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Arlington Law Enforcement Commemorates Fallen Officers

Published May 10, 2019 at 10:15AM | Updated May 10, 2019 at 10:49AM

Police at Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony

Local and international police departments came together at Justice Center Plaza (1425 N. Courthouse Road) this morning (Friday) to commemorate the seven Arlington police officers who died in the line of duty.

“We’re here for a show of compassion and solidarity to those who are no longer with us,” said Arlington Police Chief Jay Farr. “There is a unique sense here — a kindred spirit that brings us together.”

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New Luxury Apartment Tower in Ballston Aims at 2020 Opening

By Vernon Miles

Published May 9, 2019 at 2:30PM

J-Sol Apartments under construction in Ballston

Construction is coming along on the J Sol Apartments in Ballston, but the project is still a long way from completion.

According to an employee at the Jefferson Apartment Group, the company developing the project, the project’s expected completion date is 18 months away.

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F45 Gym Planned for Penrose Square on Columbia Pike

By Vernon Miles

Published May 9, 2019 at 1:30PM

Future home of the F45 gym on Columbia Pike

A vacant storefront under the Penrose Square Apartments on Columbia Pike (2501 9th Road S.) is currently bulking up for a transformation into an F45 gym.

F45 is a gym franchise that started in Australia and has been expanding throughout the D.C. region, with recently-opened locations in Ballston and Tysons. The new gym is underneath the Giant grocery store on the second floor of the complex, sandwiched between a barber shop and a dry cleaner.

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Indian-Italian Fusion Pizza Chain Coming to Lee Highway

By Vernon Miles

Published May 8, 2019 at 11:00AM | Updated May 8, 2019 at 11:18AM

The Angelico La Pizzeria on Lee Highway is gone, but a new pizza place could be opening soon in its place.

Staff at another Angelico La Pizzeria confirmed that the restaurant closed for good at the end of April.

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One Year After Purchase, Bob & Edith’s Diner on Lee Highway Still ‘Coming Soon’

By Vernon Miles

Published May 7, 2019 at 5:00PM | Updated May 7, 2019 at 6:00PM

Bob and Edith's Diner on Lee Highway

(Updated at 6 p.m.) The “Coming Soon” sign in front of the Bob and Edith’s Diner at 5050 Lee Highway could be a bit premature.

The space was once home to Linda’s Cafe, which closed after Bob and Edith’s owner Greg Bolton bought the property last May. A faded sign for Linda’s Cafe is still on display outside of the store.

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Planet Fitness Announces New Location in Pentagon Row

By Vernon Miles

Published May 7, 2019 at 1:45PM

Nationwide gym franchise Planet Fitness says it will be opening a new location at 1301 S. Joyce Street in the Pentagon Row shopping center.

“We’re eager to expand our ‘Judgment Free Zone’ to the Northern Virginia community,” Mike Campagnolo, CEO of Planet Fitness, said in a press release. “Planet Fitness will provide local residents a convenient, high quality, judgment-free fitness experience at an extremely affordable cost of $10 per month.”

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New JPMorgan Chase Bank Planned in Rosslyn

By Vernon Miles

Published May 6, 2019 at 5:15PM

A new JPMorgan Chase bank branch is coming to Rosslyn.

The bank filed for a building permit in April for a 1,688 square feet space at Rosslyn City Center (1700 N. Moore Street), according to Arlington Economic Development.

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Courthouse-Based IT Startup Wins $19 Million to Expand Cloud Security Operations

By Vernon Miles

Published May 6, 2019 at 12:45PM | Updated May 6, 2019 at 1:45PM

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.

With nearly $20 million in recent growth, IT startup DivvyCloud based in the Courthouse neighborhood has announced plans for new tech and personnel growth.

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Arlington Officials Say VDOT Isn’t Doing Enough to Enforce I-66 HOV Rules

By Vernon Miles

Published May 6, 2019 at 9:05AM

Virginia needs to do more to catch people evading tolls, county officials said at an Arlington Transportation Commission meeting last Thursday.

Virginia Department of Transportation officials attended the meeting, with plans to boast about boosted speeds on I-66, but local officials were more concerned about what some saw as underenforcement of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) rules.

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New Military-Focused Barber Shop Opens in Crystal City

By Vernon Miles

Published May 3, 2019 at 3:00PM | Updated May 3, 2019 at 3:31PM

Delonta James in Blades Like New with a display of military commanders whose hair he's cut

If you worked at the Pentagon, the man behind the clippers at Blades Like New, a new barber shop at 2461 S. Clark Street in Crystal City, might look familiar.

For 14 years of the 25 total he’s spent working as a barber, Delonta James was working at a barber shop inside the Pentagon. But now, James is striking out on his own.

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‘All About Burger’ Now Open in Ballston Quarter

By Vernon Miles

Published May 3, 2019 at 10:00AM

All About Burger in Ballston Quarter

D.C.-based burger joint All About Burger is now open in Ballston Quarter (671 N. Glebe Road).

The restaurant — owned by a pair of former partners in the Z-Burger restaurant chain — offers its eponymous hand-formed burgers alongside chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and more for under $10. The standard chocolate/vanilla/strawberry milkshakes are available for $4.99 with a wide variety of “premium milkshakes” available for $5.99.

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Clarendon Restaurant Set to Open With New Take on Traditional Hot Pots

By Vernon Miles

Published May 2, 2019 at 3:30PM

Riverside Hot Pot at 1028 N. Garfield Street.

Riverside Hot Pot is planning to open tomorrow (Friday) at 1028 N. Garfield Street in Clarendon.

The new restaurant features the traditional Chinese hot pot, but don’t expect traditional decor. Co-owner Vivi — who preferred not to use her last name — said she’s planning a restaurant that celebrates modern Chinese cuisine as much as it does the traditional.