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Rosslyn Tech Startup Growing Fast Without “Sexy” Pitch

Published June 23, 2014 at 11:55AM | Updated June 23, 2014 at 12:53PM

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. 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.

Elliott founded Ostendio last September after working for eight years and the chief operations officer for a health information technology company called Voxiva. It took six months for Elliott, co-founder Jermaine Jones and a third co-founder who chose to remain anonymous to build the platform, My Virtual Compliance Manager (MyVCM), that helps bring small- to medium-sized business into federal safety compliance with their data.

Your Beermonger: Mad (Beer) Men

By Nick Anderson

Published June 20, 2014 at 2:30PM

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

“We would suggest that you stick to safer and more familiar territory-maybe something with a multi-million dollar ad campaign aimed at convincing you it’s made in a little brewery, or one that implies that their tasteless fizzy yellow beverage will give you more sex appeal. Perhaps you think multi-million dollar ad campaigns make things taste better. Perhaps you’re mouthing your words as you read this.”

Open Houses This Weekend

By ARLnow.com

Published June 20, 2014 at 12:30PM

Temperatures will remain relatively mild this weekend, despite the fact that summer officially starts Saturday.

If you want to go home shopping without literally breaking a sweat, this may be the time to do it.

Just Listed in Arlington

Published June 20, 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.”

Arlington home buyers have now settled into a steady summer pace of purchasing.

Home Listing: 2144 N. Pollard Street

Published June 19, 2014 at 8:00AM | Updated June 19, 2014 at 2:09PM

This 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath new-construction home is a beautiful mix of new and old, with classic features complemented by modern details throughout. Designed by locally recognized architect Steve Bukont, in conjunction with custom homebuilder MK Residential, 2144 N. Pollard Street is a one-of-a-kind luxury home ready for you to make your own.

Listed at $1,525,000 and located in the sought-after Cherrydale neighborhood of Arlington, this home backs to Cherrydale Park and playground. Clarendon, I-66, Lee Highway, and Washington D.C. are just minutes away! Don’t miss out on this beautiful, luxury new construction home!

NOVA Legal Beat: Discrimination if Replaced By Same Race or Sex?

By Ethan Rothstein

Published June 18, 2014 at 2:30PM

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 someone is fired and replaced by another person of the same race or sex, would a discrimination lawsuit filed by the terminated employee have a leg to stand on in court?

Arlington Pet of the Week: Samantha

By ARLnow.com

Published June 18, 2014 at 12:30PM

This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week is Samantha, a 10-year-old corgi mix that greets her owners with a “jig” when they return from work.

Here’s what Samantha’s owner, Stephanie, said about her dancing dog:

Ask Adam: Looking for a D.C. View

By ARLnow.com

Published June 17, 2014 at 2:30PM | Updated June 17, 2014 at 4:08PM

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.

A. That’s one of the nice things about Arlington… we have the best views of D.C. Below is a list of the condos and townhomes I would put at the top of my list when it comes to view. I highly recommend experiencing the view in person to make sure it meets your standards as they vary significantly. You may also want to visit in the evening as some evening views can be quite spectacular. After all, you need to make sure it is worth the premium you are going to be paying.

The Scratching Post: Parasite Prevention

By ARLnow.com

Published June 16, 2014 at 2:30PM

Editor’s Note: The Scratching Post is a column that’s sponsored and written by the staff at NOVA Cat Clinic.

It’s that time of year again. You want to go outside and wriggle your toes in the grass. Your cat may want to do this too. That means it’s also the time of year your cat is most likely to get parasites.

Paleo Food Delivery Startup Growing in Crystal City

By Ethan Rothstein

Published June 16, 2014 at 12:30PM | Updated June 16, 2014 at 1:33PM

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. 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 late 2010, Power Supply was born after founder Patrick Smith and co-owner Robert Morton had started trying Crossfit and the Paleo diet, each having major success, but getting frustrated with the limitations on the food available to them.

Your Beermonger: Stone Eying Virginia for Second Location?

By Nick Anderson

Published June 13, 2014 at 2:30PM

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

Escondido, Calif.-based Stone Brewing Company has been very publicly searching for a location on the East Coast to open a second brewery this year, and it appears that a final decision may be coming soon.

Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

By Ethan Rothstein

Published June 13, 2014 at 12:00PM

Arlington is still drying out from this week — and more rain could come today — but the sun will be out this weekend for house shoppers to check out open houses without an umbrella.

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