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UPDATED: Power Outages in N. Arlington

Published March 25, 2013 at 11:05AM | Updated March 25, 2013 at 2:34PM

At about 9:15 a.m., a tree fell on power lines along Lorcom Lane, in the area of N. Jackson Street, causing several transformers to blow. That knocked out power to 3,827 customers, according to Dominion. Power was restored by noon, the company said.

Shortly after that outage was reported, another began.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published March 25, 2013 at 9:55AM | Updated March 25, 2013 at 10:14AM

Minimal Snow Impacts on County Gov’t — This morning’s snowfall had little outward impact on county government operations. Trash and recycling collection is expected to proceed as normal, and scheduled parks and recreation events are also still on, according to the Arlington County government Twitter account. Street sweeping service, however, has been canceled.

Polly Captures Stacking Title Again — Arlington resident William Polly, 12, has captured the title of US Nationals Grand Champion in the sport of speed stacking for the second year in a row. Polly also set a world record for the “cycle” stacking event at the national competition. He will now compete in the sport’s world championship next month. [World Sport Stacking Association, YouTube]

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Snowy Conditions Lead to Accidents

By ARLnow.com

Published March 25, 2013 at 8:10AM | Updated July 12, 2017 at 1:26PM

(Updated at 9:20 a.m.) Arlington commuters woke up to something of a surprise this morning: accumulated snowfall.

Arlington County says local roads are “slushy,” and its snow removal crews are in the “Phase 2” of snow removal — working to treat heavily-travelled roads.

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Six Hospitalized in Orme Street Duplex Fire

By ARLnow.com

Published March 23, 2013 at 12:15PM | Updated March 23, 2013 at 3:33PM

The fire, which was was reported just before 11:00 a.m., started on the first floor of the duplex, according to Arlington County Fire Department spokesman Capt. Gregg Karl.

Six individuals, including several children, were transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation.

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Tree Advocates Speak Out, But Cemetery Expansion Moves Forward

By ARLnow.com

Published March 22, 2013 at 4:15PM | Updated November 22, 2016 at 3:05PM

Critics of the Millennium Project take notes on a presentation

Barring an act of Congress, a planned expansion of Arlington National Cemetery will move forward, despite the objections of some residents who say the plan will cut down too many trees and destroy a natural habitat.

Cemetery leaders and the Army Corps of Engineers, which designed the expansion plan, held an open house and site visit last Saturday to brief residents about the recently-updated plan, show them the site, and listen to their comments. The comments were mostly critical.

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Your Beermonger: The Coming Wave of Everyday Craft Beer

By ARLnow.com

Published March 22, 2013 at 1:30PM

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

A few weeks back while writing about the evolving craft beer market, I mentioned the growing demand for more ‘everyday’ brews; beers that friends could bring to spring/summer barbecues and throw in the cooler for any and all to enjoy. Since then I’ve had more than a few customers come into the store asking which beers I meant in particular when I wrote that, so let me give you a preview of things to come as the weather finally starts to warm up again.

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Car Flips on Roof Near Bishop O’Connell High

By ARLnow.com

Published March 21, 2013 at 4:45PM | Updated July 12, 2017 at 1:26PM

A car flipped its roof near Bishop O’Connell High School this afternoon.

The accident occurred at the four-way intersection of N. Van Buren Street, 28th Street N. and N. Little Falls Road, one block away from Bishop O’Connell in the East Falls Church neighborhood. The one-vehicle wreck ended with the four-door Saab on its roof and a street sign ripped from the ground.

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Arlington Pet of the Week: Ellie

By ARLnow.com

Published March 21, 2013 at 1:15PM

Meet Ellie, an inspiring 11-year-old lab and pit bull mix who survived living on the streets and now gives back to her Clarendon/Courthouse community by working as a therapy dog.

Here is what Ellie’s rescuer and owner had to say about her:

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Crime Report: Indecent Exposures

By ARLnow.com

Published March 21, 2013 at 12:30PM | Updated January 9, 2018 at 3:35PM

Police are looking for a man who was allegedly masturbating while following a woman with his car.

The incident happened last Friday night in the Douglas Park neighborhood. From this week’s Arlington County crime report:

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BREAKING: Man Shot on Arlington Ridge Road

By ARLnow.com

Published March 20, 2013 at 10:40PM | Updated March 21, 2013 at 1:57PM

The incident happened around 8:30 p.m. at S. Arlington Ridge Road and S. Lang Street. According to police, a young adult male was walking on the sidewalk when a black male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt approached him and demanded money.

The victim was shot once in the leg and the suspect fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash, police said.

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County: Pike Super Stop Project on Track

By ARLnow.com

Published March 20, 2013 at 5:20PM

The project will ultimately construct a network of 24 enhanced “Super Stop” bus stops along Columbia Pike, featuring real-time bus arrival screens, lighting, heating and a modern design. Arlington County officials briefed the County Board on the status of the project at its meeting yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon, following a minor public outcry about the over $1 million construction cost of the first stop.

(The county funded just over $200,000 of the construction budget, with the rest coming from state and federal sources.)

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Back to Drawing Board for Potomac Overlook Plan

By ARLnow.com

Published March 20, 2013 at 4:05PM

The NVRPA had floated a plan to add a tree house overlook, a youth camp ground and a small urban farm to the 67-acre park, among other additions and renovations. In response, residents who live by the park formed a group called the Potomac Overlook Preservation Association, and bombarded county and NVRPA officials with emails protesting the plan.

The plan, opponents said, would shift the park toward a more high-impact recreational use rather than the current use for nature preservation and for low-impact recreation.