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Smartphone Breathalyzer Raises $60K on Kickstarter

Published September 8, 2014 at 12:00PM

Editor’s Note: Sponsored by Monday Properties and written by ARLnow.com, Startup Monday is a weekly column that profiles Arlington-based startups, founders and funders. The Ground Floor is Monday’s office space for young companies in Rosslyn. 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.

He’s spent more than a year designing the product, called DrinkMate, building the motherboard himself under a magnifying glass in his Ballston home. After gathering some support from friends and family, Edge Tech Labs launched a Kickstarter campaign the morning of Aug. 24, with a $40,000 fundraising goal.

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Your Beermonger: California Love (Part Two)

Published September 5, 2014 at 2:30PM

Editor’s Note: This sponsored column is written by Nick Anderson, beermonger at Arrowine (4508 Lee Highway).

Last week I recapped the first weekend of my recent Southern California vacation, which included a trip to San Diego County for Stone’s 18th Anniversary Party and a tour of the brewery itself, along with a great lunch experience at the Stone Bistro and World Gardens. This week I’d like to tell you about the other brewery visit I had while I was staying in Los Angeles — to The Bruery, in Placentia.

Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

By Ethan Rothstein

Published September 5, 2014 at 12:00PM

The kids are back in school, the traffic is back up to mind-numbing levels and your office is fuller than you’ve seen it in months. The summer is over, but that means the August lull in the housing market is over, too.

See our real estate section for a full listing of open houses. Here are a few highlights:

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Just Listed in Arlington

Published September 5, 2014 at 5:00AM

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.”

Buyers will be delighted this weekend to see a nice burst of fresh new inventory come on the market. Typically the market gets fresh inventory right after Labor Day weekend, and this year is no exception.

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Rental Report: Should I Hire a Property Manager?

Published September 4, 2014 at 2:30PM

Editor’s Note: This biweekly sponsored column is written by Rick Gersten, founder and CEO of Urban Igloo, a rental real estate firm that matches up renters with their ideal apartments, condos or houses. Please submit any questions in the comments section or via email.

You’ve decided to dive in to the landlord pool. Don’t start your landlord adventure with a belly flop. Some landlords have no trouble managing rentals themselves, but others need some help, especially new landlords. Hiring a property manager can save time, headaches and even some legal troubles, but is it right for you? Here’s what you should consider.

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Arlington Pet of the Week: Riley

Published September 3, 2014 at 11:30AM

This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week is Riley, a rescue pit bull mix who was depressed and skinny when he was adopted, but now is a proud “mama’s boy.”

Here’s what his owner, Justin, had to say about his pup:

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Ask Adam: Picking Between Realtors

Published September 2, 2014 at 2:30PM | Updated September 2, 2014 at 3:54PM

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Adam Gallegos of Arlington-based real estate firm Arbour Realty, voted one of Arlington Magazine’s Best Realtors of 2013 & 2014. Please submit your questions via email.

Q. We’re going to be selling our house in Arlington. Between my wife and I, we have six real estate agents in our network of friends, including the wonderful person who helped us buy our home. How should we pick who to use?

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Your Beermonger: California Love (Part One)

Published August 29, 2014 at 2:30PM

Editor’s Note: This sponsored column is written by Nick Anderson, beermonger at Arrowine (4508 Lee Highway).

It just so happened that I was landing the day before Stone’s 18th Anniversary Party. I’m not one to pass up an opportunity like that, so off we went.

Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

By Ethan Rothstein

Published August 29, 2014 at 10:55AM

There won’t be too much house-hunting happening over Labor Day weekend — presumably — so if you’re in the area, now’s the time to find a hidden gem. Could one be among these open houses?

See our real estate section for a full listing of open houses. Here are a few highlights:

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Just Listed in Arlington

Published August 29, 2014 at 5:00AM | Updated August 29, 2014 at 10:51AM

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.”

As expected the week before a long holiday weekend, we saw fewer new listings, numbering only 45. Not a lot of new inventory for eager buyers.

NOVA Legal Beat: Fired for Dyslexia?

By ARLnow.com

Published August 27, 2014 at 3:00PM

Editor’s Note: This sponsored column is written by Mathew B. Tully of Tully Rinckey PLLC, an Arlington firm that specializes in federal employment and labor law, security clearance proceedings, and military law.

Q. If an employee makes mistakes because he has dyslexia, can an employer fire him because of poor performance?

Arlington Pet of the Week: Romeo

By Ethan Rothstein

Published August 27, 2014 at 12:00PM

This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week is Romeo, a 10-year-old Havanese who is “a true gentleman,” except to Capulets.

Here’s what Romeo’s owner, Amy had to say about her star-crossed critter: