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JUST IN: Uber Driver Arrested After Pedestrian Struck at Advanced Towing Lot

Published January 13, 2020 at 3:55PM | Updated January 14, 2020 at 8:25AM

(Updated at 8:25 a.m.) The driver of a car with Uber branding is in police custody after an incident at the Advanced Towing lot in Ballston.

Witnesses tell ARLnow that around 3 p.m. a man was trying to prevent the Uber vehicle from leaving the tow lot at 4000 5th Road N. when the driver gunned it, striking the man, another vehicle and a utility pole.

News

Police: Car Thieves Strike Another Arlington Dealership

By ARLnow.com

Published January 13, 2020 at 3:20PM

A small used car dealership on Lee Highway had nine vehicles stolen from the lot overnight, the latest in a string of thefts from local dealerships.

Workers at Car World, on the 3500 block of Lee Highway, discovered the thefts this morning.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published January 13, 2020 at 8:30AM | Updated January 13, 2020 at 10:30AM

Rail Project Will Include New Pedestrian Bridge — “As part of the Long Bridge project, a stand-alone bike and pedestrian bridge would be built upstream from the new rail bridge, allowing people to walk or bike across the Potomac River between the D.C. waterfront and Crystal City in Arlington. Virginia officials said the state plans to build that pedestrian and bike bridge.” [Washington Post]

Weekend Propane Leak in Ballston — Per the Arlington County Fire Department: “FD and Haz-Mat units are on scene in the 4000 blk of Fairfax Dr investigating a report of a large propane [tank] leaking… Crews located a large propane tank leaking at a building under construction. The leak has been controlled and units are remaining on scene to [perform] air monitoring.” [Twitter]

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County: Avoid Portion of Four Mile Run Due to Sewage Release

By ARLnow.com

Published January 12, 2020 at 9:00PM | Updated January 13, 2020 at 1:09PM

Locals are being warned to avoid contact with Four Mile Run downstream of a reported sewage release.

The sewage release happened near 7th Street S., in the Barcroft neighborhood, according to Arlington Alert,.

Opinion

ARLnow Weekend Discussion

By ARLnow.com

Published January 10, 2020 at 5:45PM

It was a cold and snowy week in Arlington, and your ARLnow team is exhausted.

There was a lot to cover during a week in which most of the office was ailing with a cold bug that seems to be going around.

Schools

Superintendent Recommends More Modest Elementary School Swap Proposal

By ARLnow.com

Published January 10, 2020 at 3:55PM | Updated January 10, 2020 at 4:32PM

(Updated at 4:30 p.m.) Interim Superintendent Cintia Johnson is recommending an elementary school swap involving four schools, a more modest of two proposals presented in October.

Both proposals have received considerable pushback from parents, but in a presentation to the Arlington School Board last night administrators said it’s the best option for dealing with projected increased in enrollment in certain parts of the county.

Around Town

Local Company Now Offering High-End Backyard Homes

By ARLnow.com

Published January 10, 2020 at 1:30PM

Interior of URBANEER 510 Accessory Dwelling Unit (courtesy photo)

Local homebuilder Classic Cottages is no longer just building large, custom homes — a new subsidiary will now build a high-end “backyard cottages” as well.

Responding to Arlington’s recent loosening of rules on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) — small structures built in backyards, also known as “in-law suites” — Classic Cottages (an ARLnow sponsor) launched a new venture called Backyard Cottages.

Around Town

$1 Million New Year’s Raffle Ticket Sold in Arlington Still Not Claimed

By ARLnow.com

Published January 10, 2020 at 11:00AM

Cash (via Pepi Stojanovski/Unsplash)

A $1 million winning New Year’s Millionaire Raffle ticket from the Virginia Lottery was sold in Arlington — but as of Thursday afternoon no one has stepped forward to claim it.

The lottery says three winning $1 million tickets were sold — in Chesapeake, Arlington and Portsmouth. Another 5 tickets hit for the $100,000 prize, including one sold at the Pentagon City Harris Teeter store to an Alexandria man.

Opinion

Morning Poll: Would You Try the Bumble Coffee?

By ARLnow.com

Published January 10, 2020 at 9:30AM

Bumble Coffee, a mix of espresso, orange juice, and caramel at This is Fine Coffee (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

Yesterday we told you about a new Clarendon cafe called This is Fine Coffee, but more importantly we told you about one of their signature drinks: an espresso, orange juice and caramel concoction called the Bumble Coffee.

It’s apparently popular in Eastern Europe, and fairly rare here stateside.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published January 10, 2020 at 7:30AM | Updated January 10, 2020 at 9:04AM

Changes to Stalled Ballston Development — “An Arlington homebuilder is reviving plans to redevelop a church in Ballston with a new proposal for a mix of townhomes and condos on the site… The site is currently home to the Portico Church, but the developer [BCN Homes] could someday replace it with 10 townhomes and 98 condo units.” [Washington Business Journal]

Beloved Former County Official Dies — “Ann Bisson, a long-time resident and former Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue for Arlington County, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2020… In addition to her work in the Commissioner’s office, Ann was very active in the community.” [Dignity Memorial]

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Falls Church Man Charged with Brandishing Gun in Road Rage Incident

By ARLnow.com

Published January 9, 2020 at 4:55PM

Arlington police car outside police headquarters (file photo)

A 20-year-old man was arrested earlier this week after getting mad at someone honking at him.

The incident happened around 4 p.m. Tuesday. Police say 20-year-old Lizama Gamez of Falls Church was driving on S. Thomas Street in Douglas Park when an oncoming driver beeped their horn.

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Four Arlington Metro Stations to Close This Weekend

By ARLnow.com

Published January 9, 2020 at 10:15AM

Trackbed lighting installation is prompting the closure of four Orange and Silver line stations in Arlington this weekend.

The Ballston, Virginia Square, Clarendon and Courthouse Metro stations will be closed Saturday and Sunday, WMATA says on its website.