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‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Dines in Clarendon

Published January 23, 2017 at 11:45AM

Duane “Dog” Chapman visited Don Tito (3165 Wilson Blvd) in Clarendon over the weekend.

The bounty hunter and reality show star stopped by the restaurant on Saturday and ordered a plate of fajitas for lunch, we’re told. After chowing down, but before riding away in a black SUV, Chapman posed for a couple of photos.

News

Holiday Season Package Thefts Down

By ARLnow.com

Published January 23, 2017 at 11:00AM

There were only 19 package thefts reported to police in October, November and December of 2016, according to ACPD. During that same period in 2015, 23 package thefts were reported.

The number of package thefts in December specifically was higher: 12 reports in 2016 versus 8 reports for 2015. However, police say there was no series of package thefts, like there was in 2014 when one suspect was accused of at least 40 thefts.

Around Town

Clarendon Walgreens to Close

By ARLnow.com

Published January 23, 2017 at 10:00AM

Walgreens in Clarendon

The Walgreens store in Clarendon will close on Feb. 21, according to signs in the window.

Located at 2825 Wilson Blvd, the store is located in a designated historic building, a former car dealership, that is protected from redevelopment. The building had its development rights transferred to another Clarendon project in 2012.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published January 23, 2017 at 9:00AM | Updated January 23, 2017 at 12:48PM

Women’s March Crowds Local Metro Stations — Arlington County Police assisted with crowd and traffic control before and after the Women’s March on Saturday. The event resulted in crowded Metro stations and heavy traffic on routes into the District. [Twitter, Twitter]

Local Restaurant Owner Expands into D.C. — Javier Candon, the co-owner of SER Restaurant in Ballston, has opened a new Spanish restaurant, Joselito Casa de Comidas, in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of D.C. [WTOP]

Weather

Wind Advisory in Effect

By ARLnow.com

Published January 23, 2017 at 8:00AM

Storms bring heavy rain, wind and flooding at night (file photo)

The wind and rain today is the result of a nor’easter — the kind of coastal storm that has, in years past, drenched the area with rain or covered it with snow.

From the National Weather Service:

Opinion

ARLnow Weekend Discussion

By ARLnow.com

Published January 20, 2017 at 1:10PM

In the meantime, the outgoing president, Barack Obama, is leaving town for a well-earned California vacation — but only temporarily, as the Obamas be back and taking up residence in northwest D.C.

During his presidency, Obama visited Arlington a number of times. Will President Trump also make his way to Arlington County, which overwhelmingly voted against him in November? Time will tell.

Feature

Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

By ARLnow.com

Published January 20, 2017 at 11:30AM

Looking for a new home? Arlington has several options to consider this weekend.

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

News

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published January 20, 2017 at 10:00AM | Updated January 20, 2017 at 10:21AM

Reminder: Inauguration Closures Today — Many Arlington County facilities are closed today, Inauguration Day, and parking meters are not being enforced. Traffic is light around Arlington but drivers should expect closures and delays approaching the District. [ARLnow]

Arlington EOC Open — Arlington’s Emergency Operations Center is open and fully functional today for the inauguration. [Twitter]

News

Traffic Changes, Increased Police Presence Planned for Inauguration Day

By ARLnow.com

Published January 19, 2017 at 3:55PM

Getting around in Arlington on Inauguration Day tomorrow shouldn’t be much of a challenge, but there will be important changes of note for those heading into the District.

VDOT has announced the following traffic changes for Friday:

News

Seventeen Predictions for Arlington in 2017

By ARLnow.com

Published January 19, 2017 at 11:00AM | Updated January 23, 2017 at 9:20AM

By all indications, it looks like 2017 will be an eventful year in Arlington.

Between the new administration, new buildings, new projects, a potentially interesting local election and other changes, there is plenty to talk about.

Around Town

Clarendon’s Mad Rose Tavern to Close

By ARLnow.com

Published January 19, 2017 at 10:15AM | Updated January 19, 2017 at 5:05PM

The Clarendon bar and restaurant did not look like it was going to survive long after it opened in 2011 and within weeks underwent a management change and, later, a menu change.

However, survive it did, as it focused more on nightlife and events. One memorable moment: bringing in Sisqo of “Thong Song” fame to perform in 2013.

Opinion

Morning Poll: Are You Going to Any Inaugural Weekend Events?

By ARLnow.com

Published January 19, 2017 at 9:30AM

Inauguration Day is almost here, and a new administration will soon be establishing itself in Washington’s halls of power.

How will Arlingtonians be marking the occasion? Let’s find out.