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Morning Notes

Published July 22, 2016 at 8:30AM

Military Base: No Pokemon Players, Please — Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall is advising visitors that hunting Pokemon is not a valid reason for visiting the base, even though Pokemon supposedly abound there. “There’s multiple Pokestops and gyms on post,” noted a military police officer, who added that she has played the game “to learn more about it.” [Pentagram]

‘Oasis’ For Runners Near Key Bridge — Amid sweltering temperatures, local running store Pacers is setting up an “oasis” Saturday morning from 7-10 a.m. near the Key Bridge and the Mt. Vernon and Custis trails. The oasis will offer “nutrition, hydration, and a shady place to take a break.” [Pacers]

News

New Apartment Development Approved for Columbia Pike

By ARLnow.com

Published July 21, 2016 at 2:30PM

Rendering of new apartment building

The real estate investment trust that owns the Wellington Apartments on Columbia Pike has received the go-ahead to build three new apartment buildings on its parking lot.

The Arlington County Board voted unanimously last night to approve a use permit for the new apartments, to be located on a section of the property that borders Army Navy Country Club and a block of homes in the Arlington View neighborhood.

News

Arlington Named No. 1 ‘Digital County’

By ARLnow.com

Published July 21, 2016 at 11:20AM

That’s according to the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties, which gave Arlington high marks for its tech related to “open government, transparency, citizen engagement, security and operations.”

This is the first time Arlington has achieved the honor.

Weather

Office of Emergency Management Warns of ‘Dangerous Heat’

By ARLnow.com

Published July 21, 2016 at 10:15AM

Officials say the “dangerous heat” could cause health problems for those who overexert themselves or don’t remain properly hydrated while outside.

From OEM:

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published July 21, 2016 at 9:10AM | Updated June 29, 2018 at 2:41PM

Competing Convention Watch Parties — The Arlington GOP and Arlington-Falls Church Young Republicans are hosting a Republican convention watch party tonight at Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill in Courthouse. The Arlington Young Democrats, meanwhile, are holding their own watch party for the last night of the GOP convention. That event is being held at Mad Rose Tavern in Clarendon. [Facebook, Facebook]

Youth Hockey Team Profiled — As part of its “Harris’ Heroes” segment, TV station ABC 7 yesterday profiled the NOVA Cool Cats, a hockey team for youth with developmental disabilities. The team plays at Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Ballston. [WJLA]

News

Large Power Outage Reported in South Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published July 20, 2016 at 3:00PM

The outage was first reported around 2:30 p.m. Numerous traffic signals along Columbia Pike and Glebe Road, including the signal at the busy intersection of the Pike and Glebe, were reported to be dark, though most have since come back online.

The outage also briefly caused some issues at the county’s Water Pollution Control Plant along Glebe Road, according to scanner traffic.

Feature

Arlington Pet of the Week: Catsby

By ARLnow.com

Published July 20, 2016 at 12:05PM

This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week is Catsby, who’s as great as the literary character she’s named after.

Here’s what Catsby’s owner, Steve, had to say about her:

News

Voters to Decide on Four Bond Issues This Fall

By ARLnow.com

Published July 20, 2016 at 10:50AM

As part of its latest Capital Improvement Plan, the Arlington County Board last night approved a new slate of bond referenda that will appear on the ballot this fall.

The county has proposed four bonds for voters to consider. In total the bonds add up to some $315.8 million.

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Group to Consider Changes to County’s Tax Relief Program for Seniors

By ARLnow.com

Published July 20, 2016 at 9:45AM

A new working group appointed by the County Manager will be conducting a “comprehensive review” of that program.

The program is currently offered to homeowners age 65 or older, with an annual income of up to $99,472 and household assets (excluding the home itself) up to $340,000. Depending on the income level and assets, the homeowners may qualify for a full or partial exemption. A deferral of taxes until the home changes ownership is available for any portion that’s not exempt.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published July 20, 2016 at 8:40AM

Arts Truck, Grants Approved — The Arlington County Board last night approved $215,810 in grants to local arts organizations and nearly $70,000 for the purchase and deployment of a new mobile art studio. [Arlington County]

Snow Plowing Policy Change — Starting this winter, Arlington County will plow residential streets at the outset of snowstorms, reversing its previous policy of only focusing on major arterial routes before moving on to residential streets after the snow stops and major roads are clear. [InsideNova]

Weather

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued

By ARLnow.com

Published July 19, 2016 at 10:39PM

Arlington County is currently under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning.

From the National Weather Service:

Around Town

ARLnow Seeks Fall 2016 Intern

By ARLnow.com

Published July 19, 2016 at 5:30PM | Updated July 20, 2016 at 2:18PM

(Updated at 2:15 p.m.) ARLnow.com is seeking an ambitious intern to join our small team in Clarendon this fall.

We’re looking for a college intern who is pursuing a career in journalism and has relevant academic and extracurricular experience. Interest in local news in particular is a plus.