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Arlington Pet of the Week: Corbin

Published February 3, 2016 at 2:10PM | Updated February 9, 2016 at 12:23PM

This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week, Corbin, had likely not seen snow in his former home of South Carolina, so the Snowzilla blizzard was an especially exciting time for him.

In addition to romp in the snow, Corbin is learning yoga with his owner Rachel, who’s an aspiring instructor. Here’s what Rachel had to say about Corbin, who’s not to be confused by a Bruce Willis character with a similar-sounding name.

News

Police: Man Took Uber to Ex’s House to Beat Up Her New Boyfriend

By ARLnow.com

Published February 3, 2016 at 12:45PM | Updated December 23, 2021 at 4:03PM

(Updated at 4 p.m. on 12/23/21) A Centreville, Va. man is facing charges after police say he took an Uber to Clarendon and then proceeded to break into his ex-girlfriend’s home in order to beat up her new boyfriend.

Steve [Redacted], 25, has been charged with Assault and Battery and “Entering a Dwelling at Night with the Intent to Commit Assault and Battery,” according to Arlington County Police.

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Mail Delivery Woes Continue in Arlington Well After Blizzard

By ARLnow.com

Published February 3, 2016 at 11:40AM | Updated February 3, 2016 at 1:31PM

Via email and social media, residents of both south and north Arlington have told ARLnow.com that mail delivery has been sporadic since the blizzard, with some only having received one or two deliveries in the past 10 days.

From a Barcroft resident, along Columbia Pike:

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DEVELOPING: House Fire Near Washington-Lee HS

By ARLnow.com

Published February 3, 2016 at 10:25AM | Updated February 3, 2016 at 11:27AM

(Updated at 11:15 a.m.) Arlington County firefighters are on the scene of a house fire on the 1300 block of N. Nelson Street, a block from Washington-Lee High School.

The fire department was called around 10:15 a.m. after residents and passersby spotted smoke coming from the home’s attic.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published February 3, 2016 at 9:55AM

Wakefield Boys Still Undefeated — The Wakefield High School Boys Varsity basketball team beat Edison yesterday 73-61 to improve to 17-0. The Warriors will face Marshall on the road Friday night. [Warriors Athletics]

Registration Extended for Mardi Gras Parade — Those hoping to participate in the annual Clarendon Mardi Gras Parade have until 5 p.m. today, after the deadline was extended. “After two years of bad weather, our registration numbers are down a bit, so we want to encourage as many groups as possible to participate,” Clarendon Alliance Director Matt Hussmann tells us. “Right now we have 30 entries, but we have room for more.” [Clarendon.org]

Weather

Flood Watch Issued for Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published February 3, 2016 at 9:00AM

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Arlington and much of the D.C. region from noon today to late tonight.

From NWS:

Traffic

TRAFFIC ALERT: Wilson Blvd Closed in Ballston Due to Crash

By ARLnow.com

Published February 2, 2016 at 5:05PM

Update at 5:15 p.m. — The road has reopened with lane closures.

Wilson Blvd is temporarily closed between N. Oakland and Pollard streets in the Ballston area due to a vehicle crash.

Around Town

‘Purple Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge’ Coming to 3111 Columbia Pike

By ARLnow.com

Published February 2, 2016 at 4:25PM

“Purple Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge” will be opening at the location, according to a recent ABC license application. It’s the latest in a procession of eateries that double as nightlife spots to occupy the two-level restaurant space at 3111 Columbia Pike.

In the past, neighbors have been critical of excessive noise and crime at the location, which has at times hosted nighttime events. It didn’t help that a manager of Pines of Italy, one of the former establishments, apparently called Arlington County Board members “c-cksuckers” after a vote to revoke the restaurant’s live entertainment permit in 2014.

Traffic

TRAFFIC ALERT: Water Main Break Closes Wilson Blvd for Evening Rush

By ARLnow.com

Published February 2, 2016 at 3:25PM

Wilson Blvd is closed between Rosslyn and Courthouse due to a water main break.

The closure is between N. Quinn and Rhodes streets, in front of the Colonial Village Shopping Center. Traffic is being diverted onto N. Quinn Street.

Around Town

Richmond Market & Deli Closed in Ballston

By ARLnow.com

Published February 2, 2016 at 1:55PM | Updated February 2, 2016 at 3:20PM

Photo courtesy Bill Colton

(Updated at 3:20 p.m.) A long-time convenience store and deli has closed in Ballston.

Richmond Market & Deli, on 9th Street N. between N. Randolph and Stafford Streets, apparently shut down last month. A sign in the window says “business closed down… enquiries welcome.”

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New GOP Congressional Hopeful: An International Environmental Consultant

By ARLnow.com

Published February 2, 2016 at 11:20AM | Updated February 2, 2016 at 11:49AM

Arlington resident Charles Hernick kicked off his candidacy at last week’s Arlington County Republican Committee meeting.

While Hernick supports limited government, free markets, gun rights and a strong military — to “strengthen diplomatic efforts and keep our country safe” — he doesn’t sound much like his party’s presidential candidates, who often speak against regulation and the EPA, when describing his career.

Opinion

Morning Poll: Grade Arlington’s Snow Removal Effort

By ARLnow.com

Published February 2, 2016 at 10:20AM

Life has largely returned to normal — students went back to school today for the first time since Wednesday, Jan. 20 — though there are scattered reports of continued mail delivery issues.

It was a Herculean task to clear two feet of snow from local roads. Though major arteries were plowed and made passable pretty quickly, as usually happens with large snow storms in Arlington the residential streets remained snow-covered and treacherous for days, prompting complaints.