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Morning Notes

Published February 19, 2016 at 9:30AM | Updated February 19, 2016 at 9:52AM

ACFD Battles Fire on Patrick Henry Drive — On Thursday morning Arlington County firefighters assisted in battling a two-alarm blaze at an apartment building on the 3000 block of Patrick Henry Drive, just across the border in Fairfax County. [Twitter, Twitter]

Arlington Doubling Down on Startups — Arlington Economic Development plans to use the $1.5 million in one-time additional funds it’s allocated in County Manager Mark Schwartz’s budget to target early-stage tech companies and help them lease offices between 5,000 and 20,000 square feet. [Washington Business Journal]

Around Town

Palette 22 Set to Open Next Week in Shirlington

By ARLnow.com

Published February 16, 2016 at 4:30PM

Palette 22, a new restaurant in Shirlington that fuses street cuisine with street art, is slated to open next Monday — appropriately, on 2/22.

The restaurant, in the former Extra Virgin space at 4053 Campbell Avenue, has been in the planning stages for some 18 months. Four months of construction are wrapping up this week and the restaurant was a hive of activity today with construction crews drilling and hammering, prospective employees interviewing for positions and artists working on murals and paintings.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: What Do Dave Grohl and a Concrete Factory Have in Common?

By ARLnow.com

Published January 19, 2016 at 11:00AM | Updated January 20, 2016 at 8:00AM

The following letter to the editor was submitted by Robin Stombler, a Nauck resident, business owner and past chair of the Arlington Committee of 100, regarding revitalization plans for the Shirlington Crescent area.

Dear Editor:

News

Plans for Shirlington Crescent Revitalization Could Solidify in 2016

By Jennifer Currier

Published January 7, 2016 at 12:05PM

Arlington County has pledged to start an extensive community planning effort in 2016 for the area known as Shirlington Crescent, a process with the goal of bringing major economic, environmental and cultural changes to the area.

Plans for revitalizing and possibly redeveloping parts of Nauck and the Four Mile Run corridor began with a study conducted in 2014. This study outlined approximately 95 acres along Four Mile Run Drive and Shirlington Road for the community planning process to focus on.

Around Town

New Shirlington Brewery to Open This Saturday

By Jennifer Currier

Published January 4, 2016 at 3:50PM

After first announcing its plans to open late last summer, a new brewery near Shirlington is ready to open its doors this weekend.

New District Brewing Co. (2709 S. Oakland Street) is scheduled to open to the public this Saturday, Jan. 9 at noon, according to co-owner Steve Katrivanos. The 5,200 square foot space is off S. Four Mile Run Drive near the Shirlington dog park and the W&OD Trail.

Events

Shirlington Pool Hall to Host Female Comedian Showcase

By Jennifer Currier

Published December 18, 2015 at 10:45AM

Chester’s Billiards Bar & Grill at 2620 S. Shirlington Road is hosting the first Pink Friday Comedy Showcase on Jan. 22.

The showcase is advertised as a “Ladies First” comedy series at the restaurant and pool hall, which opened this fall in the former home of Lucy’s ARL, another pool hall that closed in 2013.

Around Town

Hula Girl Now Open in Shirlington

By ARLnow.com

Published December 1, 2015 at 3:50PM | Updated December 1, 2015 at 4:28PM

(Updated at 4:30 p.m.) A new Hawaiian-inspired restaurant has opened in Shirlington.

Hula Girl Bar and Grill, a restaurant based on a popular food truck, originally opened last week at 4044 Campbell Avenue. It closed unexpectedly over the weekend due to a power issue, but reopened for dinner last night (Monday).

News

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published December 1, 2015 at 9:55AM

Shirlington Tree Lighting Rescheduled — Due to rain, the Shirlington tree lighting event scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled. The holiday event is now set for Monday, Dec. 7 from 6-8:30 p.m. [Facebook]

Yona Now Open in Ballston — New ramen restaurant Yona opened for lunch yesterday in Ballston, attracting a “packed house” for $15 bowls of ramen. The restaurant, at 4000 Wilson Blvd, plans to start serving dinner on Friday. [Yona, Twitter]

News

Man Who Jumped From Shirlington Bridge in a Coma, Family Searching for Answers

By Jennifer Currier

Published November 24, 2015 at 1:20PM | Updated November 24, 2015 at 3:35PM

Family members of the man who was critically injured earlier this month after he jumped from a bridge while running from police are searching for answers about what exactly happened that night.

The man has been identified by his family as 36-year-old Jivon Lee Jackson of Fort Washington, Maryland. According to Jivon’s father Richard Jackson, he is currently in a coma and stable at George Washington University Hospital.

Around Town

Newly Renovated AMC Theater Now Open in Shirlington

By ARLnow.com

Published November 18, 2015 at 3:50PM

The AMC movie theater in Shirlington (2772 S. Randolph Street) has reopened after extensive renovations.

The AMC Shirlington 7 closed about a month and a half ago. It reopened yesterday, showing only one movie, and will fully resume a full slate of showings on Friday.

Events

Save The Date: Shirlington Tree Lighting Festival

By Jennifer Currier

Published November 12, 2015 at 3:35PM | Updated December 1, 2015 at 9:42AM

Thanksgiving will barely be over before celebrations for the next holiday begin in Shirlington.

The annual “Shirlie Lights Up The Village” festival is planned for ~~Tuesday, Dec. 1~~ from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The event will feature holiday-themed performances and activities for all ages.

Around Town

‘Ichiban Sushi and Ramen’ Coming to Shirlington Village

By ARLnow.com

Published November 9, 2015 at 1:45PM

A new sushi and ramen restaurant is coming to Shirlington.

Signs for “Ichiban Sushi and Ramen” appeared in the windows of the former Blue Sea Seafood and Bar space at 4251 Campbell Avenue within the past couple of days. Blue Sea closed last week, after less than two years in business.