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Lyon Park Gun Shop Threatens to Sue Critics, Lawmakers

Published March 4, 2016 at 9:50AM

NOVA Armory’s plan to open this month at 2300 N. Pershing Drive has raised the ire of many residents and, in turn, has attracted scrutiny from elected officials. A petition against the store now has more than 3,000 signatures. On Wednesday, seven Democratic state lawmakers who represent Arlington sent a letter to the store’s landlord.

“We strongly encourage you to reconsider your decision to grant a lease to NOVA Armory,” the letter concludes.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published March 4, 2016 at 9:05AM | Updated March 4, 2016 at 9:58AM

Big Weekend for High School Sports — On Saturday, Wakefield will face Deep Run in the first round of the 5A state basketball tournament. The game is being played at Robinson High School in Fairfax at 5:30 p.m. Tonight, meanwhile, in what’s being called the hockey rivalry game of the year, Washington-Lee will face Yorktown at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. The puck drops at 8:10 p.m. [VHSL, Twitter]

Garvey Discusses Economic Incentive Push — Arlington has been actively making economic development deals, in some cases offering economic incentives to attract new employers to the county. But County Board Chair Libby Garvey said Arlington is being selective about the opportunities it pursues. “If it’s not good enough, we don’t do the deal,” she said. [InsideNova]

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Just Listed in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published March 4, 2016 at 8:00AM

Just Listed highlights Arlington properties that just came on the market within the past week. This feature is written and sponsored by Team Cathell, “Your Orange Line Specialists.”

BooYah!! The flood gates have finally opened and fresh new inventory is pouring in. Some 93 new listings came on the market in Arlington this week ranging in price from $105,000 to $2.3 million. This is nearly double the volume of new listings in a week since last summer. There’s a terrific selection of great properties to choose from. Although we can only show you 8 new listings here, click below to see all the fresh inventory in MRIS.

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N. Va. Congressional Delegation Issues Statement on Deteriorating Memorial Bridge

By ARLnow.com

Published March 3, 2016 at 4:15PM

Deteriorating beam underneath Memorial Bridge (photo courtesy National Park Service)

Word that the Memorial Bridge is deteriorating faster than expected and could close by 2021 without a complete overhaul has prompted a response from Northern Virginia’s congressional delegation.

Lawmakers issued the following joint press release today (Thursday), promising to work together to get the quarter-billion dollars in funding necessary to keep the bridge open.

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Arlington Man Wins $2.5 Million Lottery Jackpot

By ARLnow.com

Published March 3, 2016 at 3:30PM

John Johns purchased a few scratch-off Virginia Lottery tickets while grabbing a cup of coffee at a 7-Eleven in Alexandria. As he scratched them off, he couldn’t believe his eyes when one of them was a $2.5 million winner for the top prize in the Cash Winfall game.

Johns took the cash option over the annuity and will get a check for $1.35 million before taxes. He’s considering buying a new vacation home with his winnings.

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Original District Taco Restaurant on Lee Highway Closed for Renovations

By ARLnow.com

Published March 3, 2016 at 2:10PM

Situated at 5723 Lee Highway, the restaurant first opened in 2010. Since then, District Taco has expanded with a slew of new locations in D.C. and Northern Virginia.

Osiris Hoil, who founded District Taco as a single taco cart and now serves as the chain’s CEO, said the Lee Highway restaurant is getting some needed TLC and will remain closed for a few weeks.

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Text-to-911 Service Launched Today in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published March 3, 2016 at 1:00PM

A 911 dispatcher in Arlington's Emergency Communications Center in 2010 (staff photo)

The ability to send a text message to 911 launched today in Arlington. In a press release, officials encouraged those reporting an emergency to call instead of text, unless a disability or a safety risk prevents you from doing so.

From Arlington County:

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Medics Dispatched to Wakefield HS for Girl Who Swallowed Razor Blade

By ARLnow.com

Published March 3, 2016 at 11:10AM | Updated March 3, 2016 at 5:43PM

The incident happened around 10:30 a.m. The student is a 17-year-old girl, according to scanner traffic.

There were no reports that the teen was bleeding or otherwise injured, although swallowing a sharp object can obviously cause serious medical problems. She was transported via ambulance to a local hospital.

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published March 3, 2016 at 10:45AM | Updated March 3, 2016 at 11:03AM

The National Weather Service is warning of a potentially slippery AM commute, with 1-3 inches of snow expected to fall overnight.

From NWS:

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published March 3, 2016 at 9:45AM | Updated March 3, 2016 at 2:52PM

Lawmakers Ask Gun Store Landlord to Reconsider — Seven state legislators who represent Arlington have written to the landlord of a planned gun store in Lyon Park, asking her to reconsider the lease. The letter cites Virginia’s 1990s reputation for being the “gun-running capital of the East Coast” and says the new store, which is located near a private preschool and daycare center, “could be the site for potentially nefarious and illegal activities.” [Washington Post]

Three Arlington Bars Make D.C. Dive List — The website UpOut has compiled a list of “10 Ridiculously Cool Dive Bars in Washington D.C.” Among them are three Arlington favorites: Galaxy Hut, Cowboy Cafe and L.A. Bar and Grill. [UpOut]

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Rabid Raccoon Found in North Arlington, Animal Control Says

By ARLnow.com

Published March 3, 2016 at 9:00AM

The Animal Welfare League in Arlington says a sick raccoon its animal control officer captured in North Arlington has tested positive for rabies.

AWLA is now seeking any person or pet who might have made contact with the raccoon. From AWLA:

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UPDATED: Man Charged With Gun Brandishing in Clarendon

By ARLnow.com

Published March 2, 2016 at 4:55PM | Updated March 3, 2016 at 12:33PM

File photo

The incident took place just after 4 p.m. at the intersection of N. Highland Street and Clarendon Blvd, near the Clarendon Metro station.

It all started when one driver reportedly cut off another. That led to a dispute in which one of the parties involved got out of his or her vehicle. It was at that point that a man in the other vehicle flashed a gun, Arlington County Police spokeswoman Ashley Savage said Thursday.