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Man Arrested After Kicking, Punching Police Dog in Clarendon

Published December 12, 2016 at 12:20PM

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The incident happened just before 3:30 a.m. Saturday, on the 3200 block of Wilson Blvd.

Police say 24-year-old Christian Taylor, of New Carrollton, forced entry into a restaurant and struck an employee in the face as part of a burglary. Police were called and arrived while the man was still inside the business.

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Arlington County Board Approves New Airbnb Regulations

By ARLnow.com

Published December 12, 2016 at 11:15AM

Such rentals were previously prohibited by the county’s Zoning Ordinance, though that didn’t stop hundreds, if not thousands, of local residents from listing and renting their homes on Airbnb, Craigslist and other services.

Above the objections of Arlington Republicans, and a “no” vote by John Vihstadt, four of the five County Board members voted to approve regulations that legalize Airbnb rentals while enacting certain restrictions.

Opinion

Morning Poll: First Snowflakes of the Season?

By ARLnow.com

Published December 12, 2016 at 10:10AM

The cold air is expected to push into the area Wednesday night, and will bring with it wind and the possibility of some light snow.

The last time we saw snow in Arlington was when the remains of a giant snow pile in Ballston, left over from the January blizzard, finally melted. Unlike some past years, to our knowledge no flakes fell in November this year.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published December 12, 2016 at 9:05AM | Updated December 12, 2016 at 10:45AM

Rainy night (Flickr pool photo by Kevin Wolf)

High School Boundary Change Petition — Matthew Herrity, the Washington-Lee student who penned a widely-shared open letter to the School Board regarding its recent high school boundary change decision, has now started an online petition. The petition, which calls for increasing diversity at Arlington’s high schools, has more than 1,000 signatures. [Change.org]

Community Center, Gymnastics Contracts Approved — At its meeting on Saturday the Arlington County Board approved a $3.9 million contract to plan and design a new four-story Lubber Run Community Center, with a gymnasium, playgrounds, offices and underground parking. In response to heavy program demand, the Board also approved a $1.7 million addition of a second gymnastics area at the Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center. [Arlington County]

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Mechanical Problems Force Military Helicopter to Land at Yorktown HS

By ARLnow.com

Published December 10, 2016 at 12:15AM

Military helicopter that landed at Yorktown High in 2016 (photo courtesy ACPD)

A military helicopter experiencing mechanical problems landed on Yorktown High School’s football field Friday night.

The landing was first reported around 9 p.m. There was no report of injuries.

Opinion

ARLnow Weekend Discussion

By ARLnow.com

Published December 9, 2016 at 6:00PM

This week we tracked a number of big breaking stories, a Trump-related tempest in a teapot, and a major change for a local cultural institution.

The week also marked the installation of Michael Burbidge as the new bishop of the Diocese of Arlington.

Around Town

Podcast: Arlington Chamber CEO Kate Bates on Towing, Airbnb and More

By ARLnow.com

Published December 9, 2016 at 3:30PM

The Chamber is very much opposed to a proposed addition to the county’s towing ordinance that would require business owners to individually authorize each tow from their parking lots. The Arlington County Board is set to take up the issue this coming Tuesday, with the County Manager recommending against the so-called “second signature” requirement.

On Airbnb and other short term rentals, the Chamber has actively engaged its members on the county’s new proposed regulations, which are going before the Board on Saturday. With hotels in support of additional regulations, and apartment owners against (they would like the option of generating revenue through Airbnb while they lease up new buildings), the Chamber has declined to take a stance beyond encouraging its members to make their own voices heard.

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Major Stratford Park Upgrades Set for 2017

By ARLnow.com

Published December 9, 2016 at 1:45PM | Updated December 9, 2016 at 3:00PM

Planned changes to Stratford Park (image via Arlington County)

(Updated at 3 p.m.) Arlington County is moving forward with construction plans for Stratford Park.

The 3.8 acre park, at 4321 Old Dominion Drive, is located next to the H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program building, which will later become a 1,000 seat middle school when H-B moves to Rosslyn in 2019.

Feature

Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

By ARLnow.com

Published December 9, 2016 at 12:30PM

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:

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Shawafel Has Closed Near Courthouse

By ARLnow.com

Published December 9, 2016 at 11:25AM

Shawafel, a fast-casual restaurant near Courthouse, quietly closed earlier this fall after about a year in business.

The eatery opened at 1910 Wilson Blvd in September 2015, offering “an ‘Americanized’ twist to traditional Lebanese cuisine.”

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BREAKING: Teen Struck By SUV Near Washington-Lee High School

By ARLnow.com

Published December 9, 2016 at 10:20AM | Updated May 1, 2018 at 9:42PM

Photo by Katie Pyzyk

(Updated at 12:45 p.m.) A 17-year-old girl was struck by an SUV on Washington Blvd in front of Washington-Lee High School this morning.

The incident was first reported to 911 around 9:30 a.m. as a pedestrian lying in the middle of the street, mid-block, near the intersection of Washington Blvd and N. Stafford Street. It was soon learned that the girl had been struck by a vehicle while crossing the street.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published December 9, 2016 at 9:15AM | Updated December 9, 2016 at 9:40AM

Fmr. Arlington Resident John Glenn Dies — John Glenn, the first American to orbit the earth, has died at the age of 95. In an article first published in 2012, the Arlington Public Library blog recounted the five years that Glenn and his family lived on N. Harrison Street in Arlington. [Arlington Public Library]

Soon: Central Place Apartments, Restaurants — Residents are expected to start moving into the new Central Place apartment tower in Rosslyn at some point during the first three months of 2017. Restaurants coming to the ground floor of the building include Sweetgreen, Little Beet, Nando’s Peri-peri and McDonald’s, while Cava Grill and Compass Coffee has signed leases for the Central Place office tower. [Washington Business Journal]