May, 2013 | ARLnow.com

Morning Notes

Published May 29, 2013 at 9:00AM

‘Virginia Room’ Reopens With New Name — The former Virginia Room at Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street) has reopened following renovations. Meanwhile, the room has been renamed the “Center for Local History.” [Arlington Public Library]

Phoenix Bikes Plans Move — The nonprofit Phoenix bike shop has been raising money for a planned move. The new location will be larger than the current classroom-sized shop. Like the current shop, it will be located on public property — at S. Walter Reed Drive and Four Mile Run Drive, next to the W&OD Trail. [Arlington Mercury]

Weather

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued

By ARLnow.com

Published May 28, 2013 at 6:45PM | Updated May 28, 2013 at 7:24PM

Update at 7:25 p.m. — The National Weather Service has also issued a Flash Flood Warning.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A

Events

Crystal City Outdoor Movies Begin Monday

By Katie Pyzyk

Published May 28, 2013 at 5:00PM

This year’s theme for the Monday night Crystal Screen movie festival is “Blockbusters.” Last year, residents had the opportunity to vote for which movies they’d like to see relating to the theme.

The movies chosen are a mix of old favorites, such as Jaws, and newer options like The Help. The full schedule is as follows:

News

Police Search for Clarendon Peeping Tom

By Katie Pyzyk

Published May 28, 2013 at 3:45PM

Around 7:50 p.m. on Friday (May 24), a woman was using the restroom at the store when she saw a man peek over her stall. She and her husband immediately reported the incident to the store manager. The man allegedly fled the store when he saw the manager calling police.

The suspect is described as a 5’10” white male in his 40s with shaggy brown hair. At the time of the incident he was wearing a red t-shirt with a grey button down shirt over it, and blue jeans. He was also carrying a large green bag.

News

Power Outage in Ballston

By Katie Pyzyk

Published May 28, 2013 at 2:30PM | Updated May 28, 2013 at 3:48PM

Update at 3:45 p.m. — Dominion reports that the cause of the outage was an underground equipment failure and power has been restored to all customers.

Dominion crews are at the scene of a power outage that has left part of Ballston dark.

Around Town

Second Cantina Mexicana Location Opens

By Katie Pyzyk

Published May 28, 2013 at 1:25PM

The owners of Cantina Mexicana have opened a new location just off of Columbia Pike.

The new restaurant, at 922 Walter Reed Drive, took over the space previously occupied by Senor Pan. It joins the existing location at 515 23rd Street S. in Crystal City, which has been in business since 1974.

Feature

Ask Adam: Is It Me or the Market?

By ARLnow.com

Published May 28, 2013 at 11:45AM

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Adam Gallegos of Arlington-based real estate firm Arbour Realty, voted one of Arlington Magazine’s Best Realtors of 2013. Please submit follow-up questions in the comments section or via email.

Question: Though I have followed a few different real estate websites for a while now, I have been seriously looking for the last couple of months. I feel like there isn’t anything available that fits my needs or budget. Is it me or the market?

Around Town

New Bakery Food Cart Features French Inspired Fare

By Katie Pyzyk

Published May 28, 2013 at 10:50AM

The new Hot Hot Bakery food cart is spending its first day on the streets of Arlington today, featuring freshly baked croissants and other French inspired fare.

Chris Deutsch and his wife Amy Fuller spent a year baking and training in Paris in preparation for opening a food business in Arlington. Deutsch, who is part French, grew up eating the type of pastries featured in his food cart.

Events

Arlington Agenda (May 27- June 2)

By ARLnow.com

Published May 28, 2013 at 9:45AM | Updated May 28, 2013 at 12:58PM

Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.

If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out the event submission form. Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

News

Morning Notes

By Katie Pyzyk

Published May 28, 2013 at 8:50AM

Obama Visits Arlington National Cemetery — President Obama laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns on Monday during a visit to Arlington National Cemetery in honor of Memorial Day. In addition to remembering fallen service members, Obama asked that Americans “not forget our nation is still at war.” [Washington Post]

Record High County GOP Membership — The Arlington County Republican Party chairman says the county’s membership is at an all time high, at least over what is has been for the past decade. The number of members now stands at 139. [Sun Gazette]

Traffic

Crash Involving Sewage Truck Closes EB Rt. 50

By ARLnow.com

Published May 26, 2013 at 9:05AM | Updated May 26, 2013 at 1:04PM

Update at 1:05 p.m. — The eastbound lanes of Route 50 have reopened after the earlier wreck involving a sewage tanker. According to Arlington County, the sewage that leaked from the tanker into a storm drain will enter Four Mile Run south of I-395, via the Lower Long Branch stream. Parks and streams north of I-395, including Jennie Dean Park in Shirlington and Barcroft Park, will not be impacted by the sewage spill, the county said.

Earlier: Eastbound Route 50 is closed in the area of Fillmore Street due to a serious accident involving a sewage truck.