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Published September 29, 2017 at 9:35AM

If you frequent Clarendon or other highly-populated Arlington neighborhoods, you’ve likely encountered them: flourescent-vest-wearing young people stopping passersby to solicit support for the environment, civil liberties, or other causes and organizations.

They’re usually friendly, though persistent, working in teams to ensure no one walks by without a pitch. Even intensely looking down at one’s phone and/or wearing headphones does not seem to discourage many from approaching as you walk down the sidewalk gauntlet.

News

Morning Poll: Where in Arlington Do You Live?

By ARLnow.com

Published September 22, 2017 at 9:40AM

Route 50 as seen from the Glebe Road overpass in 2011

There is a literal north-south divide in Arlington: Route 50, as it runs from Fairfax County to Fort Myer.

But besides the difference in addresses, there is also a bit of a socioeconomic divide separating the two sides of the highway. Neighborhoods south of Route 50 tend to be less wealthy and more diverse than their counterparts in the northern reaches of Arlington.

Opinion

Morning Poll: What Would You Like to See More of on ARLnow?

By ARLnow.com

Published September 18, 2017 at 10:00AM

As this approach should result in more articles being published each day — if all goes well — we have the opportunity to cover a wider variety of topics.

Which of the following, in your opinion, should we do more of?

Opinion

Morning Poll: Would You Buy a $1,000 iPhone?

By ARLnow.com

Published September 13, 2017 at 9:30AM

The latter, with its facial recognition, advanced camera technology and “Super Retina” screen, reaches the $1,000 price mark, something that has raised the eyebrows of more than a few Apple critics.

Walk around Clarendon or other Arlington environs and it’s clear that the iPhone is king here, disproportionately more popular in Arlington than it is in other parts of the country, where Android has the market share lead.

Opinion

Morning Poll: Where Would You Like to See Amazon’s Headquarters?

By ARLnow.com

Published September 12, 2017 at 10:00AM

The new headquarters, according to Amazon, will bring up to 50,000 well-paying jobs and $5 billion in investment to whichever city the company chooses. In return, Amazon is seeking enough space to build up to 8 million square feet of office in a concentrated area, and tax breaks and other economic incentives.

The Crystal City area and the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor fit the bill for many of the things Amazon is seeking, especially a talented workforce and transit connections, though the real estate is likely a bit more expensive than Amazon is hoping for.

Opinion

Morning Poll: How Much Vacation Did You Take This Summer?

By ARLnow.com

Published August 31, 2017 at 10:15AM | Updated September 1, 2017 at 9:00AM

Bethany Beach (file photo)

The unofficial end to summer is almost here. Not the calendar season, mind you, but the fun part of summer where schools are out, pools are open and vacations are taken.

Some Arlingtonians maximize their summer fun by taking long vacations abroad, to the beach or to visit family. Others keep their nose to the grindstone and take some vacation days here and there.

Opinion

Morning Poll: How Worried Are You About Nuclear Annihilation?

By ARLnow.com

Published August 11, 2017 at 10:15AM

Aerial view of the Pentagon (Flickr pool photo by Michael Coffman)

While experts say nuclear war with North Korea is unlikely, and both the North Koreans and the United States continue to talk about deterrence rather than aggression, there is no denying that the nation’s capital is a prime target for anyone who wants to attack the U.S.

Even in the event of a conflict, North Korea’s intercontinental missiles would not be able to reach D.C., according to news reports. Still, given our proximity in Arlington to places like the White House, the U.S. Capitol, and the Pentagon, how worried are you — in the back of your mind — about nuclear warfare given the latest escalation in rhetoric?

Opinion

Morning Poll: Self-Driving Vehicle Testing in N. Va.

By ARLnow.com

Published August 9, 2017 at 10:05AM

As noted this morning, Virginia has made it legal to test self-driving car technologies in the Commonwealth.

That policy is getting additional attention after a seemingly driverless van was spotted driving around Clarendon last week and, this week, was revealed to be a human-driven Virginia Tech research project.

Opinion

Morning Poll: Which New Bar/Restaurant Are You Most Looking Forward To?

By ARLnow.com

Published July 26, 2017 at 10:05AM

That doesn’t mean, however, there are no new restaurants to get excited about in Arlington. In fact there are a number of restaurants — bar-oriented restaurants, in particular — that are coming soon and have the potential to be new go-to spots.

Which of the following are you most looking forward to?

Opinion

Morning Poll: Dining Out Less Often?

By ARLnow.com

Published July 6, 2017 at 10:00AM

Following a long period of growth, the restaurant industry is hurting nationwide, with an overabundance of restaurant options and competition from grocery stores and delivery services like BlueApron.

There is local evidence of the industry’s woes: a steady stream of closings, a slower pace of openings.

Opinion

Morning Poll: Are You Planning on Watching Fireworks Tomorrow Night?

By ARLnow.com

Published July 3, 2017 at 10:00AM

Fourth of July fireworks, as seen from the Air Force Memorial (Flickr pool photo by John Sonderman)

In 2013 we polled readers on your favorite fireworks-viewing spots.

The top 3, from first to third, excluding “other:” the Iwo Jima memorial, an apartment or house rooftop, and the Air Force Memorial.

Opinion

Morning Poll: Do You Support the County Weighing in on Climate Change?

By ARLnow.com

Published June 23, 2017 at 10:05AM

One could argue that fighting climate change starts with local action and that, at the very least, there is positive symbolic value in the county’s resolution.

One could also argue that despite passage of its Community Energy Plan in 2013, there’s little Arlington County can legally do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, beyond providing incentives for greater energy efficiency in buildings.