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On Reopening Day, Cases Continue Upward Trajectory

Published May 29, 2020 at 10:50AM | Updated September 23, 2020 at 11:09AM

(Updated at 11:30 a.m.) Arlington is starting its gradual reopening today, amid a mixed picture of local coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.

The Virginia Dept. of Health reported 50 new COVID-19 cases in Arlington overnight, bringing the total to 2,098. The past seven days have added 326 new cases, the highest seven-day total since May 9.

Events

Armed Forces Cycling Classic Cancelled, Virtual Rides Planned

By ARLnow.com

Published May 29, 2020 at 9:30AM

The Armed Forces Cycling Classic, an annual series of cycling races around Clarendon and Crystal City, has been cancelled by the pandemic.

In its place, however, organizers are using a pair of apps — Strava and Zwift — to host virtual rides this coming Saturday.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published May 29, 2020 at 7:30AM

Reopening Starts Today — Arlington and Northern Virginia is starting Phase 1 of a gradual reopening of the regional economy today. You’ll be able to dine outside, get a haircut, and shop at non-essential businesses, with restrictions. Additionally, starting today, Virginia is requiring people to wear masks in indoor public spaces. Face coverings are also required in ART buses. [Arlington County, Arlington Transit]

Local Leaders Promote Mask Usage — Leaders of Northern Virginia’s local governments, including Arlington County Board Chair Libby Garvey, star in a new video encouraging the use of masks as the region reopens. [YouTube]

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Thank You to Market Common Clarendon for Sponsoring ARLnow

By ARLnow.com

Published May 28, 2020 at 10:35PM | Updated May 28, 2020 at 10:58PM

During the pandemic ARLnow has been thanking the small business and other sponsors that have stuck with us through these tough times.

Today we’re spotlighting Market Common Clarendon.

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Report Recommends Widening Mount Vernon Trail in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published May 28, 2020 at 11:20AM

Portions of the Mount Vernon Trail in Arlington should be widened due to heavy use and crash risks, according to a new study.

The National Park Service this month released a report on its Mount Vernon Trail Corridor Study, which examined the condition of the trail, usage patterns and potential improvements.

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Hospitalizations in Arlington Hit Multi-Week Low

By ARLnow.com

Published May 28, 2020 at 10:30AM

A day before Arlington starts to reopen, hospitalizations in the county have hit a multi-week low.

Overnight, the Virginia Dept. of Health reported 51 new coronavirus cases, two new hospitalizations and no additional deaths in Arlington. That brings the total known cases above the 2,000 mark, to 2,039. Cumulative hospitalizations are now 373, while 109 people have died.

Opinion

Morning Poll: How Are You Feeling About the Reopening?

By ARLnow.com

Published May 28, 2020 at 9:30AM

Arlington and the rest of Northern Virginia are set to begin the first phase of the region’s reopening on Friday.

With coronavirus cases increasing steadily, but not exponentially, and hospitals having sufficient extra capacity, local health officials say localities can start reopening relatively safely. (Much of the rest of the Virginia started reopening on May 15. D.C. is also partially reopening this coming Friday.)

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published May 28, 2020 at 7:30AM

Business Concerns About Mask Mandate — “Arlington County Board Member Katie Cristol says she’s heard concerns from businesses owners about enforcing the mask policy. ‘We’ve definitely heard from some grocers and some others that they don’t want to be in the business of enforcing and I think you’ve seen, nationally, examples of altercations between grocery employees and individuals who don’t want to wear masks and get belligerent about it,’ Cristol said.” [NBC 4]

More Local COVID Grants — “The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia has approved $280,000 in Round 4 grants from its COVID-19 Response Fund for Northern Virginia to five organizations, including ALIVE!, Arlington Thrive, CASA de Virginia, and Northern Virginia Family Service.” [InsideNova]

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Neighborhood Abuzz Over Bear Sighting in East Falls Church

By ARLnow.com

Published May 27, 2020 at 3:55PM | Updated June 6, 2022 at 4:36PM

Image of a bear that apparently roamed the Bishop O'Connell parking lot Wednesday morning, as posted on social media (courtesy Animal Welfare League of Arlington)

(Updated at 4:15 p.m.) A bear was spotted near Bishop O’Connell High School this morning.

Social media posts on Reddit, Facebook, Twitter and Nextdoor have residents buzzing over the bear encounter in Arlington’s East Falls Church neighborhood.

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Local Gentlemen’s Club Reopening Friday, Sans Dancers

By ARLnow.com

Published May 27, 2020 at 2:00PM | Updated May 27, 2020 at 2:36PM

Crystal City Restaurant is opening an outdoor seating area in its front parking lot (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

(Updated at 2:35 p.m.) On Friday, as Northern Virginia reopens, local gentlemen’s club Crystal City Restaurant will be just what its understated name suggests: a restaurant.

CCR, as the club is known, is planning to open a new, 17’x24′ outdoor seating area recently constructed in its front parking lot. There will be six tables, 24 chairs and no dancers.

Feature

Arlington Pet of the Week: Brooklyn

By ARLnow.com

Published May 27, 2020 at 12:45PM

Arlington Pet of the Week Brooklyn (photo courtesy of Tania)

Arlington’s newest Pet of the Week is Brooklyn, an 8 year old dog that loves making friends at the dog park and getting treats from the bakery.

Here is what Brooklyn’s owner had to say about their life here in Arlington:

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Four Arrested for Vehicle Break-ins in Dominion Hills, Boulevard Manor

By ARLnow.com

Published May 27, 2020 at 10:50AM

File photo

Arlington County Police have nabbed four suspects in connection with another series of car break-ins.

The vehicle tamperings occurred around the 6000 and 6100 blocks of Wilson Blvd, in the Dominion Hills and Boulevard Manor neighborhoods, early Tuesday morning. Police say eight mostly unlocked vehicles were entered, and a number of items were stolen.