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Published September 12, 2019 at 6:00AM

A cyclist heads east on the W&OD Trail (staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

Ovi Visits Local Elementary School — “In conjunction with the launch of Ovi O’s, Alex Ovechkin’s limited-edition breakfast cereal, the Washington Capitals’ captain surprised Arlington Traditional School, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and a local Giant store with a visit on Sept. 10.” [NHL]

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in Courthouse — “Officials in Northern Virginia held a moment of silence to mark the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon. Sen Tim Kaine, Rep. Don Beyer, military commanders, local Arlington County officials and members of the Virginia House attended the remembrance ceremony on Arlington County government plaza.” [NBC 4, WUSA 9]

JUST IN: Pedestrian Dies After Crash Near Nottingham Elementary

By ARLnow.com

Published September 11, 2019 at 4:15PM

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A 55-year-old Arlington woman has died after being struck by a driver in the Williamsburg neighborhood last week.

The woman succumbed to her injuries yesterday, police said. The investigation into the pedestrian crash near Nottingham Elementary School is continuing but so far the driver of the striking vehicle has not been charged.

EXCLUSIVE: You May Be Able to Take Your Drink to Go Near HQ2

By Airey

Published September 11, 2019 at 3:35PM | Updated September 12, 2019 at 9:38AM

Rendering of retail building at 18th Street S. and Crystal Drive in JBG Smith's plans for a Crystal Center (Image via Arlington County)

Developer JBG Smith may be planning to let people sip alcohol as they browse shops and sit outdoors in shopping areas near Amazon’s future headquarters in Pentagon City and Crystal City.

State records with the Virginia Alcohol Beverage Authority Control Authority indicate that the developer applied for a “Commercial Lifestyle Center” license this week. The special license is part of a 2018 law allowing shoppers to bring alcoholic beverages into shops or outdoor plazas to encourage consumers to stay longer and attend outdoor events.

More Glass Recycling Stations Coming Soon, County Says

By Kalina Newman

Published September 11, 2019 at 1:30PM | Updated September 11, 2019 at 2:04PM

Arlington recycling bins (Flickr pool photo by Aaron Webb)

(Updated at 2 p.m.) Arlington residents have gone out of their way to chuck 200 tons of bottles and jars at a pair of drop-off locations since the County Board removed glass from the list of recyclable materials.

In April, county officials asked residents to throw their glass away in their black trash bins instead of blue recycling carts, citing the rising costs of recycling the material.

Urban Agriculture Group Seeking Farm at Amazon’s HQ2

By Kalina Newman

Published September 11, 2019 at 10:00AM

Concept rendering for Metropolitan Park Amazon HQ2 (Image via ZGF Architects)

An urban agriculture group wants in on one of the most elusive spaces in town: Amazon’s new headquarters in Pentagon City.

The Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture (FOUA) have formally submitted a request for less than 2% (or 1,000 square feet) of the upcoming HQ2 campus to become a urban farm space.

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published September 11, 2019 at 7:30AM

A large flag hangs from a building on Wilson Blvd. in Rosslyn on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 in Arlington. (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

Arlington 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony — “The County’s wreath-laying ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Bozman Government Center. A moment of silence will be held at 9:37 a.m., the moment when the plane struck the Pentagon and 184 lives were lost.” [Arlington County, Press Release]

Stabbing in Boulevard Manor — “ACPD responded to a domestic violence incident in which a woman was reported stabbed in a home in the Boulevard Manor neighborhood around 11:30 a.m. [Tuesday]. She’s expected to be okay. Police are not releasing additional details, to protect the victim’s identity, per spokeswoman.” [Twitter]

Independents on the Attack Over Housing and Amazon Incentives in County Board Debate

By Vernon Miles

Published September 10, 2019 at 3:30PM

Arlington County Board candidates, from left to right: Christian Dorsey, Katie Cristol, Audrey Clement, and Arron O'Dell

Arlington County Board incumbents fought to hold their ground against independents over Amazon incentives and housing topics at a debate Monday evening.

At the Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s candidate forum at U.Group in Crystal City (2231 Crystal Drive), Democratic incumbents Christian Dorsey and Katie Cristol faced off against independent challengers Audrey Clement and Arron O’Dell.

Police Searching for Thieves Who Burglarized Home While Family Was Inside

By ARLnow.com

Published September 10, 2019 at 11:30AM

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Thieves burglarized a house in Arlington’s Madison Manor neighborhood Sunday night, terrorizing a family that was inside the home at time.

The incident happened around 11:30 p.m. this past Sunday, on the 1100 block of N. Powhatan Street.

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published September 10, 2019 at 7:30AM

The 16H bus rolls up Columbia Pike near the Air Force Memorial on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019 in Arlington. (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Shooting Suspect Arraigned — “The man charged with shooting a woman he knew in her Crystal City, Virginia, office on Aug. 28 has had his first court appearance in Arlington County District Court. Mumeet Muhammad was arraigned on three felony counts: aggravated malicious wounding; use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, 2nd offense; and being a violent felon in possession of a weapon.” [WTOP]

Coastal Flooding Discussion — “The Northern Virginia Coastal Storm Risk Management Study will focus on sites in Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, Fairfax County, northern Prince William County, and at the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority’s Reagan National Airport–as part of an effort to reduce coastal flood risk to people, properties, and infrastructure.” [MWCOG]

Arlington Paralympian Wins Gold, Silver Medals in Parapan American Games

By Airey

Published September 9, 2019 at 5:30PM

Paralympian Alyssa Gialamas poses for a portrait on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Arlington. (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

Arlington resident Alyssa Gialamas brought back two medals and a new record from the Parapan American Games in Lima.

The two-time Paralympian athlete won a Gold medal for the 50 meter backstroke as well as a Silver medal for the 200 meter freestyle. Gialamas said she began the multi-event Games with her best race, the backstroke, and finished the with another strong race, the 200 meter freestyle.

Local Lawyer Suing to Strip Racial Checklist from Va. Marriage Licenses

By Airey

Published September 9, 2019 at 4:30PM | Updated September 9, 2019 at 4:49PM

Attorney Victor Glasberg poses for a portrait on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Alexandria. (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

One local attorney and a handful of couples are hoping a lawsuit will force the state of Virginia to remove the vestiges of a Jim Crow law from marriage licenses.

Attorney Victor Glasberg filed a lawsuit in federal court Friday to remove a requirement that all couples seeking to get married in the state list their race on the license. The long-time civil rights attorney argued in the filing that the mandatory question subjects people to the relics of slavery forbidden by the Thirteenth Amendment, and the right to due process enshrined by the Fourteenth Amendment.

Westover Store Recovering from Flooding Now Facing Costs of Trade War

By Vernon Miles

Published September 9, 2019 at 3:30PM

Exterior of Ayers Variety & Hardware

It’s been a tumultuous road to recovery for two Westover stores devastated by this summer’s record-breaking floods.

Ayers Variety and Hardware and Westover Market and Beer Garden are local institutions that were unfortunately placed directly in the path of floodwaters. Waters flooded both stores and knocked out power to the block.