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Published September 19, 2018 at 8:45AM | Updated September 19, 2018 at 9:03AM

Another Chase Branch Coming to Arlington — Following its purchase of the former Walgreens in Clarendon, JPMorgan Chase is now planning a second bank branch in Arlington. The new branch will reportedly be located at the northwest corner of N. Randolph Street and Wilson Boulevard in Ballston. [Washington Business Journal]

Preservationists Eye Local Log Cabin — “A retired florist, Cal Marcey is worried over possible destruction of one of Arlington’s remaining log cabins, to which his ancestors have ties. A new owner has purchased the early-19th century Birchwood cabin at N. Wakefield and 26th sts., and the plans — renovation versus teardown — are unclear.” [Falls Church News-Press]

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Permits Issued But No Construction Yet at Former Clarendon Walgreens

By ARLnow.com

Published August 1, 2018 at 3:45PM

Former Clarendon Walgreens space on July 31, 2018

It has stood empty and unused for a year and a half, but there are signs that interior construction could be starting soon at the former Walgreens in Clarendon.

The final plan for the historically-designated building to be converted into a JPMorgan Chase Bank was approved by Arlington inspectors last week, according to county permitting records.

The National Capital Bank of Washington is Now Open in Arlington

Published May 23, 2018 at 5:45PM

The National Capital Bank of Washington (NCB) has opened its new branch and business office in Arlington, Virginia.

Located at 2505 Wilson Boulevard, this office will serve the financial needs of businesses and residents in the Courthouse neighborhood. The branch is managed by seasoned Northern Virginia banker, Tamara M. Zamberlan.

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National Capital Bank Branch Opens on Wilson Blvd

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Published March 29, 2018 at 4:15PM | Updated March 29, 2018 at 4:50PM

(Updated at 4:50 p.m.) A new branch of National Capital Bank opened this morning (March 29) roughly between Clarendon and Courthouse, marking the bank’s first branch in Virginia.

National Capital Bank bills itself as “Washington’s Oldest Bank,” and has been open since 1889, according to its website.

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Crime Report: Man Frustrated by Drive-Thru ATM Wait Draws Gun

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Published February 28, 2018 at 4:30PM | Updated February 28, 2020 at 10:30AM

The incident happened Monday afternoon, on the 3100 block of Columbia Pike, according to this week’s Arlington County Police Department crime report.

A SunTrust bank is located on that block of the Pike.

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JPMorgan Chase Branch Coming to Clarendon

By ARLnow.com

Published February 14, 2018 at 4:45PM

Walgreens in Clarendon

JPMorgan Chase plans to open a consumer banking branch in the former Walgreen’s space in Clarendon.

The financial giant recently bought the historic-designated property for $25 million, according to the Washington Business Journal.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published January 30, 2018 at 9:45AM

Former Clarendon Walgreens Building Purchased — JPMorgan Chase has bought the building that housed the former Walgreens in Clarendon for $25 million, perhaps for a new bank branch. [Washington Business Journal]

Local Man Shot and Killed in Philly — An Arlington man who “appeared to be intentionally trying to run down people” with his car was shot and killed by an off-duty police officer in South Philadelphia. The shooting is under investigation. [WPVI]

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Rosslyn PNC Bank Branch to Close in March

By Chris Teale

Published January 17, 2018 at 2:45PM

A branch of PNC Bank in Rosslyn will close in mid-March.

A sign on the door of the bank at 1801 N. Lynn Street said it will permanently shutter on Friday, March 16.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published September 27, 2017 at 8:30AM

County Celebrates ART Maintenance Facility Opening — Arlington County officials drove a bus through the ribbons at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Arlington Transit Light Maintenance Facility near Crystal City. “The facility provides… fueling, maintenance and wash services for the entire ART fleet,” noted a press release. “Washing and fueling services for ART buses had been contracted from an adjacent Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) facility at a higher cost and with restricted hours.” [Arlington County]

Banned Books Week at Libraries — Arlington Public Library is marking Banned Books Week, which runs through Sept. 30, by encouraging readers to check out at least one “challenged” book this week. [Arlington Public Library]

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ACFD Assists on Route 7 SunTrust Bank Fire

By Chris Teale

Published September 21, 2017 at 3:45PM

Photo by Sinti Asmare

The Arlington County Fire Department helped out on a structure fire call at the SunTrust Bank in Seven Corners this morning.

ACFD sent units to the bank at 6300 Leesburg Pike around 11 a.m. to assist Fairfax County Fire & Rescue with the reported electrical fire. The bank is near Route 7’s intersection with Arlington Blvd and close to the Eden Center.

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Capital One Bank Branch on Lee Highway to Close

By Chris Teale

Published September 12, 2017 at 2:30PM

The Capital One Bank at 5222 Lee Highway will close in November

A branch of Capital One Bank on Lee Highway is set to close later this year.

Multiple readers reported receiving letters from the bank at 5222 Lee Highway — its intersection with N. George Mason Drive — telling them the branch will close on November 18.