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ACPD to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday

Published March 7, 2013 at 10:00AM

The checkpoint is part of ACPD’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” effort, which is funded through federal grants from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The effort “focuses on combining high-visibility enforcement with heightened public awareness through advertising and publicity.”

The checkpoint’s location is not announced in advance. According to an ACPD press release:

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published March 7, 2013 at 9:15AM

World Gym Now ‘Exercise Nation’ — The poorly-reviewed World Gym at 1058 S. Walter Reed Drive has changed hands and is now “Exercise Nation,” a small low-cost gym chain with existing locations near Baltimore. Memberships start at $10/month. [Washington Business Journal]

Metro Ramps Up Anti-Harassment Campaign — This month Metro began tracking all forms of sexual harassment, one additional step in the agency’s ongoing anti-harassment campaign. [Greater Greater Washington]

Schools

Bishop O’Connell Softball Ranks No. 3 in Nation

By ARLnow.com

Published March 6, 2013 at 3:45PM | Updated March 6, 2013 at 4:18PM

The team seemingly has no place to go but down. In fact, in preseason rankings by MaxPreps.com, there are only two teams in the country with higher expectations. The Knights ranked #3 in the national rankings, just below Northern (Owings, Md.) and Amador Valley (Pleasonton, Calif.).

All-American pitcher Tori Finucane and catcher Jillian Ferraro, who have committed to Missouri and UNC respectively, are back for their senior seasons. Finucane was named to the MaxPreps 2013 preseason All-American first team, and Ferraro to the All-American second team.

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United Social Sports Spring Registration Now Open

By ARLnow.com

Published March 6, 2013 at 3:10PM

Spring is approaching rapidly… warmer weather, more daylight, and more sports to play in Arlington!

United Social Sports is giving Arlington residents a chance to “get out and play” We’re continuing to expand our Arlington leagues this season, offering those who live, work or play here plenty of opportunities to get active and social.

Around Town

Video: Baby Squirrels Rescued from Car Engine

By ARLnow.com

Published March 6, 2013 at 2:00PM

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington recently rescued a group of newborn baby squirrels from the engine compartment of a car, and the encounter was caught on video.

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Arlington Pet of the Week: Chewie and Wicket

By ARLnow.com

Published March 6, 2013 at 12:20PM

This week, our Arlington Pet(s) of the Week honor goes to a pair of energetic mini Aussies named Chewie and Wicket.

Though they reside in Pentagon City, these playful pups enjoy getting out to the country to herd some sheep, as their ancestors were originally bred to do. Closer to home, they settle for attempting to herd squirrels.

News

County Still Preparing for Afternoon Snow

By ARLnow.com

Published March 6, 2013 at 11:30AM

While northern and western parts of the county have some slushy snow cover (see photo of I-66 and Glebe Road, left), many points south and east have nary a sign of the white stuff.

Arlington County says roads are currently passable, but crews are prepared for the possibility of additional snowfall this afternoon. From a press release:

Events

Sisqó to Perform at Mad Rose Tavern

By ARLnow.com

Published March 6, 2013 at 10:15AM

Sisqó, the Baltimore native best known for his 2000 hit single “Thong Song,” is scheduled to perform later this month at Mad Rose Tavern (3100 Clarendon Blvd) in Clarendon.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published March 6, 2013 at 9:05AM | Updated June 29, 2018 at 2:49PM

Trash Collection Canceled — Trash collection in Arlington has been canceled today due to the snow storm. Trash collection is currently expected to resume tomorrow, with collection delayed one day for the rest of the week (Wednesday customers’ trash being collected on Thursday, etc.). “Please do not put your trash or recycling on the curb this Wednesday,” said the Arlington County Department of Environmental Services. “Wednesday collection routes are in the hilliest parts of the County and expose the collection crews and the public to the greatest safety risks in a snow event.”

School Boundary Meeting Canceled — A school boundary meeting scheduled for today has been canceled. Instead, Arlington Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Patrick Murphy will be holding a boundary town hall meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 11, at Williamsburg Middle School. APS, meanwhile, has made some minor tweaks to its boundary change plan, after hearing critical feedback from parents. [Arlington Public Schools, Patch]

Weather

Federal Gov’t, APS Closed

By ARLnow.com

Published March 6, 2013 at 8:25AM

The federal government and Arlington Public Schools are both closed today due to the “Snowquester” or “Saturn” snow storm.

Although the ground in parts of Arlington has yet to become snow-covered, forecasters say the storm is intensifying and should soon start accumulating here.

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Trolley Pub Visits Arlington Ahead of Launch

By ARLnow.com

Published March 5, 2013 at 5:15PM

A pedal-powered pub turned heads in Courthouse today as it stopped by for a goodwill tour of Arlington.

The owners of Trolley Pub — a company that operates two open-air, pedal-powered party trolleys in Raleigh, N.C. — brought the vehicle up to Arlington in advance of their planned expansion here next month, to get a lay of the land and to introduce it to local law enforcement.

Around Town

Adam’s Corner Closes in Courthouse

By ARLnow.com

Published March 5, 2013 at 3:20PM

Adam’s Corner, a hookah lounge and bar at 2319 Wilson Blvd in Courthouse, closed its doors over this past weekend.

It’s unclear why the local watering hole, which also served as a Red Sox and Patriots bar, closed. One business owner on the block said Adam’s Corner was evicted, though that could not be independently confirmed. The interior of the restaurant appeared to be largely empty this afternoon.