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Some signs of progress at former Days Inn slated for redevelopment on Arlington Blvd

Published January 2, 2025 at 2:30PM

The former Days Inn at 2201 Arlington Blvd (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

The old Days Inn sign is down and a new fence is up at an Arlington Blvd (Route 50) site slated for redevelopment.

However, there are still no active construction or demolition permits for 2201 Arlington Blvd, a 251-unit project that the Arlington County Board approved in July 2023.

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Freezing rain, slippery roads expected in Arlington tomorrow

By Dan Egitto

Published December 23, 2024 at 3:20PM | Updated December 23, 2024 at 5:36PM

Ice on a tree branch in Crystal City (file photo)

Some freezing rain is expected in Arlington tomorrow morning, leading to slippery sidewalks and roads.

A light glaze of ice is possible throughout much of the D.C. area and Maryland, especially on elevated and untreated surfaces, the National Weather Service warned on social media.

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Arlington trash pickup pushed back for Christmas and New Year’s

By Dan Egitto

Published December 23, 2024 at 9:00AM

Christmas tree set for curbside collection (via Arlington County)

Curbside waste collection will not be happening on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day in Arlington, but Christmas tree pickup should be right on time.

With both holidays falling on Wednesdays this year, Wednesday routes collecting trash, recycling and organics will be pushed back to Thursday for the next two weeks. Thursday routes will take place on Friday and Friday routes will happen on Saturday.

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Parking compliance is up as Arlington police leverage new data

By Dan Egitto

Published December 19, 2024 at 3:45PM

Parking meter in Ballston (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Parking compliance is up in Arlington, even as rates of parking tickets and traffic citations held relatively steady this year.

What’s behind the change? One new tool at law enforcement’s disposal this year, county and police spokespeople told ARLnow, is better data on where people are and aren’t paying to park.

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Development plans for Rosslyn’s ‘Deep Throat’ garage could get a kickstart

By Dan Egitto

Published December 18, 2024 at 3:45PM | Updated December 18, 2024 at 5:49PM

1401 WIlson Blvd (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

Long-delayed plans to redevelop aging Rosslyn office buildings and a parking garage notably involved in the Watergate scandal could be getting a fresh start.

Developer Monday Properties has recapitalized the development site at 1400 Key Blvd and 1401 Wilson Blvd, home to two 12-story office buildings.

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EXCLUSIVE: Police union, prosecutor dispute prior case involving child stabbing suspect

By Dan Egitto

Published December 17, 2024 at 3:30PM | Updated December 17, 2024 at 5:57PM

Stabbing suspect Leonardo Reyes (via ACPD) and a traffic camera view of the crime scene in Pentagon City

Arlington’s police union and top prosecutor are in a war of words over a previous case involving the Pentagon City stabbing suspect.

Leonardo Reyes, the man accused of sending a mother and her toddler to the hospital with life-threatening stab wounds in a Saturday night attack, was out on probation for the attempted robbery of a drug store in 2021.

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HQ2 utility work concludes, but Phase 2 timeline remains hazy

By Dan Egitto

Published December 17, 2024 at 1:15PM | Updated December 17, 2024 at 1:45PM

Bike lanes on Army Navy Drive are visible in this 2021 rendering of Amazon's HQ2 Phase 2 campus (via NBBJ/Amazon)

Utility work at the planned second site for Amazon’s HQ2 has concluded.

“All construction operations have concluded,” contractor Clark Construction told local residents in an email Friday. “Your engagement and support has helped us to efficiently carry out these community enhancements. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation.”

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Arlington Public Library reveals most popular books of 2024

By Dan Egitto

Published December 13, 2024 at 2:30PM

Inside Arlington Central Library (courtesy of Josh Brick)

Arlington Public Library’s top books of the year are in, rounding up literary hits for readers of all ages.

Local librarians compiled a list of Arlingtonians’ favorite books among kids, teens and adults, while wrapping up a year in which the library system added more than 57,000 print items and 30,000 electronic items.

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Fire engine blocked in front of Rosslyn station amid ongoing parking issues

By Dan Egitto

Published December 12, 2024 at 3:45PM

Fire Station 10 in Rosslyn (via Arlington County)

A vehicle illegally parked in front of the Rosslyn fire station led to a delayed response to a crash last night — the latest example of parking issues along one of Arlington’s busiest corridors.

Following a call about a crash with injuries shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday, Fire Engine 110 notified dispatch that it could not leave the station at 1535 Wilson Blvd.

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Audrey Clement’s lawsuit against The Washington Post is dismissed

By Dan Egitto

Published December 12, 2024 at 11:15AM

County Board candidate Audrey Clement in Virginia Square on Election Day -- Nov. 7, 2022 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A perennial Arlington County Board candidate’s lawsuit against The Washington Post has been dismissed.

A district court judge in D.C. threw out Audrey Clement’s suit — which alleged age discrimination and defamation — following oral arguments this week, court records show.

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Plans for $177M Ballston Metro entrance greeted with enthusiasm at meeting

By Dan Egitto

Published December 11, 2024 at 3:45PM

A presentation on plans for a new Ballston Metro entrance (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

Overwhelmingly positive public feedback greeted a $177 million plan for an additional entrance to the Ballston Metro station last night.

Dozens of residents joined representatives from developers and civic associations at a presentation on the planned entrance at the southwest corner of Fairfax Drive and N. Vermont Street.

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Senior living project with 215 apartments breaks ground in Falls Church

By Dan Egitto

Published December 11, 2024 at 8:15AM

A rendering of The Reserve senior living building in Falls Church (courtesy of NexCore Group)

A forthcoming senior living development with 215 apartments has broken ground in Falls Church.

The Reserve — part of the expansive West Falls development project — will offer both independent living and assisted living, as well as memory care, through operator Experience Senior Living.