Arlington Police Beat, 1/23/20 edition
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Arlington Transportation Notes, 1/23/20 edition
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News of transportation and transit across Arlington.Woman struck by train near Courthouse Metro Station
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A woman was struck by a train Thursday afternoon on the tracks near the Arlington Courthouse Metro Station, according to Arlington County Fire Department.Woman struck by Metro train at Court House station
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A woman was struck by a Metro train at Court House station on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. (Courtesy Arlington Fire and EMS)A woman was struck by a Silver Line train…BREAKING: Person Struck By Train at Courthouse Metro Station
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(Updated at 5:40 p.m.) Arlington County firefighters are on scene at the Courthouse Metro station after a person was struck by a train. Initial reports suggest that a woman was…Police Seek Public’s Assistance Locating Critically Missing Adult
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ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance locating a critically missing 68-year-old man. Mr. Paul Winfred Coleman was last seen approximately 10:00 a.m. on…County Board to Consider Contract for Pershing Drive Safety Upgrades
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The Arlington County Board is set to vote this weekend on a $1.4 million construction contract for improvements to N. Pershing Drive. The project calls for “Complete Streets” safety upgrades…Hard Work and Tight Knit Community Keeps Bakeshop in Clarendon Thriving 10 Years On
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In some ways, Justin Stegall has a hard time recognizing his bakery — Bakeshop at 1025 N. Fillmore Street in Clarendon — today, given how it started. When the shop opened, in…Bob & Edith’s Diner to franchise. It’s the same size today that Five Guys was when it blew up.
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Northern Virginia dining staple Bob & Edith’s Diner is recruiting investors to open franchise locations across the country. The chain, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in November, is looking to…Excerpts From the W-L Alumni Lawsuit Over the High School’s Name Change
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The Washington-Lee High School Alumni Association filed suit against the Arlington School Board last week, alleging that changing the school’s name to “Washington-Liberty” was done unlawfully and is causing harm…Arlingtonian unopposed to retain seat on Republican National Committee
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It’ll be a case of “four more years” for Arlington resident Morton Blackwell.Some of Arlington’s Glass is Now Being Recycled into New Glass Products
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As much as it seemed to make economic sense, the announcement last year that Arlington County would no longer recycle glass collected curbside struck many residents as wasteful. But there is…Crime Report: January 23, 2020
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This report is published every weekday, except County holidays. The information in each report covers significant criminal incidents generally from the day before; reports published on Monday cover the preceding…Rosslyn Marriott Redevelopment Still Moving Forward, but Some Want More From the Project
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A plan to redevelop the Key Bridge Marriott is moving forward, but some Arlington officials have lingering concerns about parking and impervious space at the site. At a Transportation Commission…50 years later, Arlington to get back land from state government
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It’s been nearly 50 years, but a small sliver of the Shirlington area soon will be back in the hands of the Arlington County government, and will be incorporated into…Changes coming to Army Navy pool complex
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Arlington County Board members on Jan. 25 are expected to approve procedural matters that will pave the way for Army Navy Country Club to renovate its swimming areas and construct…Alumni sue to change Washington-Liberty High School back to Washington-Lee
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The Arlington County School Board first voted to change the name of the school in 2018 after locals expressed concerned over its link to General Robert E. Lee.Arlington Youth Soccer Coach Wins National Volunteer Award
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John Mingus, an Arlington youth soccer coach, was named National Volunteer of the Year by US Youth Soccer on Saturday. Mingus began coaching soccer when his first daughter began playing…ORIGIN: Spacious Apartments Soaring High Atop Ballston Quarter
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Making its mark in Ballston center is Origin, the newest residential tower featuring studio to two-bedroom residences. In particular, a variety of great one-bedroom floorplans are available right now to…Arlington’s State Senators Make Gun Control Push
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(Updated at 4:05 p.m.) With a new Democratic majority, Arlington’s state Senators have doubled down on earlier efforts to pass gun control reform and make progress on other issues —…ACPD Investigating Armed Robbery on Lee Highway
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Someone pulled a gun on a store clerk and stole cash from a business on Lee Highway last night. The armed robbery happened around 9:15 p.m. on the 5600 block…Man’s Plan to Confront Phone Thieves Backfires
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The second time was not the charm for a robbery victim who was trying to get his stolen property back. Police say they were called to the area of Penrose…Dates Set for Democratic School Board Caucus
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A caucus will be held in May to determine the Democratic endorsees for Arlington School Board. The Arlington County Democratic Committee announced the caucus dates and format last week. It…Tourism-tax revision for Arlington cruising through legislature
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The Arlington County government looks ready to get a major present from the new Democratic majority in the General Assembly.Mike Bloomberg Has a Campaign Office in Pentagon Row
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Former New York City mayor and presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg recently opened a campaign office in Pentagon Row (1301 S. Joyce Street) amid an unprecedented blitz of campaign spending. The…Crime Report: January 22, 2020
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This report is published every weekday, except County holidays. The information in each report covers significant criminal incidents generally from the day before; reports published on Monday cover the preceding…Arlington board elections could move to instant-runoff in future
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A major change to the way Arlington County Board elections are conducted could be on the horizon.Compass Coffee Set to Open New Location in Ballston
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Compass Coffee’s new Ballston location will be opening in mid-February, a company rep tells ARLnow. Work is nearly complete on the interior of the space at the corner of Wilson Blvd…New Bill Would Compel Arlington Businesses to Collect Abandoned Shopping Carts
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If state Sen. Scott Surovell’s (D-36) bill passes the Virginia legislature, businesses in Arlington could be on the line for recovering shopping carts people have taken but not returned. Senate Bill…Arlington troupes pick up WATCH nominations
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Dominion Stage picked up 15 nominations and the Arlington Players scored seven in the 2020 WATCH [Washington Area Community Theatre Honors] competition.