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Published October 18, 2017 at 9:00AM | Updated June 29, 2018 at 10:54AM

Apples at the Rosslyn farmers' market (Flickr pool photo via TheBeltWalk)

Metro Station Closures Promoted Big Lines at DCA — Shutting down the National Airport and Crystal City Metro stations caused long lines for shuttles and cabs and very pricy Uber and Lyft rides for travelers trying to leave the airport this past weekend. [Washington Post]

Chase Starts in Arlington, Ends in Alexandria — Arlington County Police spotted a stolen car heading southbound on I-395 yesterday afternoon and initiated a traffic stop. The driver, however, refused to stop and instead fled down the King Street exit. Virginia State Police gave chase down King Street and Braddock Road near Fairlington — Arlington units stayed behind per department policy — and eventually the car was stopped and two people arrested in Alexandria. [Twitter, Twitter]

Podcast: Committee of 100 Candidate Debate

By ARLnow.com

Published October 17, 2017 at 5:30PM | Updated October 17, 2017 at 6:01PM

County Board candidate Charles McCullough II at Committee of 100 candidate forum

Last week the Arlington Committee of 100 hosted a debate at Marymount University among those running for local office.

At the debate, the six candidates for County Board and School Board in the 2017 general election clashed on a range of issues, from how to engage more millennials in county government to closing the achievement gap in Arlington Public Schools.

Staff Again Recommends Denying Chester’s Entertainment Permit

By Chris Teale

Published October 17, 2017 at 3:30PM

After being given three months to remedy its violations, county staff is recommending the Arlington County Board not extend the live entertainment permit for Chester’s Billiards, Bar & Grill.

In a report to the Board ahead of Saturday’s monthly meeting, staff said issues continue to plague the billiards hall and neighborhood bar at 2620 S. Shirlington Road in Nauck.

Plan for Looser Accessory Dwelling Rules Moving Towards Board Vote

By Chris Teale

Published October 17, 2017 at 1:30PM

"Backyard cottage" accessory dwelling

A plan to make it easier for homeowners to add an “accessory dwelling unit” to their property could be set for an Arlington County Board vote as early as next month.

The proposal has been under discussion since earlier this year as the county looks to encourage more ADUs, also known as “granny flats” or “mother-in-law suites.”

One Injured After Collision With Police SUV in Crystal City

By Chris Teale

Published October 17, 2017 at 11:30AM

A driver was transported to the hospital after colliding with a police cruiser in Crystal City this morning.

The collision happened near the intersection of 15th Street S. and Crystal Drive just after 9 a.m. A black Hyundai rear-ended the cruiser, with both vehicles suffering minor damage.

ACPD Looking for Man Seen Committing Lewd Act in View of Children

By ARLnow.com

Published October 17, 2017 at 10:30AM

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The incident happened on S. Buchanan Street, just off Columbia Pike, around 6 p.m.

Police say the man fled on foot when confronted.

Police: Teens Busted for Drunken Powder Puff Football Game

By ARLnow.com

Published October 17, 2017 at 9:30AM

Police cars (file photo)

ACPD says they responded to the school grounds around 1 p.m. Saturday “for a report of 20-30 teenagers drinking.”

Upon arrival, officers “encountered numerous teenagers playing a ‘Powder puff’ football game,” according to a post from a police lieutenant on the Nextdoor social network site. “Some members of the group fled when they saw police. One student was found heavily intoxicated and required medical assistance. A small group of juveniles was detained by police. ”

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published October 17, 2017 at 8:45AM

NAFTA Talks in Arlington — A round of talks among the U.S., Canada and Mexico about updating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is taking place in Arlington. “The Trump administration,” according to reports, “has presented a series of hard-line proposals that partners Canada and Mexico say will be tough to accept.” [CNBC]

Arlington Co. Makes New Acquisitions — Rosslyn-based tech company Higher Logic, which describes itself as “an industry leader in cloud-based community platforms,” has acquired a pair of marketing automation software companies, Informz and Real Magnet. Higher Logic now has over 340 employees and 2,600 customers, the company says. [Real Magnet]

‘Critically Missing’ Teen Found

By ARLnow.com

Published October 16, 2017 at 9:45PM

A teen considered “critically missing” and possibly in need of medical attention has just been found, according to police.

The 15-year-old boy was last seen around 8 p.m. tonight in the Lyon Park neighborhood before going missing, prompting a countywide alert and press release (below) from Arlington County Police. Officers canvassed the neighborhood and called in the Fairfax County Police helicopter to assist with the search.

Former Rival Garvey Endorses Gutshall

By ARLnow.com

Published October 16, 2017 at 5:30PM

Erik Gutshall and Libby Garvey debate at an Arlington Young Democrats event in April 2016

A Democratic County Board member endorsing a Democratic County Board candidate is not usually noteworthy, but Garvey and Gutshall were engaged in a sometimes bitter primary battle last year. Gutshall later endorsed Garvey after she won the primary.

In today’s endorsement, Garvey said Gutshall — who handily won this year’s primary for retiring Board member Jay Fisette’s seat — will bring a breadth of local experience “to help guide the many difficult decisions that we have to make on behalf of our community.”

Police Tase Man Who Fired Gun Along S. Glebe Road

By ARLnow.com

Published October 16, 2017 at 4:35PM

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That’s according to an Arlington County Police Department crime report. Police say a 27-year-old Arlington man was seen firing the gun on the 2400 block of S. Glebe Road, just north of I-395, around 2:45 a.m.

He was tased and arrested after a foot pursuit, police say. More from the crime report:

Police Investigating Death Near Bike Trail

By ARLnow.com

Published October 16, 2017 at 11:15AM

A man was found dead Sunday morning near the Four Mile Run bike trail and the intersection of S. Glebe and W. Glebe roads.

The bike trail is heavily used by those connecting from Shirlington and the W&OD Trail to the Mt. Vernon Trail that runs along the Potomac River. Arlington County Police are investigating the death but do not currently believe it to be suspicious.