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No more than once a year, we survey our readers to help set the direction for how ARLnow will evolve and continue serving the community. Today we’re releasing our new…Arlington News
Queen Mother’s Fried Chicken is Thriving in Arlington
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Queen Mother’s Fried Chicken from Chef Rahman “Rock” Harper has gotten a considerable amount of press since landing in Arlington nearly three months ago. But it hasn’t altered how the…Arlington Man Sentenced to Nearly 13 Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl
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An Arlington man was sentenced yesterday (Feb. 24) to 12 years and 7 months in prison for his participation in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid. Cornelius…Committee Settles on Two Possible Names for New Key School
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The elementary school at the Key site is close to getting a new name, and it will not be after a person. A naming committee is proposing Innovation Elementary School,…Work Underway on First Phase of Ballston Harris Teeter Development
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Construction has started in Ballston on the future site of a new Harris Teeter, three apartment buildings and a new green space. Excavation and sheeting and shoring work started this…Crime Report: February 25, 2021
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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…Sewage Release Prompts Water Warning, Road Closure
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An “emergency utility repair” at Arlington’s sewage treatment plant led to a sewage release into Four Mile Run. The sewage release happened this morning at the plant on S. Glebe…ADVISORY: Avoid S Four Mile Run Stream
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Arlington County has issued an advisory on Thursday, February 25, to avoid Four Mile Run Stream downstream of S Arlington Ridge Road. The advisory is issued following a sewage release…Jumping the line on COVID vaccinations?
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There are two identical twins. Call them Bill and Phil. They’re 35 years old and each is in robust health. One works in an office job for the Arlington County…Updated: Jumping the line on COVID vaccinations?
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There are two identical twins. Call them Bill and Phil. They’re 35 years old and each is in robust health. One works in an office job for the Arlington County…Signature Theatre explores New Deal with 32 students from 18 local schools
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toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews 'Here's the Deal' (Part 1) You’ve heard of the “School of Rock,” but how about the School…Tech company, Arlington Public Schools team up to push STEM interest in Virginia high schoolers
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Arlington Public Schools and Intelsat have teamed up to try and engage local high school students about STEM career fields.Arlington Public Schools, Police Prepare for In-Person School Tuesday
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For the first time in nearly a year, school starts next week for Pre-K through 2nd grade students in Arlington Public Schools. To help ensure safety for students getting to…2020 UnBoxed: The Center for Local History to Curate New Time Capsule
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Arlington County announces that the Center for Local History at the Arlington Public Library will curate a time capsule, 2020 UnBoxed, which will contain objects and material representing the major events and themes of 2020 in Arlington<spanMexican bar and restaurant out of Baltimore to open in Arlington
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Baltimore Mexican restaurant Banditos Bar & Kitchen is expanding to Greater Washington. The bar and restaurant, which has a location in Baltimore’s Federal Hill neighborhood and another on the way…State Bill Allows County to Rename Lee Highway, But ‘Loving Avenue’ Name Unlikely
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Passed Virginia legislation allows Arlington County to rename Lee Highway, but it’s unlikely to be “Loving Avenue.” Yesterday (Feb. 23), HB 1854 passed the Virginia State Senate after passing through…DC man arrested after avoiding traffic stop, ramming police vehicles
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A D.C. man has been arrested after Virginia State Police said he attempted to avoid a traffic stop by ramming their vehicles and driving away Tuesday evening. A trooper tried…Va. Rolls Back Some Restrictions on Dining, Outdoor Gatherings
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Gov. Ralph Northam announced today that he is easing some public health restrictions, including the 10 p.m. curfew on alcohol sales. Effective March 1, Virginians will be able to buy…Crime Report: February 24, 2021
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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…Virginia State Police Chased a Suspect Through Arlington Last Night
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A car chase sped through a number of South Arlington neighborhoods Tuesday evening. The chase happened around dusk, and went through Shirlington, Green Valley, and neighborhoods along Columbia Pike. It…Metro Asking Public To Weigh In On Cuts, Including Closing Several Arlington Stations
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Metro is asking the public to weigh in on possible options for drastic service cuts, including potentially closing several Arlington stations in January 2022. On Wednesday Metro announced that the…Police to Conduct Transportation Safety Campaign as Students Return to School
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ARLINGTON, Va. – Arlington Public School’s (APS) will begin a phased return to hybrid, in-person learning on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, starting with all PreK to 2nd grade students. To…Arlington school leaders ban track athletes from Va. championships
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High-school track and field competitors from across the commonwealth’s largest jurisdictions will descend on Virginia Beach March 1 for the Virginia High School League’s Class 6 boys and girls indoor…Arlington school leaders ban track athletes from Virginia championships
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High-school track and field competitors from across the commonwealth’s largest jurisdictions will descend on Virginia Beach March 1 for the Virginia High School League’s Class 6 boys and girls indoor…Mason empanels advisory body for innovation campus in Arlington
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George Mason University has empaneled a group of regional business, economic-development and civic leaders to focus on the university’s Arlington campus and its connection to the region’s efforts to develop…Arlington 55+ News, 2/25/21 edition
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News of interest to active seniors in Arlington.Pentagon City Metro is Getting a Second Elevator
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The Pentagon City Metro station is getting a second elevator. On Saturday, the Arlington County Board voted to award a contract to W. M. Schlosser Company for the construction of…Vaccine Pre-Registration Sync With State Still Ongoing, County Says
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Arlington County officials say names of people pre-registered to receive a coronavirus vaccine are still migrating into the state’s new Vaccinate Virginia system. It has been more than one week…Say Goodbye to Your Tattoo at ProMD Health
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A tattoo used to be a choice that would be with you forever. Today, however, your tattoo could be a thing of the past. Tattoo removal is now available at…Arlington Safeway Stores Appear to Be Offering Vaccine Appointments
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Several Safeway stores in Arlington appear to be offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Arlington, amid high demand for vaccinations. The appointments are available for those ages 65 and up only.…