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‘Blue Goose’ Makes New ‘Endangered Historic Places’ List

Published May 20, 2013 at 9:54AM | Updated May 20, 2013 at 10:13AM

"Blue Goose" building in Ballston (photo courtesy Preservation Arlington)

The 1960s-era “Blue Goose” building in Ballston has been named one of the most “endangered historic places” in Arlington.

The nonprofit group Preservation Arlington (the new name of the Arlington Heritage Alliance) released the Most Endangered Historic Places list this morning. Included on the list is the Blue Goose building at 1000 N. Glebe Road, which is currently home to Marymount University’s Ballston campus but is set to be torn down to make way for a new office building and apartment building.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published May 20, 2013 at 8:35AM | Updated May 20, 2013 at 11:37AM

Norovirus Outbreak at Nottingham Elementary — Dozens of students at Nottingham Elementary School have been sickened in what is believed to be an outbreak of norovirus. The contagious stomach illness causes serious nausea and vomiting. So far, Arlington Public Schools officials have not responded to a request for more information from ARLnow.com. [WJLA]

County Board Not Interested in Meals Tax Changes — In response to a speaker at Saturday’s Arlington County Board meeting who was critical of the county’s 4 percent meals tax, County Board members said they’re not inclined to make any changes to the tax. The meals tax is levied on restaurant bills and on the purchase of prepared meals from grocery stores, on top of the state’s 5 percent sales tax. [Sun Gazette]

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New Boundaries Approved as County Board Considers Ashlawn Addition

By ARLnow.com

Published May 17, 2013 at 4:05PM | Updated May 17, 2013 at 5:00PM

The School Board unanimously adopted “Variation B” of Superintendent Dr. Patrick Murphy’s recommended boundaries (left). The new boundaries will help distribute students to a new elementary school on the Williamsburg Middle School campus (see below) as well as to additions at Ashlawn and McKinley elementary schools.

The new schools and additions (there will also be a new choice elementary school near Kenmore Middle School and an addition to Arlington Traditional School) are being undertaken to provide an additional 1,875 seats of capacity by 2017 for Arlington burgeoning student population.

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Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

By ARLnow.com

Published May 17, 2013 at 2:30PM

Whether you’re looking for a Colonial with a backyard patio for summer grilling or a cozy condo near the pool, check out these weekend open houses in Arlington as May heats up.

See our real estate section for a full listing of open houses. Here are a few highlights:

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SUV Overturns at S. Glebe and 2nd Street

By ARLnow.com

Published May 17, 2013 at 1:55PM | Updated May 17, 2013 at 2:32PM

An SUV overturned on 2nd Street S. near the intersection of S. Glebe Road this afternoon.

The crash, reported as a single-vehicle accident, happened around lunchtime today. The SUV overturned and came to rest on its roof.

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Your Beermonger: Cheese Pairing and Tasting Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published May 17, 2013 at 1:30PM

Editor’s Note: This sponsored column is written by Nick Anderson, beermonger at Arrowine (4508 Lee Highway).

Last week I sat down with some of the Arrowine staff (including Katie, a.k.a. Your Cheesemonger, who has some amazing insights regarding the cutting of your cheese — you guys should ask her to tell you about it) to try out some beer and cheese pairings.

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New Listing: Becky’s Pet Care

By ARLnow.com

Published May 17, 2013 at 1:00PM

Becky’s Pet Care, named among the area’s best pet care providers by Washingtonian and Northern Virginia Magazine, offers professional dog walking and pet sitting services.

From the company’s Service Directory listing:

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Arlington’s Envirocab Service to Be Sold

By ARLnow.com

Published May 17, 2013 at 11:45AM

Owners Hans Hess and Cord Thomas, Hess’ nephew, are planning to sell the 50-cab fleet to Veolia Transportation, which operates more than 2,400 taxicabs around the country. Among Veolia’s local holdings are the SuperShuttle airport transportation service and a third of the Washington Flyer cab fleet. Hess also owns the Ballston-based Elevation Burger restaurant chain.

The Arlington County Board must first approve the ownership transfer, per a condition of Envirocab’s taxi licenses. County staff is recommending that the Board approve the sale at its meeting on Tuesday.

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Coming Soon: Two New Pentagon City Metro Entrances

By ARLnow.com

Published May 17, 2013 at 10:25AM

Entrance to pedestrian tunnel at the Pentagon City Metro station (2013 photo)

In September, the county is expected to award a design/build contract for a new elevator that will run directly into the station from the southwestern corner of S. Hayes Street and 12th Street, near the Pentagon City mall.

The elevator will complement an existing elevator on the southeast corner of the intersection.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published May 17, 2013 at 9:15AM

Highest Percentage of Commuters in U.S. — At 76.6 percent of its total workforce, Arlington County has the highest percentage of commuters in the nation. Arlington is even ahead of D.C. (71 percent) and New York City (69.5 percent). Nearly 150,000 people commute into Arlington on a typical weekday, and most don’t pay any county taxes. [Governing]

Taste of Arlington Road Closures — A number of roads in Ballston, including a stretch of Wilson Blvd, will be closed for most of the day on Sunday for the annual Taste of Arlington festival. As a reminder, the Ballston and Virginia Square Metro stations will be closed throughout the weekend and additional shuttle buses will be provided for festival-goers at the East Falls Church and Clarendon Metro stations. [Arlington County]

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Which Wich to Open Tuesday in Ballston

By ARLnow.com

Published May 16, 2013 at 3:50PM | Updated May 16, 2013 at 6:59PM

Which Wich, a new sandwich shop at 4300 Wilson Blvd in Ballston, is planning to open its doors on Tuesday.

The store is the chain’s first in the D.C. area, and the ~~third~~ fourth in Virginia. Which Wich touts its selection, with over 50 sandwich varieties and more than 60 toppings — offering some 56 trillion possible combinations. There’s also a Coke Freestyle machine at the store, with more than 100 drink and flavor combinations.

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Board to Consider Measure to Allow Year-Round Outdoor Cafes

By ARLnow.com

Published May 16, 2013 at 1:15PM

Westover Beer Garden

The Arlington County Board is considering an amendment to its zoning ordinance to allow outdoor cafes on private property to stay open year-round. The county was previously enforcing an uncodified interpretation of the ordinance that requires all outdoor cafes to be seasonal in nature — typically only open from April to November.

Sidewalk cafes located on public property will still be regulated under the seasonality requirement, but will only be required to close for three months of the year.