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Fox 5 to Broadcast from Rosslyn Friday

Published August 18, 2016 at 3:45PM

Fox 5 personalities Erin Como, Annie Yu and Tucker Barnes will be broadcasting from Rosslyn as part of its “Zip Trip” morning news feature.

The live broadcast will take place in the small park on the corner of Wilson Blvd and N. Oak Street. Local notables including Arlington County Board Chair Libby Garvey and District Taco co-founder Osiris Hoil will be interviewed, and local restaurants like Barley Mac, Pancho Villa, Heavy Seas Alehouse, AllSpice Cafe & Catering and Bistro 360 will be featured.

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RIP WJLA Outdoor Screen and News Ticker

By ARLnow.com

Published August 12, 2016 at 11:05AM

August 2016

(Updated at 11:15 a.m.) The big TV screen and news ticker at the entrance to the WJLA (ABC 7) offices in Rosslyn have been quietly removed.

The electronic displays, which helped with Rosslyn’s “Manhattan on the Potomac” vibe, were recently taken down by Monday Properties, which owns the gleaming 1100 Wilson Blvd tower (and its twin tower at 1000 Wilson Blvd).

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JUST IN: Fmr. Artisphere to Become 45,000 Square Foot Co-Working Space

By Andrew Ramonas

Published August 10, 2016 at 3:20PM | Updated August 10, 2016 at 3:43PM

The building at 1101 Wilson Boulevard will host a “flexible workspace,” called “Spaces,” from office space provider Regus, according to a news release from real estate firm Monday Properties.

Geared toward tech businesses, the redeveloped property will have an open layout that is intended to encourage collaboration among workers.

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Orange Barrels Abound in Rosslyn as Road Work Ramps Up

By Adrian Cruz

Published August 10, 2016 at 1:30PM

Utility work in Rosslyn

Between large construction projects, utility work and street paving, Rosslyn has had a bumper crop of orange barrels this summer.

Expect more barrels and lane closures starting Sunday, as a new road paving project gets underway. Wilson Blvd between N. Oak Street and N. Quinn Street is scheduled to be repaved from August 14-19.

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TV Station WJLA to Remain in Rosslyn

By ARLnow.com

Published August 4, 2016 at 9:30AM

June 2012

Monday Properties, which owns the 1000/1100 Wilson Blvd “twin towers” in which WJLA is based, first announced the 100,000 square foot lease renewal on Tuesday.

The renewal helps to maintain Rosslyn as something of a media hub, home to WJLA, Politico, Washington Business Journal, Graham Holdings, Salem Radio Network News, Washington Free Beacon and New Media Strategies.

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Continental Expanding With New Beer Garden in Rosslyn

By ARLnow.com

Published August 3, 2016 at 4:45PM | Updated August 3, 2016 at 5:08PM

(Updated at 5:05 p.m.) Continental Pool Lounge is expanding with a new, 180-seat indoor/outdoor beer garden.

The new Continental Beer Garden will be located in what’s currently a pop-up urban park with tables, chairs, potted plants and a mural, at the corner of 19th Street and N. Moore Street. Despite being a block from the Metro station, in the bustling, bus-clogged heart of Rosslyn, the 4,000 square foot outdoor beer garden will be a relaxing place to eat, drink and have fun with friends, says Continental owner Curt Large.

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Quinn’s in Rosslyn Coming Soon, Dudley’s in Shirlington Delayed

By ARLnow.com

Published August 3, 2016 at 12:30PM

Quinn's in Rosslyn

It’s been a busy summer for local restaurateur Reese Gardner.

Gardner has two new Arlington establishments in the works — Dudley’s Sport and Ale in Shirlington, which we first reported on in August 2015, and Quinn’s on the Corner, which we first learned about this past June, while lease negotiations were still reportedly in progress.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published August 3, 2016 at 9:15AM | Updated August 3, 2016 at 10:50AM

Key Bridge Marriott Lease Sold — The ground lease for the 57-year-old Key Bridge Marriott in Rosslyn has been sold to a luxury hotel and resort operator, leading to speculation that the hotel — Marriott’s longest continuously-operating property — may soon be replaced. [WTOP]

Sales Tax Receipts Nudge Up — Arlington received $39.68 million in sales tax disbursements from the state this year, up 0.2 percent compared to the year prior, pointing to an ever-so-slight increase in retail sales in the county despite some challenges dragging that figure down. [InsideNova]

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Serial Flasher Reported in Rosslyn

By ARLnow.com

Published August 2, 2016 at 11:50AM

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Two such incidents were reported to police, who were called to the 2300 block of Fort Myer Drive just before 11:30 p.m.

The man was wearing a gray shirt and a baseball hat at the time of the incidents. From an ACPD crime report:

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Ben’s Chili Bowl Community Day to Have Games, NatMobile

By ARLnow.com

Published July 29, 2016 at 11:50AM

Ben's Chili Bowl community day in 2016 (Photo via Ben's Chili Bowl)

Ben’s Chili Bowl is set to throw a party with games, giveaways and the Nationals NatMobile for locals in Rosslyn this weekend.

The eatery’s second annual community day is scheduled for its location at 1725 Wilson Boulevard from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday.

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Residents Start Petition to ‘Save Rhodeside Green Park’ from Temporary Fire Station

By Adrian Cruz

Published July 28, 2016 at 10:30AM

As of 10:00 a.m. today, the Change.org petition titled “Save Rhodeside Green Park – No to Fire Station” has 550 signatures, over halfway to its goal of 1,000.

Arlington County originally proposed building the temporary fire station behind the future the H-B Woodlawn school in Rosslyn, but agreed to consider other locations after parents spoke out against the plan, citing concerns about student safety and the loss of open space.

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Virginia Tech Students, County Planners Work to Reimagine Rosslyn Waterfront

By Adrian Cruz

Published July 27, 2016 at 1:15PM | Updated July 27, 2016 at 5:59PM

Mount Vernon Trail Station (Courtesy of Arlington County)

(Updated at 4:40 p.m)

Students at Virginia Tech’s Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center have joined Arlington County planners in brainstorming ideas to revitalize the Rosslyn waterfront.