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Arlington Man Survived on Coca-Cola for Five Days After Falling at Home

Published August 7, 2019 at 10:30AM | Updated August 7, 2019 at 11:15AM

An elderly resident who lives in Arlington’s Williamsburg neighborhood was rescued by an attentive mail carrier, neighbors, and first responders after falling at home and not being able to get up.

The man survived on his kitchen floor for five days by drinking Coca-Cola that was within arm’s reach, we’re told.

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‘Bier Hall’ Replacing A-Town to Open Next Week

By Vernon Miles

Published August 7, 2019 at 9:00AM

Interior of Bronson Bier Hall

When Bronson Bier Hall opens next week in the Ballston area, don’t go into it expecting A-Town.

Before it closed in December, A-Town Bar and Grill was the slightly-sticky crown jewel of a sprawling nightlife franchise that includes Don Tito and The G.O.A.T. in Clarendon.

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Inside Amazon’s Plans to Add a New Daycare Facility to HQ2

By Vernon Miles

Published August 6, 2019 at 11:00AM

Ground floor layout for Metropolitan Park Amazon offices (image via ZGF Architects)

As Amazon continues to hire for its HQ2, the company is also working through plans to include a new daycare facility inside its planned permanent office campus in Pentagon City.

The 12,000 square-foot child care center would be located on the ground floor and face the interior public plaza. A spokesperson for Amazon told ARLnow that the proposed daycare would be operated by a third party company.

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‘World Market’ Closing at Pentagon Row With Big Sale

By Vernon Miles

Published August 6, 2019 at 9:00AM | Updated August 6, 2019 at 10:18AM

World Market at 1301 S. Joyce Street

Cost Plus World Market (1301 S. Joyce Street) in Pentagon Row is closing, so if you need imported beer, woven baskets, Italian coffee flavoring or Stranger Things lollipops, get them while they last.

The store is scheduled to close by Sept. 27, according to a store employee, though he noted that if they sell out of most of their inventory before then they’ll likely shutter early.

Events

Grammy-Nominees Headline Rosslyn Jazz Festival’s Return

By Vernon Miles

Published August 5, 2019 at 1:15PM

A past performance at the Rosslyn Jazz Fest (via Rosslyn BID)

The Rosslyn Jazz Festival is coming back with some Grammy-nominated artists headlining the event.

The free festival is planned for Saturday, Sept. 7 from 1-7 p.m. at Rosslyn’s Gateway Park (1300 Lee Highway).

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‘Coding Dojo’ Moves from Tysons to Rosslyn

By Vernon Miles

Published August 5, 2019 at 12:00PM | Updated August 5, 2019 at 12:32PM

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.

There is no actual karate on the grounds of Coding Dojo, but the program does hope to help coders learn to chop through digital obstacles.

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Construction Underway on New Ballston Target

By Vernon Miles

Published August 5, 2019 at 11:00AM | Updated August 5, 2019 at 11:33AM

Future Target store under construction in Ballston

(Updated at 11:20 a.m.) Target recently filed building permits for its new Ballston location at 750 N. Glebe Road, but there’s still no word on an exact opening date.

The new 41,000+ square foot Target is part of The Waycroft, a towering mixed-use building at the west end of Ballston. The building was originally approved by the County Board in 2016 and construction is still underway at the project. The building is expected to be completed sometime in the first quarter of 2020, according to an employee at developer Saul Centers, Inc.

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Officials: More Overtime for Fire Department Means Bigger Cuts Elsewhere

By Vernon Miles

Published August 2, 2019 at 3:45PM

Arlington County Fire Department vehicle (file photo)

The Arlington County Fire Department’s overtime crisis is having a ripple effect on other programs, leaving training and logistics to take a hit.

Between the 2016 and 2018 fiscal years, the department exceeded its overtime budget every year.

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We, The Pizza Still Opening in Ballston But Later Than Originally Planned

By Vernon Miles

Published August 2, 2019 at 10:00AM

We, The Pizza location under construction at 4201 Wilson Blvd.

We, The Pizza is still coming to the Ballston Exchange, but a little later than originally planned.

Signs had originally been up at 4201 Wilson Blvd saying the pizza chain would open sometime in fall 2018. But fall 2018 came and passed, and the construction is still underway at the location.

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VIDA, CorePower Holding Free Classes in Ballston Ahead of Openings

By Vernon Miles

Published August 1, 2019 at 9:00AM

Summer yoga session held outside the Ballston Exchange (photo via Facebook)

CorePower Yoga and VIDA Fitness aren’t open yet, but they’re offering free classes for anyone looking to get a little more limber in Ballston.

Today (Thursday), VIDA Fitness is offering a “Glow Up! Power Yoga Class” from 6-7 p.m. at the Ballston Freshfarm Market (901 N. Taylor Street). The VIDA Ballston website describes the class as an outdoor yoga class aimed at improving flexibility and reducing stress.

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