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Published September 23, 2015 at 4:45PM

Photo courtesy Eliana Kee

After numerous accounts of coyotes spotted in the northern half of Arlington, one has been spotted while apparently en route to South Arlington.

Eliana Kee snapped the photos above while heading westbound on Washington Blvd, just before the Fort Myer exit, around 6 p.m. Tuesday night.

Around Town

Boston Market Has Closed in Courthouse

By ARLnow.com

Published September 23, 2015 at 1:45PM

Photo courtesy Eric LeKuch

(Updated at 2:00 p.m.) The Boston Market store at 2046 Wilson Blvd in Courthouse has closed.

A sign on the door says the restaurant closed on Sept. 20. A reason for the closing is not listed. The sign directs customers to the Boston Market at 3233 Columbia Pike, which remains open.

Feature

Arlington Pet of the Week: Cody

By ARLnow.com

Published September 23, 2015 at 12:30PM

This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week is nine-year-old Cody. He’s a smiley dog who was adopted from Lost Dog & Cat Rescue and loves to play.

Here’s what Cody had to say for himself.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published September 23, 2015 at 10:30AM

First Day of Fall — Today marks the autumnal equinox and the first day of astronomical fall in the Northern Hemisphere. We’re losing about two-and-a-half minutes of daylight per day, as the sun rises later and sets earlier. [Capital Weather Gang]

Arlington Unveils New Mobile Visitors Center — Arlington County, which generates about $81 million per year in tourism-related tax revenue, has unveiled a new mobile visitor center. The “Stay Arlington” branded cargo van will provide visitor information and services, primarily from parking spots near five Arlington Metro stations, but also at large events like the Marine Corps Marathon. [Arlington County]

Around Town

NYC Has Pizza Rat, Arlington Has Pizza Squirrel

By ARLnow.com

Published September 23, 2015 at 9:30AM

This week, a very determined rat that was caught on video dragging a slice of pizza down the stairs of a New York City subway station made viral headlines across the country.

Arlington now has its own version of the pizza rat.

Traffic

Clear Sailing on Arlington Roads for Pope’s Visit

By ARLnow.com

Published September 23, 2015 at 8:50AM

Fears of a traffic apocalypse as a result of Pope Francis’ visit were apparently unfounded.

Traffic on all highways in Arlington is flowing freely, with the possible exception of accident-related backups on westbound I-66.

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County Board Approves Pentagon Centre Redevelopment Plan

By ARLnow.com

Published September 22, 2015 at 10:10PM | Updated September 22, 2015 at 11:46PM

The Arlington County Board on Monday unanimously approved a redevelopment plan for the Pentagon Centre shopping center in Pentagon City.

Developer Kimco’s initial plans for the 17-acre site that includes the Costco, Best Buy and Nordstrom Rack in Pentagon City were approved in 2008, but those called for constructing the six-structure complex’s office buildings first. As approved, the amended plan will result in the construction of 693 residential units in two buildings during the project’s first phase.

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County Wants Feedback Before Starting Year-Round Yard Waste Collection

By ARLnow.com

Published September 22, 2015 at 4:55PM | Updated September 23, 2015 at 10:24AM

(Updated at 10:25 a.m.) Last year it looked like Arlington County would soon be starting year-round yard waste collection. That is, until Arlington’s waste hauling contractors lost out on the yard waste contract and sued the county.

The year-round yard waste collection proposal has since been in limbo. With the lawsuits withdrawn, it is now on track again to becoming a reality — as soon as Spring 2016 — but only if it garners enough public support.

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County Board Approves Plan to Transform Courthouse

By ARLnow.com

Published September 22, 2015 at 1:30PM

Courthouse Sector Plan rendering

A plan to significantly transform the Courthouse neighborhood by guiding new development, turning the county’s large surface parking lot into a public square and park, and improving Metro access and pedestrian facilities, has gotten the green light.

The Arlington County Board on Monday unanimously approved what it’s hailing as a “visionary” new Courthouse Sector Plan.

Traffic

ACPD Warns of Possible Pope-Related Road Closures

By ARLnow.com

Published September 22, 2015 at 12:00PM

“The Arlington County Police Department may be closing several streets near the Rosslyn and Pentagon City Metro stations on Wednesday, September 23 and Thursday, September 24… as a result of the papal visit,” police said. “Road closures may be in effect from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on September 23 and 24, and will ONLY take place in the event of a large pedestrian walkout from Washington, D.C.”

The closures would be put in place on the following roads in Rosslyn:

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published September 22, 2015 at 9:30AM | Updated September 22, 2015 at 10:24AM

‘No Drone Zone’ Reminder for Pope’s Visit — Pope Francis begins his three-day visit to D.C. this afternoon. The Arlington County Police Department and the FAA are reminding residents and visitors that the airspace around the District, including Arlington, is a “no drone zone.” [Twitter, FAA]

Widening of I-66 Inevitable, Says VDOT Chief — Widening I-66 to three lanes between the Dulles Connector Road and Ballston is an inevitability, says Virginia Transportation Sec. Aubrey Layne. However, VDOT will exhaust every alternative before moving forward with expansion, Layne said. [WTOP]

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Shotgun-Wielding Bandits Rob Crystal City Hotel

By ARLnow.com

Published September 21, 2015 at 4:55PM | Updated September 24, 2015 at 5:18PM

File photo

The frightening incident happened just before 3 a.m. on Sept. 19, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the 1400 block of Crystal Drive. The men made off with cash following the hold up, police say.

From the Arlington County Police crime report:

Author: ARLnow.com

Coyote Spotted Heading Toward South Arlington

Boston Market Has Closed in Courthouse

Arlington Pet of the Week: Cody

Morning Notes

NYC Has Pizza Rat, Arlington Has Pizza Squirrel

Clear Sailing on Arlington Roads for Pope’s Visit

County Board Approves Pentagon Centre Redevelopment Plan

County Wants Feedback Before Starting Year-Round Yard Waste Collection

County Board Approves Plan to Transform Courthouse

ACPD Warns of Possible Pope-Related Road Closures

Morning Notes

Shotgun-Wielding Bandits Rob Crystal City Hotel