October 24, 2016 | ARLnow.com

Published October 24, 2016 at 6:20PM | Updated January 5, 2017 at 3:20PM

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.

Nick Freshman knows what it takes to run a successful restaurant, and he’s hoping to use that knowledge to help restaurateurs and investors alike.

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Police Investigate Drive-By Armed Robbery in Crystal City

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Published October 24, 2016 at 4:30PM

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This incident happened near the relatively busy intersection of Crystal Drive and 23rd Street, just after 8 p.m. Police are looking for the three men allegedly involved in the drive-by robbery.

From an Arlington County Police Department crime report:

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Former Wine Store in Clarendon Becoming Vape and Cigar Store

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Published October 24, 2016 at 3:30PM

A new vape and cigar store is coming to Clarendon, according to a sign in the window.

Lansdowne Vapes and Cigars, which has existing locations in Leesburg, is coming to the former Grateful Red Wine and Gifts store space at 2727 Wilson Blvd, across from the Whole Foods.

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Legal Insider: Political Restrictions for Federal Employees Under the Hatch Act

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Published October 24, 2016 at 2:30PM | Updated October 24, 2016 at 2:48PM

This is a sponsored column by attorneys John Berry and Kimberly Berry of Berry & Berry, PLLC, an employment and labor law firm located in Northern Virginia that specializes in federal employee, security clearance, retirement, and private sector employee matters.

By John V. Berry, Esq.

Events

Arlington Agenda (Oct. 24-30)

Tim Regan

Published October 24, 2016 at 1:30PM

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.

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UPDATED: Missing Boy Found, Police Say

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Published October 24, 2016 at 12:25PM | Updated October 24, 2016 at 1:21PM

Earlier: Arlington County Police are calling in resources from Virginia State Police to help search for a missing 12-year-old boy.

Police say Eli Check, 12, was last seen early this morning at his home on the 3400 block of N. Emerson Street, near Williamsburg Middle School in the Rock Spring neighborhood.

Around Town

SoberRide Offering Free Cab Rides This Weekend

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Published October 24, 2016 at 11:20AM

The Washington Regional Alcohol Program will be offering its SoberRide free taxi service from 10 p.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday.

Those who want to take advantage of the free service must call a cab at 1-800-200-TAXI (8294) during those times.

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JRINK Now Open Near Clarendon

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Published October 24, 2016 at 10:15AM

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Cold-pressed juice bar JRINK is now open in the Clarendon area.

The store, at 3260 Wilson Blvd, held its grand opening on Sunday. It offers 100 percent cold-pressed, all-natural juice that’s produced locally, at a price of $9-10 per bottle.

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Morning Notes

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Published October 24, 2016 at 9:10AM | Updated October 24, 2016 at 9:42AM

Gunston Could Get New Baseball Diamond — Arlington County officials are considering renovating a baseball diamond at Gunston Middle School, replacing it with a lighted artificial turf field. A public meeting about the project, is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 7-9 p.m. at the Gunston community center. [Arlington County]

TJ Elementary Design Approved — The Arlington School Board has unanimously approved schematic designs for the new elementary school planned for the Thomas Jefferson Middle School site. Construction on the $59 million project is expected to begin in July and wrap up in time for the 2019-2020 school year. [InsideNova]