February 20, 2013 | ARLnow.com

Published February 20, 2013 at 5:45PM

Mall owner Forest City Enterprises has been in the planning stages for major renovations to the 26-year-old, 580,000 square foot facility since at least 2010. Today (Wednesday) the Washington Business Journal reported that that the company revealed preliminary plans and renderings for the renovations at an industry conference in National Harbor.

“The rebranded Ballston Center at 4238 Wilson Blvd. would include more than 300 apartment units, three levels of office space and a significantly reconfigured retail space,” WBJ reported.

News

Two Arrested for Brawl at Union Jack’s

By Katie Pyzyk

Published February 20, 2013 at 3:45PM

According to police, on Friday, Feb. 8, the two groups were involved in a verbal altercation inside the bar which escalated throughout the night. Both parties left and while one group of four was trying to walk away, the other group allegedly followed and started a physical altercation.

One of the victims was knocked down and had his head kicked, resulting in a subdural hematoma, or bleeding on the brain. He spent four days in the hospital and was released to the care of his mother, who lives out of state. At the time he was released, the victim had not yet regained hearing in one of his ears.

Around Town

Girl Scout Cookies Coming to Arlington This Week

By ARLnow.com

Published February 20, 2013 at 2:45PM

Booth sales of Girl Scout cookies will get underway in Arlington later this week.

Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Do-Si-Dos and other cookies will be available for sale at Metro stations, stores, shopping centers, apartment buildings and elsewhere starting on Friday.

News

Preview of New Lacey Lane Subdivision

By Katie Pyzyk

Published February 20, 2013 at 1:50PM

The developer behind the upcoming Lacey Lane subdivision in the Waycroft-Woodlawn neighborhood is giving peek at what the new area will look like once it’s developed.

The Barrett Companies, which is a business run by the Chamberlin family since the 1980s, bought the vacant property on the corner of Washington Blvd and N. George Mason Drive and had it excavated last month. The Chamberlins had been working to acquire the land for about a decade.

Feature

Arlington Pet of the Week: Kochi

By ARLnow.com

Published February 20, 2013 at 12:05PM

This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week is Kochi, an 8-year-old rescue kitty who lives in Aurora Hills.

Kochi is a survivor. She overcame a near-death experience last Christmas, says her owner, Martha.

Schools

Video: Wakefield Hits Buzzer Beater To Advance to Semifinals

By ARLnow.com

Published February 20, 2013 at 10:30AM

Wakefield High School junior Re’Quan Hopson hit a game-winning three pointer as time expired last night to advance the boys basketball team to the regional semifinals.

Around Town

New Ballston Sandwich Shop to Open in April

By ARLnow.com

Published February 20, 2013 at 9:55AM

A new sandwich shop is expected to open in Ballston in April.

Which Wich, which is replacing the former Daily Grind coffee shop at 4300 Wilson Blvd, has set Monday, April 22 as a tentative opening date, according to company spokesperson Hala Habal.

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Morning Notes

By Katie Pyzyk

Published February 20, 2013 at 8:55AM | Updated February 20, 2013 at 9:47AM

More Car Window Shooting Arrests — Fairfax County Police arrested two suspects accused of shooting out car windows with BB guns. Both suspects — 19-year-old Alexander Chase and 18-year-old Herbert Reyes-Cartagena — are from Arlington. Chase was arrested last month by the Arlington County Police Department and charged with similar crimes. The suspects are accused of more than 30 window shooting incidents in Fairfax County, and Chase is accused of involvement in 250 cases throughout Northern Virginia. [Washington Post]

Summer Camp Registration Begins — Registration began this morning for the summer camps offered through Arlington’s Department of Parks and Recreation. Registration can be done via mail, online or by faxing an application to 703-228-4765. Registration by phone or walk-in will begin on February 27.