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Morning Notes

Published April 10, 2020 at 8:00AM | Updated April 10, 2020 at 8:36AM

Pentagon Mandates Face Masks — “All on the Pentagon reservation must wear cloth face coverings in open spaces/work spaces where it is difficult to maintain at least 6 ft social distance. You may remove cloth face coverings in a private office/workspace where at least 6 ft of social distance is maintained.” [Twitter]

County May Host Online ‘Open Door’ Sessions — “Arlington County Board Chair Libby Garvey announced today that the Board will pilot a virtual format for Open Door Mondays, the informal weekly sessions where individuals or small groups can meet one-on-one with a Board Member to raise any issue, on Monday, April 13, 2020.” [Arlington County]

Feature

Columbia Pike Tech Repair Shop Running on Low Power During Pandemic

By Vernon Miles

Published April 6, 2020 at 1:30PM | Updated April 6, 2020 at 1:57PM

Sponsored by Monday Properties and written by ARLnow.com, Startup Monday is a weekly column that profiles Arlington-based startups and their founders, plus other local technology happenings. Monday Properties is proudly featuring Shirlington Gateway. Say hello to the new 2800 Shirlington, which recently delivered a brand-new lobby and upgraded fitness center. Experience a prime location and enjoy being steps from Shirlington Village, a large retail hub with a variety of unique restaurants and shopping options. Spec suites with bright open plans and modern finishes are under construction and will deliver soon!

(Updated at 1:55 p.m.) For a while, things at Wireless Rxx (2340 Columbia Pike) were going okay. Owner James Sampson said there was a rush on getting smartphones and other devices fixed the first week of March, and he was able to pay his employees and get them a small bonus.

News

Gas Leak Near Columbia Pike Shuts Down Portion of Walter Reed Drive

By ARLnow.com

Published April 1, 2020 at 2:50PM | Updated April 2, 2020 at 10:10PM

Road closed for gas leak along Walter Reed Drive

Update on 4/2/20 — The repairs were completed and the roadway is back open.

Update at 4:50 p.m. — Walter Reed Drive is now closed in both directions while crews work to stop the leak and repair the line.

News

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published March 31, 2020 at 7:30AM | Updated September 23, 2020 at 11:10AM

Fire at Columbia Pike Apartment Building — One person was hospitalized and subsequently arrested after a fire at the Serrano Apartments on Columbia Pike Sunday night. [Twitter]

State Funds to Stabilize ART Service — “The Arlington County Board today accepted $420,926 in state grant funds to support Arlington’s local transit operations during the COVID-19 emergency… Arlington Transit (ART) buses, like transit services across the region, have experienced significant declines in ridership and revenue.” [Arlington County]

Around Town

Arlington Farmers Markets to Reopen for Order Pickups

By Vernon Miles

Published March 26, 2020 at 3:55PM | Updated March 26, 2020 at 4:13PM

(Updated at 4:15 p.m.) Farmers markets in Arlington closed briefly by the coronavirus outbreak will be allowed to re-open this weekend, but with a catch: vendors can only offer food that’s been pre-ordered before the market.

The new rules are meant to bring local farmers markets in compliance with guidance from the state government. A similar policy was enacted for markets in Alexandria.

Events

Columbia Pike Summer Movie Series in Jeopardy Due to Coronavirus

By Vernon Miles

Published March 26, 2020 at 11:10AM

Columbia Pike summer movie series (via Columbia Pike Partnership)

The Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization (CPRO) has announced an official lineup of its summer movie series, but whether the event actually happens remains to be seen.

Every year, CPRO hosts a series of outdoor movies where attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets and camp out under the stars to watch a film. Now in its 10th year, the series is scheduled to kick off June 5 with movies shown Fridays at the Arlington Mill Community Center (909 S. Dinwiddie Street) and Saturdays at Penrose Square (2503 9th Road S.).

News

Weekend Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published March 21, 2020 at 9:45AM

About This Post — Due to lots of coronavirus-related news, we have a number of non-disease-related local links that we haven’t been able to get to over the past two weeks. We’re running a one-time Weekend Morning Notes post to clear our queue. This will replace the usual weekend discussion post.

Arlington Cherry Blossom Walk — “Cherry blossom season in the D.C. area is a wonderful time of year, and taking in the blossoms is a beloved tradition. WalkArlington has created a walk featuring a few of our favorite locations in Arlington where you can appreciate the blooms and enjoy all that springtime in Arlington has to offer.” [WalkArlington]

Traffic

UPDATED: Columbia Pike Blocked by Overturned Vehicle

By ARLnow.com

Published March 12, 2020 at 3:00PM | Updated March 12, 2020 at 3:46PM

Overturned vehicle on Columbia Pike (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

(Updated at 3:45 p.m.) Columbia Pike was blocked by a crash at S. Scott Street, near the Wellington Apartments, Thursday afternoon.

The crash happened around 2:45 p.m. Initial reports suggest that a vehicle flipped on its roof and one person was removed from it by firefighters.

Around Town

Sugar Shack Donuts on Columbia Pike to Rebrand as Plant-Based Cafe

By Vernon Miles

Published March 3, 2020 at 9:00AM | Updated March 3, 2020 at 9:23AM

Sugar Shack in Arlington on March 2, 2020 (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

Like its sister location in Alexandria, the Arlington branch of Sugar Shack Donuts is leaving the chain, rebranding and adding an expanded menu.

In a sign posted in the window of the donut shop at 1014 S. Glebe Road, the shop’s owners said the new restaurant will be a bakery, cafe and coffee shop called Elizabeth’s Counter. It will specialize in “delicious, sustainable and plant-based foods.”

News

Redevelopment of Pike Shopping Center May Come as Early as Next Year

By ARLnow.com

Published February 26, 2020 at 11:50AM | Updated February 26, 2020 at 12:07PM

The Salsa Room on Columbia Pike (photo via Google Maps)

The Salsa Room is moving out next month, and other tenants are being put on short-term leases.

All signs point to the planned redevelopment of the Fillmore Gardens Shopping Center, on Columbia Pike just east of Walter Reed Drive and west of Penrose Square, starting soon.

Events

Columbia Pike Goodwill to Reopen This Weekend

By Vernon Miles

Published February 26, 2020 at 10:00AM

If you’ve been fretting over where to find second-hand clothes, accessories and oddities on Columbia Pike, worry no more, the Goodwill retail store at 4714 Columbia Pike is scheduled to reopen this Saturday (Feb. 29).

The shop had been closed for renovations but will reopen with a celebration on Saturday. Throughout the day, anyone who spends $50 will get a $10 discount, according to the Goodwill website.

Around Town

The Salsa Room is Moving from Columbia Pike to Tysons

By ARLnow.com

Published February 21, 2020 at 11:00AM

The Salsa Room on Columbia Pike (photo via Google Maps)

Long-time Columbia Pike dance venue The Salsa Room is moving.

The Latin nightclub and bar at 2619 Columbia Pike will host its last party in Arlington on Saturday, March 7. It is moving to the current Palladium space at 1524 Spring Hill Road in Tysons.