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Police: Drunken Man Assaults Lyon Village Residents

Published August 19, 2013 at 11:30AM | Updated December 23, 2021 at 2:14PM

(Updated at 2:15 p.m. on 12/23/21) An intoxicated man assaulted two Lyon Village residents after stumbling into their yard and banging on their door, according to Arlington County Police.

Police say 23-year-old [Redacted], of Harrisonburg, Va., banged on the side door of a house on the 1400 block of N. Garfield Street, near Clarendon’s bar district, around 2:00 a.m. Sunday. Two female residents came out to confront [redacted] after they saw him entering their garage and ducking behind a vehicle, said ACPD spokesman Dustin Sternbeck.

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Does Arlington’s Dating Scene Need More Variety?

By ARLnow.com

Published August 2, 2013 at 10:00AM

This article was written by Maddy Berner

Last week, Redfin.com released a list that ranked Arlington as the best place for successful, educated, single women. According to the website, Arlington boasts high percentages of female college graduates (69 percent) and women with high incomes (49 percent). When asked about it on the streets of Clarendon, many young members of both genders seemed to agree with the ranking.

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Escape DaySpa in Clarendon Closes

By Ethan Rothstein

Published July 31, 2013 at 11:30AM

The interior of the space was almost entirely emptied out by Tuesday afternoon, ARLnow.com was told.

The owner left phone numbers for the spa’s nail technicians on the sign, so their regular customers could contact them to try to make appointments elsewhere.

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Clarendon Dog Park Opening Delayed Again

By Ethan Rothstein

Published July 26, 2013 at 3:35PM

The dog park in Clarendon county parks officials hoped would open in spring, then was delayed until July, has had its opening date pushed back again.

This time, Parks and Recreation Department spokeswoman Susan Kalish said the main features of the park have been installed, but issues with fencing and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance have pushed the park further off schedule. Kalish this time did not give an expected date, but said the park should open by the end of the summer, and “hopefully sooner.”

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Annual Paving Project Moves Into Clarendon

By Katie Pyzyk

Published July 25, 2013 at 4:30PM

Driving through Clarendon has become messier and is taking longer due to construction on several of the major roads in the neighborhood. It’s the latest area to be worked on as part of the annual paving program.

The affected area in Clarendon covers about five blocks — two along Wilson Blvd, two on N. Highland Street and one on N. Fillmore Street. Crews have been milling — removing the top layer of streets — and adjusting utilities as needed. Paving with two to three inches of hot-mix asphalt follows soon after, as well as line painting.

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DJ Accused of Sex Assault in Clarendon

By ARLnow.com

Published July 24, 2013 at 12:30PM | Updated July 24, 2013 at 2:11PM

Joseph Rivera, 34, has been charged with aggravated sexual battery in connection with the incident, which police say took place between 2:00 and 2:33 a.m. on December 26, 2010. According to police, Rivera sexually assaulted an unconscious 26-year-old woman in a vehicle in a parking lot somewhere in Clarendon.

The victim came forward after seeing news reports about Rivera, who last week was charged with numerous sex offenses by Fairfax County Police. Those charges include rape, aggravated sexual battery, animate object sexual penetration and two counts of unlawful filming; police say Rivera sexually assaulted several unconscious women and made videos of some of the assaults.

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Whole Foods to Add Space in Renovation

By Ethan Rothstein

Published July 23, 2013 at 1:30PM

Clarendon Whole Foods marketing manager Jackie Zovko said the store is pushing back a large cooler in the produce department, which will clear space to expand produce, add 8 to 10 feet of the seafood counter and add another grocery aisle, which would allow for expansion of the bulk foods section.

“We hope to have it completed by the first week of October,” Zovko said. “There will be some other changes, but they’re not confirmed yet.”

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vPoint Pays Back $1.2 Million County Loan

By Ethan Rothstein

Published July 19, 2013 at 10:35AM

The repayment was done in dramatic fashion, with representatives of the complex presenting the Arlington County Board with a check for $1.2 million on Tuesday.

The apartments, owned by the Views at Clarendon Corporation, opened more than 18 months ago and are currently at capacity, according to Views at Clarendon Chair Jerry Morris. Of the building’s 116 apartments, 70 are affordable units.

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BREAKING: Bank Robbery in Clarendon

By ARLnow.com

Published July 17, 2013 at 3:45PM | Updated July 17, 2013 at 4:43PM

(Updated at 4:45 p.m.) Arlington County Police are on the scene of a bank robbery in Clarendon.

The robbery occurred just before 3:45 p.m. Initial reports suggest the suspect made off with about $5,000 in cash from the TD Bank at 3101 Wilson Blvd, across from the Clarendon Metro station.

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Bracket Room Reveals Menu, List of 64 Shooters

By ARLnow.com

Published July 16, 2013 at 1:35PM

The restaurant will offer upscale takes on traditional bar food like burgers, wings, ribs and fries, as well as higher-end items like Maine lobster and healthier options like ceviche, a “superfoods salad” and chilled asparagus. A brunch menu is also offered.

Bracket Room is located in the former Burapa Thai space at 1210 N. Garfield Street. Among the three partners in the business are Chris Bukowski, of “Bachelorette” and “Bachelor Pad” reality show fame.

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Disabled Train at Clarendon Station Causes Major Delays

By ARLnow.com

Published July 10, 2013 at 7:45PM | Updated June 29, 2018 at 3:24PM

A train that became stuck just outside the Clarendon Metro station caused major delays on the Orange and Blue lines tonight.

The Vienna-bound train stopped outside the station between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. due to a mechanical problem. Immediately, commuters heading from D.C. to Virginia on the Orange and Blue lines started experiencing delays as Metro began single-tracking around the crippled train.

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Trains Running Despite Clarendon Station Power Outage

By Katie Pyzyk

Published July 10, 2013 at 12:25PM | Updated June 29, 2018 at 3:24PM

WMATA took to Twitter to inform passengers of the outage and that all of the station’s escalators and elevators are currently out of service. Buses have been requested to the station, the agency said.

Spokesman Dan Stessel said the localized power outage is “not a big deal” and the station is still open for business.