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ACPD Made 664 Arrests for Public Drunkenness and Profanity Last Year

Published June 10, 2015 at 11:45AM

The prohibition on profanely cursing in public will not change, but the Board will consider changing “drunkenness” in the code to “intoxication,” to include those under the influence of narcotics. County staff is also recommending making the crime a Class 4 misdemeanor, the punishment for which is a fine not to exceed $250.

Currently, county code calls for a fine not to exceed $100 for the first two convictions in a year, and a fine not to exceed $500 for any additional convictions.

News

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published June 10, 2015 at 9:55AM

Mark Levine Wins in 45th — Talk show host and attorney Mark Levine has won the Democratic primary in the 45th House of Delegates district, which includes Alexandria and parts of South Arlington and Fairfax County. So far, Levine doesn’t have any general election opponents as he seeks to replace Del. Rob Krupicka. [Washington Blade, Patch]

Townhouse Fire on Lee Hwy — Arlington County firefighters battled a small townhouse fire on the 4300 block of Lee Highway around 4:00 p.m. Tuesday. [Twitter]

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Cristol, Dorsey Capture County Board Primary

By ARLnow.com

Published June 9, 2015 at 7:35PM | Updated June 9, 2015 at 11:21PM

(Updated at 11:20 p.m.) Katie Cristol and Christian Dorsey have captured the Democratic nomination for Arlington County Board.

Cristol and Dorsey finished first and second, respectively, over fellow Democratic hopefuls Peter Fallon, Andrew Schneider, James Lander and Bruce Wiljanen.

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Police: Masturbating Man Seen Strolling Down Wilson Blvd

By ARLnow.com

Published June 9, 2015 at 5:00PM

Arlington police car outside police headquarters (file photo)

A woman told police that a man had walked by her on the sidewalk while masturbating, on the 1800 block of Wilson Blvd in Rosslyn.

The alleged indecent exposure happened just before noon, in broad daylight.

Events

Arlington Agenda (June 9-14)

By ARLnow.com

Published June 9, 2015 at 3:30PM

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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Light Turnout So Far for County Board Primary

By ARLnow.com

Published June 9, 2015 at 1:05PM | Updated June 9, 2015 at 7:12PM

It’s an election that could set the direction of Arlington County policy for years to come — and so far turnout is light.

Voters are heading to the polls today to select two Democratic nominees in the race for County Board. There are six Democratic candidates seeking their party’s nomination: Andrew Schneider, Bruce Wiljanen, Katie Cristol, James Lander, Peter Fallon, and Christian Dorsey.

Around Town

Ted’s Montana Grill to Close in Ballston

By ARLnow.com

Published June 9, 2015 at 11:45AM

The bison-centric restaurant chain decided not to renew its lease at the Ballston Point building at 4300 Wilson Blvd, according to Ted’s President and COO Kristi Martin. It will close this coming Saturday, June 13, and the staff will be transferred to a soon-to-open location in Gaithersburg, Md., Martin said.

The new Ted’s is expected to open in Gaithersburg’s Downtown Crown development in August, said Martin.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published June 9, 2015 at 9:15AM | Updated June 9, 2015 at 10:31AM

Arlington Expects ‘Speedy’ Election Returns — The Democratic primary for Arlington County Board and the 45th Virginia House of Delegates district is taking place today, utilizing Arlington County’s new optical scanners. The county issued a press release on Monday promising that “changes should result in speedier reporting of unofficial results on election night.” Polls close at 7:00 p.m. and the first results are expected to be reported on the county website around 7:30.

Reminder: Candidate Essays — If you haven’t cast your ballot yet, you can peruse the “why should you vote for me” essays written by the six Democratic County Board candidates: Andrew Schneider, Bruce Wiljanen, Katie Cristol, James Lander, Peter Fallon, Christian Dorsey.

Weather

UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published June 8, 2015 at 5:05PM | Updated June 8, 2015 at 7:36PM

Update at 7:35 p.m. — Arlington is now under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A

Around Town

Arlington Ranked No. 2 Best Place to Retire

By ARLnow.com

Published June 8, 2015 at 12:30PM

Arlington received kudos for low crime and above-average quality of health care, along with “great” resident well-being and area walkability. Taxes and weather were deemed “average” and the only negative mark on Arlington’s report card was a “very high” cost of living.

(Arlington was paired with Alexandria as a “city,” for the purposes of the rankings.)

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Car, Restaurant Catch Fire Over Weekend

By ARLnow.com

Published June 8, 2015 at 11:30AM | Updated June 8, 2015 at 3:16PM

El Rancho fire (courtesy @jbester)

Arlington County firefighters battled blazes on Columbia Pike and in the Long Branch Creek neighborhood over the weekend.

On Saturday around 2:30 p.m. firefighters extinguished a car fire inside a parking garage on the 26oo block of S. Veitch Street, in Long Branch Creek. No one was hurt.

Around Town

LA Fitness to Close at Pentagon Row

By ARLnow.com

Published June 8, 2015 at 10:35AM

The LA Fitness club at Pentagon Row is set to close on Friday, June 26, according to signs posted at the gym.

“This club will be relocated on Friday, June 26 at 2 p.m.,” the sign says. “Your membership will be honored at any LA Fitness location in Virginia (excluding Signature locations).”