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Morning Notes

Published September 18, 2020 at 7:30AM

As seen in Westover: a pay phone, a scooter and an empty take out container (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

About Last Night’s Flyover — The two fighter jets that flew low and loud over Arlington last night, startling many, were participating in a flyover for the dedication of the new Eisenhower Memorial in D.C. [Twitter, Twitter]

Big Crane Coming to Amazon HQ2 Site — “There will be tower crane erection work this weekend, starting at 5 a.m. on Saturday, September 19 and 7 a.m. on Sunday, September 20. Work will be completed no later than 9 p.m. each day.” All southbound traffic on S. Eads Street will be detoured. [Twitter]

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New Rosslyn Development Marks Construction Milestone

By ARLnow.com

Published September 17, 2020 at 11:25AM | Updated September 17, 2020 at 11:45AM

The Highlands development, as seen from the Colonial Village Shopping Center in Rosslyn (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

A project that is changing the skyline of Arlington has just celebrated its “topping out.”

The massive Highlands residential development in Rosslyn recently reached its full height. Construction, which has continued through the pandemic and some notable challenges, is expected to wrap up in the second half of 2021.

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County Board Approves Contract for New ART Bus Facility

By ARLnow.com

Published September 17, 2020 at 10:00AM | Updated September 17, 2020 at 11:02AM

An Arlington Transit (ART) bus in Clarendon in 2019 (staff photo)

(Updated at 11 a.m.) The Arlington County Board has approved a nearly $4 million contract to plan, design and manage the construction of a new bus facility in the Green Valley neighborhood.

The Board unanimously approved the contract for a new Arlington Transit (ART) operations and maintenance facility at its Tuesday night meeting. The new facility will be built on a property along the 2600 block of Shirlington Road that the county bought for $24 million in 2018.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published September 10, 2020 at 7:30AM

More APS Tech Issues Reported — Several people contacted ARLnow yesterday to report more technology issues involving remote learning. While Wakefield High School’s principal posted a possible fix on social media, APS spokesman Frank Bellavia said that any remaining problems were isolated: “At last check this morning, there were 25,273 APS-provided student devices active on our network. There are some issues at the secondary level, but we are working directly with those students to reset their devices.” [Twitter, Twitter]

Sept. 11 Commemoration Tomorrow — “Arlington County will commemorate the lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and express gratitude to all those who responded that day with a virtual event. To ensure everyone’s safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, the public will view the event online or on the County’s cable channels.” [Arlington County]

Around Town

Joe’s Place on Lee Highway Closed For Big Changes

By ARLnow.com

Published September 9, 2020 at 3:30PM

Joe's Place Pizza and Pasta on Lee Highway (staff photo by Joseph Ramos)

Joe’s Place Pizza and Pasta at 5555 Lee Highway is closed for painting and, reportedly, some major changes.

A sign on one of the restaurant’s doors said it closed August 23 for painting and will reopen in a few weeks.

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Former Wendy’s Site in Courthouse to Remain Vacant into 2021

By ARLnow.com

Published September 9, 2020 at 10:30AM

Site of former Wendy's in Courthouse in September 2019 (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

A prime triangle of land in Courthouse is expected to remain largely vacant through next year.

The property at the corner of Wilson Blvd. and N. Courthouse Road once housed a Wendy’s. The fast food restaurant was torn down in 2016, in anticipation of the construction of a 12-story office building, which was approved the year before. More than four years after the demolition, however, there’s still no office building.

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The Custis Trail is Getting a Pedestrian Roundabout

By ARLnow.com

Published August 17, 2020 at 9:30AM

A portion of the Custis Trail will be detoured next week for construction of a roundabout.

The roundabout is being installed on the south side of the pedestrian underpass beneath I-66, which is currently a somewhat dangerous T-intersection. The project is part of VDOT’s larger I-66 widening project.

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New Elevator Coming to Pentagon City Metro Station

By ARLnow.com

Published July 24, 2020 at 10:40AM | Updated July 24, 2020 at 4:34PM

Existing Pentagon City Metro elevator (via Google Maps)

Arlington County has taken an initial step towards the construction of a new elevator for the Pentagon City Metro station.

At a recent meeting, the County Board approved a nearly $750,000 contract with a construction consultancy to manage construction of a new elevator near the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City mall. The new elevator will provide an alternative to an existing Metro elevator on the eastern side of the street, which will also receive some upgrades as part of the $5.1 million project.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published June 30, 2020 at 7:00AM

March Planned Tonight in Crystal City — “This Tuesday (6/30) we will be gathering in Crystal City Courtyard Green to march to Pentagon City in defense of Black womxn.” [Twitter]

Petition for APS to Require Masks — “To maximize the chances of success for Arlington Public Schools (Virginia) hybrid return to school model we urge the School Board and Superintendent Dr. Francisco Durán to make face coverings compulsory for both students and teachers during the days they are at school for in-person learning. Those who object to wearing masks can always choose the distance-learning option.” [Change.org]

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published June 12, 2020 at 8:00AM | Updated June 12, 2020 at 9:26AM

Rent Protest Today — Starting at the shopping center parking lot at 5001 Columbia Pike, a caravan of cars adorned with signs will travel to local apartment complexes to support “rent cancellation during this pandemic plus two months following the ability for community members to work and pay rent,” among other aims. The protest is being organized by La ColectiVA and other groups. [Facebook]

Animal Control Rescues Turtle from I-395 — “A few days ago, we got a call about a turtle very close to traffic on I-395. When Sgt Ballena arrived, he found a young snapping turtle who’s beak was fractured and bleeding. He took the turtle to Blue Ridge Wildlife Center, who will care for him until he can be released.” [Twitter]

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Milestone Passed in Virginia Hospital Center Expansion

By ARLnow.com

Published May 22, 2020 at 10:00AM

Construction at Virginia Hospital Center on May 19, 2020 (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

Work on Virginia Hospital Center’s expansion project has hit a new milestone.

After months of excavation at the site, the first concrete footers are now being poured for the hospital’s new parking garage.

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Amazon Ending Pile Driving Ahead of Schedule at HQ2 Site

By ARLnow.com

Published May 15, 2020 at 12:00PM

The Amazon HQ2 construction site in Pentagon City (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

As promised last week, Clark Construction is wrapping up pile driving at the Amazon HQ2 site in Pentagon City today, two weeks ahead of schedule.

That’s good news for Amazon’s new neighbors. The noisy work drew protests from those sheltering at home in the apartment buildings around the S. Eads Street construction site, and TV news crews reporting on the complaints.