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Men Charged With Firing Shotguns at Cars in Lyon Village

Published May 8, 2017 at 1:00PM

The shootings happened around 2:20 a.m. Saturday, on the 2800 block of Key Blvd in Lyon Village, police say.

“The suspects advised that they were intoxicated and wanted to remain in the area until sober,” ACPD spokeswoman Ashley Savage told ARLnow.com. “That’s when they retrieved the shotgun, walked through the neighborhood and discharged multiple rounds.”

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Small Fire at Under-Construction Apartment Building Prompts Big Response

By ARLnow.com

Published May 8, 2017 at 12:00PM | Updated May 8, 2017 at 12:24PM

A cavalcade of fire department vehicles descended on an under-construction apartment complex in Clarendon this morning.

A fire was reported on the fourth floor of the partially-built 10th Street Flats building at 932 N. Highland Street just after 11:30 a.m. The 143-unit luxury residential community is expected to be completed by this fall.

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Japanese BBQ Restaurant Coming to Clarendon

By ARLnow.com

Published May 8, 2017 at 11:10AM

A Japanese barbecue restaurant is coming to the former Brixx Pizza space in Clarendon.

Signs are now up in the windows of 1119 N. Hudson Street for Gyu-Kaku restaurant. It’s the first D.C. area outpost of the chain, which is based in Japan.

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Meadow Saved By County Board Clearcut for Invasive Species Control

By ARLnow.com

Published May 8, 2017 at 10:05AM | Updated May 8, 2017 at 10:23AM

Meadow along W&OD Trail clearcut for invasive species control (photo courtesy Chris Slatt)

A small meadow preserved by the Arlington County Board, which overruled a plan to build a connector trail from the W&OD Trail to Carlin Springs Road, has been clearcut as a result of invasive species control measures.

The meadow was the subject of a mini-controversy in 2015, which saw civic activist Bernie Berne and others argue that building a 220-foot connector trail would destroy natural plant life and increase runoff into Four Mile Run.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published May 8, 2017 at 9:00AM | Updated May 8, 2017 at 9:28AM

Two Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop — Two suspects were arrested by Arlington County Police earlier this morning after they took off on foot following a traffic stop in Pentagon City. Army Navy Drive was closed between Fern and Eads streets while officers on the ground and the U.S. Park Police helicopter searched for the suspects. [NBC Washington, Twitter]

Barcroft Fitness Room Closing — The fitness room in the Barcroft Sport and Fitness Center is scheduled to be closed between May 15 and this fall due to planned renovations.

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ACPD Seeking Sexual Assault Suspect Who Posed As Maintenance Worker

By ARLnow.com

Published May 7, 2017 at 9:35PM | Updated May 8, 2017 at 3:22PM

Rosslyn sexual assault suspect (photo courtesy ACPD)

A man posing as a maintenance worker sexually assaulted a woman in her Rosslyn apartment Sunday morning.

The attack happened around 9:45 a.m., on the 1500 block of Key Blvd, according to an Arlington County Police Department press release.

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ACFD Assists on Route 7 Mattress Store Fire

By ARLnow.com

Published May 5, 2017 at 5:20PM | Updated May 5, 2017 at 5:44PM

Arlington County firefighters assisted Fairfax County on a fire at a strip mall near Bailey’s Crossroads Friday afternoon.

The fire broke out in a mattress store on the 5900 block of Leesburg Pike (Route 7) just before 4:30 p.m. A second alarm was sounded shortly thereafter.

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Open Houses In Arlington This Weekend

By ARLnow.com

Published May 5, 2017 at 3:45PM

Want somewhere new to live? There are plenty of houses and condos open for viewing in Arlington this weekend.

Check out our real estate section for a full listing of open houses this weekend. Here are a few highlights:

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published May 5, 2017 at 10:45AM | Updated May 5, 2017 at 11:11AM

Arlington Taking Roadwork Suggestions — “Arlington’s Neighborhood Complete Streets Program is asking residents to nominate neighborhood streets they believe could be made safer and more comfortable for all users for potential improvement projects. If you know a neighborhood street that is missing a section of sidewalk, needs an accessible curb ramp or better street lighting, consider nominating it. The County is accepting submissions through Friday, June 16.” [Arlington County]

Commuting Habits in Arlington — Arlington County’s new “Profile 2017” data packet has a surprising statistic on community habits: more Fairfax County residents commute into Arlington each day than Arlington residents commute into D.C. [Twitter]

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Monique O’Grady: Why You Should Vote For Me

By ARLnow.com

Published May 4, 2017 at 3:30PM

Last week we asked the three Arlington School Board candidates who are seeking the Democratic endorsement to write a sub-750 word essay on why our readers should vote for them in the May 9, 11 and 13 caucus.

Here is the unedited response from Monique O’Grady:

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Maura McMahon: Why You Should Vote For Me

By ARLnow.com

Published May 4, 2017 at 3:00PM

Last week we asked the three Arlington School Board candidates who are seeking the Democratic endorsement to write a sub-750 word essay on why our readers should vote for them in the May 9, 11 and 13 caucus.

Here is the unedited response from Maura McMahon:

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James Lander: Why You Should Vote For Me

By ARLnow.com

Published May 4, 2017 at 2:30PM

Last week we asked the three Arlington School Board candidates who are seeking the Democratic endorsement to write a sub-750 word essay on why our readers should vote for them in the May 9, 11 and 13 caucus.

Here is the unedited response from incumbent James Lander: