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Startup Monday: Virginia Tech Professor Develops Image Geolocation Program

Published October 28, 2019 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 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.

Now, based out of the Virginia Tech Research Center (900 N. Glebe Road), Luther has moved onto his next project: GroundTruth.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Punch Bowl Social Brings Burgers, Brews and Board Games to Ballston

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published October 26, 2019 at 12:00PM | Updated October 28, 2019 at 10:03AM

This content was written and sponsored by The Keri Shull Team, Arlington’s top producing residential real estate team.

Your Beermonger: Port City’s Got the Ways & Means… Again

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published October 25, 2019 at 1:00PM

This sponsored column is written by Nick Anderson, beermonger at Arrowine (4508 Lee Highway). Sign up for Nick’s email newsletter and also receive exclusive discounts and offers.

During my time working for Port City, the decision was made to bring its Session Rye IPA, Ways & Means, off the wider market and make it a tasting room house beer, I understood, but never completely got over it.

Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published October 25, 2019 at 12:00PM

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:

Just Listed in Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published October 25, 2019 at 5:30AM

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’s real estate market took a siesta this week. Both buyers and sellers were napping big time.

Thank You VIDA Fitness for Supporting Local News in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published October 24, 2019 at 12:45PM

ARLnow is a free resource for the entire community thanks to the support of our advertisers.

Our site is free of paywalls and popups because we have high-quality local businesses and organizations that advertise on ARLnow. All we ask is for a bit of your time and attention to consider what they’re offering.

Boring Title: Thad Wise from First Savings Mortgage

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published October 24, 2019 at 12:00PM

Title insurance is boring, but Allied Title & Escrow is here to decode the jargon and make it (somewhat) more interesting. This biweekly feature will explore the mundane (but very necessary!) world of title insurance while sharing interesting stories of two friends’ entrepreneurial careers.

This week, we sat down with Thad Wise of First Savings Mortgage, to talk about the low rates we’ve had the past 3-4 months, whether or not now is a good time to purchase a property, and how to select a lender and/or agent.

Arlington Pet of the Week: Phil

By ARLnow.com

Published October 23, 2019 at 12:45PM

Arlington Pet of the Week Phil (photo courtesy of Christine)

Arlington’s newest Pet of the Week is Phil, a one-eyed “pirate kitten”.

Here is what Phil’s owner has to say about his life here in Arlington:

Arts Focus: Creative Gifts for the Holiday Season

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published October 23, 2019 at 12:00PM

"Fire” by Hiromi Minemura is among the ceramic treasures to be found at the Lee Arts Center Sale (November 9-10)

This column is written and sponsored by Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development.

Looking for one-of-a-kind gifts this holiday season? Arlington’s artists and creatives have the answer via two upcoming events to help you #shoplocal for unique treasures for holiday gift giving!

Just Reduced Properties in Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published October 23, 2019 at 5:30AM

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 may not be the listing agent of these homes.

Ask Eli: Major Changes To Pre/Off-Market Property Marketing

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published October 22, 2019 at 12:00PM

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

This past week, Bright MLS announced major changes to prevent agents and brokerages from marketing properties for sale that are not entered into the MLS.

Legal Insider: New Virginia Law Requires Employer to Provide Personnel Documents

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published October 21, 2019 at 12:45PM

This is a sponsored column by attorneys John Berry and Kimberly Berry of Berry & Berry, PLLC, an employment and labor law firm located in Northern Virginia that specializes in federal employee, security clearance, retirement and private sector employee matters.

By John V. Berry, Esq.