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Christian Dorsey: Why You Should Vote for Me

Published November 4, 2019 at 11:30AM

Last week, we asked the four candidates seeking a seat on the Arlington County Board to write a 750 word essay on why our readers should vote for them in the Nov. 5 general election.

Here is the unedited response from the Arlington County Board Chair and Democratic incumbent Christian Dorsey.

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Arron O’Dell: Why You Should Vote for Me

By ARLnow.com

Published November 4, 2019 at 11:00AM

Independent County Board candidate Arron O'Dell (Image courtesy of Arron O'Dell)

Last week, we asked the four candidates seeking a seat on the Arlington County Board to write a 750 word essay on why our readers should vote for them in the Nov. 5 general election.

Here is the unedited response from independent incumbent County Board candidate Arron O’Dell.

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Audrey Clement: Why You Should Vote for Me

By ARLnow.com

Published November 4, 2019 at 10:30AM

Independent County Board candidate Audrey Clement (2015 file photo)

Here is the unedited response from independent County Board candidate Audrey Clement.

I’m Audrey Clement, Ph.D., Independent candidate for Arlington County Board — a 15-year Westover resident, long-time civic activist, and member of the Transportation Commission. Why am I running? Because my opponents indulge in constant doublespeak.

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Katie Cristol: Why You Should Vote for Me

By ARLnow.com

Published November 4, 2019 at 10:00AM

Last week, we asked the four candidates seeking a seat on the Arlington County Board to write a 750 word essay on why our readers should vote for them in the Nov. 5 general election.

Here is the unedited response from Democratic incumbent County Board member Katie Cristol.

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Two Reported Hurt in Route 50 Crash

By ARLnow.com

Published November 4, 2019 at 9:50AM

Police and firefighters are on scene of a crash with injuries on Route 50.

The crash happened around 9:30 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Route 50 at N. Manchester Street, near Arlington’s western border

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published November 4, 2019 at 6:00AM | Updated November 4, 2019 at 8:51AM

Fall foliage in Arlington Ridge (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Arlington Office Market Improving — Arlington County landing Amazon HQ2, a selection announced one year ago this month, has helped move its office market in the right direction after years of struggles. The office vacancy rate in National Landing, the newly branded area comprising the Crystal City and Pentagon City neighborhoods, dropped from 19.6% in Q3 2018 to 16% as of Sept. 30, the lowest level since 2012, according to JLL.” [Bisnow]

Chamber Supports Keeping Dillon Rule — “Facing a possible Democratic majority in the General Assembly, @ArlVAChamber is standing firm in its support of the Dillon Rule. Why? A Dem majority could allow localities like Arlington to raise the minimum wage.” [Twitter, InsideNova]

Opinion

ARLnow Weekend Discussion

By ARLnow.com

Published November 1, 2019 at 9:00PM

A seasonably chilly — but sunny! — weekend is on tap after a busy week of Halloween, storms and winning the World Series (there’s a parade in D.C. tomorrow).

Aside from a possible freeze overnight, the weather should be pleasant and fall-like enough for some outdoor activities or ice skating during the day. Or you can check out some of the local events that are happening indoors.

Around Town

JUST IN: Gold’s Gym Closing in Courthouse

By ARLnow.com

Published November 1, 2019 at 5:45PM

The Gold’s Gym in Courthouse will be closing Dec. 1, according to a letter to members obtained by ARLnow.

The letter, sent today (Friday), says that the fitness chain made “several attempts to come to a lease renewal agreement with the landlord” but ultimately made the decision to close. Members will instead be transferred to the Gold’s Gym on N. Fillmore Street in Clarendon.

Weather

Arlington Under Freeze Warning Saturday Morning

By ARLnow.com

Published November 1, 2019 at 4:30PM | Updated November 1, 2019 at 5:17PM

Frost-covered leaf (Flickr pool photo by ksrjghkegkdhgkk)

Arlington County and surrounding areas are under a Freeze Warning starting at 2 a.m. Saturday morning.

Freezing temperatures, which could kill crops and some vegetation, are possible overnight in Arlington, D.C. and other parts of Northern Virginia and Maryland.

Around Town

Pentagon Row Ice Skating Rink Opens for Season

By ARLnow.com

Published November 1, 2019 at 1:30PM

Pentagon Row ice skating rink in a prior year (courtesy photo)

Just in time for the start of November and the arrival of cold weather, the ice rink at Pentagon Row is now open.

The outdoor rink in Pentagon City will be open daily through mid-March. In addition to skating for individuals and families, the rink also offers skating lessons, birthday parties and opportunities for group fundraisers.

Around Town

Lebanese Taverna Looking to Open This Month in Ballston

By ARLnow.com

Published November 1, 2019 at 11:05AM

Lebanese Taverna is hoping to open its “LebTav” fast-casual concept later this month in Ballston.

It’s part of a new expansion push by the Arlington-based local chain, which includes a new location that’s planned to open in the Pentagon late next year.

Opinion

Op-ed: What I Believe In, By Parisa Dehghani-Tafti

By ARLnow.com

Published November 1, 2019 at 10:10AM

The following op-ed was written by Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, Democratic nominee for the top prosecutor job in Arlington and Falls Church. Voters will head to the polls this coming Tuesday, Nov. 5.

If you had told me two years ago that I would be writing as the Democratic nominee for Commonwealth’s Attorney for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church, I would not have believed you. People with my personal and professional backgrounds don’t often run for, much less win, political office.