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Published May 20, 2016 at 9:00AM | Updated May 20, 2016 at 9:57AM

Is Aircraft Noise Getting Worse? — Washington Post columnist Petula Dvorak has taken up the issue of aircraft noise complaints in Arlington. Some residents say the noise has gotten worse recently, particularly with more helicopters and tilt-rotor V-22 Ospreys overhead. So far, the Dept. of Defense has not explained the purpose of the numerous Osprey flights. [Washington Post]

Amish Super PAC Has HQ in Clarendon — A political action committee that’s trying to convince the Amish to vote for Donald Trump this fall has its headquarters in Clarendon. [Quartz]

Metro’s ‘SafeTrack’ to Start with Single-Tracking Between Ballston and EFC Next Month

By Adrian Cruz

Published May 19, 2016 at 4:15PM | Updated June 29, 2018 at 2:43PM

There will be nearly two weeks of continuous single-tracking between Metro’s Ballston and East Falls Church stations next month, and that’s just the start of a sweeping plan to make Metrorail safer and more reliable.

Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld released the final version of its SafeTrack plan on Tuesday. Intended to catch up on years of deferred maintenance, the plan will condense three years of track work into less than a year of a “safety surge,” resulting in major transit disruptions.

Nancy Van Doren: Why You Should Vote for Me

By ARLnow.com

Published May 19, 2016 at 3:00PM

Here is the unedited response from incumbent candidate Nancy Van Doren:

I am seeking re-election to the Arlington School Board and ask for your vote during the School Board Democratic Caucus May 19, 7-9 pm, at Drew Model School and May 21 at Washington-Lee High School from 11 am-7 pm.

Tannia Talento: Why You Should Vote for Me

By ARLnow.com

Published May 19, 2016 at 2:30PM | Updated May 19, 2016 at 3:49PM

Here is the unedited response from Tannia Talento:

Thank you to ARLnow.com for the opportunity to engage Arlington voters on the issues facing Arlington’s schools.

Michael Shea: Why You Should Vote for Me

By ARLnow.com

Published May 19, 2016 at 2:00PM

Here is the unedited response from Michael Shea:

After years of serving on advisory committees to both Arlington Public Schools and the County government, I decided to run for School Board. My intention is to ensure that the high quality education our son has received is available for the students coming after him, as well as to help APS shift in some new directions so we can do even better. I’m an advocate for open data, problem-based learning, and new designs for our school construction.

Chaz Crismon: Why You Should Vote for Me

By ARLnow.com

Published May 19, 2016 at 1:30PM

Here is the unedited response from Chaz Crismon:

I am currently a stay-at-home dad of a 1st grader with special needs. I volunteer at Hoffman-Boston Elementary where I see my son happily learning. My talents include teaching Social Studies, speaking Spanish and Portuguese, listening and building trust.

Man With Gun Robs Columbia Pike Store

By ARLnow.com

Published May 19, 2016 at 11:30AM

Police cars (file photo)

The robbery happened around 5:20 p.m., according to police, at a dollar store-type retailer on the 5000 block of Columbia Pike.

“An unknown male subject brandished a firearm at an employee and demanded cash from the cash register,” according to the Arlington County Police crime report. “The suspect fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.”

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published May 19, 2016 at 9:20AM

Women of Vision Honorees Announced — The 2016 Arlington County Women of Vision award winners have been announced. The honorees are Arlington Public Library director Diane Kresh, Sprout CEO Rebecca Carpenter and STEM education advocate Susan Senn. Kresh, Carpenter and Senn will be honored at a ceremony on Tuesday, June 28. [Arlington County]

Immigration Rally in Arlington — Local immigrants rallied in Arlington last night “to make their voices heard — and some began the process of becoming a citizen.” Some 100 people attended the CASA-sponsored event. [WJLA]

County Board Approves Redevelopment of Affordable Housing Complex

By Adrian Cruz

Published May 18, 2016 at 4:55PM | Updated May 18, 2016 at 5:17PM

The Berkeley apartments rendering

The Arlington County Board has approved the redevelopment of the Berkeley Apartments near Four Mile Run.

The Berkeley, located at 2910 S. Glebe Road near the Arlington-Alexandria border, currently contains 137 apartments in two four-story buildings. Of those, 110 are committed affordable.

Fmr. County Board Member Walter Tejada Joins Airport Authority Board

By ARLnow.com

Published May 18, 2016 at 4:05PM

Tejada is joining the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Directors, MWAA announced this afternoon. Tejada was appointed to the position by Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D).

From an MWAA press release:

County Considering Bus-Only Lane On Part of Lee Highway

By ARLnow.com

Published May 18, 2016 at 3:00PM

Langston Blvd at N. Veitch Street (via Google Maps)

To help deal with traffic congestion during the track outages that are planned as part of Metro’s SafeTrack project, Arlington County is considering a plan to implement a bus-only lane on part of Lee Highway.

The bus-only lane would be implemented on the three-lane section of Lee Highway from N. Veitch Street near Courthouse to N. Moore Street in Rosslyn, and only during the morning rush hour. That portion of Lee Highway often experiences heavy traffic congestion in the morning.

County Board Candidates Debate Business, Transportation and Priorities

By Adrian Cruz

Published May 18, 2016 at 1:30PM | Updated May 18, 2016 at 3:09PM

2016 Arlington County Board candidates Audrey Clement, Libby Garvey and Erik Gutshall

Both Democratic contenders — incumbent County Board Chair Libby Garvey and challenger Erik Gutshall — vowed to make it easier for companies to do business in Arlington, for companies large and small.

Early on, Garvey pointed to the difficulty Boeing encountered in trying to build its D.C. area headquarters in Arlington as an example of something that shouldn’t happen again.