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Morning Notes

Published May 2, 2019 at 7:30AM

Dense Fog Advisory This Morning — “A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for the DC/Baltimore metro areas, including portions of western MD & eastern WV. Use caution driving early this morning, and allow extra time to reach your destination. The fog should dissipate by around 9am.” [Twitter]

HQ2 May Look Like HQ1 — “Amazon.com Inc. has enlisted a trio of firms deeply involved with the development of its Seattle campus to help shape the plans for its second headquarters, an early indication the two campuses could share some common design elements.” [Washington Business Journal]

Weather

Arlington Under Dense Fog Advisory

By ARLnow.com

Published February 24, 2018 at 10:00AM

Arlington and much of the D.C. region is under a Dense Fog Advisory until 11 a.m.

Drivers are being encouraged to slow down due to low visibility. More from the National Weather Service:

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published January 9, 2018 at 9:45AM

Immigrants Afraid to Report Crimes — President Donald Trump’s hawkishness on immigration enforcement has apparently led to a drop in crimes reported in some of the country’s largest immigrant communities, including in Arlington. Per a new report: “In Arlington, Virginia, domestic-assault reports in one Hispanic neighborhood dropped more than eighty-five per cent in the first eight months after Trump’s Inauguration, compared with the same period the previous year.” [New Yorker]

Lawmakers React to Immigration Decision — Local lawmakers are speaking out against a Trump administration decision to end temporary protected status for some 200,000 Salvadoran immigrants. “Donald Trump’s open hostility to immigrants runs against the values and history of this country,” said Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.), while Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) called the decision “heartless.” [Rep. Don Beyer, Twitter]

Schools

School Delayed, Some Morning Events Cancelled Due to Slippery Conditions

By ARLnow.com

Published January 9, 2018 at 8:25AM | Updated January 9, 2018 at 8:47AM

Snow and sleet make for a frozen sidewalk near the Clarendon post office (file photo)

Sleet and frozen rain caused few problems in Arlington during the day, but untreated sidewalks and other surfaces turned icy at night as the sun set and temperatures dropped to be below freezing.

APS made the decision to open on a two hour delay earlier this morning. From APS:

Weather

Arlington Under Dense Fog Adivsory

By ARLnow.com

Published March 27, 2017 at 9:55AM

Arlington County and other D.C. area jurisdictions are under a Dense Fog Advisory this morning.

From the National Weather Service:

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Dense Fog Advisory Issued

By ARLnow.com

Published November 29, 2016 at 11:10PM

The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Arlington and the D.C. area.

The advisory is in effect through 7 a.m. Wednesday. Drivers should use caution and expect low visibility on their morning commutes, forecasters say.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published May 2, 2016 at 8:55AM | Updated May 2, 2016 at 10:04AM

Construction on a parking garage attached to a Pentagon City development.

Oracle Acquiring Opower — Updated at 9:55 a.m. — Technology giant Oracle is acquiring Arlington-based Opower in a $548 million cash deal. Opower recently went through a round of layoffs. [Reuters, Oracle]

Clarendon Z-Burger to Get New Name — The Z-Burger location in Clarendon will be rebranded soon as part of a legal settlement between the founder and the former partners in the business. [Washington Business Journal]

Weather

Arlington Under Dense Fog Advisory

By ARLnow.com

Published February 3, 2016 at 11:20PM

From the National Weather Service:

… DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY…

News

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published December 9, 2015 at 9:50AM | Updated December 9, 2015 at 10:49AM

Price Dip for Orange Line Homes in 2016? — Houses and condos along the Orange Line in Arlington’s 22201 Zip code appreciated in value by double digits this year. But a dip in prices around the Clarendon and Ballston areas may be ahead in 2016, according to an analytics firm. [Washington Post]

Marymount Farmers Market Proposed — A farmers market has been proposed for Marymount University. This weekend, the Arlington County Board is expected to defer consideration of a use permit for the market until February due to “zoning-related issues.” [Arlington County, InsideNova]

Weather

Arlington Under Dense Fog Advisory

By ARLnow.com

Published December 2, 2015 at 10:10AM

Arlington and much of the D.C. region is under a Dense Fog Advisory until 2 p.m. this afternoon.

The National Weather Service says low visibility could cause hazardous driving conditions.

Traffic

Wet, Foggy Weather Causes Christmas Travel Delays

By ARLnow.com

Published December 23, 2014 at 2:40PM

Four out of ten D.C. area residents — nearly 2.5 million people — are expected to travel 50 miles or more during the 13-day holiday travel period around Christmas and New Year’s, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic.

That’s up 3.3 percent from 2013.