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New Yorktown Field Vandalized

Published August 8, 2016 at 2:15PM

Arlington County workers clean up the vandalism that was on Yorktown High School's turf field

A new county-owned synthetic turf field at Yorktown High School has been vandalized.

The $1.6 million turf replacement project just wrapped up last week. Over the weekend, a vandal or group of vandals spray-painted the field and the surrounding track and caused some other damage.

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New Stores Coming to Pentagon Row

By ARLnow.com

Published August 8, 2016 at 11:00AM

Express Jewelers store on Pentagon Row (photo via Facebook)

A pair of stores are coming to a couple of once-vacant storefronts on Pentagon Row.

Express Jewelers is moving from the under-construction Ballston Common Mall to the former Pacers space at 1101 S. Joyce Street.

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Skip the Steak, You May Be Able to Buy the Entire Restaurant

By ARLnow.com

Published August 8, 2016 at 10:00AM

Given the recent restaurant turnover in Clarendon, it seems like a good time to revisit those offerings, which come from the Arlington listings of a major business broker marketplace.

Here are some of the businesses that are currently listed on the site and have either been added or updated since our last check. We are only naming the business if a name or website is provided in the listing.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published August 8, 2016 at 8:55AM | Updated August 8, 2016 at 9:14AM

More on Randolph Principal Controversy — Some Randolph Elementary parents are still upset that the school’s well-liked principal has been removed with little explanation and demoted to assistant principal at Abingdon Elementary. [Washington Post]

Aerial View of Arlington — Arlington County has created a video of aerial footage of Arlington, shot during a recent ride on the U.S. Park Police Eagle 1 helicopter. [Facebook]

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ARLnow Weekend Discussion

By ARLnow.com

Published August 5, 2016 at 6:00PM

A stormy Saturday will give way to a very nice couple of summer days starting on Sunday, according to this weekend’s weather forecast.

It’s been a stormy past month for restaurants and bars in Arlington, as long-time favorites close or prepare to close, and as newcomers get set to open.

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Carpool Expected to Close Next Month

By ARLnow.com

Published August 5, 2016 at 4:25PM | Updated August 5, 2016 at 5:48PM

Former Carpool location on Fairfax Drive (photo via Facebook)

The bar has been informing groups that it will be closing within the next few weeks. We’re told that it is likely to close in early-to-mid September.

Carpool’s owners are seeking a new location for the bar, but a final decision on that has not been made, we hear.

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Six Arrested in Military Road Home Invasion Robbery

By ARLnow.com

Published August 5, 2016 at 2:50PM

(Updated at 3:05 p.m.) A half dozen teens have been arrested and charged in connection with a home invasion robbery in the Donaldson Run area.

A witness said the armed suspects, dressed in masks, invaded a house party on N. Military Road around midnight last night.

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Arlington County Fair to Kick Off in Two Weeks

By ARLnow.com

Published August 5, 2016 at 10:00AM

The 40th Arlington County Fair is coming to town with pig races, rides, concerts and chicken teriyaki on a stick in roughly two weeks.

The fair, billed as “Groovy Since 1977,” is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 17, to Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center (3501 2nd Street S.)

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Police Investigating Stabbing at Green Valley Pharmacy

By ARLnow.com

Published August 4, 2016 at 4:50PM | Updated August 5, 2016 at 9:48AM

File photo

Units on scene at the long-time local business report that there’s a significant amount of blood on the floor of the pharmacy. Initial reports suggest that a woman, who’s currently talking to police at the pharmacy, stabbed an intoxicated man out of self-defense.

Police are searching for the stabbing victim, who fled the scene after the incident, possibly on a stolen moped.

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More Clarendon Restaurant Rumors: Pete’s and Fuego

By ARLnow.com

Published August 4, 2016 at 12:00PM

Fuego in Clarendon

Amid a turbulent period for restaurants in Clarendon, there are rumors circulating about two other prominent neighborhood eateries.

Multiple sources have told ARLnow.com that Pete’s New Haven Apizza (3017 Clarendon Blvd), which opened in 2011, has been looking for another business to take over its space. One source said a deal is in the works which would bring a new Chipotle location to the current Pete’s space.

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TV Station WJLA to Remain in Rosslyn

By ARLnow.com

Published August 4, 2016 at 9:30AM

June 2012

Monday Properties, which owns the 1000/1100 Wilson Blvd “twin towers” in which WJLA is based, first announced the 100,000 square foot lease renewal on Tuesday.

The renewal helps to maintain Rosslyn as something of a media hub, home to WJLA, Politico, Washington Business Journal, Graham Holdings, Salem Radio Network News, Washington Free Beacon and New Media Strategies.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published August 4, 2016 at 8:30AM | Updated August 4, 2016 at 2:07PM

Dems Press Advantage in Arlington — Have you encountered voter registration volunteers in Clarendon and in Arlington’s other Metro corridor locales? They’re likely part of the Arlington County Democratic Committee’s effort to deliver votes for Hillary Clinton this fall. Heavily Democratic Arlington is key to Democratic candidates in statewide races. The ACDC is trying to boost turnout among those who live in apartments and condos to reach the goal of a 50,000 vote margin of victory. [InsideNova]

Groundbreaking for Courthouse Office Building — The groundbreaking for a new office building at 2311 Wilson Blvd in Courthouse is likely just days away, after its anchor tenant, Opower, confirmed that it will be moving forward with its lease. Opower was recently purchased by tech giant Oracle, throwing plans for the building — and for Opower staying in Arlington — in doubt. [Washington Business Journal]