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‘Four Sisters Grill’ Coming to Clarendon

Published January 16, 2014 at 2:30PM | Updated January 16, 2014 at 3:24PM

In November, we reported that permits were filed for a “Thaiger Asian Bistro” in the space at 3035 Clarendon Blvd. Now it appears that those plans have changed and “Four Sisters Grill” will be opening instead.

Lai has been executive chef at Four Sisters, now located in Merrifield, for more nearly 15 years. Arlington Magazine called Four Sisters, which is owned by Lai’s parents, “arguably the most sought-out Vietnamese eatery in the D.C. area” in a profile last year.

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Neighborhood Has Concerns About Affordable Housing Project

By ARLnow.com

Published January 16, 2014 at 11:15AM

Rendering of the new, proposed Berkeley Apartments

The Berkeley, at 2910 S. Glebe Road, currently consists of 137 apartments, 110 of which are committed affordable units. AHC plans to replace the aging four-story complex with two new five-story-apartment buildings, consisting of 287 units, including 171 affordable units, and 264 parking spaces.

In its newsletter, ARCA says it is “concerned” about the project’s density and height. Among the listed concerns:

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Morning Poll: Is Restaurant Week a Good Deal?

By ARLnow.com

Published January 16, 2014 at 10:00AM

In theory, Restaurant Week, which features about a dozen Arlington restaurants this year, allows patrons to try out nice restaurants around the area at lower, fixed prices. In practice?

“A look at nearly two dozen restaurants participating in Restaurant Week shows not only that many of these dinners aren’t not much of a deal, but that you may actually be paying much more than what they’re worth,” reports the Washington City Paper.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published January 16, 2014 at 9:05AM | Updated January 16, 2014 at 10:11AM

Airlines to Drop 17 Nonstop Flights at DCA — American Airlines and US Airways are dropping nonstop service to 17 cities — including Detroit, San Diego, Minneapolis, Myrtle Beach and Nassau, Bahamas — from Reagan National Airport. The move is part of a deal with the government that was struck in order to win approval for the merger of the two airlines. [WJLA/Associated Press]

Preservationists Worry About Home Tear-Downs — The pace of home tear-downs in Arlington has been steadily rising over the past five years. Preservation Arlington says 179 houses, out of the county’s stock of 28,400 single-family homes, received permits to be torn down in 2013. “The looming demolition of these houses and buildings represents an incredible loss of history, architecture, time, energy, and materials,” the group said in a blog post. [Washington Post, Preservation Arlington]

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Bruce Shuttleworth Tosses Hat in Ring for Moran’s Seat

By ARLnow.com

Published January 15, 2014 at 7:30PM | Updated January 16, 2014 at 8:48AM

Shuttleworth, who unsuccessfully challenged Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) in the 2012 Democratic primary, announced tonight that he’s running in this year’s sure-to-be crowded Democratic primary. The announcement follows the news Wednesday morning that the 12-term Congressman is not running for reelection.

Shuttleworth, a 48-year-old Navy veteran, has declared himself a “diversity candidate” and said in a statement that he is “a fighter pilot and a feminist.”

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Crime Report: West Coast Prostitutes Arrested on the Pike

By ARLnow.com

Published January 15, 2014 at 4:05PM | Updated January 9, 2018 at 3:51PM

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Two alleged prostitutes from California were arrested by Arlington police early Friday morning.

The pair was arrested at the Sheraton hotel on Columbia Pike, after police discovered online prostitution ads on the website Backpage.com, according Arlington County Police Department spokesman Dustin Sternbeck.

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NOVA Legal Beat: Lying to Get Into the Military?

By ARLnow.com

Published January 15, 2014 at 3:00PM

Editor’s Note: This sponsored column is written by Mathew B. Tully of Tully Rinckey PLLC, an Arlington firm that specializes in federal employment and labor law, security clearance proceedings, and military law.

Q. A few years ago I lied to get into the military. If the military somehow uncovers my lie, could I get in trouble despite all the time between now and then?

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Ask Me (Almost) Anything: Tax Tips for Early Birds

By ARLnow.com

Published January 15, 2014 at 1:00PM

It’s a good decision — by getting started now can avoid some headaches as the April 15 IRS tax filing deadline approaches.

For those early birds out there, local tax guru Bobby Grohs is back to dispense free tax-related advice.

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Arlington Pet of the Week: Gus and Tux

By ARLnow.com

Published January 15, 2014 at 12:20PM

Our first Pet(s) of the Week for the new year are Gus and Tux, whose owner says they are “just about the most dapper cats around.”

Here’s what owner Brittany had to say about the fun-loving pair of rescue kitties:

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County Schools, Offices to Close for MLK Day

By ARLnow.com

Published January 15, 2014 at 11:00AM

Arlington administrative and human services offices, libraries, and schools will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20. Parking meters will not be enforced. Courts and the Sheriff’s Office will be closed on Friday and Monday.

The Arlington Mill Community Center will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., but all other community centers will be closed.

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UPDATED: Rep. Moran Announces His Retirement

By ARLnow.com

Published January 15, 2014 at 9:05AM | Updated January 15, 2014 at 2:11PM

In a statement (after the jump), Moran lamented the sorry state of the budget process in Washington, but said he was hopeful that with the recent bipartisan budget deal, things are getting back on track.

“I prepare to leave Congress feeling very fortunate, grateful for what we’ve accomplished, and optimistic for the future of Northern Virginia, the Washington Metropolitan Region, and our nation,” he said.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published January 15, 2014 at 8:30AM | Updated January 15, 2014 at 11:08AM

Church to Drop K-8 School — St. Charles Borromeo Church, near Clarendon, has announced that it will be closing its private K-8 school after this school year due to low enrollment. Only 117 students are currently enrolled at the school, about half of its capacity. “No Catholic school can survive with such low numbers,” said the church’s pastor, in a letter to parents. The church will retain its popular preschool program. [Arlington Catholic Herald]

Surge in Students With Food Allergies — Statistics from Arlington Public Schools shows that the number of students with reported food allergies has nearly doubled since the 2008-09 school year. About 1,150 students, or 5 percent of the student body, have reported food allergies to the school system. [Sun Gazette]