June, 2015 | ARLnow.com

Morning Notes

Published June 23, 2015 at 9:15AM

Fire at Columbia Pike Gas Station — A small fire, reportedly started by an acetylene torch, prompted a large fire department response at the Citgo gas station on Columbia Pike yesterday morning. The fire was quickly extinguished. [Twitter]

Bills Proposed to Scuttle Immigration Office — Three Republicans are sponsoring legislation in the House of Representatives that would block the Obama administration from opening a new immigration office in Crystal City. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office could bring some 1,000 jobs to the area, but Republicans worry that it may eventually be intended to process cases of what they term Obama’s “executive amnesty” program. [Washington Business Journal, Breitbart]

Weather

Heat Advisory Issued for Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published June 23, 2015 at 7:45AM

Heat advisory hits Arlington as locals take to the swimming pool (file photo)

Forecasters say temperatures will rise to near 100, which combined with sweltering humidity will make for dangerous conditions.

From the National Weather Service:

Around Town

Which Wich Coming to Pentagon City Mall

By ARLnow.com

Published June 22, 2015 at 5:15PM

The eatery is noted for its selection — it offers over 50 sandwich varieties and more than 60 toppings.

Dallas-based Which Wich has an existing location in Arlington, adjacent to Ballston Common Mall at 4300 Wilson Blvd, and seven other locations in Virginia.

News

Police Pepper Spray Man in Crystal City Metro Station

By ARLnow.com

Published June 22, 2015 at 3:45PM

Arlington County paramedics were called to the station around 1:30 this afternoon, to treat the suspect after the pepper spray incident.

According to Metro spokesman Dan Stessel, then man had “rammed” the Crystal City station manager while attempting to run through the emergency gate to evade the transit fare. Metro Transit Police officers responded to the station and found the man sitting on the floor in the station entrance area, smoking a cigarette.

Around Town

Arlington Public Library Now Offering Netflix-Like Service for Audiobooks

By Mariah Joyce

Published June 22, 2015 at 2:45PM

The library is working with an Ohio-based company called Hoopla Digital, which bills itself as a “free Netflix-like service” which users can access through their Apple TV, smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Hoopla offers a range of digital content including e-books, comics, audiobooks, music and streaming TV and movies.

News

New Residential Redevelopment Planned in Courthouse

By ARLnow.com

Published June 22, 2015 at 1:45PM

A rendering of planned development at 2000 Clarendon Blvd (file photo)

A new residential tower is planned for the current site of a low-rise office building in Courthouse.

The Bush Construction building at 2000 Clarendon Blvd is slated to be redeveloped as a residential tower, with 14 floors of apartments or condos, a rooftop terrace, ground floor retail and five levels of underground parking and storage.

Feature

New Arlington Business Looks to Help Others Find a Job

By Heather Mongilio

Published June 22, 2015 at 12:45PM

Editor’s Note: Sponsored by Monday Properties and written by ARLnow.com, Startup Monday is a weekly column that profiles Arlington-based startups and their founders, plus other local technology happenings. The Ground Floor, Monday’s office space for young companies in Rosslyn, is now open. The Metro-accessible space features a 5,000-square-foot common area that includes a kitchen, lounge area, collaborative meeting spaces, and a stage for formal presentations.

Snagajob, a national business that helps connect hourly workers with employers, recently opened up an Arlington location at 1110 N. Glebe Road.

News

Argument Over The Value of a College Education Ends in Slashing

By ARLnow.com

Published June 22, 2015 at 11:30AM

The malicious wounding incident happened Friday night around 8:30 at the Gunston Middle School soccer fields. Police say two men were having a verbal argument when one of them brandished a pocket knife and cut the victim across the face, from the corner of the mouth to the ear.

The slash caused “a fairly large laceration,” according to police, and resulted in significant bleeding due to a cut minor artery. The victim was rushed to George Washington University Hospital, where he received 60 stitches.

Events

Arlington Agenda (June 22-28)

By ARLnow.com

Published June 22, 2015 at 10:30AM

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 ARLnow.com

Published June 22, 2015 at 9:30AM

First Week of Summer — This is the first full week of summer and the first full week of summer break for Arlington public school students. High schools, middle schools and elementary schools let out for the summer on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week, respectively. School will begin again on Tuesday, Sept. 8, the day after Labor Day. [Arlington Public Schools]

Bus Enforcement Begins on Memorial Bridge — Police will reportedly begin enforcing the 10-ton load limit on the corroding Memorial Bridge today, effectively banning “most buses.” [Patch]

Opinion

ARLnow Weekend Discussion

By Heather Mongilio

Published June 19, 2015 at 5:00PM

It’s Friday, which means Father’s Day is two days away.

There are plenty of opportunities to celebrate dad in Arlington, with the Columbia Pikes Blues Festival on Saturday and the Zero Prostate Cancer run on Sunday.

Feature

Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

By ARLnow.com

Published June 19, 2015 at 3:45PM

There are all sorts of dads, but one enduring vision of fatherhood is of being a Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor type. If you don’t have a home that you can improve, perhaps Father’s Day weekend is the perfect time to look for one.

See our real estate section for a full listing of open houses. Here are a few highlights: