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• Arlington parks remain No. 5 in national ‘ParkScore’ rankings

  22-05-2024 15:15 via arlnow.com
  
  Walking path in Lacey Woods Park on a sunny day (staff photo)
  Arlington’s parks have maintained their ranking as some of the best in the country for the seventh year in a row.
  Arlington ranks fifth in the national “ParkScore” rankings released today — the same spot that it held last year, but behind its No. 3 ranking in 2022. The county’s parks have ranked among the top 5 in the nation since 2018.
  “Park leaders are stepping up to promote community connection a
  
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• Clarendon hair salon gets updated look after 14 years

  24-09-2024 19:15 via arlnow.com
  
  A longstanding hair salon in Clarendon has reopened after a major interior makeover.
  After 14 years in business, Urban Halo Salon at 2900 Clarendon Blvd has swapped its former blue interior for white marble and gold and black tones. The changes aim to create a “timeless” aesthetic while adding fixtures to improve customer experience, co-owner Nash Noufal told ARLnow.
  “This is the biggest remodel we’ve done so far,” Noufal said. “This time we just wanted to com
  
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• Ask Eli: Fed cut rates, mortgage rates went… up?

  24-09-2024 18:00 via arlnow.com
  
  This regularly scheduled sponsored column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and the greater D.C. Metro area, you can reach him directly at [email protected].
  Eli and his team believe that your real estate needs should be managed by advisors, not salespeople. Their mission is to guide, educate, and advocate for their clients through real advice, hands-on support,
  
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• Weekend closures planned as GW Parkway scenic views get a makeover

  24-09-2024 17:15 via arlnow.com
  
  Construction and lane closures along the GW Parkway (via National Park Service)
  Drivers on the George Washington Memorial Parkway may soon have clearer views of the Potomac, but they should also expect weekend lane closures during restoration work.
  The National Park Service announced yesterday (Monday) that crews will “rehabilitate” 15 scenic vistas between the North Donaldson Overlook and Spout Run Parkway.
  The project, funded through the 2020 Great American Outdoors Act, will clear
  
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• Northbound GW Parkway to close for paving this weekend

  24-09-2024 17:15 via arlnow.com
  
  The northbound lanes of the GW Parkway will close this weekend for paving work.
  Weather permitting, the closure is set to take place from 2 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 28) between the Spout Run Parkway in Arlington and Windy Run in McLean.
  During that time, traffic will be detoured through parts of northern Arlington. The detour runs from the Spout Run Parkway to Langston Blvd to Old Dominion Drive to N. Glebe Road to Chain Bridge Road.
  One lane of the southbound GW Parkway will remain open.
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• On Board: One-day training opportunity to elevate nonprofit board leadership

  24-09-2024 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  On Board 2024
  Effective board management is crucial to ensuring a nonprofit’s success.
  On Thursday, October 24, the Leadership Center of Arlington is offering its On Board program, a one-day training for current and aspiring nonprofit board members and nonprofit leaders with direct board responsibilities. This training equips leaders with the inspiration, tools, and resources to elevate and maximize their board service.
  Learning from a variety of field experts and class discussions, partic
  
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• Renovations at older Arlington apartments and townhomes could become simpler

  24-09-2024 15:45 via arlnow.com
  
  A less restrictive process for home improvement projects at older townhomes and apartment buildings could be coming to Arlington.
  By default, townhomes and multifamily properties in Arlington currently can’t receive any “interior structural alterations” unless they are in full compliance with the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance (ACZO). If property owners want an exception to conduct partial renovations like remodeling a kitchen or finishing an attic, they often have to seek a
  
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• Building accessory dwellings could become easier in Falls Church

  24-09-2024 15:00 via arlnow.com
  
  Falls Church is eyeing possible changes to make it easier to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
  The city, which has not granted an ADU permit since 2000, has released a draft framework for potential amendments to its zoning ordinance. Scheduled for a City Council vote in February, proposed changes would make it possible to build detached ADUs within city limits and would set dimensional standards for floor area, height and setbacks.
  As Northern Virginia localities including Arlington have ad
  
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• Morning Notes for September 24, 2024

  24-09-2024 13:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Southbound I-395 near Pentagon City (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
  APS Phone Pouch Pilot Update — “Though too early to draw any conclusions on the effort, School Board members did discuss it at a Sept. 5 meeting…The pouch pilot is slated to run all year. What happens after that, nobody can tell, but Kadera did opine that any discussion of whether to expand it countywide, or not, should occur when parents and students are engaged.” [GazetteLeader]
  Flyover Scheduled Today
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 23, 2024

  24-09-2024 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 — Sep 23, 2024.7:30 am: Morning Notes for September 23, 2024 |Comments
  9:00 am: One seriously hurt after car driven into salon in Pentagon City |Comments
  9:45 am: ‘Hero’ dog helps prevent house fire in Fairlington |Comments
  11:15 am: Va. governor hopeful to headline women&rsquo
  
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• ACPD: Man arrested after pulling gun on tow truck driver

  23-09-2024 21:55 via arlnow.com
  
  A Sterling man is facing charges after allegedly pulling a gun on a tow truck driver along Columbia Pike.
  The incident happened around 4 p.m. Sunday at the CVS parking lot near Penrose Square.
  The 28-year-old man and a driver for controversial trespass towing company Advanced Towing were engaged in a dispute over a tow when the former drew a gun, according to Arlington County police and scanner traffic.
  The suspect was pulled over about a mile west on the Pike, while driving a pickup truck regis
  
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• Shirlington’s Oktoberfest is canceled once again, but aims for 2025 return

  23-09-2024 21:30 via arlnow.com
  
  A seasonal celebration of craft beer and oyster shucking in Shirlington has been canceled for the second year in a row.
  For logistical reasons related to a change in ownership last December, Copperwood Tavern’s Shucktoberfest won’t be returning in October, General Manager Jody Hessler told ARLnow.
  “It takes a while to transfer all of the legal business information over and actually get all that done and squared away with the transfer of ownership,” he said. “There j
  
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• How some Va. students are getting admitted to college without ever filling out an application

  23-09-2024 20:57 via wtop.com
  
  Some Northern Virginia seniors will be admitted to George Mason University without having to fill out an application, as part of a pilot program that aims to address the falling number of underrepresented students applying to college.
  The initiative, which is part of the university’s Direct Admissions Program, includes a partnership with several D.C.-area school divisions.
  At a school board meeting last week, Arlington Public Schools Superintendent Francisco Durán said students at W
  
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• Police investigating vandalism at Washington-Liberty High School before football game

  23-09-2024 20:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Sports facilities at Washington-Liberty High School were vandalized ahead of a big football game over the weekend.
  The vandalism happened overnight Friday into Saturday, before W-L was set to face cross-county rival Yorktown. A tipster tells ARLnow that the school’s track was damaged.
  “At approximately 8:22 a.m. on September 21, police were dispatched to the 1300 block of N. Stafford Street for the late report of vandalism,” Arlington County police spokeswoman Alli Shorb tells
  
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• Project to slow down turning vehicles seeks feedback on effectiveness

  23-09-2024 19:15 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington County is collecting feedback on a pilot program meant to improve pedestrian safety by causing turning vehicles to slow down.
  Respondents have until Wednesday to submit their thoughts on the impacts of the centerline hardening project, which installed raised speed humps and flexible delineator posts at five busy intersections.
  The program launched last year with the goal of encouraging “safer and more predictable” left turns at slower speeds.
  “Centerline hardening is
  
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• Most and least expensive townhouses sold in Arlington (August 2024)

  23-09-2024 18:00 via arlnow.com
  
  2221 N Oak Ct
  Here in Arlington, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive townhouses sold last month (August 2024).
  Most expensive townhouses sold2221 N Oak Ct — North Highland — $1,535,000 (3 beds | 5 baths | 2,456 sq. ft.)
  4523 Wilson Blvd — Bluemont — $1,342,500 (3 beds | 3.5 baths | 2,754 sq. ft.)
  6583 Washington Blvd — East Falls Church — $1,150,000 (3 beds | 3.5 baths | 3,113 sq. ft.)Least exp
  
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• Va. governor hopeful to headline women’s conference in Arlington this week

  23-09-2024 17:15 via arlnow.com
  
  U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (staff photo by James Jarvis)
  A candidate in the 2025 Virginia governor’s race is slated to visit Arlington this week for a conference on issues impacting women.
  U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) is scheduled to serve as the keynote speaker at Rep. Don Beyer’s eighth annual women’s conference, titled “The Time is Now.”
  The conference, taking place this Thursday at George Mason University’s Virginia Square campus, will include a conv
  
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• Unlock your child’s potential with JDS Psychoeducational Services

  23-09-2024 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  At JDS Psychoeducational Services, Dr. Siddall specializes in empowering children and families through expert executive functioning support and comprehensive special education advocacy.
  He is dedicated to helping children thrive both academically and personally by offering tailored strategies that enhance focus, organization, and self-management skills.
  Whether your child needs help navigating challenges related to ADHD, learning disabilities, or executive functioning deficits, or you’re
  
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• ‘Hero’ dog helps prevent house fire in Fairlington

  23-09-2024 15:45 via arlnow.com
  
  A four-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel helped stop a fire in a Fairlington townhouse from spreading last week.
  Shravani Bobde was awakened around 2 a.m. on Thursday to one of her dogs, Archie, incessantly licking her arm. Smelling smoke, she got up and began searching her bathroom, home office and other rooms for its source.
  “I started investigating, trying to figure out where this smoke is coming from. Eventually, I figured out that it was in the attic,” Bobde said.
  A slow-b
  
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• One seriously hurt after car driven into salon in Pentagon City

  23-09-2024 15:00 via arlnow.com
  
  A woman was seriously injured when a car was driven into a Pentagon City salon over the weekend.
  The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Posh Salon, on the ground floor of the Lenox Club apartment building at 401 12th Street S.
  Initial reports suggest that a woman had a traumatic injury as a result of the crash, though it’s unclear whether she was struck by the car or a vehicle occupant. It’s also unclear what caused the crash, which involved a Tesla sedan that appeared to ha
  
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• Morning Notes for September 23, 2024

  23-09-2024 13:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Crane near Deloitte building in Rosslyn (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
  Parking Pricing Changes — “Arlington County announced that the prices to park along the Rosslyn-Ballston and Richmond Highway Corridors will be adjusted starting on Sept. 23. This new adjustment marks the third price change related to the project… The new round of changes includes: Increases at approximately 51% of metered parking spaces in the project area. Decreases at approximately 11% of spaces.”
  
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• Pura Slim Advanced ACV Keto Gummies Review: Are They the Key to Maximum Strength Weight Loss?

  21-09-2024 10:30 via arlingtontimes.com
  
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  Pura Slim Advanced ACV Keto Gummies Review: Are They the Key to Maximum Strength Weight Loss?Wire Service
  
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• Gold Lab Solutions Keto+ACV Gummies Review: The Truth Behind Their Weight Loss Claims

  21-09-2024 10:30 via arlingtontimes.com
  
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• Do Fresh Healthy Keto+ACV Gummies Deliver on Their Weight Loss Promises?

  21-09-2024 10:30 via arlingtontimes.com
  
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  In today’s fast-paced world, finding effective and convenient ways to manage weight and boost overall health can be a daunting...
  Do Fresh Healthy Keto+ACV Gummies Deliver on Their Weight Loss Promises?Wire Service
  
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• ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 20, 2024

  21-09-2024 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 — Sep 20, 2024.7:30 am: Morning Notes for September 20, 2024 |Comments
  9:00 am: A local woman is competing on the USA Network competition show “The Anonymous” |Comments
  9:45 am: Poll: Best park in Arlington |Comments
  10:30 am: Open houses this weekend: Modern living in Bellevue
  
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• Cartoon: “How am I going to talk to my friends…”

  20-09-2024 21:45 via arlnow.com
  
  “Wait, how am I going to talk to my friends during school without my phone?” (Cartoon by Mike Mount)
  New, temporary cellphone restrictions are in place at Arlington Public Schools, ahead of a potential permanent policy by year’s end.
  That’s the basis for this month’s Mike Mount cartoon, which suggests that the ban might be effective during school hours but will otherwise struggle to change young people’s well-ingrained communications habits.
  See Mike’s l
  
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• Arlington prosecutor launches task force for possible voter intimidation and fraud

  20-09-2024 20:00 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington’s top prosecutor is stepping up measures “to ensure safe and fair elections” in November.
  The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Arlington and Falls Church announced today (Friday) that it has established a task force “to rapidly respond to and investigate any reports of voter intimidation, interference, or fraud.”
  The office plans to have additional prosecutors on call on Election Day “to swiftly address any legal issues that may arise
  
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• Failure to yield is top cause of “near miss” traffic incidents in Arlington, study finds

  20-09-2024 17:45 via arlnow.com
  
  A new analysis of incidents where people were nearly hit with a vehicle finds that “failure to yield” is the No. 1 risk factor in Arlington.
  The study by Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets, a pedestrian safety advocacy group, found that roughly 70% of responses listed this issue as the top cause of “near misses,” followed by speeding and obstructed bike lanes.
  Since 2019, the organization has collected 379 reports on near miss incidents in Arlington, according to
  
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• Kenmore seventh grader earns national recognition for space research project

  20-09-2024 17:41 via arlnow.com
  
  Maedot Tinsae Ayalew (courtesy of Society for Science)
  A Kenmore Middle School seventh grader is receiving national recognition for a project studying massive bursts of plasma from the sun.
  Maedot Tinsae Ayalew has been named one of 30 finalists in the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, a contest that celebrates middle schoolers who excel in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
  Ayalew’s project, “The Effects of Seasonal Variation on the Kinematics of C
  
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• Open houses this weekend: Modern living in Bellevue Forest, with an assumable loan

  20-09-2024 16:30 via arlnow.com
  
  Arlington’s real estate market reflects the broader community — it’s diverse, dynamic, and never boring.
  This weekend’s local open houses offer a snapshot of Arlington’s wide variety real estate offerings, from affordable condos to multi-million dollar homes. One highlight: a $3 million house in Bellevue Forest with a modern interior and an assumable loan.
  Let’s take a look at that and some other upcoming open houses, below.
  Saturday, Sept. 216057 6th St
  
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