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Morning Notes

Published September 23, 2020 at 7:30AM | Updated September 23, 2020 at 9:35AM

Soccer practice at field in Quincy Park (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Italian Deli Coming to Pentagon Row — “Napoli Pasta Bar, the Bib Gourmand-designated Italian restaurant in Columbia Heights, will expand into Northern Virginia next month when it adds a sister deli in Arlington. Napoli Salumeria is expected to open in early October at 1301 South Joyce Street… The Pentagon Row space was largely turnkey ready, as it formerly functioned as a deli called A Deli.” [Eater]

Shirlington Movie Theater Reopens — The AMC Shirlington 7 theater reopened earlier this week, after closing over the weekend. A PR rep said the closure was due to a “plumbing issue.”

Opinion

Morning Poll: Should Arlington Follow MoCo’s Lead in Allowing Alcohol in Some Parks?

By ARLnow.com

Published September 22, 2020 at 9:45AM

In two days, Montgomery County will start allowing alcohol consumption in select parks as part of a pilot program.

News

As Flu Season Approaches, New COVID-19 Cases Continue to Fluctuate

By ARLnow.com

Published September 21, 2020 at 10:15AM

Arlington County has seen three consecutive days of coronavirus cases below the seven-day moving average.

The relative reduction in cases over the weekend is welcome news, but the county is — like much of the rest of the country — continuing to see a baseline of new cases as colder weather and the flu season approach.

News

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published September 21, 2020 at 7:30AM

Boat Catches Fire Near Gravelly Point — “Update boat fire Gravelly Point. Vessel is well involved. #DCsBravest Fireboats in active attack on burning vessel. The 11 occupants are being transported to Fire/Police pier for evaluation.” [Twitter, Twitter]

Flags at Half Staff in Va., U.S. — “Per an order from @GovernorVA, the Virginia flag is to be lowered to half staff at all federal, state and local government facilities across Virginia in memory of U.S Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday. Flags are to remain lowered until burial.” [Twitter, White House]

News

After Holding Steady All Week, A Bump in New Cases Today

By ARLnow.com

Published September 18, 2020 at 11:00AM

For the past two weeks, the seven-day moving average of new coronavirus cases in Arlington has kept a fairly tight range. Today, however, it is seeing something of a bump up.

Twenty-eight new cases were reported overnight, the highest one-day total since Aug. 28, bringing the seven-day average to 17. The seven-day total is now 119, after hovering around 100 all week.

News

Officials Sound Warning About County Budget Shortfall

By ARLnow.com

Published September 17, 2020 at 2:45PM | Updated September 17, 2020 at 3:04PM

County revenue sources impacted by pandemic (via Arlington County)

(Updated at 3 p.m.) Arlington County is facing a possible budget gap in the tens of millions dollars during the current fiscal year, as a result of the pandemic.

That’s the message from county staff, who raised the alarm during Tuesday’s County Board meeting.

Opinion

Health Matters: Will You Trust a COVID-19 Vaccine?

By Dr. George Hwang

Published September 17, 2020 at 2:00PM | Updated September 23, 2020 at 11:13AM

“A vaccine that nobody wants to take is not very useful.”

If there were a safe and effective vaccine against COVID, why wouldn’t people take it? After all, the virus has claimed 200,000 American lives, shut down schools and businesses and affected almost every aspect of our lives. The fact that scientists have been able to develop vaccine candidates in mere months after sequencing SARS-CoV-2’s genetic code is nothing short of a medical marvel. However, our country’s hyper-polarizing climate has thrust the rapid vaccine progress into the political ring, resulting in rising public distrust.

News

County Board Votes to Discontinue Sidewalk Crowding Ordinance

By ARLnow.com

Published September 16, 2020 at 11:45AM | Updated September 23, 2020 at 11:13AM

Something exceedingly rare happened during last night’s County Board meeting.

A broad spectrum of Arlington civic life — including progressives, the Chamber of Commerce, business owners, county commissions and a local civic association — all lined up to speak against an ordinance recommended for approval by county staff — one that was temporarily approved by the Board a month and a half ago.

News

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published September 16, 2020 at 7:30AM

Restaurant Closes in Pentagon City — “Sad to report that A-Deli at ⁦@PentagonRow⁩ has gone out of business. Mr. Kapoor and his wife are great people. I hope they can rebound in a new venture.” [@CartChaos22202/Twitter]

Another Hazy Day on Tap — “It will be another day without much in the way of cloudiness. With at least some smoke likely to be in the air once again, highs will be held back somewhat, as readings will mainly reach the low and mid-70s.” [Capital Weather Gang]

Around Town

New Natural Hair Salon Opens in Ballston Amid Pandemic

By Sydney Hawkins

Published September 15, 2020 at 3:45PM

Ajia Minnis, Owner and Founder of Thrive Hair Bar at 1010 N. Glebe Road (Photo courtesy of Thrive Hair Bar)

A new hair salon that helps natural hair to thrive has opened in Ballston despite the pandemic

After initially hoping to open on June 19 to commemorate Juneteenth, Thrive Hair Bar (1010 N. Glebe Road) first opened its doors on Aug. 9.

Opinion

Morning Poll: When Do You Want to Return to the Office?

By ARLnow.com

Published September 15, 2020 at 9:35AM

Across the region, office buildings have remained largely sparsely populated since the start of the pandemic, with most employees working from home.

It might stay that way for awhile.

News

Coronavirus Update: About 100 New Cases in Arlington Per Week

By ARLnow.com

Published September 14, 2020 at 10:40AM

(Updated at 10:50 a.m.) The coronavirus does not appear to be going away anytime soon in Arlington, but for the time being it’s not getting significantly worse, either.

Around 12 to 16 people are testing positive for COVID-19 in Arlington each day, according to the latest data from the Virginia Dept. of Health. The seven-day rolling average of new cases has bumped around that range since the first week of the month and currently stands at 14.4.