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Presidential Candidates Arrive at DCA to Support Airline Catering Workers

By Airey
Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks at the rally for airline catering employees at DCA

A rally for airline workers rights drew hundreds to Reagan National Airport, including a number of Democratic presidential hopefuls.

Labor union UNITE HERE helped organize the rally in support of airport catering workers, who are planning a large-scale strike if their demands for better wages and benefits are not met. Presidential candidates Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio were among those on hand to support the workers, along with other labor unions and local officials.

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Around Town

UPDATE: The Conditioning Room Planning to Open This Weekend

By Ashley Hopko
The Conditioning Room street view

Update at 12:20 p.m. — The gym is opening this Saturday, July 27, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., according to its owner.

Earlier: Potential patrons of an upcoming gym in Courthouse may have to wait a few more days before they can give the facility a test run.

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Officials Warn of Foodborne Illness Outbreak in Arlington and N. Va.

By Airey
15. Cyclospora sickened dozens in Northern Virginia (Image via CDC)

Arlington and Northern Virginia are experiencing a possible outbreak of cases from a particular foodborne illness.

Dozens people in the region are suspected of having contracted a gastrointestinal illness called Cyclosporiasis, according to a spokeswoman for the Virginia Department of Health. The outbreak involves “two large businesses” where more than 40 people were sickened, possibly with Cyclosporiasis, as well as 15 confirmed cases of the disease, officials say.

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Opinion

The Right Note: Lines Are Drawn

By Mark Kelly

Much has been made of the recent Supreme Court decision that said partisan redistricting is not a constitutional question for the federal courts. Ultimately, the justices opted not to force federal trial and appellate judges to review every map ever produced simply because the “losers” didn’t like the outcome.

Reformers were up in arms. How could the Supreme Court arrive at such a decision?

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Event

World Soccer Championship Watch Party

Arlington Mill Community Center

909 S Dinwiddie St

Arlington, Virginia 22204

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The watch party scheduled for Wednesday, June 24 has been adjusted to 8 p.m. entry for the 9 p.m. Czechia (Czech Republic) vs. Mexico match!

The world’s biggest matches deserve a bigger crowd, so join us this summer on Wednesdays for all the FIFA World Cup 26™ action at Arlington Mill Community Center. Experience the passion, drama, and nonstop excitement of international soccer on the big screen, surrounded by fellow fans, music, games, and high-energy vibes.

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Around Town

Columbia Pike Dry Cleaner Closing Leaves Customers Hanging

By Airey
Family Dry Cleaners posted going out of business signs (Image courtesy of Teresa D.)

Last month, when Jeannie Osborn dropped off her new dress at her usual Arlington dry cleaner, she never thought it could be the last time she would see the garment

Osborn now lives in D.C. but still drives to Arlington to do her dry cleaning at the same spot for years: Family Dry Cleaners on 5021 Columbia Pike. The business offers nearly unbeatable prices — normally charging $2.29 per piece of clothing — which Osborn said made up for inconvenience of having to pay upfront in cash.

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Feature

Ask Eli: How Much Are Condo Fees In Arlington?

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

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!

Question: Our Board of Directors is planning for the 2020 budget and we’d like to get a sense of the market rates in Arlington, particularly in the Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor. What are the average condo fees in the Arlington area on a cost per square foot basis?

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Around Town

Library Expanding Hours of New Makerspace

By Ashley Hopko
Community member checks out the Arlington Public Library makerspace's 3D printer

Arlington Public Library is extending the hours for its makerspace after staff say hundreds attended its grand opening.

The makerspace, located at Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street) first opened in April, but staff celebrated the opening this past Saturday (July 20), with tours and workshops of the space, dubbeds The Shop. Over 500 people came out for the event, according to Maker Librarian Katelyn Attanasio.

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Around Town

A Sense of Place Cafe May Serve Wine and Beer Beginning This Fall

By Ashley Hopko
Sense of Place is located in the Arlington Forest Center strip mall

A Sense of Place Cafe is considering catering to the happy hour crowd by serving wine and beer in the evenings.

Earlier this month, the independent coffee shop at 4807 1st Street N. in the Arlington Forest Shopping Center submitted an application to Virginia ABC to serve wine and beer on premises.

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