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Published January 25, 2021 at 3:35PM

Arlington County is under a Winter Weather Advisory through 9 a.m. Tuesday.

A mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow is expected to fall tonight, with the precipitation likely to start around 6 p.m. Up to two inches of snow may accumulate, though if temperatures stay slightly warmer there may be little to no snow accumulation, forecasters say.

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Larry King Rose to National Prominence While Living and Working in Arlington

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Published January 25, 2021 at 11:50AM | Updated January 25, 2021 at 1:24PM

Larry King interviewing John Denver in the Mutual Broadcasting System studio in Crystal City (photo via Westwood One)

Broadcasting legend Larry King died on Saturday, at the age of 87. Though his status as a television celebrity is well established, less well known is where he rose to fame: here in Arlington.

King moved to Arlington from Miami shortly after his Larry King Show picked up national syndication from the Arlington-based Mutual Broadcasting System in 1978.

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Coronavirus Cases Continue to Dip in Arlington, Amid Vaccine ‘Chaos’

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Published January 25, 2021 at 10:50AM | Updated January 25, 2021 at 11:13AM

The good news is that coronavirus cases are on a downswing in Arlington.

On Sunday, the seven-day trailing average of new daily cases in the county hit 67.4, the lowest point since Dec. 5. It rose slightly today, as 120 new local cases were reported by the Virginia Dept. of Health.

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JUST IN: WeWork in Crystal City to Close

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Published January 25, 2021 at 10:00AM | Updated January 25, 2021 at 3:33PM

WeWork / WeLive in Crystal City, in 2016

(Updated at 3:30 p.m.) Coworking giant WeWork is planning to shut down its Crystal City location next month, according to an email sent to members this morning.

“I am reaching out to regretfully inform you that the WeWork Crystal City location will be closing,” said the email, which was shared with ARLnow by a member. “This location has stood strong for 5 years, and leaves a historic mark on the legacy of WeWork.”

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Morning Notes

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Published January 25, 2021 at 6:00AM | Updated January 25, 2021 at 9:25AM

VHC Cancels Vaccine Appointments — “One of the main COVID-19 vaccine providers in Arlington, Virginia had to cancel about 10,000 appointments for people scheduled to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine because there wasn’t enough supply. Virginia Hospital Center was operating a vaccine clinic at the Walter Reed Community Center for residents 75 and older, but Friday the Virginia Department of Health announced that going forward, allotments of vaccine will only go to local health districts” [NBC 4, Arlington County]

Most VHC Staff Has Been Vaccinated — “Among the first groups to receive COVID-19 vaccines have been front-line medical providers, and in the first weeks of availability, almost 8,000 doses have been administered to those in the Virginia Hospital Center community. ‘The COVID vaccines have been well-received, and I would guesstimate that about 70 percent of Virginia Hospital Center employees and medical staff have received at least the first dose of the vaccine,’ said David Lee, M.D., senior vice president and chief medical officer at the hospital.” [InsideNova]

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Police: Shot Fired During Saturday Night Robbery in Arlington Ridge

By ARLnow.com

Published January 24, 2021 at 3:55PM

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A man fired a gunshot while robbing a woman of her purse Saturday night in the Arlington Ridge neighborhood, near Pentagon City, according to Arlington County police.

Police say the man approached the woman after she parked her car on near the corner of S. Kent Street and 21st Street S. He demanded the purse and a struggle ensued, during which the suspect fired a single gunshot.

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ARLnow Weekend Discussion

By ARLnow.com

Published January 22, 2021 at 6:00PM

The National Mall is illuminated with a "Field of Flags" on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, 2021, as seen from Arlington (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

Even though the bulk of the action was across the river, it was still an eventful week in Arlington.

There’s a new presidential administration and a new balance of power Congress. In one sense, local life in Arlington continues with few visible changes when the political balance of power shifts on the other side of the Potomac. On the other hand, federal policies do have a tangible local impact, and a change in administration often means changes in the job titles of local residents.

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JUST IN: Police On Scene of Carjacking in Pentagon City

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Published January 22, 2021 at 12:00PM | Updated January 22, 2021 at 1:41PM

Police on scene of a carjacking in Pentagon City in 2021 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Arlington County police are investigating a carjacking that happened at one of the Riverhouse apartment buildings in Pentagon City this morning.

Police say a Hyundai with three people inside pulled up to the victim after she parked her Honda Civic. The suspects implied that they were armed, stole the woman’s car and purse, and then fled the scene, according to police department spokeswoman Ashley Savage.

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Morning Poll: Could You Hear the Inauguration Fireworks?

By ARLnow.com

Published January 22, 2021 at 9:55AM

The spectacular fireworks display that unexpectedly capped off the 90-minute “Celebrating America” special on Inauguration Day had some extra oomph for local viewers.

While those in Arlington and across the nation watched the musical tribute on TV, many in the D.C. area could actually hear or see the fireworks from their homes.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published January 22, 2021 at 7:30AM | Updated January 22, 2021 at 11:15AM

Megachurch Coming to Courthouse — “McLean Bible Church aims to lease about 10,000 square feet at 1310 N. Courthouse Road, according to documents submitted by MRP to Arlington planners earlier this month. The church would be able to host up to 450 worshippers in this new space, and use some other portions of it for classrooms and offices.” [Washington Business Journal]

Crane Erection to Close Street — Updated at 11:15 a.m. — The erection of a crane at an apartment construction site in Pentagon City, near HQ2, will result in a road closure. The work, however, has been postponed after initially being scheduled this weekend. [Twitter]

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Gun-Toting Teen Arrested at Pentagon City Mall

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Published January 21, 2021 at 1:30PM | Updated January 21, 2021 at 2:12PM

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A teenager with a concealed handgun was taken into custody at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City mall yesterday afternoon.

The arrest does not appear to have a direct connection to the inauguration, though it took place on Inauguration Day as police were on high alert for possible security threats.

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