February 25, 2015 | ARLnow.com

Published February 25, 2015 at 5:00PM

The Arlington County Board approved a 229-unit, eight-story affordable housing complex on the western end of Columbia Pike and 50 new townhouses to replace the historic George Washington Carver homes in Arlington View.

The Carver Homes were built in the 1940s for residents displaced by the construction of the Pentagon, and many of the families who lived there when it was built now own residences in the co-operative. While preservationists lament the loss of a piece of the county’s history, the residents urged the County Board to approve the development.

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More Smoke Reported at Rosslyn Metro Station

By ARLnow.com

Published February 25, 2015 at 4:40PM | Updated February 25, 2015 at 5:04PM

For the third time in a week, Arlington County firefighters are responding to the Rosslyn Metro station for a report of smoke in the tunnel between Rosslyn and Foggy Bottom.

D.C. firefighters are also responding to the Foggy Bottom station.

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Future Widening Is a Possibility in I-66 Planning

By ARLnow.com

Published February 25, 2015 at 3:35PM

The body voted last week to include a series of proposals concerning I-66 in an air quality analysis. The planning board will take a final vote on the plan this fall.

The TPB gave a preliminary thumbs up to a VDOT proposal to convert I-66 inside the Beltway to High Occupancy Toll lanes during peak hours, accessible only to buses, cars with three or more occupants, and those willing to pay a toll. The state would continue to own the lanes and would collect the tolls, unlike a proposal for privately-built HOT lanes on I-395 that Arlington County vehemently opposed. The total cost of the project: $350 million.

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published February 25, 2015 at 2:25PM

Forecasters are only calling for 1-2 inches of snow, but even that could cause havoc because it is expected to be at its heaviest during the morning commute.

From NWS:

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The Comedy Spot in Ballston Mall Moving to D.C.

By Ethan Rothstein

Published February 25, 2015 at 1:30PM | Updated February 25, 2015 at 3:46PM

Tomorrow night (Thursday), The Comedy Spot will host its final standup show, a free showcase for comics who have performed over the last 10 years at the venue.

Saturday night will be the final shows for the regular Comedysportz and The Blue Show improv comedy shows, at 7:30 and 10:00 p.m. respectively. Each show costs $15 and a large cast of present and past performers will take the stage for the final time.

Arlington Pet of the Week: Noor

Published February 25, 2015 at 12:00PM

This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week is Noor, an Australian shepherd/husky mix with different color eyes and the ability to tap dance “like Fred Astaire.”

Here’s what owner Lydia had to say about her rescue pup:

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Foundation Started in Memory of Nottingham Crash Victim

By Ethan Rothstein

Published February 25, 2015 at 11:00AM | Updated February 25, 2015 at 3:58PM

The Jennifer Bush-Lawson Foundation formally launched yesterday with a mission, according to a press release, of providing funding for “access to medical services, counseling and support for economically vulnerable mothers-to-be, newborn babies and postpartum mothers who don’t have the means or resources to start their journey on solid footing.”

Bush-Lawson was killed the morning of Feb. 24, 2014, while loading her daughter, Sadie, into a car seat on N. Little Falls Road. A passing dump truck hit the minivan’s door, which was sheared off the vehicle and into Beth-Lawson. She was pronounced dead at Inova Fairfax Hospital that afternoon.

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GW Baseball Plays Ball Despite Icy Conditions

By Ethan Rothstein

Published February 25, 2015 at 10:00AM

GWU baseball players practice in the snow (photo courtesy George Washington Athletics Communications)

Through multiple snowstorms and historic cold, the George Washington University baseball team has endured, practicing and playing on its home turf in Arlington’s Barcroft Park.

Because Tucker Field at Barcroft Park is artificial turf, with the exception of the pitching mound, batter’s box and bullpen, the team has been able to practice outdoors most days, and has already played two home games; a win and a loss against the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

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Rumor: Starbucks In Talks to Come to the Pike

By ARLnow.com

Published February 25, 2015 at 9:10AM

Some residents have contacted ARLnow.com, asking about a rumor that Starbucks is planning to open in the former Society Fair space in Penrose Square. Such a location would put it in direct competition with Rappahannock Coffee, the independent coffee roaster and cafe that has been open across the street since 2001.

(Development has been proposed that would force Rappahannock to close or move, although there have been few signs lately of it moving forward.)

Board Approves Two Columbia Pike Developments

More Smoke Reported at Rosslyn Metro Station

Future Widening Is a Possibility in I-66 Planning

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Arlington

The Comedy Spot in Ballston Mall Moving to D.C.

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Arlington Pet of the Week: Noor

Foundation Started in Memory of Nottingham Crash Victim

GW Baseball Plays Ball Despite Icy Conditions

Rumor: Starbucks In Talks to Come to the Pike