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Morning Notes

Published October 5, 2023 at 7:30AM

A view of Columbia Pike from the roof of Siena Park Apartments (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

New W-L Basketball Coach — “During the period she was sidelined with stress fractures in both legs as a player for the Marymount University women’s basketball team is when Maddy DeCou got the coaching bug… ‘I saw and heard the game in a different way, and that’s what got me interested in someday being a coach,’ said DeCou, who recently was hired as the new girls head varsity basketball coach at Washington-Liberty High School.” [Gazette Leader]

Big Turnout for Narcan Training — “The Arlington Addiction Recovery Initiative hosted their monthly in-person and virtual Narcan, a brand of naloxone, training Wednesday night. Close to 70 people participated in the in-person training, according to Emily Siqveland, the opioids program manager for Arlington County.” [WUSA 9]

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 4, 2023

By ARLnow.com

Published October 4, 2023 at 8:30PM

Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

The following articles were published earlier today — Oct 4, 2023.

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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Chico

By ARLnow.com

Published October 4, 2023 at 2:30PM

Say hello to Chico, the newest Adoptable Pet of the Week!

This little guy is currently in foster through the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.

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One Arlington restaurant made the Washington Post’s Fall Dining Guide

By ARLnow.com

Published October 4, 2023 at 10:30AM | Updated October 4, 2023 at 11:06AM

Ruthie's All-Day in Arlington Heights (courtesy photo)

The prestigious Washington Post Fall Dining Guide is out and Arlington avoided the shut out of past years.

As is usually the case, the vast majority of the 40 restaurants on critic Tom Sietsema’s list are located in D.C. But one Arlington eatery made it: Ruthie’s All-Day (3411 5th Street S.).

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published October 4, 2023 at 7:30AM

Soldiers from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall work out underneath the Air Force Memorial on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019 in Arlington. (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

Emergency Alert Test Today — From FEMA: “On Wednesday, Oct. 4th at 2:20 p.m. ET, there will be a nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and TVs. This is a standard test that occurs at least once every three years. No action is needed.” [Twitter, CBS News]

Walk and Roll School Day — From ACPD: “[Today] is International Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day! Each and every day, help keep our students safe during their commute to and from school by slowing down, avoiding distractions and obeying posted traffic signals.” [Twitter]

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 3, 2023

By ARLnow.com

Published October 3, 2023 at 8:30PM

Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

The following articles were published earlier today — Oct 3, 2023.

Listing of the Day: 830 21st Street S.

By ARLnow.com

Published October 3, 2023 at 4:45PM

Noteworthy: New Addison Heights Home by National Landing Attractions!

Welcome Home to Addison Heights! This new build by Classic Cottages is conveniently located to all the attractions National Landing has to offer. This 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home has an open floor plan, including an expansive main level living space.

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BREAKING: Two charged after more overdoses at Wakefield HS

By ARLnow.com

Published October 3, 2023 at 3:45PM

Wakefield High School entrance in February 2023 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A 19-year-old man and a teen boy are facing charges after two girls overdosed at Wakefield High School last week.

Police and medics responded to the school just before 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27 for a report of a critical overdose. A student in the school clinic was going in and out of consciousness and Narcan was administered ahead of the arrival of first responders, according to scanner traffic.

Opinion

Morning Poll: How extensive are your Halloween decorations?

By ARLnow.com

Published October 3, 2023 at 9:45AM

Houses decorated for Halloween along N. Jackson Street in October 2022 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

It’s October and thus officially spooky season — and the Halloween decorations are out in Arlington.

Just walk through a local grocery store or down a residential street and there are ghosts and goblins galore.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published October 3, 2023 at 7:30AM

Runners in Rosslyn near the Netherlands Carillon (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Another Award for Sustainability — “Arlington has achieved LEED® Platinum certification. Again. Arlington County was among 54 American and international jurisdictions to submit applications this year, and one of only four applicants certified at Platinum level… Arlington LEED-certified buildings include schools, community centers, libraries and office buildings.” [Arlington County]

New Historical Marker in the Works — “Members of the Arlington government’s Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board on Sept. 20 gave conditional approval to the design and wording for an historical marker that will go in the new Arlington Junction Park at South Eads Street and Army Navy Drive… The signage will note the area’s use as a major trolley crossroads from the 1890s to the 1930s, and also will note the history of the Alexandria Canal.” [Gazette Leader]

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