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Girl Scout Cookies Return to Arlington

Published March 5, 2014 at 2:30PM

From now until March 23, Girl Scouts will be set up all over the county selling boxes of cookies. Tomorrow (Thursday), the Girl Scouts will be conducting a special cookie blitz in Rosslyn.

From noon to 3:00 p.m., they will be stationed in the lobbies of office buildings at 1555 Wilson Blvd and 1611 N. Kent Street. From 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., they will be at Piola Restaurant (1550 Wilson Blvd), Rosslyn Overlook (1616 N. Fort Myer Drive), and the Waterview office building (1919 N. Lynn Street). From 3:30 to 6:00 p.m., they’ll be in the Rosslyn Business Improvement District office at 1911 N. Fort Myer Drive.

News

Moran Bill Would Allow Full Local Towing Regulation

By Ethan Rothstein

Published March 5, 2014 at 11:00AM

Tow trucks were classified federally as “interstate carriers,” in 1994, putting its regulation under federal oversight, preempting state and local towing laws.

A year later, according to Moran’s office, Congress legislated away the regulatory body that oversaw the industry, leaving it vulnerable to predatory towing without consequences.

News

Forest Glen Residents Fight for Permit Parking

By Ethan Rothstein

Published March 4, 2014 at 5:35PM | Updated March 5, 2014 at 9:33AM

The neighborhood, one of the smallest in the county, spans from Glencarlyn Park to 7th Road S. and Tyriol Hill Park. The Forest Glen Civic Association has grown increasingly concerned over non-residents — specifically, residents of apartment buildings in neighboring communities — taking up available street parking they feel should be reserved for only neighborhood residents.

“Residents even drive a car from the apartment complex, park it on our street, and get into a different car already parked on our street,” Shawn Brown, a Forest Glen resident, wrote in an email to ARLnow.com. “That’s pretty crazy and really unacceptable.”

Events

Bayou Block Party Still On for Mardi Gras

By Ethan Rothstein

Published March 4, 2014 at 3:30PM | Updated March 4, 2014 at 3:46PM

Bayou Bakery (1515 N. Courthouse Road), the Cajun-themed coffee shop and restaurant by New Orleans-native chef David Guas, is hosting its Bayou Gras Block Party this evening, starting at 5:00 p.m. in front of the store.

Northbound N. Courthouse Road is shut down to make room for a large heated tent between Clarendon Blvd and 15th Street N., and is expected to remain closed until the party ends at 10:00 p.m.

Around Town

IHOP Offering Free Pancakes Today

By Ethan Rothstein

Published March 4, 2014 at 1:00PM

The restaurant chain’s location is the only one in Arlington, and it’s offering a free short stack of pancakes to all its customers today while collecting donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma society, according to an IHOP employee.

The employee said the wait is about a half hour for parties of four and 15 minutes for parties of two at about 12:15 p.m. today. The promotion lasts all day, and the store is open 24 hours.

Around Town

Heavy Seas Alehouse in Rosslyn Now Open

By Ethan Rothstein

Published March 4, 2014 at 11:45AM

Heavy Seas Alehouse in Rosslyn (1501 Wilson Blvd) opened last week and welcomed big crowds immediately.

General Manager Keith Kirkland said the restaurant has done more than $70,000 in business in just five days, including its soft opening last Wednesday. They’ve also gone through more than 50 kegs of Heavy Seas beer, he said.

Around Town

Va. Square Snowball Fight Attracts Big Crowd

By Ethan Rothstein

Published March 4, 2014 at 10:30AM

More than a hundred people gathered in Quincy Park in Virginia Square yesterday afternoon to participate in the Battle at Ballston snowball fight.

Snowball fight organizer Danny Douglass set up a game area and held four dodgeball-style games, with more than 90 people participating in some of the matches.

Feature

Former McDonnell Appointee Launches Fitness Tech Startup

By Ethan Rothstein

Published March 3, 2014 at 12:00PM

Editor’s Note: Sponsored by Monday Properties and written by ARLnow.com, Startup Monday is a weekly column that profiles Arlington-based startups and their founders. The Ground Floor, Monday’s office space for young companies in Rosslyn, is now open. The Metro-accessible space features a 5,000-square-foot common area that includes a kitchen, lounge area, collaborative meeting spaces, and a stage for formal presentations.

Just two months later, Cameron Kilberg is the CEO of a new startup, Disrupt Fitness, that’s trying to change the way the personal training industry operates.

Schools

Wakefield Basketball Wins Regional Title

By Ethan Rothstein

Published March 3, 2014 at 11:00AM

Dominique Tham shoots over a Mt Vernon defender

The Warriors (24-4) kept their 14-game winning streak alive with the victory, and will move on to the state semifinal game on Saturday at noon at Robinson Secondary School (5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax). They’ll play the loser between Maury and Henrico High Schools, and if they win, they’ll play Friday, March 14, at 2:00 p.m. at VCU for the state championship.

The Warriors were led by Capitol Conference Player of the Year Dominique Tham, who scored 18 points, and Jalen Walton chipped in 17 to lead a balanced attack against the Panthers (27-1). Marqua Walton also scored 18 and hit a key free throw at the end of the game to seal the victory.

Events

Arlington Agenda (March 3-9)

By Ethan Rothstein

Published March 3, 2014 at 5:00AM | Updated March 3, 2014 at 8:25AM

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.

Events

Home Show and Garden Expo Returns Next Week

By Ethan Rothstein

Published February 28, 2014 at 3:30PM

The annual event allows homeowners, builders, landscapers and others with interest to see the trends in home and yard improvement over the last year. The show is free to the public and runs from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Center (3501 2nd Street S.).

There will be 80 specialists, as well as county staff, on hand to answer questions in addition to seminars and exhibits. According to the county’s press release, one of the most popular seminars, “The Landlord Seminar,” is back this year to help “explain issues related to landlord/tenant law.”

Around Town

Bailey’s in Ballston Closes, Could Take Former Union Jack’s Space

By Ethan Rothstein

Published February 28, 2014 at 1:30PM | Updated March 1, 2014 at 2:02PM

(Updated at 1:55 p.m.) The Bailey’s Pub and Grille in Ballston Common Mall at the corner of Wilson Blvd and N. Randolph Street has closed, but it may not be gone for long.

A Bailey’s employee who was cleaning out the space told ARLnow.com that the restaurant is “under contract” to take over the former Union Jack’s space along N. Glebe Road, but couldn’t say for sure that the move was imminent. ARLnow.com reported the move was possible in December.