrades are officially complete

  30-05-2024 21:55 via arlnow.com
  
  A set of upgrades to an I-395 interchange and trails near Long Bridge Park are officially complete.
  Officials from Arlington County, the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority hosted a ribbon cutting today (Thursday) for the Boundary Channel Drive Interchange project.
  The $20 million initiative, which broke ground in summer 2022, is intended to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers while also connecting Long Bridge Park with the Mo
  
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• Don’t miss The Washington Chorus’ innovative new production of Mendelssohn’s Elijah!

  30-05-2024 21:00 via arlnow.com
  
  Elijah Reimagined
  Immersive visual experiences are no longer exclusive to artists such as Van Gogh and Monet here in D.C., as demonstrated by The Washington Chorus’ upcoming production Elijah Reimagined on Saturday, June 8 at The Kennedy Center Concert Hall.
  Featuring a vibrant projection design by Camilla Tassi, this innovative concert transforms Mendelssohn’s beloved oratorio Elijah into a spectacular auditory and visual experience that brings the story of the biblical prophet &mda
  
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• ACPD responds to armed robberies of burger from McDonald’s, cash from massage business

  30-05-2024 19:55 via arlnow.com
  
  A pair of reported armed robberies added to a busy Wednesday for Arlington County police.
  The first happened shortly before 2:30 p.m. at the McDonald’s near the Rosslyn Metro station. Initial reports suggest that a woman armed with a pink gun demanded a burger.
  “Police were dispatched to the report of a person with a gun,” said a new Arlington County Police Department crime report. “The preliminary investigation indicates the suspect entered a business, allegedly demande
  
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• NEW: Lawmakers blast DCA flight additions after second runway near-miss

  30-05-2024 18:45 via arlnow.com
  
  The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating another near miss at Reagan National Airport.
  The Wednesday morning incident, reported by NBC 4, follows the April 18 incident in which two airliners nearly collided on the ground.
  “In the latest scare, an American Airlines plane, which was headed to Boston, reached speeds of about 100 miles an hour when air traffic controllers ordered the pilot to stop,” NBC 4 reported. “An air traffic controller canceled the takeoff of Amer
  
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• Arlington has failed to collect over $1M in alarm registration fees over the past few years

  30-05-2024 17:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington has failed to collect more than $1 million in security alarm registration fees over the past four years, according to county data.
  The Arlington County Board passed an ordinance in 2020 requiring all alarm owners to pay a $25 annual registration fee for every alarm system. Based on the estimated 13,492 systems in the county at the time, the county was expected to generate an additional $337,000 in revenue every year.
  In reality, however, the county has collected just a fraction of that
  
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• More clean energy, new emergency management sites proposed in $4.5B Arlington plan

  30-05-2024 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  A meeting on the proposed 2025-2034 CIP (via Arlington County/YouTube)
  A proposed $4.5 billion investment plan for Arlington County includes more investment in clean energy, mental health services and emergency preparedness over the next decade.
  The proposal, presented by County Manager Mark Schwartz on Tuesday, is nearly $600 million bigger than the previous 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) passed in 2022. It involves the county taking on more debt, including $174 million in bond referend
  
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• Morning Poll: Ideas for the future of Arlington Public Library

  30-05-2024 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Tomorrow is the last day to share feedback about a dozen ideas for the future of Arlington libraries.
  Arlington Public Library is conducting the survey as it seeks ways to serve the broader community beyond books and a quiet space.
  More from the library website:
  We invite you to participate in a brief 10-minute questionnaire to share your thoughts and opinions on a set of 12 potential services and experiences we developed with the community. Your input will help influence the decisions
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 29, 2024

  30-05-2024 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 29, 2024.9:30 am: Blocked sewage pipe leads to stream warning in North Arlington |Comments
  10:30 am: Stronger pedestrian and bike safety measures proposed for busy Rosslyn road |Comments
  11:35 am: Arlington has seen more than 150 thefts from liquor stores so far this year |Comments
  
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• UPDATED: Police on scene of incident involving items tossed out of condo

  29-05-2024 23:45 via arlnow.com
  
  There was a large police presence at a North Arlington condo building this evening.
  ARLnow saw a number of Arlington County police cruisers outside of the Carlyn Place condo building at 4390 Lorcom Lane, near the Lee Heights Shops, around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday. It followed what was described as a “domestic” incident earlier in the afternoon, involving someone tossing items out of one of the units, hitting cars below.
  The items could still be seen scattered in the parking lot, with one
  
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• ACPD on scene of incident involving items tossed out of condo

  29-05-2024 23:45 via arlnow.com
  
  There’s a sizable police presence at a North Arlington condo building this evening.
  ARLnow saw a number of Arlington County police cruisers outside of the Carlyn Place condo building at 4390 Lorcom Lane, near the Lee Heights Shops, around 5:15 p.m. It followed what was described as a “domestic” incident earlier in the afternoon, involving someone tossing items out of one of the units, hitting cars below.
  The items could still be seen scattered in the parking lot, with one offic
  
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• NEW: Arlington stops eminent domain effort for Columbia Pike house

  29-05-2024 21:55 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington County is no longer trying to take a home on Columbia Pike by eminent domain.
  The effort — part of a planned road safety project — sparked a controversy that led to criticism from the family of the elderly, disabled homeowner, as well as from the local NAACP and several candidates for County Board.
  The county says it will now negotiate easements for use of part of the property at 1802 Columbia Pike.
  “Last week, the Board directed county staff not to acquire the home b
  
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• This Arlington landmark is the “DC area’s best spot to take in Mother Nature,” according to WTOP

  29-05-2024 20:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington National Cemetery (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
  Move over National Arboretum, the D.C. area’s “best spot to take in Mother Nature” is in Arlington, according to WTOP.
  The radio station’s Matt About Town segment says that Arlington National Cemetery is the best place to quietly take in nature’s splendor.
  More, below, from a write-up on the WTOP website and a video posted on Instagram.
  During his walking tour, Matt talked to many guests who admitted to being
  
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• Road closures scheduled in Crystal City and Clarendon this weekend for cycling event

  29-05-2024 19:45 via arlnow.com
  
  The annual return of the Armed Forces Cycling Classic will prompt road closures in Crystal City and Clarendon this weekend.
  Sections of Crystal Drive and surrounding Crystal City roads will be closed on Saturday, according to a news release:
  From approximately 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.12th Street S., from S. Elm Street to Crystal Drive
  Crystal Drive, from 12th Street S. to 15th Street S.
  Westbound 15th Street S., from Crystal Drive to S. Fern Street
  S. Eads Street, from 15th Street S. to Army Navy
  
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• Arts Focus: Jump-start June at Lubber Run Amphitheater and Columbia Pike Blues Fest!

  29-05-2024 18:45 via arlnow.com
  
  This column is sponsored by Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development.
  The sound of summer is here in Arlington with free outdoor concerts and a music festival kicking off over the next three weekends!
  The Lubber Run Amphitheater Free Summer Concert Series kicks off on Friday, June 8 (continuing June 14 through August 2), and the 27th Annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival takes place on Saturday, June 15!
  Free Summer Concerts at Lubber Run Amphith
  
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