Arlington news

• UPDATED: Police investigating shot fired in Westover

  28-02-2023 17:30 via arlnow.com
  
  (Updated at 11:55 a.m.) Arlington County police are investigating a gunshot fired in the Westover neighborhood.
  Initial reports suggest that a resident of a garden apartment building on the 5800 block of Washington Blvd heard a gunshot and then found a bullet in their residence.
  Police are now on scene and trying to sort out what happened. Officers have recovered a gun, a police spokeswoman says.
  “At approximately 11:02 a.m. police were dispatched to the 5800 block of Washington Boulevard
  
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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 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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• Arlington has seen more than 150 thefts from liquor stores so far this year

  29-05-2024 17:35 via arlnow.com
  
  File photo
  Arlington County is experiencing a rash of liquor store thefts and robberies this year.
  The county is often seeing multiple thefts per day from Virginia ABC stores — and yesterday was no exception.
  Around 4 p.m., police responded to the ABC store at 1001 N. Fillmore Street in Clarendon for a report of someone who stole three bottles of liquor before driving off in a Nissan with D.C. tags. Then another theft was reported from the ABC store at 2955A S. Glebe Road.
  The latter incid
  
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• Stronger pedestrian and bike safety measures proposed for busy Rosslyn road

  29-05-2024 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  N. Lynn Street and 19th Street N. (via Arlington County)
  Bicyclist and pedestrian safety upgrades are slated to come to a portion of N. Lynn Street in Rosslyn.
  People have until Wednesday, June 5 to submit feedback on a resurfacing project focused on Lynn between 17th and 19th streets.
  Proposed changes include replacing a vehicle lane with a protected bike lane, adding several curb extensions and converting the separated through/left lane on Lynn at the Wilson Blvd intersection to left turn only
  
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• Blocked sewage pipe leads to stream warning in North Arlington

  29-05-2024 15:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Map showing portions of Gulf Branch that should be avoided on 5/29/24 (via Arlington DES)
  Avoid the waters of Gulf Branch downstream from N. Utah Street, county officials say.
  That includes the portion of the stream that runs past the Gulf Branch Nature Center. The reason: a blocked sewage line that’s potentially overflowing into the creek.
  “Due to overflow from a blocked sanitary sewer main, avoid contact with the Gulf Branch downstream from N Utah St, 35th St N, and Military Road t
  
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• Multiple guns intercepted at BWI and Reagan airports within a week

  29-05-2024 12:26 via wtop.com
  
  TSA officers intercepted this firearm at one of the checkpoints at Reagan National Airport on May 23. (Courtesy Transportation Security Administration)TSA officers intercepted this firearm at one of the checkpoints at Reagan National Airport on May 23. (Courtesy Transportation Security Administration)Transportation Security Administration officers at BWI Airport detected yet another a loaded handgun at a security checkpoint on Sunday.
  The 9 mm gun loaded with eight rounds was among the belonging
  
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• Wonderfix Glycogen Support – Should You Buy?

  29-05-2024 10:30 via arlingtontimes.com
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 28, 2024

  29-05-2024 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 28, 2024.9:45 am: Northbound GW Parkway closure and detour planned this weekend |Comments
  10:45 am: Arlington high school student’s artwork selected for display in U.S. Capitol |Comments
  11:30 am: Ocean Shack winning diners with unlimited seafood and Instagram influencers |Comm
  
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• ACPD: Woman, 70, charged with malicious wounding, abduction after pepper spray incident

  28-05-2024 21:45 via arlnow.com
  
  A 70-year-old Arlington woman is facing a pair of felony charges after a confrontation at a condo building allegedly turned violent.
  The incident happened around 2 p.m. Friday on the 3000 block of Spout Run Parkway, an address that corresponds with the Cardinal House Condominiums.
  Arlington County police say the woman had a verbal dispute with a man inside an elevator. According to a crime report, she prevented the man from leaving and then sprayed him with pepper spray.
  It is unclear what promp
  
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• Adoptable Pet of the Week: Annie

  28-05-2024 20:45 via arlnow.com
  
  Ready to have your heart captured by the sweetest cat ever? Meet Annie, the newest Adoptable Pet of the Week!
  Annie is a sweet tabby currently in foster through the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
  Her friends at the AWLA had this to say:
  With her soft fur and gentle demeanor, Annie has captured the hearts of everyone she meets.
  Whether she’s lounging in a sunny spot or chasing after her favorite toy mouse, Annie’s playful spirit shines bright. This sweet tabby enjoys curling
  
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