June 15, 2012 | ARLnow.com

Rosenthal Dealership on Columbia Pike Closing Tonight

Published June 15, 2012 at 5:15PM

According to an employee who answered the phone, the dealership will close permanently after tonight. Employees are either being transferred to other Rosenthal dealerships or were given advance notice that they should seek other employment, we’re told.

The Rosenthal site, at the corner of Glebe Road and Columbia Pike, is set to be redeveloped into a multi-family residential complex. The plans for the complex includes a six-story building with 245 apartments, 44 townhouses, 12 stacked flats and retail space on the ground floor.

News

Vote for Shelter Pooches in Virtual Dog Show

By Katie Pyzyk

Published June 15, 2012 at 3:55PM

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) has entered a wacky video into a virtual dog show contest.

Around Town

Two New Restaurants Now Open in Pentagon Row

By Katie Pyzyk

Published June 15, 2012 at 2:55PM

Pentagon Row Nando's

It’s been a big week at Pentagon Row, where two new restaurants officially opened to the public.

Nando’s Peri-Peri has opened in the space that used to be PR Grill, and Lime Fresh Mexican Grill has replaced Baja Fresh.

Feature

Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

By ARLnow.com

Published June 15, 2012 at 1:55PM

Forecasters are calling for another warm, sunny weekend — making it a perfect time to do some house hunting or condo shopping. To that end, more than two dozen open houses are scheduled in Arlington this weekend.

See our real estate section for a full listing of open houses. Here are a few highlights:

Feature

Your Beermonger: SAVOR 2012 Recap

By ARLnow.com

Published June 15, 2012 at 12:55PM

Editor’s Note: This sponsored column is written by Nick Anderson, beermonger at Arrowine (4508 Lee Highway).

This past weekend’s SAVOR craft beer and food experience was just what I needed. As I mentioned last week, I had only attended the first SAVOR event and was hoping to see for myself how far it had come in the past few years. The Saturday night session I attended was rife with great people, great food, and some very cool beers and breweries from all over the country. I think everyone who is into beer should make time every now and then to attend an event such as SAVOR: something with a bit more focus than the standard beer fest, that can introduce you to new beers and breweries that maybe you’d never know about otherwise.

Traffic

Lights Blinking at Intersection After Fire in Walk Signal

By ARLnow.com

Published June 15, 2012 at 12:10PM

A pedestrian walk signal at the intersection somehow caught on fire around 11:30 this morning. The fire was minor and eventually burned itself out, but not before passersby caught sight of smoke coming from the signal. As a result of the fire, power was temporarily cut to all traffic signals at the intersection.

As of 12:10 p.m., the lights were operating on battery power and blinking red. Police were on scene assisting with traffic control.

Events

Skaters to Perform in Ice Show at Kettler Iceplex

By Katie Pyzyk

Published June 15, 2012 at 11:40AM

Kettler Capitals Iceplex

This year, the show will feature the “History of Rock ‘n Roll.” Skaters of various ages and abilities will perform to rock songs by artists ranging from Elvis to U2.

The show will take place tonight at 6:30 p.m., and tomorrow, June 16, at 2:30 p.m. Attendees are reminded that the ice rink will be chilly, so it might be a good idea to bring a sweater.

News

Metro Rush Hour Changes Begin Monday

By Katie Pyzyk

Published June 15, 2012 at 10:30AM | Updated June 29, 2018 at 3:25PM

Rush+ will be in effect Monday through Friday, from 6:30-9:00 a.m. and 3:30-6:00 p.m.

Orange Line customers who use stations west of Rosslyn should notice three more trains per hour in each direction. Metro estimates the change will allow for an 18 percent increase in capacity on the Orange Line, which would benefit more than 46,000 customers.

News

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published June 15, 2012 at 9:30AM | Updated June 15, 2012 at 9:47AM

County Tax Deadline Today — The deadline for paying your Arlington real estate taxes is today, Friday, June 15. Payments not postmarked by that date will be considered late.

More on the Overlee Ghost — The Washington Post’s Dan Zak takes an in-depth look at ghost stories at the Overlee Community Association pool. ARLnow.com first reported in March that construction workers at the property had spotted what was thought to be the ghost of Margaret Febrey, a girl who lived on the property and died in 1913. [Washington Post]

News

First GW Parkway Safety Changes Coming Today

By ARLnow.com

Published June 15, 2012 at 5:00AM

The first of several planned safety improvements along the GW Parkway will be made today (Friday).

This morning, the National Park Service is expected to starting installing the first of 46 signs (including 9 pedestrian warning signs and numerous trail and route guidance signs) that will be placed near five crosswalks around Memorial Circle. The signs, along with planned directional pavement markings, rumble strips and a trail crossing relocation, are all steps being taken in response to numerous accidents between cars, pedestrians and bicyclists near Memorial Circle.