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DEVELOPING: Much of Fairlington Has Lost Water Service

Published March 19, 2019 at 10:40PM | Updated March 20, 2019 at 9:00AM

Update at 9 a.m. — Water pressure has been restored to the neighborhood, though there are some reports of water pressure being low.

Crews have identified the water main break near S Walter Reed Dr on the Four Mile Run trail that is impacting service for a number of residents in the area. Repairs are in progress. Expected completion time is TBD. pic.twitter.com/FK8vaaoWDu

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Coming Soon: No Left Turn at a Busy Clarendon Intersection

By ARLnow.com

Published March 19, 2019 at 3:45PM

(Updated at 4 p.m.) Arlington County will soon be adding a permanent turn restriction at a busy Clarendon intersection.

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New-Look Wendy’s Now Open on Route 7

By ARLnow.com

Published March 19, 2019 at 1:45PM

Renovated Wendy's along Route 7

Now sporting a fresh look to go along with its fresh beef, a Wendy’s along Route 7 has reopened following renovations.

The fast food outpost now features an electronic order status display, a faux fireplace, a Coca-Cola Freestyle drink machine and a flat panel TV currently tuned to ESPN.

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Eagle Nest Spotted in Ft. Bennett Park

By ARLnow.com

Published March 19, 2019 at 11:45AM

As has become something of an annual occurrence, an eagle nest has again been spotted in or near Arlington’s Ft. Bennett Park, overlooking the Potomac.

Though we haven’t heard of any eaglet sightings so far, county naturalists believe the behavior of the eagles that have been tending the nest suggests there are, in fact, eggs or hatched chicks inside.

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Arlington High School Student Rocks ‘The Voice’

By ARLnow.com

Published March 19, 2019 at 10:20AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziF8OV8ot54

A senior from Arlington’s H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program appeared on NBC’s The Voice last night.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published March 19, 2019 at 7:30AM | Updated March 19, 2019 at 8:57AM

Woman Injured When Scooter’s Brakes Fail — “An Arlington, Virginia, woman says she had to jump off of an electric scooter moving 15 mph to avoid oncoming traffic because the rented scooter’s brakes weren’t working.” [NBC 4]

Could Goody’s Challenge Sign Rules? — Goody’s restaurant in Clarendon painted over its outdoor mural after running afoul of Arlington’s sign ordinance, but one attorney says a 2015 Supreme Court ruling may point to an avenue to challenge the county’s regulations. [Reason]

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What Local Startups Think About Amazon’s Imminent Arrival

By ARLnow.com

Published March 18, 2019 at 12:15PM

Sponsored by Monday Properties and written by ARLnow.com, Startup Monday is a weekly column that profiles Arlington-based startups and their founders, plus other local technology happenings. The Ground Floor, Monday’s office space for young companies in Rosslyn, is now open. The Metro-accessible space features a 5,000-square-foot common area that includes a kitchen, lounge area, collaborative meeting spaces, and a stage for formal presentations.

With the local and state economic incentive packages now approved, it appears to be all systems go for Amazon’s arrival in “National Landing.”

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‘The Pinemoor’ Coming to Former Clarendon Grill Space

By ARLnow.com

Published March 18, 2019 at 10:30AM

The space that once housed Clarendon Grill is going to be a bar and restaurant once more.

“The Pinemoor,” described in a bare-bones Facebook profile as an “American bar/restaurant,” is coming to the space. Signs in the window, which sport a distinctly Old West design, say the restaurant is expected to open this summer.

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Morning Poll: What Do You Think of the Amazon Decision?

By ARLnow.com

Published March 18, 2019 at 9:00AM

Over the weekend, the Arlington County Board voted unanimously to approve an incentive package that will help bring Amazon and its expected 25,000 or so jobs to the Pentagon City and Crystal City areas.

The approval followed impassioned public testimony from about 100 speakers.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published March 18, 2019 at 7:30AM

TMZ Gets Rosario Dawson Scoop at DCA — “Rosario Dawson’s all in on Cory Booker for President in 2020, but she might be a little biased … because she just confirmed with us … they’re in a serious, loving relationship!!! The actress was at the Reagan National Airport in D.C. Thursday when our guy quizzed her on what’s been widely rumored.” [TMZ]

Board OKs Queens Court Loans, Again — “The Arlington County Board today cleared the way for replacing a 39-unit garden style apartment complex in Rosslyn, built in 1940, with 249 units committed to remain affordable for 75 years. The Queens Court property, at the corner of N. Quinn Street and Key Boulevard, is part of the Western Rosslyn Area Plan adopted by the County Board in 2015.” [Arlington County]

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JUST IN: Firefighters Battle House Fire in Arlington Mill

By ARLnow.com

Published March 17, 2019 at 3:50PM

Firefighters extinguished a garage fire that spread to an adjacent house in the Arlington Mill neighborhood Sunday afternoon.

The fire broke out around 2:30 p.m. on the 5600 block of 7th Place S. Photos from the scene, below, show significant flames and smoke visible from the street.

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Easter Bunny Hopping Over to Pentagon City Mall Next Month

By ARLnow.com

Published March 15, 2019 at 3:45PM

Pentagon City mall Easter bunny (via Fashion Centre at Pentagon City)

The fluffy, often bespectacled mascot of Christianity’s second-most-celebrated holiday will be on hand for photos with children at the Pentagon City mall starting on Friday, April 5.