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Cat Found Shot with More than 30 BBs

Published February 18, 2014 at 3:30PM

An Arlington resident recently found the cat near Ballston Common Mall and brought it to the AWLA shelter, according to the league’s email newsletter. The cat, a male tabby, had a blind right eye and an injured left eye — likely the result of being shot with more than 30 BB pellets.

“We named him Arrow and sent him out for x-rays,” according to the league. “We were shocked to learn that he had at least 20 BB pellets in his head alone. This is most likely the reason for his blindness. Although it was shocking to see so many BBs in one animal, there was no medical reason to remove them, as it would cause more trauma.”

Feature

Ask Adam: Inaccurate Details on Zillow

By ARLnow.com

Published February 18, 2014 at 2:30PM

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.

Q. I bought a two-bedroom, two-bath house in Arlington in 2000. I see on Zillow that it’s listed as having one bath. Should I be concerned about whether the county has accurate records? Will this be a problem when I sell?

Around Town

New Paint Job for Arlington Police Cars

By ARLnow.com

Published February 18, 2014 at 2:00PM

Arlington police car parked in the snow (file photo)

Arlington County police cars are getting a new look.

All new county police cars are receiving a sleeker paint job, as seen in the above photo (left). Existing patrol cars will keep the old decals (right) to save money, we’re told.

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Your Tax Questions, Answered

By ARLnow.com

Published February 18, 2014 at 1:00PM

If you want to get a head start on your taxes, instead of waiting until the minute, Bobby Grohs — who does our taxes — is back again to give some free tax-related advice.

A Certified Public Accountant and University of Maryland grad, Grohs started Arlington-based Tax Matters LLC in 1998. He specializes in “comprehensive tax and consulting services for clients ranging from individual taxpayers, small businesses and nonprofits located throughout the greater Washington metropolitan area.”

News

Bernick Withdraws from County Board Race

By ARLnow.com

Published February 18, 2014 at 11:00AM

Bernick, a legal fellow for the conservative Heritage Foundation, staked his campaign on opposition to “jaw-droppingly reckless expenditures, like a million-dollar bus stop.”

In a statement this morning, Bernick says Vihstadt shares his vision of “responsible and responsive government.”

Around Town

Heavy Seas Sets Feb. 27 Opening Date in Rosslyn

By ARLnow.com

Published February 18, 2014 at 10:00AM

Heavy Seas says it will open to the public on Thursday, February 27. It’s the Baltimore brewery’s second restaurant location.

A press release from the company notes that it plans to make food, not just beer, a major draw.

News

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published February 18, 2014 at 9:00AM

Board to Consider $6.6 Million Homeless Shelter Contract — County staff is recommending that the Arlington County Board approve a $6.6 million contract for construction of the new year-round homeless shelter in Courthouse. The contract includes a $1.1 million construction contingency to cover overages. The contract is “within budget,” a county spokeswoman said. The new Homeless Services Center will include 50 year-round beds, 5 medical respite beds and an additional 25 beds for winter months. [Arlington County]

Hike in ART, STAR Fees Proposed — Arlington County Manager Barbara Donnellan has proposed a hike in fees for the county’s ART and STAR transportation systems. The base fare for ART buses would increase from $1.50 to $1.75 under Donnellan’s proposal. [Sun Gazette]

Schools

Schools to Open on Two Hour Delay

By ARLnow.com

Published February 18, 2014 at 7:30AM

Arlington Public School are opening on a two hour delay today due to snow.

Reagan National Airport received 0.3 inches of snow overnight, according to the National Weather Service.

Weather

Winter Weather Advisory Issued, More Snow Expected

By ARLnow.com

Published February 17, 2014 at 5:05PM | Updated February 17, 2014 at 5:21PM

Arlington and other parts of the D.C. area could get another 1-2 inches of snow overnight.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory, warning of slick roads during the morning commute.

Around Town

Snow Sculptures Spotted Around Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published February 14, 2014 at 11:05AM | Updated February 14, 2014 at 5:16PM

Photo courtesy @pcfbarbellclub

(Updated at 5:15 p.m.) Some crafty Arlingtonians spent part of yesterday’s snow day creating sculptures from the especially wet and moldable snow.

Among the creations spotted around town:

News

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published February 14, 2014 at 10:00AM

Va. Gay Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional — A federal judge has overturned Virginia’s same-sex marriage ban, in what the New York Times describes as “the strongest legal reversal yet of restrictive marriage amendments that exist throughout the South.” The judge stayed the ruling, pending an appeal, meaning that gay couples will still not be able to get married in Virginia for the time being. [New York Times, Blue Virginia]

Blue Goose Redevelopment a Year or More Away — A groundbreaking on the redevelopment of Marymount’s “Blue Goose” building in Ballston is not likely to take place until next winter at the earliest. [Sun Gazette]

Weather

Feds, County Opening on Two-Hour Delay

By ARLnow.com

Published February 14, 2014 at 7:00AM

Arlington Public Schools are closed. All preschool programs, Enjoy Arlington classes and sports leagues are canceled. Synthetic fields are closed.

Garbage collection will take place, and those whose garbage day is Thursday are also asked to put their carts out for collection.