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Wellness Matters: Do-it-Yourself Safety Tips

Published September 30, 2015 at 3:45PM | Updated October 2, 2015 at 11:19AM

The following weekly column is written and sponsored by Virginia Hospital Center, a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and one of America’s 100 Top Hospitals for the third year in a row.

Before you launch your next DIY home improvement project, consider this: each year, thousands of people end up in the hospital emergency department or urgent care offices from accidents that occur while performing renovations or other tasks. Safety belongs at the top of everybody’s home improvement checklist. Put down that nail gun and review the following safety tips before you DIY.

Pet of the Week: Biscuit and Waffles

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published September 30, 2015 at 1:30PM | Updated June 21, 2018 at 4:48PM

This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week are siblings, Biscuit and Waffles. These cute corgis were selected as part of Crystal City’s Pups and Pilsners event and social media contest. Biscuit and Waffles had a paw-tastic time partying at Pups & Pilsners in Crystal City. They’re pretty different but both love cuddling and begging for food.

Here’s what the dogs’ “corgmom” said about them.

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Just Reduced Properties in Arlington

Published September 30, 2015 at 8:00AM | Updated October 3, 2015 at 12:44PM

Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington that have been reduced in price over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by licensed broker (VA, MD and DC) Aaron Seekford. GET MORE out of your real estate purchase with Aaron by visiting www.MrArlington.com or calling 703-836-6116.

And, just like that… it’s almost October. As the leaves gear up for a change in color, a selection of homes in our county are experiencing a change in price.

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Ask Will: How a New Real Estate Rule Will Impact Buyers

Published September 29, 2015 at 1:00PM

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Will Wiard, Arlington-based real estate broker, voted one of Washington’s Best Realtors of 2015 by Washingtonian. Please submit your questions via email.

Q: I’m in the process of applying for a loan and heard there will be changes coming to the process in the next few weeks. What is the TRID and how will it impact me as a buyer?

Arlington Startup Competition to Offer Free Office Rent, Lodging to Winner

By Heather Mongilio

Published September 28, 2015 at 12:35PM

Editor’s Note: 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.

To enter to win, companies have to submit an application to AED by Oct. 17. Questions include how may sales and employees a company has, if the company has any patents, how the company is currently funded and how living and working in Arlington would benefit the company.

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Honest Teacher: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly of First Quarter Woes

Published September 25, 2015 at 2:30PM

This sponsored column is written by Peter Bui, founder of The Honest Teacher. An Arlington native and former teacher, Peter offers private tutoring services that focus on the individual needs of students and emphasize the core values of confidence, independence and resilience.

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Open Houses in Arlington this Weekend

By Eleanor Greene

Published September 25, 2015 at 12:45PM

It’s supposed to be a rainy one this weekend, so why not get inside and look at some homes? Lots of Sunday open houses in both North and South Arlington, so now’s a great time to get out there.

As always, see our real estate section for a full listing of open houses. Here are a few highlights:

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Healthy Paws: Pet Food Part I, The Most Important Part of the Label

Published September 24, 2015 at 2:30PM | Updated September 24, 2015 at 11:23PM

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. The clinic is located 3000 10th Street N., Suite B. and can be reached at 703-997-9776.

One of the most common questions we’re faced with is “What’s the best food for my pet?” Though a full discussion of what makes up the ideal diet is well beyond the scope of our space here (and also hugely open to debate), we’d like to take the next few installments to address some of the more basic pet-food basics as well as answer specific questions you may have. Please submit specific questions via email, and we will address in subsequent posts.

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Spotluck Spotlight: Must-Try Items at Don Tito

Published September 24, 2015 at 12:00PM

Everyone knows Clarendon’s new kid on the block, Don Tito, for its energy and rooftop views.

We’re here to share their must-try bites (because it never hurts to pair a taco with those drinks).

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Wellness Matters: Man Up With a Tune-up

Published September 23, 2015 at 2:45PM

The following weekly column is written and sponsored by Virginia Hospital Center, a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and one of America’s 100 Top Hospitals for the third year in a row.

Men! Did you know that more than half of you fail to get a physical each year? Or that women are three times more likely to see a doctor for preventive care? In a recent national survey, men said they were too busy to go to the doctor and many said they didn’t believe they were prone to conditions such as heart disease or cancer.

Arlington Pet of the Week: Cody

By ARLnow.com

Published September 23, 2015 at 12:30PM

This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week is nine-year-old Cody. He’s a smiley dog who was adopted from Lost Dog & Cat Rescue and loves to play.

Here’s what Cody had to say for himself.

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Just Reduced Properties in Arlington

Published September 23, 2015 at 6:00AM

Thanks for returning for week two of Just Reduced. More than 5,000 folks checked out last week’s batch of newly reduced price properties in Arlington, so we’re back with an all new selection.

This week, as of September 20, there are 264 detached homes, 75 townhouses and 364 apartments for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, there are 14 new total listings among Arlington’s lot of detached, townhouse and apartment options.