September 8, 2011 | ARLnow.com

Published September 8, 2011 at 9:58PM | Updated September 9, 2011 at 11:00AM

The Arlington County Police Department is aware of a new terror threat that U.S. officials are calling specific and credible, but so far the department has not taken any action in response.

NBC News is reporting that police in New York and D.C. have been alerted to a “specific, credible” but unconfirmed threat connected to this weekend’s 9/11 anniversary. The threat, obtained by U.S. intelligence, could involve truck or car bombs in either city, according to news reports. D.C. police officers have been told that they may have to stay on duty longer as a result, NBC’s Pete Williams reported tonight.

Weather

UPDATED: Flash Flood Warning Extended

By ARLnow.com

Published September 8, 2011 at 8:35PM | Updated September 9, 2011 at 9:33AM

Update at 11:25 p.m. — A flood warning has been issued for the area, through 5:00 a.m.

Another flash flood warning has been issued for Arlington and the surrounding area.

Traffic

TRAFFIC ALERT — Flooding Slows Evening Commute

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Published September 8, 2011 at 7:12PM | Updated September 8, 2011 at 7:46PM

Update at 7:45 p.m. — Adding to the misery on the roads: more than 2,600 Dominion customers are without power in Arlington. Many of the outages are concentrated in the area of Route 50 and Carlin Springs Road. Several traffic lights are reported to be dark as a result.

Thanks to today’s heavy rain, and the resulting flooding in Alexandria, Fairfax County and the City of Falls Church, tonight’s commute can only be described as nightmarish.

Around Town

Coming Soon to Arlington: Willie’s Po Boy Truck

By ARLnow.com

Published September 8, 2011 at 3:50PM

A new food truck is promising to bring some of the flavors of New Orleans to the streets of Arlington.

Willie’s Po Boy truck expects to make its Arlington debut on Monday. Its Twitter and Facebook pages are up and running, while its web site is still a work in progress. The truck’s menu will include:

News

Arlington Assisting with Water Rescues in Fairfax County

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Published September 8, 2011 at 3:14PM | Updated September 8, 2011 at 6:25PM

Update at 4:50 p.m. — At this point we’ve heard at least ~~three~~ four ACFD units dispatched to assist with swift water rescues.

Several squads from the Arlington County Fire Department have been dispatched to Fairfax County to assist with swift water rescues.

Events

Meeting to Discuss $4 Million Baseball Field Revamp

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Published September 8, 2011 at 2:24PM | Updated September 8, 2011 at 3:21PM

George Washington University, which uses Barcroft as the home field for its baseball team, is proposing to fully-fund a number of enhancements to the field, including artificial turf, dugouts, new restrooms, new stadium seating, a press box, a bullpen and concession stands. The field’s existing dark sky lighting would not be changed.

The parks department will discuss the proposed changes with the community at a public meeting on Tuesday, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting is being held at the Fairlington Community Center (3308 S. Stafford Street), in room 118.

Around Town

New Steakhouse Coming to Shirlington

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Published September 8, 2011 at 12:46PM

A new steakhouse is coming to the Village at Shirlington, according to a ‘help wanted’ ad placed on Craigslist.

Called “4 Seasons Steakhouse,” the restaurant is looking to hire an executive chef (“Experience with dry-aged steaks a PLUS!”), a general manager, bartenders and servers.

News

County to Install Deluxe Bus Stops on the Pike

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Published September 8, 2011 at 11:09AM | Updated September 8, 2011 at 12:56PM

The first of the so-called “Super Stops” will be built at Walter Reed Drive and the Pike. Work on two other stops — at Columbus and Dinwiddie Streets — is also expected to begin this fall, with a fourth Super Stop expected to be built at Barton Street, near Penrose Square, during the spring of 2012. Combined, the four stops serve more than 2,000 passengers per day.

The new stops will feature heated seats, floors, new lighting, glass windscreen walls enhanced weather protection, and electronic signs that will show bus arrival and departure information. The Super Stops will accommodate 10-15 riders, compared to the six riders who can fit in current bus shelters.

Traffic

Major Backups on Westbound I-66

By ARLnow.com

Published September 8, 2011 at 10:18AM | Updated July 12, 2017 at 1:53PM

It’s very slow-going on I-66 this morning. The westbound lanes are currently backed up from Rosslyn to Great Falls Street due to an accident.

The accident was earlier reported to be blocking two lanes just before the Dulles Toll Road. Significant delays remain.

News

Preliminary Hearing for Diener Murder Suspect

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Published September 8, 2011 at 9:42AM

The court found probable cause and ordered the Clark held pending an indictment by a grand jury. If an indictment is handed down, a court date is expected to be set on Sept. 22.

Prosecutors say that a trial in the case would likely take place early next year.

News

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published September 8, 2011 at 9:16AM

DCA Workers Injured By Lightning Strike — Two workers at Reagan National Airport were injured after lightning struck near American Airlines Gate 32. The injuries were not considered life-threatening. [WUSA 9]

Recounting 9/11 at Va. Hospital Center — The injured came flooding into Virginia Hospital Center by private car, military vehicle and ambulance on Sept. 11, 2001, employees recalled at a recent commemoration. Now the hospital says they’re better prepared to handle all sorts of emergencies. [MyFoxDC, WTOP]