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Your Beermonger: Early Spring Releases

Published February 28, 2014 at 2:30PM

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

Well everyone, we’re getting surprise snowstorms followed by not-so surprise snowstorms and polar vortices — let the spring beer releases commence! I’m not one prone to griping about “seasonal creep,” but even I can’t help but chuckle about some of the stuff that’s coming out right now. It’s ok, though: I’m always happy to see more great options when it comes to craft beer, and this week brings a couple that I’m particularly interested in.

Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

By Ethan Rothstein

Published February 28, 2014 at 12:30PM | Updated February 28, 2014 at 1:03PM

This weekend in Arlington, there’s a wide variety of open houses from a two-bedroom condo for less than $500,000 in Arlington Ridge to a six-bedroom newly renovated house in Yorktown for $1.4 million.

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

Just Listed in Arlington

Published February 28, 2014 at 8:45AM | Updated February 28, 2014 at 9:03AM

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.”

Finally we have some inventory!

NOVA Legal Beat: Falsification or Honest Mistake?

By ARLnow.com

Published February 26, 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. My agency is accusing me of falsifying documents. Yes, I inputted some incorrect information, but that was a mistake. What can I do?

Arlington Pet of the Week: Penny

By ARLnow.com

Published February 26, 2014 at 1:30PM

Our latest Arlington Pet of the Week is Penny, a nearly two-year-old boxer mix that lives in Ballston.

Here’s what owner Ashley has to say about her sometimes mischievous rescue pup.

Ask Adam: Being a Proactive Homeowner

By ARLnow.com

Published February 25, 2014 at 2:30PM | Updated March 4, 2014 at 11:04AM

Q. What can we do keep in mind as new homeowners to maintain the value of the property? Are there things we should be thinking about twice? I’m just trying to be proactive now rather than looking back and wishing I had done XYZ, if you know what I mean?

Maintenance is the No. 1 thing that comes to mind. As a homeowner, you are tasked with a myriad of new responsibilities. Keeping up with these tasks will extend the useful life of systems and materials in your home. It will also help you avoid expensive surprises. Below are the Top 10 maintenance items I often see get neglected:

Today: Arlington Home Buyer Seminar

Published February 25, 2014 at 5:00AM

Editor’s Note: This post is written and sponsored by Urban Turf.

Are you considering buying a home in Arlington in 2014?

Customizable Water Bottle Company Launches in Arlington

By Ethan Rothstein

Published February 24, 2014 at 11:30AM

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.

Cristler had been training for a marathon when, after a 17-mile training run, he was hospitalized for dehydration. He resolved to carry a water bottle with him wherever he goes. When he started training for triathlons and doing elaborate swimming workouts, he needed a place to write the steps down.

Your Beermonger: Visiting Some of Virginia’s Craft Breweries

By Nick Anderson

Published February 21, 2014 at 1:30PM

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

The crew at Virginia Eagle Distributors packed a bunch of us beer buyers onto buses this past Monday and very kindly drove us out to visit a couple of the Virginia craft breweries they represent. The point of our trip was to visit Devils Backbone in Lexington, which I’d never visited but had been wanting to for some time.

Just Listed in Arlington

Published February 21, 2014 at 5:00AM | Updated February 21, 2014 at 8:41AM

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.”

The snowy weather conditions appear to have chilled buyer activity in the last week as only 24 properties — houses, townhouses, and condos — went under contract.

Rental Report: Reasons to Consider Crystal City and Pentagon City

By ARLnow.com

Published February 20, 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.

When renters contemplate a move to Arlington, generally the first place they hear about and research is the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor. While this area certainly has a lot to offer, it isn’t the only neighborhood in town. Not only that, it may not be the best option for everyone.

Wright Way: What’s Your D?

By ARLnow.com

Published February 19, 2014 at 2:45PM | Updated February 19, 2014 at 5:09PM

Editor’s Note: This sponsored health and fitness column is written by Ginny Wright, founder of BbG Fitness, which offers group fitness classes around Arlington. Sign up for a free class today.

When was the last time you spent any time in the sun without slathering on sunscreen first? Most of us are well aware of the risks of unprotected sun exposure, but what we may not know is that avoiding direct sunlight could actually be doing us more harm than good!