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Plans for Arlington Law School Fall Through

Published June 14, 2013 at 10:35AM

In April, the Arlington County Board quietly approved a site plan amendment for the vacant National Gateway building at 3500 and 3550 S. Clark Street, along Jefferson Davis Highway near Potomac Yard. The amendment was granted to allow the office building to be used for educational purposes.

Specifically, the building was to be occupied by a new 1,300-student law school, complete with 22 classrooms, a law library, a bookstore, a moot courtroom and a cafe.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published June 14, 2013 at 8:30AM

Fish and Wildlife Office to Leave Arlington — On the heels of the decision to move the National Science Foundation from Arlington to Alexandria, the General Services Administration is expected to announce soon that the Fish and Wildlife Service is leaving, as well. The Dept. of the Interior agency, which occupies three office buildings in Ballston, is “seeking a less expensive space option outside Arlington.” [Washington Business Journal]

Restaurant Fire in Crystal City — A fire broke out in the kitchen of Cafe Manna in Crystal City around 5:30 last night. The restaurant is located on the ground floor of the office building at 2345 Crystal Drive. A sprinkler system helped to extinguish the flames before they spread, but the restaurant suffered smoke and water damage.

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Power Outages in Arlington After Storm

By ARLnow.com

Published June 13, 2013 at 4:50PM | Updated June 13, 2013 at 5:30PM

All storm warnings and watches have been cancelled in Arlington, but more than a thousand Dominion customers are without power.

A line of storms with strong, gusty winds made a mad dash across the county this afternoon, downing some trees and utility lines but not packing quite the punch that many feared.

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Help Wanted Highlight: Leasing Agent

By ARLnow.com

Published June 13, 2013 at 11:45AM

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Around Town

Extreme Pizza Now Open in Pentagon City

By ARLnow.com

Published June 12, 2013 at 4:50PM

A new pizza chain has opened in Pentagon City.

Extreme Pizza opened at 1419 S. Fern Street, across from Costco, on Sunday. The restaurant offers various types of signature pizzas, with names like “Green With Envy,” “Poultry Geist,” “The Spice Route” and “Wingin’ It.” Customers can also customize their own pizza, or order off a menu that includes calzones, sub sandwiches, salads, sides and desserts.

Around Town

River Place Residents Peeved About Fence

By ARLnow.com

Published June 12, 2013 at 3:05PM

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A small section of fence is prompting a big stink at the River Place condominium complex (1011 Arlington Blvd) in Rosslyn.

The fence was put in place at some point this spring to block a paved pathway that served as a shortcut for those walking to and from the complex. The pathway leads to a parking lot used by TV station WJLA, which residents use to access a marked crosswalk that leads to the complex.

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Pet of the Week: Josie Mae

By ARLnow.com

Published June 12, 2013 at 2:00PM

Meet Josie Mae, a rescue pup with a heart of gold and this week’s Arlington Pet of the Week.

Here’s what her owners had to say about her:

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Task Force: Allow Hens in Larger Yards

By ARLnow.com

Published June 12, 2013 at 12:55PM | Updated June 25, 2013 at 10:36PM

The 18-person task force has labored for more than a year to create the recommendations, contained in a 74-page report. Along the way, the task force conducted extensive public outreach online, at farmers markets and at community meetings.

In the end, on the hot-button issue of hen raising, a majority of the task force recommended a course of action unlikely to fully satisfy those on either side of the argument. Backyard hens, the task force said, should be allowed under the following conditions:

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Crime Report: Peeping Tom at Ballston Common Mall

By ARLnow.com

Published June 12, 2013 at 11:30AM | Updated January 9, 2018 at 3:41PM

Police are on the lookout for a man seen peeking under a women’s bathroom stall at Ballston Common Mall.

The incident happened just before 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The crime and the suspect description is strikingly similar to that of another peeping tom incident at the Clarendon Barnes and Noble bookstore on May 24.

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Video Tour: 738 N. Buchanan Street

By ARLnow.com

Published June 12, 2013 at 10:45AM | Updated June 12, 2013 at 11:02AM

Editor’s Note: This video tour is sponsored by The Keri Shull Team.

Opinion

Morning Poll: What Are You Doing for Dad?

By ARLnow.com

Published June 12, 2013 at 9:45AM

The holiday was first conceived in the early 20th century in order to complement Mother’s Day. While it was celebrated informally in the intervening years, it wasn’t until 1972 that President Richard Nixon made it an official, permanent national holiday.

So what are you planning to do for dad this weekend? Select the option that represents your primary Father’s Day present this year.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published June 12, 2013 at 8:30AM

Pro-Change Group Forms in Bluemont — Fed up with neighbors who shot down a potential redevelopment of the Safeway site in Bluemont, a group of residents has formed a new organization called “Bluemont Forward.” The organization says it wants to see Wilson Boulevard become a more vibrant and walkable main street, with “an improved grocery store and other amenities for neighborhood residents.” The group might be too late to save the Safeway development, however; Greater Greater Washington reports that developer Silverwood may have “quietly backed out of the project.” [Bluemont Forward, Greater Greater Washington]

Layoffs at PBS NewsHour — PBS NewsHour, which is produced in Shirlington, has laid off a number of staff members in a reorganization. The production will also save money by streamlining and digitizing its technical processes. [TV Newser]