April 6, 2010 | ARLnow.com

Published April 6, 2010 at 4:33PM | Updated May 8, 2010 at 4:45PM

Traffic Lights Out in North Arlington — A number of traffic lights went out in North Arlington this afternoon due to a “circuit problem.” Generators were brought out to some of the busier intersections as Dominion Power worked on the problem. Four traffic lights were reported to be out on Fairfax Drive and three were reported out on Lee Highway and Old Dominion Drive, among others. All lights are said to be working again.

Arlington Among the Most “Bike-Friendly Cities” — Bicycling Magazine has ranked Arlington 30th in its list of the 50 most bike-friendly cities. The article inexplicably features an image of Georgetown University.

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Washington-Lee High School Closed Due to Threat

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Published April 6, 2010 at 3:46PM | Updated April 7, 2010 at 9:31AM

An unspecified threat at Washington-Lee High School has prompted officials to cancel all after-school activities at the high school, including adult education classes. The W-L aquatic center has also been closed.

Administrators learned of the threat this afternoon, school officials said in an email. Police investigated and determined that there was no imminent danger to students and staff.

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Falls Church PD Investigating Suspicious Death

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Published April 6, 2010 at 11:37AM

Falls Church police are investigating a “suspicious death” in the back parking lot of a shopping center.

A Latino man was found with an apparent gunshot wound to the head around 11:15 last night, after police received several calls from people who heard gunfire. The body was discovered in the parking lot of the shopping plaza between East Fairfax Street and Hillwood Avenue. A gun was found near the body, police said.

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Woman Hit By Metrobus Faces Charge

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Published April 6, 2010 at 10:12AM

Lisa Pope, 40, of Arlington leaned into the path of the bus while it was pulling up at a stop, police spokesperson Det. Crystal Nosal said. She was taken to a local hospital, bleeding from the forehead, as police and Metro personnel investigated the incident.

Pope was released on a summons, police said.

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Rock and Sushi Rolls

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Published April 6, 2010 at 9:18AM | Updated April 7, 2010 at 11:19PM

The promised non-stop rock ‘n’ roll soundtrack hadn’t even started yet.

But there’s little doubt that Sushi Rock will soon host hoards of latest-greatest-thing-seeking patrons. The owners — the same folks behind the perpetually-crowded Public Bar in the District — certainly think so. The only question that remains is: will the neighbors mind?

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Synetic Theater Coming to Crystal City

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Published April 6, 2010 at 8:00AM

The announcement was made Monday night. It comes as Arena Stage, which has been temporarily occupying the Crystal City theater (1800 South Bell Street), is preparing to move to the currently under-construction Mead Center for American Theater in Southwest Washington in the fall.

The heads of Synetic and the Crystal City Business Improvement District were both thrilled by their new partnership.

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Deadlines Approaching for Youth Video Programs

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Published April 6, 2010 at 4:34AM

Arlington Independent Media, which runs the Arlington’s public access channel (not to be confused with the Arlington County government channel or the Arlington Public Schools channel), has a number of programs for young film and video-makers this summer, but deadlines are fast approaching.

The deadline for the 2010 Document Arlington Project was recently extended to April 15. The project — which is actually a paid six-week apprenticeship — is open to Arlington high school students who have an interest in documentary filmmaking. Six apprentices will be chosen for the project, which runs from July 12 to August 19.