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• O’Connell student to serve as Va. governor in 2019 Model General Assembly insidenova.com/news/arlington…

  24-04-2018 20:27 via twitter.com
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• Report: Arlington’s homeless population is up 14% since 2023, despite improved shelter access

  16-05-2024 21:55 via arlnow.com
  
  A sleeping bag and roll of toilet paper in an alcove of the elevated walkway in Rosslyn (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
  Arlington’s homeless population grew by 14% in the past year, according to a recent report.
  However, the county’s efforts to expand shelter capacity and enhance outreach have led to more homeless individuals gaining access to shelter and fewer homeless survivors of domestic violence and transition-age youth, per a report released on Wednesday by the Metropolitan
  
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• Quarterfest Crawl in Ballston rescheduled due to expected rain

  16-05-2024 20:55 via arlnow.com
  
  Ballston Quarterfest Crawl 2021 (photo courtesy of Ballston BID)
  Ballston’s Quarterfest Crawl, originally scheduled to happen this weekend, has just been pushed back to late June.
  “Due to forecasted weather, Quarterfest has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 29th,” says an announcement.
  Rain showers and possible thunderstorms are now forecast for the festival’s original date this Saturday.
  When it does take place, Quarterfest promises a full day of drinks, music and ente
  
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• Just-passed FAA bill has more DCA flights and D.C. area helicopter noise analysis

  16-05-2024 19:55 via arlnow.com
  
  A Delta flight at the gate at Reagan National Airport (staff photo)
  More long-haul flights are coming to Reagan National Airport. And people annoyed by helicopter noise will continue to have their voice heard.
  Those are two of the main local impacts from the FAA reauthorization bill just approved by Congress. The bill now awaits President Biden’s signature.
  Most notably, the bill will allow five new long-haul, round-trip flights from DCA — a compromise that local members of Congress
  
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• New version of ARLnow’s Afternoon Update newsletter in the works

  16-05-2024 19:00 via arlnow.com
  
  The new version of ARLnow’s Afternoon Update newsletter
  ARLnow’s email newsletter has barely changed since President Obama’s first term. But a refresh is in the works.
  The Afternoon Update newsletter reliably sends out the past 24 hour of local news headlines from ARLnow at 4 p.m., six to seven days per week. It currently has more than 17,500 subscribers.
  The newsletter has been going out since 2010, the year of ARLnow’s founding. The current Afternoon Update uses the sam
  
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• Free dog washes this weekend at grand opening of pet groomer and supply store

  16-05-2024 16:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Free dog washes are coming to the grand opening of a new pet supply store and “grooming salon” in North Arlington.
  Wag N’ Wash, now open at the former site of Loyal Companion pet store at 2501 N. Harrison Street, in the Lee-Harrison Shopping Center, offers dog owners a chance to pamper their pups with self-service dog wash stations, professional grooming services and an array of pet products.
  “Wag N’ Wash is not your typical dog product store, it’s a destinat
  
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• Local road named ‘most coveted address’ in Virginia

  16-05-2024 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  A road that runs through Arlington and McLean has been named the “most coveted address” in Virginia.
  That’s according to a new study by the real estate website Agent Advice. The study asked 3,000 respondents about the most “aspirational streets in America” and ranked the top 175.
  Chain Bridge Road, in far northern Arlington and part of McLean, “placed top in Virginia, and in 20th place nationally.”
  “Located in one of the wealthiest communities in t
  
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• Should You Try Sugar Defender Like So Many Others?

  16-05-2024 10:30 via arlingtontimes.com
  
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• Has Anyone Verified the Ingredients of Renew Weight Loss Supplement?

  16-05-2024 10:30 via arlingtontimes.com
  
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  In the hustle and bustle of modern life, quality sleep has become a precious commodity. However, imagine a solution that...
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 15, 2024

  16-05-2024 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 15, 2024.9:30 am: Mister Days set to open in Clarendon next month after five-year hiatus |Comments
  10:30 am: New bakery and confectionary shop coming to Clarendon |Comments
  11:30 am: Initiative connecting veterans to AI opportunities launches in Arlington this week |Comments
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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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• Temporary pickleball courts proposed as Crystal City development project faces delays

  14-05-2024 21:55 via arlnow.com
  
  Temporary pickleball and beach volleyball courts could be coming to Crystal City as plans to build two apartment towers face significant delays.
  A pair of 30-story apartment buildings are ultimately expected to bring 1,439 residential units and over 22,000 square feet of retail to 223 23rd Street S. and 2250 Crystal Drive. But the project approved in early 2023 won’t be getting off the ground until “construction costs and interest rates normalize” — likely next year at th
  
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• How to save thousands on your home purchase with an assumable mortgage

  14-05-2024 20:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Looking to buy a home?
  Assumable mortgages offer a fantastic opportunity to save thousands on your mortgage, especially in today’s high-interest rate environment. Understanding loan assumptions can set you apart from the competition and allow you to take advantage of this unique opportunity.
  What is an Assumable Mortgage?
  An assumable mortgage allows the buyer to purchase a home by taking over the seller’s existing loan.
  All VA, FHA, and USDA loans are assumable, and anyone can assu
  
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• ACPD seeks suspect in pistol whipping on Four Mile Run Drive

  14-05-2024 19:45 via arlnow.com
  
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  A man was pistol-whipped last night, leading to a struggle over the gun, according to Arlington County police.
  The incident happened around 9:20 p.m. Monday on the 4600 block of S. Four Mile Run Drive.
  “Police were dispatched to the report of a person with a gun,” ACPD said in a crime report. Upon arrival, it was determined the male victim was walking to his vehicle outside of a residential building when the male suspect, who is known to him, approached and a verbal disput
  
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• Ask Eli: (Some) housing supply finally arrives to DC region

  14-05-2024 18:45 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: Are you seeing any signs of more supply coming to the housing market?Answer: Housing supply and interest rates are the data points I’ve been most
  
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• UPDATED: Columbia Pike blocked again due to gas leak at construction site

  14-05-2024 18:05 via arlnow.com
  
  For the second time in as many weeks Columbia Pike was closed due to a gas leak apparently caused by construction activity.
  The incident happened shortly before noon on the Pike near S. George Mason Drive.
  Initial reports suggest that a pair of one-inch gas lines were struck by a construction crew and natural gas was actively venting from the leak. Arlington County firefighters responded to the scene and the Pike was blocked in both directions.
  Washington Gas crews arrived and worked to stop th
  
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• TRAFFIC ALERT: Columbia Pike blocked again due to gas leak at construction site

  14-05-2024 18:05 via arlnow.com
  
  For the second time in as many weeks Columbia Pike is closed due to a gas leak apparently caused by construction activity.
  The incident happened shortly before noon on the Pike near S. George Mason Drive.
  Initial reports suggest that two one-inch gas lines were struck by a construction crew and natural gas is actively venting from the leak. Arlington County firefighters are on scene and the Pike is blocked in both directions.
  Firefighters are now waiting for Washington Gas crews to stop the lea
  
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• ARLnow announces two news hires, new editorial beat and revamped internship program

  14-05-2024 17:30 via arlnow.com
  
  ARLnow is establishing its first news beat with the addition of two new editorial staffers.
  ARLnow and its sister sites, ALXnow and FFXnow, will all be served by the new breaking news, public safety and local business beat. The will allow our newsroom to build more subject matter expertise while better serving readers and making our editorial operation more resilient.
  To staff the new beat, ARLnow has hired Jared Serre as Assistant Editor and Katie Taranto as Reporter.
  Serre was formerly the ed
  
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• Columbia Pike development plans fall through at beleaguered Fillmore Gardens Shopping Center

  14-05-2024 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Plans to redevelop a Columbia Pike retail strip as a 247-unit apartment building have fallen through.
  Following a year and a half of delays and recent issues with vermin and vandalism, the would-be developer has filed to abandon former ambitions and return the Fillmore Gardens Shopping Center to its former status as a strip mall.
  A request to discontinue a use permit for the site on the 2600 block of Columbia Pike is scheduled to go before the Arlington County Board on Tuesday, May 21.
  “T
  
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• Morning Poll: Do you support these lawsuits against the county?

  14-05-2024 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Gavel (Flickr photo by Joe Gratz)
  Over the past couple of weeks ARLnow has reported on a pair of lawsuits against Arlington County.
  There’s the ongoing suit against the Missing Middle zoning changes, which has the support of at least two candidates for County Board. And there’s a lawsuit against the Pentagon City Sector Plan, by condo residents upset about proposed development on the RiverHouse site potentially being detrimental to their property values and view of D.C.
  The approval
  
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• Arlington defense contractor BlueHalo expanding in Maryland, adding jobs

  14-05-2024 14:38 via wtop.com
  
  Arlington, Virginia-based defense contractor BlueHalo is opening a 57,000-square-foot research and manufacturing facility in Germantown, Maryland, and will add 200 new employees throughout the state, bringing its Maryland workforce to 600.
  The company will receive $1.15 million in incentives as part of its Maryland expansion.
  BlueHalo’s current Maryland location is in Annapolis Junction. It also has several Northern Virginia offices and locations across the country in 11 states.
  Its defens
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 13, 2024

  14-05-2024 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 13, 2024.9:20 am: DEVELOPING: Bear spotted in North Arlington neighborhoods |Comments
  10:45 am: Photos: Auroras, rainbows and sunsets from this past weekend |Comments
  11:45 am: ‘The Wendy’ apartment building expected to open this fall on former Wendy’s restaurant sit
  
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