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EXCLUSIVE: Fatal Crash Suspect’s Friend Died in Wreck One Block Away

Published January 24, 2014 at 5:45PM | Updated January 25, 2014 at 10:19AM

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Two wrecks, two friends, two deaths, one block apart. One friend died, and the other is now facing jail time for manslaughter.

Friday morning, police say Aman Singh Lail drove drunk and slammed into another car at the intersection of Fort Myer Drive and eastbound Lee Highway in Rosslyn, killing the 24-year-old driver. Amazingly, ten months prior, his friend Sami Ullah died when, after driving 90 miles per hour across the Key Bridge, he lost control of his 2008 BMW M5 and crashed just before the intersection of Fort Myer Drive and westbound Lee Highway.

Around Town

Taj of India Now Open in Crystal City

By ARLnow.com

Published January 24, 2014 at 11:05AM

A new Indian restaurant recently opened in Crystal City.

Taj of India opened in the former Cucina Vivace space at 509 23rd Street S. It’s a second storefront for Taj of India, which originally opened in Georgetown 12 years ago.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published January 24, 2014 at 9:30AM | Updated January 16, 2018 at 2:40PM

Williamsburg Zumba Studio Featured on ‘GMA’ — FITLoose Health and Fitness in the Williamsburg neighborhood was featured on ABC’s Good Morning America. The segment highlighted the studio’s Zumbini classes — a variation of Zumba for children 0-3 years old and their parents. [Yahoo! News]

Hybrid Tax Repeal Passes — Legislation to repeal Virginia’s $64 annual tax on hybrid vehicles has passed both houses of the General Assembly. Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) says he will sign the bill, which was introduced in the state Senate by Sen. Adam Ebbin (D). [Virginian-Pilot]

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UPDATED: Man Charged With Manslaughter in Fatal Rosslyn Wreck

By ARLnow.com

Published January 24, 2014 at 8:05AM | Updated January 24, 2014 at 3:37PM

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Police say two vehicles, a Jeep and a sedan, were involved in a t-bone collision around 2:00 a.m. The Jeep, traveling eastbound on Lee Highway, struck the sedan and a 24-year-old man in the sedan died, according to Arlington County Police Department spokesman Dustin Sternbeck.

The driver of the striking vehicle remained on scene and has since been charged with DUI and involuntary manslaughter. From an ACPD press release:

Feature

Rental Report: Tips for a Happy Landlord-Tenant Relationship

By ARLnow.com

Published January 23, 2014 at 3:15PM

Editor’s Note: This biweekly sponsored column is written by Rick Gersten, founder and CEO of Urban Igloo, a rental real estate firm that matches up renters with their ideal apartments, condos or houses. Please submit any questions in the comments section or via email.

Whether you are a seasoned landlord or a first timer, think about these simple tips to help keep the peace with your tenants.

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Wright Way: Could Wheat Be Making Us Sick?

By ARLnow.com

Published January 23, 2014 at 12:05PM

Editor’s Note: This sponsored health and fitness column is written by Ginny Wright, founder of BbG Fitness, which offers group fitness classes around Arlington. Sign up for a free class today.

Gluten has been in the news, on the bestseller list and a hot topic of conversation for a few years now. These days most grocery stores are fully stocked with “gluten-free” foods. But how did this one ingredient become so prominent and why are so many folks talking about it?

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Fisette: Not Interested in Joining ‘Dysfunctional’ Congress

By ARLnow.com

Published January 23, 2014 at 10:00AM

In a statement, Fisette said a major decision point for him was “the contrast between the dysfunctional climate on Capitol Hill and the can-do atmosphere in Arlington.”

So far, those who have said they’ll run for the seat being vacated by Rep. Jim Moran (D) are Democrats Bruce Shuttleworth and Del. Patrick Hope, and Republican Micah Edmond.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published January 23, 2014 at 9:05AM

Bikeshare Supplier Files for Bankruptcy — Bixi, the Canadian company that makes the bikes and equipment utilized by the Capital Bikeshare system, has filed for bankruptcy. Alta Bicycle Share, which runs the Capital Bikeshare system says it’s focused on making sure the system continues to operate “without interruption.” [Washington Business Journal, Capital Bikeshare]

Hope to Enter Congressional Race — Del. Patrick Hope (D-47) is planning to run for the retiring Rep. Jim Moran’s congressional seat. He’s expected to make the announcement today. [Washington Post]

Schools

APS to Open on a Two Hour Delay

By ARLnow.com

Published January 23, 2014 at 12:05AM | Updated January 23, 2014 at 1:01AM

After a five-day weekend, Arlington public school students will be going back to class Thursday, albeit on a two hour delay.

“All Arlington Public Schools will open two hours late on Thursday,” according to Arlington Public Schools Director of Communication Jennifer Harris. “The Extended Day program will also open two hours late. All APS offices will open on time. Morning field trips will be cancelled.”

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Aquatics Center Bids Revealed

By ARLnow.com

Published January 22, 2014 at 4:45PM

The proposed Long Bridge Park Aquatics, Health and Fitness Facility is on hold due to construction bids that came in “significantly higher” than expected.

Arlington County today revealed just how high the bids were. For a project with a total design, furnishing and construction budget of $79.2 million, the bids for construction alone put the project over budget.

Traffic

Car Flips on Roof on I-66 Near Rosslyn

By ARLnow.com

Published January 22, 2014 at 3:35PM | Updated January 22, 2014 at 4:07PM

(Updated at 3:50 p.m.) A car has flipped on its roof on I-66 near Rosslyn.

Police and firefighters are responded to the scene, on eastbound I-66 just before Route 110 and the Roosevelt Bridge. Units on the scene reported one person trapped inside the vehicle, but that individual was soon extricated and transported to the hospital.

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Higher Bids Push Cost of New Playground to $579K

By ARLnow.com

Published January 22, 2014 at 2:30PM

A new playground is coming to Glencarlyn Park, pending Arlington County Board approval on Saturday.

The playground, for children 5-12 years old, will complement an existing tot playground at the park for 2-5 year olds. It will feature a “treehouse” log play structure, a swing set, seesaw, a dry creek bed adjacent to a sand/boulder play area, benches, interpretive signage and cattail spinners.