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Published October 18, 2019 at 11:05AM

Java Shack in 2014 (photo via Facebook)

The Java Shack, a beloved local coffee shop in the Lyon Village neighborhood near Courthouse, is planning to close.

Commonwealth Joe, which took over the cafe at 2507 N. Franklin Road from its original owner five years ago, made the announcement Friday morning after informing staff of its plans.

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Published October 18, 2019 at 7:30AM

Heavy Seas Alehouse to Close — “Heavy Seas Alehouse, the restaurant affiliated with the Baltimore-area brewery, will close its doors in Rosslyn by the end of October, one of its principals said Thursday. The restaurant plans to close Oct. 27, said Mike Morris, a partner in Monogram Hospitality, which operates Heavy Seas Alehouse.” [Washington Business Journal]

Real Estate Costs Going Down? — “In every major jurisdiction of the local area, the median per-square-foot price for housing for the January-through-September period declined, in many cases by double digits, according to new figures reported Oct. 11… Arlington led all local jurisdictions for the nine-month period, but its median per-square-foot cost of $436 was down 6.8 percent from $468.” [InsideNova]

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Vehicle Overturns on GW Parkway

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Published October 17, 2019 at 3:20PM | Updated October 17, 2019 at 4:15PM

(Updated at 4:15 p.m.) A rescue operation is underway on the GW Parkway, after a vehicle reportedly overturned, trapping the driver.

The incident was first reported around 3 p.m. in the southbound lanes of the Parkway, near the Humpback Bridge — just north of I-395.

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Published October 17, 2019 at 12:00PM | Updated October 17, 2019 at 12:20PM

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Anthony Rendon Drops By Clarendon Silver Diner After NLCS Win

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Published October 17, 2019 at 9:30AM | Updated October 17, 2019 at 9:48AM

(Updated at 9:40 a.m.) A day removed from winning the National League Championship Series in spectacular fashion, Washington Nationals star Anthony Rendon enjoyed a quiet meal with his family at Silver Diner in Clarendon.

The local diner chain posted a photo of Rendon last night, showing him posing with his daughter and a server at the restaurant.

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Wind Advisory Issued for Arlington

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Published October 17, 2019 at 9:05AM | Updated October 17, 2019 at 9:23AM

A Wind Advisory has just been issued for Arlington County.

The advisory says that gusty winds up to 45 mph may cause falling tree limbs and power outages. The advisory is in effect until 6 p.m.

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Published October 17, 2019 at 7:30AM

Windy Day on Tap — After a windy night, more gusty winds are expected today. The gusts are expected to reach up to 40 miles per hour locally. [Twitter]

Lions Club Seeks County Lot for Xmas Tree Sale — “Christmas is coming early for the South Arlington Lions Club. Arlington County Board members on Oct. 19 are expected to allow, for the second year in a row, the service organization to use county-government property on South Four Mile Run Drive for its annual Christmas-tree sale.” [InsideNova]

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Arlington Pet of the Week: Mia

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Published October 16, 2019 at 12:45PM

Arlington Pet of the Week Mia (photo courtesy of Samantha)

Arlington’s Pet of the Week is Mia, a 5 year old tuxedo cat who loves sunbathing in her cat tower.

Here is what Mia’s owner has to say about her life here in Arlington:

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Lebanese Taverna Coming to Ballston

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Published October 16, 2019 at 9:20AM

Lebanese Taverna's LEBTAV coming to Ballston

Lebanese Taverna is bringing its LEBTAV quick-service restaurant concept to Ballston.

The new eatery will be located in the former Taylor Gourmet space at the corner of Wilson Blvd and N. Quincy Street. Signs are now up on the doors and construction is well underway inside. Workers this morning were also removing the remaining “Taylor” lettering outside the front door.

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Published October 16, 2019 at 7:30AM | Updated October 16, 2019 at 8:38AM

Arlington Rooftop Bar Reopens — After being shut down by county building inspectors, Arlington Rooftop Bar and Grill in Courthouse reopened Tuesday evening, just in time to watch the Nationals sweep the Cardinals in Game 4 of the NLDS, to advance to the first World Series in D.C. since 1933. [Twitter]

Housing Still Hot Near HQ2 — “The median sale price for all home types in the 22202 [zip code, which includes the Pentagon City and Crystal City area] jumped nearly 40% in September compared with the same time last year, reaching $685,000… That makes it nine straight months of home price appreciation for the 22202 area. Arlington County as a whole saw a modest 12% year-to-date increase, $590,000 for all home types.” [Washington Business Journal]

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UPDATED: Police Investigating Shooting in Green Valley

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Published October 15, 2019 at 9:15PM | Updated October 17, 2019 at 3:34PM

Ambulance at scene of shooting in Green Valley on Oct. 15, 2019 (photo courtesy Matthew Young)

Arlington County Police are investigating a shooting in Arlington’s Green Valley neighborhood.

The shooting happened shortly before 7:30 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) on the 3200 block of 24th Street S. — the same block as the Lucky Seven Food Mart.

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Published October 15, 2019 at 4:30PM

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JUST IN: Java Shack to Close Unless Buyer Can Be Found

Morning Notes

TRAFFIC ALERT: Vehicle Overturns on GW Parkway

Thank You Elite Dental for Supporting Local News in Arlington

Anthony Rendon Drops By Clarendon Silver Diner After NLCS Win

Wind Advisory Issued for Arlington

Morning Notes

Arlington Pet of the Week: Mia

Lebanese Taverna Coming to Ballston

Morning Notes

UPDATED: Police Investigating Shooting in Green Valley

Thank You Ortho OIC for Supporting Local News in Arlington