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Third Suspicious Package Near TSA HQ

Published May 2, 2013 at 8:25AM | Updated May 2, 2013 at 11:13AM

The package — described as a duffel bag or a backpack — was found on the 600 block of 12th Street S. around 6:15 a.m. The bomb squad carefully inspected the package and set up charges to “disrupt” it.

The “all clear” was given by a bomb technician just past 8:15 a.m. The road is now being reopened, as is the east entrance to the Pentagon City Metro station.

Schools

New Classroom Trailers at W-L, With More on the Way

By ARLnow.com

Published May 1, 2013 at 4:20PM | Updated May 1, 2013 at 5:17PM

The new trailers at Washington-Lee will be grouped together to form four classrooms, plus common spaces like bathrooms. They’re located in front of the W-L swimming pool, a short distance away from existing trailer classrooms at a nearby parking lot.

APS spent some $2.2 million to buy 20 additional relocatable classrooms this past fiscal year. The new FY 2014 budget, which is up for School Board approval Thursday night, is expected to include $1.9 million for 24 new trailers.

News

Crime Report: Indecent Exposure at Library

By ARLnow.com

Published May 1, 2013 at 2:30PM | Updated January 9, 2018 at 3:37PM

Police are looking for a man who exposed himself to a woman at Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street) last weekend.

The incident took place on Saturday afternoon, on the second floor of the library. From this week’s Arlington County crime report:

Feature

Arlington Pet of the Week: Sabra

By ARLnow.com

Published May 1, 2013 at 1:00PM

Meet Sabra, a rescue dog who escaped war and near-death before finding her new owners in Arlington.

This is what Sabra’s owner said about this international pooch:

Traffic

Movie Shoot to Close Roosevelt Bridge

By ARLnow.com

Published May 1, 2013 at 12:00PM

The filming of a big Hollywood movie will temporarily close the Roosevelt Bridge on Sunday.

The closures are scheduled from 8:20 to 9:10 a.m., and again from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. From the D.C. film office:

News

Cops: Man Chokes Ex-GF, Steals Chihuahua

By ARLnow.com

Published May 1, 2013 at 10:50AM

The victim was walking the dog on the 2400 block of 11th Street N., in Courthouse, when her ex-boyfriend approached her and began an argument, according to Arlington County Police spokesman Dustin Sternbeck.

The man then allegedly choked the victim and ran off with her Chihuahua. He was arrested when he tried to give the dog back.

Events

Moran to Host Immigration Forum

By ARLnow.com

Published May 1, 2013 at 9:55AM

On Tuesday, May 14, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Kenmore Middle School (200 S. Carlin Springs Road), Moran will host a forum entitled “Building a Stronger Nation: Reforming Our Broken Immigration System.”

Just as the gun violence forum featured panelists that largely shared Moran’s gun control views, the immigration forum will feature panelists who favor liberal immigration policies: County Board Chair Walter Tejada, plus representatives from the Center for American Progress, the National Immigration Law Center and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

News

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published May 1, 2013 at 8:55AM

School Board Candidate Skips S. Arlington — Arlington School Board challenger Barbara Kanninen has held all of her published campaign events in north Arlington, skipping south Arlington entirely, says political blogger Ben Tribbett. Although she’s a challenger, Kanninen is thought by some to be the favorite in the race, thanks to high expected voter turnout in north Arlington. Kanninen will face incumbent James Lander in a debate at tonight’s Arlington County Democratic Committee meeting. The Democratic School Board caucus will be held May 9 and 11. [Not Larry Sabato]

John Paul Stevens to Speak at Cmte. of 100 — Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens will be the featured speaker at the May 8 Arlington Committee of 100 meeting. Stevens is an Arlington resident. [Sun Gazette]

Events

This Year’s Testicle Festival Theme: ‘A Royal Ball’

By ARLnow.com

Published April 30, 2013 at 4:05PM

The event’s 2013 moniker: “A Royal Ball.”

Now in its 9th year, the Testicle Festival will again be held at the Arlington American Legion Post in Virginia Square (3445 N. Washington Blvd), from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. Tickets are $25 online or $30 at the door. Attendees must be at least 21 year of age.

Events

Jewish Musicians to Perform at Artisphere

By ARLnow.com

Published April 30, 2013 at 3:05PM

Ladino music and Yiddish punk will be coming to Arlington this week.

Around Town

Could the Post Move to Arlington?

By ARLnow.com

Published April 30, 2013 at 1:45PM | Updated April 30, 2013 at 2:17PM

The Washington City Paper reports that Post publisher Katharine Weymouth told a real estate conference this morning that the struggling company would like the new office to be “cheap, and near the Capitol, near the courthouses,” in a building “that’s a little bit lighter, a little more air.”

The ideal option for the paper might be right here in Arlington. Thanks to easy access to I-395, Crystal City and Rosslyn are about 10 minutes from the Capitol via cab or personal vehicle, except during rush hour.

Feature

Ask Adam: Orange Line Spotlight

By ARLnow.com

Published April 30, 2013 at 12:30PM

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.

Question: I found your last article about the Arlington real estate market helpful. I’m in the market for a home along the Orange Line. It sounds like everything is selling pretty well right now, but can you tell me which ones are at the top?