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Arlington Company Helps to Expand Events Through Social Media

Published August 24, 2015 at 12:45PM

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, plus other local technology happenings. 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.

InGo, a company based at 2500 Wilson Blvd in Courthouse, helps bring people to events by analyzing social media activity and finding friends that would also be interested in attending an event. It then gives people the option to invite these friends to the event.

Schools

Ashlawn Elementary to Face Parking Shortage for School Year

By Heather Mongilio

Published August 24, 2015 at 11:35AM | Updated August 24, 2015 at 5:57PM

(Updated at 5:55 p.m.) Ashlawn Elementary School is facing a lack of faculty parking after its parking contract with the Dominion Hills Area Recreation Association was not renewed this year.

The contract between Dominion Hills and Ashlawn allowed the school to lease parking spaces in the pool’s parking lot.

Opinion

ARLnow Weekend Discussion

By Heather Mongilio

Published August 21, 2015 at 9:00PM | Updated August 22, 2015 at 1:59PM

This annual pet shopping expo has more than 60 exhibitions, where shoppers can buy treats, food and pet goods. Pets can also get their pictures taken for $5, so make sure they look their best.

The event will also have live music and kids activities. Pets are welcome to attend.

News

AHC Looking for Tutors, College Prep Volunteers

By Heather Mongilio

Published August 21, 2015 at 4:45PM

The housing developer needs more than 160 volunteers for its program, which includes tutoring, college prep and after school help, said Celia Slater, communication manager for Arlington-based nonprofit.

“We are broadening our program, which is why we still need so many hands,” she said.

Traffic

GW Parkway Ramp to Key Bridge Closed Next Week

By Heather Mongilio

Published August 21, 2015 at 3:30PM

Via Google Maps

Starting Monday morning, commuters will have to find an alternate route to get from the GW Parkway to the Key Bridge.

National Park Service will close the ramp from southbound GW Parkway to Key Bridge starting before rush hour Monday morning and running through Friday, Aug. 28. The ramp will reopen Saturday morning, said NPS spokesman Aaron LaRocca.

Around Town

Accessories Boutique Lou Lou Opens in Clarendon

By Heather Mongilio

Published August 21, 2015 at 11:30AM | Updated August 5, 2020 at 9:41AM

A fashion accessories store, Lou Lou, has opened its doors near the Market Common Clarendon.

The new store at 2839 Clarendon Blvd opened this past Wednesday with a soft opening. It will have a grand opening next Wednesday, Aug. 26.

Around Town

Clarendon Jewelry Store to Close at the End of August

By Heather Mongilio

Published August 21, 2015 at 10:30AM

Owner Nolan Forness, who owns the store with his wife, daughter and son, said that they wanted to go back to owning two stores instead of three. The company has two other stores in Alexandria.

The Clarendon store also received less foot traffic than the two Alexandria store, he said. He declined to comment more about the closing in order to stay in good standing with his landlord.

Around Town

Arlington County Seeking New ‘Public Art Project Manager’

By Heather Mongilio

Published August 20, 2015 at 5:00PM

Project managers are responsible for developing and managing public art projects for the county, as well as advising on county requests for art and design enhancements. They also help educate residents and county staff about the importance of art in Arlington.

“The work entails communication and project-related activities to publicize, advocate for, support and elevate the profile of public art and design enhancements in the County,” according to the job listing.

Events

Bayou Bakery to Celebrate New Orleans’ Progress Since Katrina

By Heather Mongilio

Published August 20, 2015 at 3:40PM

A Courthouse restaurant owner is hosting a gathering to celebrate the city of New Orleans’ progress since Hurricane Katrina.

Chef David Gaus, a New Orleans native who owns the Bayou Bakery, is holding an event called “Katrina 10” to show how far the city has come in the 10 years since the hurricane’s destruction.

Around Town

Family Creates Guide to Arlington Playgrounds

By Heather Mongilio

Published August 20, 2015 at 11:00AM | Updated August 20, 2015 at 12:01PM

H.K. Park and his two children, Avery and Spencer, created “The Arlington Playground Guide!!,” a review book of 70 playgrounds in the county.

“It’s a Zagat’s guide for kids written by kids,” Park said.

News

Crime Report: ACPD Seeking Witnesses for Aug. 1 Assault and Robbery

By Heather Mongilio

Published August 19, 2015 at 5:45PM | Updated February 27, 2020 at 4:11PM

Arlington police car outside police headquarters (file photo)

A 22-year-old man was attacked between 2-2:30 a.m. at the corner of Wilson Blvd and N. Filmore Street. He was hit on the back of the head and lost consciousness, police say.

The man was transported to Virginia Hospital Center for treatment of injuries. His driver’s license, military ID and cash were stolen.

News

Sen. Tim Kaine Sends Va. Square American Legion Post New Flag

By Heather Mongilio

Published August 19, 2015 at 4:35PM

An American flag that once flew over the U.S. Capitol will replace a missing flag at the American Legion post in Virginia Square.

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) gifted the post at 3445 Washington Blvd with the flag after reading that its previous flag was missing and possibly stolen, as first reported by ARLnow.com.