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Arlington’s Covid Rate Remains Low Despite Gradual Return to Normality

Published June 24, 2021 at 11:30AM | Updated June 24, 2021 at 11:47AM

Masked and unmasked pedestrians in Ballston (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Anecdotally, at least, fewer people seem to be wearing masks out in public in Arlington.

While some remain cautious — or, perhaps, they are not yet fully vaccinated and are following health guidelines — locals seem increasingly comfortable patronizing local businesses sans mask.

Around Town

Video: Fox Steals Newspaper in Rock Spring

By ARLnow.com

Published June 24, 2021 at 9:15AM

First SUV tire deflations by environmental activists, now newspaper thefts by omnivorous mammals.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published June 24, 2021 at 7:30AM

Reagan National Airport terminal (Flickr pool photo by Bekah Richards)

Fireworks Safety Demonstration — From the Arlington County Fire Department: “We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July by following some of these safety tips.” [Twitter, Twitter]

Undefeated Yorktown in Lacrosse State Final — “Yorktown will play at Battlefield in Haymarket after the Bobcats beat Cosby, 6-4, in the other Class 6 semifinal Tuesday… For Yorktown, the first steps toward Saturday’s state final were laid before this year’s players were born, and over 21 years the Patriots toiled and waited until they could play in a state semifinal.” [Washington Post]

Around Town

Just Sold: June 24, 2021

By ARLnow.com

Published June 24, 2021 at 5:00AM

This past week, 58 properties were reported sold across Arlington. This included an eight-bedroom new construction home near Crystal City that sold for $2.1 million.

Looking at the big picture, as of June 20, there are 736 homes for sale in Arlington, according to Homesnap. This includes 498 condos, 195 detached homes and 43 townhomes.

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Man Arrested For Firing Air Gun at Bird in Va. Square

By ARLnow.com

Published June 23, 2021 at 2:50PM

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A man is facing charges after police say he fired an air gun at a bird yesterday morning in the Virginia Square area.

Police responded to the area of Wilson Blvd and N. Kenmore Street just before 8 a.m. Tuesday for reports of a man with a gun. Officers arrived and were told by a witness that the man fired an air gun “in the direction of a bird,” according to an Arlington County Police Department crime report.

Around Town

Arlington Pet of the Week: Tucker

By ARLnow.com

Published June 23, 2021 at 12:30PM

Pet of the Week Tucker (courtesy of Jarrod)

Tucker, Arlington’s latest Pet of the Week, is obviously a cutie, but he’s a smartie, too. His dad is teaching him to talk with push-buttons!

Here’s what his dad had to say about Tucker’s life in Courthouse (which, if you see him around, be sure to stop and give him pets).

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Someone Is Deflating SUV Tires in North Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published June 23, 2021 at 11:30AM

A North Arlington neighborhood is on alert after someone deflated tires on at least five SUVs in the name of environmental justice.

The incident happened after midnight on Friday, June 18, along the 4600 block of 37th Street N. in the Old Glebe neighborhood.

Traffic

Expect Delays Heading To and From Chain Bridge

By ARLnow.com

Published June 23, 2021 at 9:30AM | Updated June 23, 2021 at 10:22AM

N. Glebe Road bridge over Pimmit Run (photo courtesy VDOT)

If you’re heading to or from Chain Bridge on N. Glebe Road today or tomorrow, expect delays.

VDOT’s ongoing rehabilitation work on the Pimmit Run bridge — west of Chain Bridge and Chain Bridge Road — is prompting lane closures from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Flaggers will alternate the traffic flow between Military Road and Chain Bridge Road during that time, likely causing delays.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published June 23, 2021 at 7:30AM | Updated June 23, 2021 at 10:04PM

Big Changes Proposed for Shirlington — “A proposal to re-imagine the streets of Shirlington is being put forward. Last July, the Arlington County Board approved mixed-use rezoning for nearly ten acres of the Village at Shirlington. Now, Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRIT) is putting forth a vision to transform the streetscape throughout the area… Campbell Avenue will be the focal point for these improvements, updated with patterned pavers and interactive sculptures.” [UrbanTurf]

Yorktown Soccer in State Final — “Somewhere in the mess of bodies, Patriots senior Gibson Lusk poked the ball into the net. It gave Yorktown a lead for good and punctuated the full turnaround of a game that started slow and sloppy for the Patriots. Now, they are headed to the Virginia Class 6 title game after a 3-1 victory Monday.” [Washington Post]

Opinion

The Arlies: Vote for Your Favorite Dog Park + Veterinarian

By ARLnow.com

Published June 22, 2021 at 1:00PM

Another week and another round of voting for the newest categories in the summer Arlies. First, the results of last week’s voting.

Your favorite Arlington food truck is Tacos El Chilango, followed by La Tingeria and Tacos Los Primos.

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Penrose Convenience Store Robbed at Gunpoint

By ARLnow.com

Published June 22, 2021 at 10:00AM

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Armed suspects robbed the 7-Eleven store in Penrose early Sunday morning.

The robbery happened around 3:30 a.m., at the convenience store on the 2300 block of 2nd Street S.

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Video: Car Fire Blocks Part of Columbia Pike

By ARLnow.com

Published June 22, 2021 at 8:30AM | Updated June 22, 2021 at 9:59AM

A car caught fire in the middle of a Columbia Pike intersection last night.

The carbeque happened around 8:30 p.m. Monday at the intersection of the Pike and S. Jefferson Street, near Arlington’s western border. Video shared with ARLnow (below) shows the car being driven while flames shoot from the engine compartment, before it finally comes to a stop and the flames and smoke intensify.