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ACPD Issues Citations, Makes Arrest During Pike Pedestrian Enforcement

Published November 22, 2016 at 2:30PM

The Arlington County Police Department issued 20 citations and made one arrest during its pedestrian safety enforcement detail on Columbia Pike this morning.

The enforcement was conducted on the Pike at S. Oakland Street from about 10 a.m. to noon.

News

Photos: One Trapped in Falls Church Wreck

By ARLnow.com

Published November 22, 2016 at 1:15PM

Photo courtesy Andrew Pang/DC Metro Fire Photographers

One person was briefly trapped in a car after a two-vehicle wreck in the City of Falls Church this morning.

The crash happened around 9 a.m. at S. Washington Street and Maple Avenue, a tricky intersection that’s the site of a future pedestrian safety improvement project.

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Thanksgiving Closures in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published November 22, 2016 at 11:00AM

County government offices, courts, libraries, schools, recreation centers and other facilities will be closed both days. Parking meters will not be enforced.

Among the things that will be open and running on Thanksgiving and Black Friday:

Opinion

Morning Poll: Dreading Talking Politics During Thanksgiving?

By ARLnow.com

Published November 22, 2016 at 10:00AM

Especially when the family is divided politically, such conversations can apparently go downhill fast.

Are you among those who cringe at the idea of Uncle Bob passing along his political views with the gravy and stuffing? Or is that not a concern for you?

News

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published November 22, 2016 at 9:00AM | Updated November 22, 2016 at 9:59AM

Dogs Die in Seven Corners Fire — Two dogs perished in a Sunday morning house fire in the Seven Corners area, although three dogs and four people were able to make it out of the burning home okay. Arlington County firefighters responded to the scene, assisting Fairfax County units in battling the blaze. [Fairfax County Fire and Rescue]

Water Main Break in Fairlington — Parts of north Fairlington had low or no water pressure for most of the day Monday due to a water main break. [Twitter]

Events

Arlington Agenda (Nov. 21-27)

By ARLnow.com

Published November 21, 2016 at 6:00PM

Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County. If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out the event submission form.

Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

Around Town

District Taco Planning South Arlington Location

By ARLnow.com

Published November 21, 2016 at 4:45PM

District Taco, which has existing Arlington locations on Lee Highway and in Rosslyn, revealed its plans in a press release about another new location, which opened today (Monday) in the Bailey’s Crossroads area.

The company has a specific south Arlington locale in mind but has not yet signed a lease, District Taco CEO and co-founder Osiris Hoil told ARLnow.com.

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Pentagon City Sweetgreen to Open Tomorrow

By ARLnow.com

Published November 21, 2016 at 1:30PM

The Sweetgreen at 575 12th Road S. in Pentagon City, near the Whole Foods and the Orangetheory Fitness, is the chain’s eighth location in Northern Virginia and its fourth in Arlington.

Like the Sweetgreen that opened in Clarendon this summer, the Pentagon City location will be donating its opening day sales to help the hungry.

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Dry Cleaner Cleaned Out By Armed Robber in Aurora Highlands

By ARLnow.com

Published November 21, 2016 at 11:50AM

File photo

Police say a man entered a dry cleaning business on the 700 block of 23rd Street S. just after 2 p.m. The suspect brandished a gun, demanded money and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The man then drove off in “newer model four-door sedan.”

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Santa Has Arrived at Pentagon City Mall

By ARLnow.com

Published November 21, 2016 at 11:00AM

Santa Claus awaiting visits at the Pentagon City mall in 2016

Jolly Old Saint Nick has set up shop at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City for boys and girls who want to get their Christmas wishes heard early.

Santa Claus has been keeping office hours at the mall since Veteran’s Day (Nov. 11). He’ll continue to be available for photos right up until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, according to a Facebook post.

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Beyer Blasts Trump Appointments

By ARLnow.com

Published November 21, 2016 at 10:05AM

Beyer says the appointments of Sen. Jeff Sessions as Attorney General, Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn as National Security Advisor, and Steve Bannon as Chief White House Strategist represent a “divisive course” and should be withdrawn.

Beyer, who represents Arlington on Capitol Hill, was a strong supporter of Hillary Clinton during the presidential race. The congressman’s office issued the following press release.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published November 21, 2016 at 9:15AM

Windy, Dry Conditions = Fire Danger — The National Weather Service is warning of an elevated fire danger today due to windy conditions, with gusts up to 45 miles per hour, combined with dry vegetation. [Weather Channel]

Tree Fire in South Arlington — In what was likely a wind-fueled fire, several trees caught fire Saturday evening on the 600 block of 29th Street S., near Crystal City. Firefighters from Arlington and Alexandria were able to bring the fire under control within 10-15 minutes. [Twitter, Twitter]