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Cybersecurity Firm BluVector Celebrates Opening New Ballston Office

Published September 25, 2017 at 12:45PM

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.

Just eight months after its launch, cybersecurity firm BluVector marked the latest phase of its growth by cutting the ribbon on its new Ballston office last week.

Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

By ARLnow.com

Published September 22, 2017 at 2:30PM

Looking for a home? There are plenty of houses and condos open for viewing this weekend.

Check out the Arlington Realty website for a full list of homes for sale and open houses in Arlington. Here are a few highlights:

WWBG: Prosecco

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published September 22, 2017 at 12:15PM | Updated September 22, 2017 at 2:29PM

Editor’s Note: This biweekly column is sponsored by Dominion Wine and Beer (107 Rowell Court, Falls Church). It was written by Arash Tafakor.

Simply put, Prosecco is an Italian White Sparkling wine. But many customers do not know exactly what Prosecco is other than it’s Italian, it has bubbles and they like it.

Letter: ‘Pet of the Week’ Should Not Glorify Bad Dog Behavior

By ARLnow.com

Published September 22, 2017 at 10:35AM | Updated July 18, 2019 at 11:42AM

The post noted that Sophie, a black lab mix, loves to “swim, run, jump, get tummy rubs, play with tennis balls, obsessively lick stuff, stalk squirrels, bark at strangers and watch Bravo with mom.”

I wish you would not encourage the “I bark at strangers” thing in your Pet of the Week.

Just Listed in Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published September 22, 2017 at 6:00AM

Just Listed highlights Arlington properties that just came on the market within the past week. This feature is written and sponsored by Team Cathell, “Your Orange Line Specialists.”

Sellers were active this week listing 93 homes in Arlington, but buyers were snoozing with only 63 ratifying contracts. Of those home sold, 19 were gone within a week. This has dropped the days on market to just 27, down from 37-39 in previous weeks. And the average list price of homes sold this week dropped radically to just $451,513, down from about $645,000 in previous weeks.

Healthy Paws: Fleas, Revisited

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published September 21, 2017 at 1:15PM | Updated September 21, 2017 at 1:32PM

Editor’s Note: Healthy Paws is a column sponsored and written by the owners of Clarendon Animal Care, a full-service, general practice veterinary clinic and winner of a 2017 Arlington Chamber of Commerce Best Business Award. The clinic is located 3000 10th Street N., Suite B. and can be reached at 703-997-9776.

We’ve discussed fleas previously, but since we’re just starting to see the first real fleas of the season figured it’s a good time to revisit these icky insects.

Arlington Pet of the Week: Sophie

By ARLnow.com

Published September 20, 2017 at 12:00PM | Updated July 18, 2019 at 11:42AM

This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week is Sophie, a black Labrador mix.

Here is what she had to say about her life so far:

Just Reduced Properties In Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published September 20, 2017 at 6:00AM

Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose price have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by licensed broker Aaron Seekford of Arlington Realty, Inc. GET MORE out of your real estate investment with Aaron and his team by visiting www.arlingtonrealtyinc.com or calling 703-836-6116 today!

Please note: While Aaron Seekford provides this information for the community, he is not the listing agent of these homes.

Ask Eli: Douglas Park Neighborhood Spotlight

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published September 19, 2017 at 12:45PM

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Rosslyn resident. Please submit your questions to him via email for response in future columns. Enjoy!

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The Chew: How to Treat a Smelly Dog

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published September 18, 2017 at 2:30PM

The following bi-weekly column is written and sponsored by Bark + Boarding, which provides a heart-centered and safe environment for your pets. Conveniently located at 5818-C Seminary Road in Bailey’s Crossroads, Bark & Boarding offers doggy daycare, boarding, grooming, walking and training services, plus in-home pet care.

By Rae Patterson, Writer and Animal Enthusiast

‘Stuck in the Sand’ Helps Startups Get Started

By Chris Teale

Published September 18, 2017 at 12:00PM

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.

It can be daunting to put together a prototype and business plan for a new app, but one Clarendon-based company hopes to help make it easier.

Rethink Energy: Last Chance to Go Solar at a Discount

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published September 16, 2017 at 12:00PM

This regularly-scheduled sponsored column is written by the Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy team (AIRE). This county program helps you make smart energy decisions that save you money and leaves a lighter footprint on the environment. This post focuses on the Greater Arlington Solar Co-op, open for Arlington and other Northern Virginia residents interested in purchasing solar at a discount by the October 1 deadline. Got a question? Email us at [email protected]!

More and more Arlingtonians are considering solar power for their home. It’s a great way to slash your energy bill, your carbon footprint and your dependence on the electric grid.