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Morning Notes

Published March 10, 2020 at 7:30AM | Updated March 11, 2020 at 11:12PM

This Week’s Crystal City Garage Races Postponed — “Attention garage racers and friends: Tomorrow’s Crystal City races are postponed. We are operating with an abundance of caution after an employee of a tenant in the 201 12th St. S. complex was quarantined because of COVID-19. The complex common areas were cleaned and disinfected, today, but we are holding off before racing again.” [Facebook]

Deep Clean for Rosslyn-Based News Outlet — “Politico has asked several reporters who covered CPAC to self-quarantine over coronavirus concerns. It’s also sanitizing/disinfecting its office.” [Washingtonian, Twitter]

Feature

Rosslyn Startup Reshaping AI for 5G Pulls $5 Million and Defense Industry Attention

By Vernon Miles

Published March 9, 2020 at 3:45PM

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Rosslyn-based tech startup DeepSig recently raised $5 million to help develop artificial intelligence that can effectively integrate with 5G wireless systems.

Events

Synchronized Skating Documentary Produced By Rosslyn Resident

By Shreeya Aranake

Published February 28, 2020 at 3:45PM

An Arlington resident has produced a new documentary about the mesmerizing world of synchronized skating.

News

New Streets Coming With New Marriott Redevelopment in Rosslyn

By Vernon Miles

Published February 20, 2020 at 10:05AM

Rendering of the formerly proposed buildings for the Key Bridge Marriott site (via Arlington County)

The redevelopment of the Key Bridge Marriott in Rosslyn will come with some changes to the local streetscape.

The plan is to redevelop the current site into three separate buildings: a condominium building, a hotel, and an apartment building.

Schools

New Home of H-B Woodlawn Closed After Sprinkler Mishap

By ARLnow.com

Published February 18, 2020 at 8:55AM | Updated February 18, 2020 at 4:31PM

Students who attend the H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program and the Shriver Program, at the new Heights Building in Rosslyn, are staying home today.

The building is closed, Arlington Public Schools said in an email to families (below), after a contractor accidentally broke a sprinkler line, causing the library, gymnasium and some classrooms to flood. The closure may stretch into Wednesday if repairs and cleanup from the water damage are not completed in time.

News

Two D.C. Men Arrested for Rosslyn Vehicle Break-ins

By ARLnow.com

Published February 14, 2020 at 2:30PM

Two men from the District have been arrested and charged with with breaking into at least three cars and stealing items.

The break-ins and thefts occurred earlier this month on the 1400 block of Key Blvd in Rosslyn. Arlington County Police say they obtained warrants for the suspects after “utilizing various investigative resources, including witness accounts and surveillance video.”

Around Town

Fava Pot Bringing Egyptian Street Food to Rosslyn

By Ashley Hopko

Published February 14, 2020 at 11:00AM

Dina Daniel, Stephen Samuels (Left) and Elmer Ramos (Right) of Fava Pot (Staff photo by Ashley Hopko)

International foodies in Rosslyn will have another eatery option with the upcoming expansion of Fava Pot.

The restaurant — Egyptian Street Food by Fava Pot — is expected to open in September, just in time to celebrate the local chain’s 3rd anniversary, according to owner Dina Daniel.

Events

Rosslyn Restaurant Hosting Hot Pepper Poppers Eating Contest

By Shreeya Aranake

Published February 14, 2020 at 10:00AM | Updated February 14, 2020 at 12:41PM

Plate of jalapeño pepper poppers (photo courtesy Taco Rock)

The recently-opened Taco Rock in Rosslyn is hosting a “Flammin Hot Poppers Challenge” later this month.

The “offbeat, one-of-a-kind eating contest” will be held on Monday, Feb. 24 from 7:30-10 p.m at Taco Rock (1501 Wilson Boulevard).

News

President Trump Made a Surprise Visit to Arlington Today

By ARLnow.com

Published February 13, 2020 at 3:25PM

President Trump made a surprise visit to his reelection campaign’s office in Rosslyn around lunchtime today.

The president was accompanied by his son-in-law and advisor Jared Kushner, and campaign manager Brad Parscale. For about an hour he took meetings and greeted campaign staff, congratulating them on a more than $60 million fundraising haul in January.

News

VIDA Fitness Eyes March Opening in Ballston, 2021 Opening in Rosslyn

By ARLnow.com

Published January 30, 2020 at 3:50PM

VIDA Fitness space under construction at 4040 Wilson Blvd

High-end D.C.-based fitness chain VIDA Fitness says its expansion into Arlington is just a couple of months away from coming to fruition.

VIDA announced today that it expects its new 29,000 square foot health club in Ballston to open in “mid to late March”

Around Town

Pier 1 to Close Rosslyn Store

By ARLnow.com

Published January 23, 2020 at 1:30PM | Updated January 23, 2020 at 2:23PM

(Updated at 2:20 p.m.) Just over six years after it first opened, the Pier 1 Imports store in Rosslyn is closing.

The 11,000 square foot urban outpost of the national home décor chain, at 1717 Clarendon Blvd, is on a list of nearly 450 Pier 1 stores nationwide that are closing, according to Business Insider. The company is shuttering roughly half of its stores as it struggles to remain in business amid sagging sales and competition from e-commerce options like Wayfair.

News

Rosslyn Marriott Redevelopment Still Moving Forward, but Some Want More From the Project

By Vernon Miles

Published January 23, 2020 at 9:10AM | Updated March 25, 2020 at 10:47AM

Rendering of the formerly proposed buildings for the Key Bridge Marriott site (via Arlington County)

A plan to redevelop the Key Bridge Marriott is moving forward, but some Arlington officials have lingering concerns about parking and impervious space at the site.

At a Transportation Commission meeting earlier this month, project representatives laid out plans to demolish a portion of the existing 582-room hotel and redevelop the 1401 Lee Highway site with three residential buildings and a smaller, renovated hotel space.