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Classrooms, Police Cars and More Proposed for ‘Buck Site’

Published May 29, 2019 at 1:35PM

Proposed facilities use for Buck site (image via Arlington County Joint Facility Advisory Commission)

The “Buck Site” — a county-owned property across N. Quincy Street from Washington-Lee High School — could serve a smörgåsbord of Arlington’s needs.

Last week the Joint Facilities Advisory Commission (JFAC) reviewed proposed uses for four building renovations planned for the site to fit needs across several local departments and Arlington Public Schools (APS).

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Power Outage Planned for Clarendon This Weekend

By Vernon Miles

Published May 29, 2019 at 11:00AM

A planned power outage will effectively shut down a number of businesses on one block in Clarendon this weekend.

“We are replacing a transformer,” Dominion Energy spokesman Charles Penn said. “The outage should last 24 hours. The planned transformer and switch replacement is scheduled for June 1 and it will impact 1200 N. Garfield and 3030 Clarendon Blvd.”

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WWI Plaque Removed from Clarendon War Memorial to Fix an 88-Year-Old Typo

By Vernon Miles

Published May 28, 2019 at 3:45PM

Clarendon War Memorial without WWI plaque

Those looking to commemorate the First World War on Memorial Day may have been surprised to find the WWI plaque removed from the Clarendon War Memorial.

Dan Donahue from American Legion Post 139 in Arlington said the plaque was taken down to fix an error with one of the names.

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Takeshi Sushi and Ramen Now Open in Courthouse

By Vernon Miles

Published May 24, 2019 at 11:00AM

Staff at the new Takeshi Sushi and Ramen

Takeshi Sushi and Ramen in Courthouse has only been in its “soft opening” phase for a week, but at lunch today (Thursday) it was nearly full with locals checking out Arlington’s newest Japanese restaurant.

The small but sunny eatery at 2424 Wilson Blvd is sandwiched next to Delhi Dhaba Indian Restaurant and underneath Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill. It is open daily from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

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Food Halls, Healthier Options Help Arlington’s Malls Attract Shoppers

By Vernon Miles

Published May 23, 2019 at 10:20AM

Amid difficulties for American shopping malls, Arlington’s two malls are betting on new eateries to turn more diners into shoppers.

Management at the newly-renovated Ballston Quarter and the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City say elevated dining options — from Ballston Quarter’s trendy local eateries to newer, healthier options at Pentagon City mall — are becoming an increasingly important part of mall design.

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Arlington Parks Maintain Fourth-Place National Ranking

By Vernon Miles

Published May 22, 2019 at 5:15PM

McCoy Park near Lee Highway

On the heels of being named the fittest “city” in America, Arlington has also earned a fourth-place ranking in parks from the Trust for Public Land (TPL).

The national ranking has been fairly consistent for Arlington, while neighbor D.C. surpassed Minneapolis to take the first place spot. The “ParkScore” rankings rank the quality of the park system of the top 100 cities in the United States, including Arlington.

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Pentagon Bus and Slug Lane Reconfigurations Completed

By Vernon Miles

Published May 22, 2019 at 1:30PM

After over a year of work, the new bus and slug lanes are finally open at the Pentagon’s south parking lot.

Yesterday (Tuesday), the new configuration opened with bus-only travel lanes, reconfigured commuter lanes and slug lanes — lanes designed for High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) carpooling.

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Meridian Pint Plans to Open in Dominion Hills Tomorrow

By Vernon Miles

Published May 22, 2019 at 11:00AM

One month after it served its last beer in D.C.’s Columbia Heights neighborhood, Meridian Pint is planning to open its new location in the Dominion Hills shopping plaza tomorrow.

For owner John Andrade, the move brings his new bar — at 6035 Wilson Blvd — a little closer to home. Andrade is from the neighborhood and many of the wait staff are hired from the nearby neighborhoods.

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WMATA Wants You to Stop Worrying and Love the Bus

By Vernon Miles

Published May 21, 2019 at 3:00PM

Model buses at the Bus Transformation Project open house

Within the next decade, a new transit group wants to make the bus the go-to transit option in the D.C. area

Earlier this year, the Washington Area Bus Transformation Project — which is backed by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority — released a draft strategic plan with a variety of short and long-term goals and strategies for improving the D.C. region’s bus network.

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Untucked Shirt Chain Comes to Pentagon City Mall

By Vernon Miles

Published May 21, 2019 at 9:00AM

UNTUCKit at Pentagon City

UNTUCKit, a clothing brand focused on untucked, professional shirts, has just launched a new store in Pentagon City.

The new store opened late last week on the second floor of the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City mall.

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Arlington to Study Ways to Close the W&OD Gap Near East Falls Church

By Vernon Miles

Published May 20, 2019 at 1:45PM

Washington and Old Dominion Trail break in East Falls Church (photo via Google Maps)

Officials are hoping to find ways to close the only break in the 45-mile long Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail.

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Transportation Planning Board (TPB) approved $680,000 in assistance for 13 projects, including one to look into options to close a gap near the East Falls Church Metro station.

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Ballston-Based Startup Turns Memorable Sports Moments into Merchandise

By Vernon Miles

Published May 20, 2019 at 12:45PM | Updated May 20, 2019 at 1:23PM

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.

In a shocking playoff game, Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard won the series against the 76ers with a buzzer-beating three-point shot.