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Crime Report: Theft at Ballston IHOP

Published August 1, 2019 at 11:00AM | Updated February 28, 2020 at 10:51AM

A waitress at the Ballston IHOP restaurant was robbed of cash on a weekday morning this week.

The alleged crime happened around 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday. Police say a man approached the waitress and “stole a billfold containing an undisclosed amount of cash from her hand,” before running off.

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‘Signal Problem’ at Rosslyn Leads to Major Metro Delays

By ARLnow.com

Published August 1, 2019 at 9:35AM | Updated August 1, 2019 at 9:55AM

Passengers board at the Rosslyn Metro station (file photo)

Update at 9:55 a.m. — The issue has been resolved and Blue Line service resolved, Metro says, though residual delays remain.

UPDATED: Blue Line Alert: Trains operate btwn Nat'l Airport & Largo Town Center following an earlier signal problem at Rosslyn .

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published August 1, 2019 at 7:30AM

VDOT Repaving Planned This Month — “Upcoming @VaDOTNOVA night paving into August: Glebe Road, Spout Run Parkway, Washington Boulevard, Route 1 aka Richmond Highway aka the roadway formerly known as Jefferson Davis. Dates tentative, subject to change.” [Twitter]

ACPD Still Not Meeting Staffing Goal — The Arlington County Police Department has, on net, added a few new officers over the past year. But staffing challenges remain, echoing challenges for police departments across the region: ACPD currently has 352 officers despite a staffing goal of 374 officers. [NBC 4]

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Hundreds Without Water Service in Ashton Heights

By ARLnow.com

Published July 31, 2019 at 8:30PM

Around 500 homes and businesses are without water service tonight due to a water main break in Ashton Heights.

Arlington’s Dept. of Environmental Services says emergency repairs are underway at the intersection of N. Monroe Street and 7th Street N., about 3-4 blocks from the Virginia Square Metro station.

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Arlington Pet of the Week: Roux

By ARLnow.com

Published July 31, 2019 at 1:45PM | Updated July 31, 2019 at 2:20PM

Arlington Pet of the Week Roux (photo courtesy of Spencer)

This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week is Roux.

Here’s what Roux has to say about having a new home here in Arlington:

Weather

UPDATED: Flash Flood, Severe Thunderstorm Watches Issued for Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published July 31, 2019 at 12:35PM | Updated July 31, 2019 at 6:23PM

File photo

Update at 6:20 p.m. — The watches have been canceled.

Update at 1:25 p.m. — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has also been issued for Arlington, from 1:15-9 p.m.

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Crash Closes Old Dominion Drive

By ARLnow.com

Published July 31, 2019 at 11:40AM | Updated July 31, 2019 at 12:39PM

Crash at Old Dominion Drive and Little Falls Road

Update at 12:40 p.m. — The crash has been cleared and the road has reopened.

Earlier: Old Dominion Drive in North Arlington is closed between Little Falls Road and Rock Spring Road due to a crash.

Around Town

Maizal Opening Tomorrow at Ballston’s Quarter Market

By ARLnow.com

Published July 31, 2019 at 11:00AM

Maizal in Ballston Quarter's Quarter Market in 2019 (file photo)

Maizal is planning to open tomorrow (Thursday) with a free food giveaway.

The new restaurant serves South American street food, like arepas, yuca fries, plantains and street corn.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published July 31, 2019 at 8:30AM

HQ2 and Affordable Housing Funding — “Amazon.com Inc.’s planned Metropolitan Park towers, totaling 2.08 million square feet of office and 67,000 square feet of retail, would exceed the density currently allowed on the Pentagon City site by about 582,000 square feet. And that could mean a huge windfall for affordable housing.” [Washington Business Journal]

Local Baseball Team Going to National Tourney — “A group of baseball players who have won so many championships over a four-year stretch now have the opportunity to win the ultimate prize. By capturing the Southeast Region Babe Ruth Tournament on July 27 in Lewisburg, Tenn., the Arlington Senior Babe Ruth 15-under All-Stars have qualified for the Babe Ruth World Series, starting Aug. 7 in [Bismarck], N.D.” [InsideNova]

Schools

APS Names Interim Superintendent

By ARLnow.com

Published July 30, 2019 at 9:15PM

Arlington Public Schools has a new interim superintendent for the new school year.

Cintia Johnson, who first joined APS in 1986 and is currently Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services, will serve as interim superintendent starting Sept. 1. The Arlington School Board unanimously approved her appointment at a special meeting Tuesday evening.

Events

Jay and Silent Bob Coming to Arlington for Movie Screening

By ARLnow.com

Published July 30, 2019 at 3:30PM

Jay and Silent Bob — aka Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith — are coming to Arlington this fall to screen their new film, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot.

The long-time comedic duo are set to screen the film (NSFW trailer here) at the Arlington Cinema Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike) on Sunday, Nov. 10, as part of a cross-country roadshow from Oct. 21-Dec. 12. Tickets ranged from $50 for general admission to $750 for a VIP meet-and-greet, but all are now sold out.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published July 30, 2019 at 7:30AM | Updated July 30, 2019 at 9:02AM

Interim APS Superintendent to Be Named — The Arlington School Board is planning to name an interim superintendent at a special meeting tonight, following the departure of long-time APS Superintendent Patrick Murphy. The School Board is expected to select a search firm by early fall to find a new, permanent superintendent. [Twitter, InsideNova]

Plan for New Ballston Metro Entrance Advancing — “Arlington County staff have been given the ‘go-ahead’ to move forward with planning a second entrance at the Ballston Metro station, according to project manager Bee Buergler, but it could be another five years before it actually comes to fruition. The project is over 15 years in the planning, but until recently it’s been held up because the building that would be above it was being redeveloped and ran into delays.” [Greater Greater Washington]