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Published October 21, 2024 at 1:15PM

Balloons outside the McDonald's at 3013 Columbia Pike (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

The McDonald’s at 3013 Columbia Pike is back in business after some renovations.

The location was bustling with dozens of customers this morning (Monday) after closing for at least a month. The fast food restaurant remodeled its kitchen to improve efficiency and installed a new service counter, a representative told ARLnow.

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Pizzato Pizza brings Italian classics and Indian-inspired flair to Lyon Park

By Katie Taranto

Published October 18, 2024 at 11:15AM

Outside Pizzato Pizza at 2626 N. Pershing Drive (courtesy of Ahad Ali)

A local pizzeria with some inspiration from Indian cuisine is getting settled in Lyon Park.

The menu at Pizzato Pizza, which soft opened this summer at 2626 N. Pershing Drive, largely homes in on classic pizza place offerings, including premium and build-your-own pies, stromboli, pasta and hot sandwiches.

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A youth sports training center is coming to The Crossing Clarendon

By Katie Taranto

Published October 18, 2024 at 9:00AM | Updated October 18, 2024 at 9:18AM

The soon-to-be location of Corobus Sports, next to The Container Store at The Crossing Clarendon (via Google Maps)

A sports training center with ice rinks and batting cages is aiming for a November soft opening at The Crossing Clarendon.

Corobus Sports plans to open in the 20,000-plus square foot property next to The Container Store and formerly held by bounce gym Jumping Joeys. Owner Henry White said the complex, almost all of which is underground, will offer lessons in ice hockey, baseball and softball to young people, in addition to team training and lane rentals.

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Water Park receives new operator ahead of one-year reopening anniversary

By Katie Taranto

Published October 17, 2024 at 1:15PM | Updated October 17, 2024 at 1:55PM

The view overlooking the renovated Crystal City Water Park (courtesy of Sam Kittner)

JBG Smith has announced a new partnership to lead operations at Water Park in Crystal City.

Ahead of the park’s one-year anniversary this past weekend, the developer announced a new agreement with Episcope Hospitality.

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A Jersey Mike’s and a new CVS are scheduled to open on Columbia Pike

By Katie Taranto

Published October 17, 2024 at 9:45AM

The future spot of Jersey Mike's at 3253 Columbia Pike (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A Jersey Mike’s and a new CVS Pharmacy are in the works on Columbia Pike.

Both businesses are expected to open on the ground floor of Westmont Apartments at the corner of the Pike and S. Glebe Road, alongside other planned establishments including a Five Guys and a cosmetic studio.

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Pet portraits by young artist benefit Arlington shelter

By Katie Taranto

Published October 16, 2024 at 1:15PM

Keira Cheng paints an owl witnessing forest destruction at the New York School of Arts in Vienna (courtesy of Keira Cheng)

Through kindness and painting, a local teenage artist is giving some of Arlington’s shelter pets a helping hand.

Keira Cheng, 17, is a volunteer artist for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue at 5159 Langston Blvd. The Woodson High School student has been creating portraits of the rescue’s resident cats and dogs since summer 2023, all the while advocating for their adoption via social media.

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Ballston juice shop closes with plans to relocate nearby

By Katie Taranto

Published October 16, 2024 at 9:45AM

The former Ballston location of Greenheart Juice Shop (staff photo by James Jarvis)

After a little over a year in business, a Ballston juice bar intends to relocate to a smaller space in the neighborhood.

Greenheart Juice Shop, a Northern Virginia-based juicery and eatery founded in 2013, closed last Friday at 4121 Wilson Blvd. The shop serving smoothies, cold-pressed juices, cashew milks and light breakfast items opened for business last September in the former location of Philz Coffee.

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Hyde Social set to host grand opening in Clarendon this weekend

By Katie Taranto

Published October 15, 2024 at 11:15AM

Hyde Social at 3100 Clarendon Blvd (via Hyde Social/Facebook)

A restaurant and bar providing diners with a classy, but easygoing, night out aims to celebrate its grand opening this weekend.

Hyde Social — named after Clarendon’s namesake, first Earl of Clarendon Edward Hyde — is scheduled to open at 4 p.m. this Friday at 3100 Clarendon Blvd. Co-owner John Cerrito said the restaurant plans to serve appetizers, drinks and entrees in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Arlington detective who worked high-profile homicide and sex crime cases retires

By Katie Taranto

Published October 11, 2024 at 3:45PM | Updated October 11, 2024 at 5:57PM

Det. Rosa Ortiz speaks at her retirement ceremony (via ACPD/X)

A long-time detective in the Arlington County Police Department retired this week.

Det. Rosa Ortiz served her last day on the force yesterday (Thursday) following decades of Arlington sex crime and homicide investigations, including the 2009 murder of Carl Diener and the 1999 murder of Eva Veliz.

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Arlington Lao and Thai spot makes Washington Post’s ‘40 best restaurants’ list

By Katie Taranto

Published October 11, 2024 at 9:00AM

Padaek, in the Arlington Ridge Shopping Center, in October 2023 (staff photo by James Jarvis)

A Lao and Thai eatery in Arlington has captured Washington Post praise once again in a list of the D.C. area’s 40 best restaurants.

Longtime food critic Tom Sietsema lauded Padaek, located at 2931 S. Glebe Road in the Arlington Ridge Shopping Center, both for its offerings like fried blue catfish with tamarind-pineapple sauce and for its ambience.

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