Author: James Jarvis

James Jarvis covers county government, schools local politics, business openings, and development for both FFXnow and ARLnow. Originally from Fauquier County, he earned his bachelor’s degree in government from Franklin & Marshall College and his master’s degree in journalism from Georgetown University. Previously, he reported on Fairfax, Prince William, and Fauquier counties for Rappahannock Media/InsideNoVa.

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Small business ‘passport’ shopping event and raffle returns to Arlington this weekend

By James Jarvis
One More Page Books, pictured on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019 in Arlington. (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

Arlington residents can win gift certificates and other prizes by supporting local businesses this weekend.

One More Page Books, at 2200 N. Westmoreland Street in East Falls Church, is again spearheading a “Small Business Saturday” event for homegrown local retailers and restaurants this coming Saturday, Nov. 25.

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Pentagon official says earthly technologies are a greater threat than aliens

By James Jarvis

The head of the U.S. intelligence agency tasked with investigating alleged alien spacecraft sightings says it found no evidence of extraterrestrial life on Earth.

But that’s not necessarily good news, says Sean Kirkpatrick, director of the Pentagon’s All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO).

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Several Arlington Christmas tree markets to open Friday amid tree shortage

By James Jarvis
A yellow stand selling Christmas trees in 2022 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Trucks brimming with Christmas trees have started arriving in Arlington, signaling it is time to pull out those holiday ornaments.

Several Christmas tree markets across Arlington are set to open this Friday, after Thanksgiving. However, holiday shoppers are being cautioned not to wait too long due to a reported shortage of trees this year.

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Ballston Quarter to host charitable vending machines this holiday season

By James Jarvis
Giving Machines in Maryland (courtesy of Daniel Laender)

Ballston Quarter is introducing some new vending machines with a benevolent twist.

From the Friday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 24 through New Year’s Day, visitors to the mall at 4238 Wilson Blvd can find what are called “#LighttheWorld Giving Machines,” near the Macy’s.

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Favola and Ebbin tapped to lead senate Democrats after party wins full control of statehouse

By James Jarvis
Sen. Barbara Favola (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Arlington’s two state Senators have landed key leadership roles after Democrats won control of the General Assembly last week.

State Sen. Barbara Favola will continue as Majority Whip, sharing her duties with Richmond’s Sen. Lamont Bagby, according to a Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus press release. Sen. Scott Surovell, who will represent southeastern Fairfax County, is set to become the majority leader.

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New Thai restaurant to replace Meridian Pint in Dominion Hills

By James Jarvis
Meridian Pint to be replaced by Soul Thai Kitchen & Bar (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Meridian Pint in Dominion Hills is undergoing yet another change in ownership.

The family restaurant and taphouse closed on Oct. 31 after opening its doors in 2019. This wasn’t the last call for the restaurant space at 6035 Wilson Blvd, however. Next month, it will reopen as Soul Thai Kitchen & Bar.

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New digital payment system in Ballston Quarter garage catches some drivers ‘off-guard’

By James Jarvis
Ballston Quarter parking garage at 627 N. Glebe Road implements new contactless payment system, effective Oct. 16, 2023 (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Visitors to the Ballston Public Parking Garage this month may have noticed the absence of parking ticket kiosks and gates.

They were replaced with a new contactless parking system last month on Oct. 16.

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Cheesetique in Shirlington will become a new Italian restaurant next month

By James Jarvis
Cheesetique in Shirlington to become Corso Italian (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Cheesetique in Shirlington is set to reinvent itself as an Italian-inspired restaurant and market.

Situated at 4024 Campbell Avenue, the wine and cheese bar’s official last day will be next Wednesday, Nov. 22, according to the company’s Instagram page.

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Amazon-owned health clinic One Medical makes debut in Rosslyn

By James Jarvis
One Medical opens in Rosslyn, November 2023 (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Amazon’s One Medical recently opened a new healthcare clinic in Rosslyn, offering more than just the usual medical services.

Like a regular primary care doctor’s office, patients can seek treatment for a range of medical issues, from common illnesses to routine health check-ups.

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Cava Mezze’s 12-year run in Clarendon appears to have come to an end

By James Jarvis
Cava Mezze in Clarendon taken October 2023 (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Cava Mezze has quietly shuttered in Clarendon, with a “For Lease” sign recently placed out front.

This comes after the restaurant — the upscale original version of the popular, publicly traded Mediterranean chain — changed its status to “closed” on the company’s website last month. Google, however, still lists it as “temporarily closed.”

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