Bridget Reed Morawski | ARLnow

Published March 16, 2018 at 1:45PM

Two left lanes along Reagan National Airport’s terminals B and C arrivals lower-level roadway will be closed through April, effective next Wednesday (March 21).

Lane shifts will block private vehicle passenger pickup lanes along much of the median. Congestion is expected at peak times, though the lane closures and construction will be around the clock. Per a construction site map, passengers arriving with American Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines, Virgin America, Alaska Airlines, and Delta Air Lines will be affected.

Schools

Sen. Kaine Talks Gun Control With Wakefield Students

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Published March 16, 2018 at 11:00AM | Updated September 23, 2020 at 11:24AM

Sen. Tim Kaine talking about gun control and mental health solutions at Wakefield High School

Sen. Tim Kaine joined Wakefield High School students this morning (March 16) to discuss gun violence and school safety.

Students offered their own perspectives and asked Kaine questions ranging from what he would do regarding the Dickey Amendment to school security measures to mental health treatment.

Around Town

Arlington Mill Community Center Gym Closed For Repairs

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Published March 15, 2018 at 5:00PM

The gym will reopen on March 20, according to an Arlington Dept. of Parks and Recreation spokesperson, adding that there wasn’t much programming this week that is affected by the closure.

Everything else at the community center, including the fitness room, will remain open.

News

County Board Set to Approve Manhole Rehabilitation

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Published March 15, 2018 at 10:45AM

The County Board is set to vote to approve a contract that would rehabilitate Arlington’s manholes and large commercial meter water vaults.

County staff is recommending that the $709,315 contract with Capitol Heights, Md.-based Midas Utilities LLC be approved.

News

JBG Smith Seeking Feedback on Crystal City ‘Central District’ Development

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Published March 15, 2018 at 10:00AM | Updated March 15, 2018 at 8:37PM

A rendering of a proposed office building to residential highrise conversion in 2018 (via Arlington County)

(Updated at 8:30 p.m.) An older office building in Crystal City may be converted into apartments, and developer JBG Smith is soliciting public feedback on the project.

JBG Smith is looking to convert a 12-story office building at 1750 Crystal Drive into a 21-story residential building. The building, across from the Crystal City Water Park, would be 257 feet in height.

Around Town

Northern Virginia Restaurant Week Returns Next Week

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Published March 14, 2018 at 4:55PM

This year’s Northern Virginia Restaurant Week is kicking off next week.

From Monday, March 19 to Monday, March 26, more than 50 restaurants, around Arlington and the region, will be offering special menus and pricing.

News

County Board To Consider Old Dominion Drive Sidewalk Contract

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Published March 14, 2018 at 2:45PM

The curbside lane will be closed due to tree removal work. (Photo via Arlington County)

The County Board is set to approve a construction contract that would install the final “missing link” of sidewalk along Old Dominion Drive.

Sidewalk installation would run along the eastbound side of Old Dominion Drive, between N. Thomas Street and Fire Station No. 3. The fire station is approximately 440 feet from Military Road.

Around Town

Rice Bar Opens In Crystal City

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Published March 13, 2018 at 4:45PM | Updated March 13, 2018 at 6:59PM

Rice Bar Crystal City food counter

A new Korean bibimbap restaurant has opened in Crystal City.

Rice Bar opened its first Arlington location at 1235 S. Clark Street on Monday, March 5, according to the store’s manager, James Lee. They company’s website lists five additional locations, all in the District.

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Arlington Agenda: March 12-18

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Published March 12, 2018 at 3:45PM

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.

News

Board Set To Approve County Government HQ Renovation

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Published March 12, 2018 at 1:45PM | Updated March 12, 2018 at 2:11PM

Arlington County government offices/headquarters at 2100 Clarendon Blvd

The Arlington County Board is set to approve a $2.6 million contract for the design of interior upgrades to the Ellen M. Bozman Government Center in Courthouse.

County staff has recommended awarding the contract, including a five percent contingency, to Architecture, Inc., a Reston, Va., company. County Board members are expected to consider the approval during its Saturday, March 17 meeting.

Opinion

Weekend Discussion

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Published March 9, 2018 at 6:00PM | Updated March 9, 2018 at 6:32PM

Capitol City Brewing closed in Shirlington (photo courtesy @007AgentPerry)

Before you start feeling drowsy from Daylight Saving Time starting this weekend, let’s take a look back at the biggest stories on ARLnow over the past week.

Feel free to discuss these topics, your weekend plans or anything else that’s happening locally in the comments below. Have a great rest of your weekend!

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