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Published February 23, 2016 at 9:25AM

Revolutionary War-Themed Bar Coming to Clarendon — The Spirits of 76, a new Revolutionary War-themed bar from the general manager of Georgetown’s former Rhino Bar, is coming to Clarendon. The bar will be built in the former Taste of Morocco space at 3211 Washington Blvd, between O’Sullivan’s and the new “European inspired” Park Lane Tavern. Spirits of 76 hopes, optimistically, to open in April. [Washington Business Journal]

Geese from Oil Spill Released — About 20 Canada geese that were affected by the Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary oil spill last month have been released back to the Potomac. Some 60 waterfowl were covered in oil as a result of the spill and 29 died, according to the Coast Guard. Dominion recently admitted that the oil came from its Crystal City power substation. [Washington Post]

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Water Main Break Closes Wilson Blvd for Evening Rush

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Published February 2, 2016 at 3:25PM

Wilson Blvd is closed between Rosslyn and Courthouse due to a water main break.

The closure is between N. Quinn and Rhodes streets, in front of the Colonial Village Shopping Center. Traffic is being diverted onto N. Quinn Street.

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Published November 17, 2015 at 9:15AM

Water Main Break in Courthouse — Courthouse Road is closed between Route 50 and 14th Street N., near the police station, due to a water main break that was discovered overnight. Repairs are still underway as of this morning’s rush hour. [WTOP]

Arlington Scores New Office Tenant in Va. Square — Arlington County will fill 50,000 square feet of vacant office space in Virginia Square thanks to a new tenant. GW Medical Faculty Associates will be moving into 3811 N. Fairfax Drive this coming spring, creating more than 200 jobs. [Arlington County]

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Williamsburg Blvd Sinkhole Scheduled for Final Repairs

By Mariah Joyce

Published June 17, 2015 at 4:30PM

Sinkhole in early June following temporary repairs (photo courtesy Joe Keeley)

Arlington County plans to make permanent repairs to a sinkhole on Williamsburg Blvd in the coming weeks.

The sinkhole first appeared in February due to a water main break which created a small geyser near the corner of Williamsburg Blvd and Sycamore Street.

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Published April 29, 2015 at 8:35AM | Updated April 29, 2015 at 9:11AM

Water Main Repairs Continue — Emergency water main repairs that started last night are continuing on Washington Blvd at N. Kensington Street. Drivers should expect traffic impacts, particularly during the morning rush hour. [Twitter]

Beyer Blasts Proposed Metro Cut — A U.S. House committee has released a plan to cut federal funding of Metro for maintenance and safety upgrades in half next year. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) blasted the plan, calling it “shortsighted” and saying it will “jeopardize rider safety [and] derail improvements to the system.” [NBC Washington]

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Published March 18, 2015 at 9:45AM

Sephora Coming to Clarendon — Skincare and cosmetics retailer Sephora has signed a lease at Market Common Clarendon. The company plans to open a store at the shopping center later this year. [Washington Business Journal]

Contractor Causes Flood in Rosslyn — A contractor on a backhoe caused a mini flood on Wilson Blvd yesterday afternoon, after striking a fire hydrant line. The incident also caused several hours of water service disruptions in the area. It’s at least the second time in the past few months that someone at the construction site hit a water line and caused flooding. [WJLA]

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Published February 24, 2015 at 9:15AM

Reward Paid for Bank Robbery Tip — Arlington County Crime Solvers has paid a reward for a tip received that led to the arrest of a bank robbery suspect. The tipster called a 1-800 number to leave a tip after seeing a press release about the Dec. 6 robbery at Capital One Bank in Ballston Common Mall. [Arlington County]

Williamsburg Middle School Closed Monday — Williamsburg Middle School was closed Monday due to a pipe that burst over the weekend, damaging part of the school. [WUSA 9]

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Water Main Break Creates Sinkhole on Williamsburg Blvd

By ARLnow.com

Published February 2, 2015 at 10:05AM | Updated February 2, 2015 at 11:01AM

Geyser caused by water main break on Feb. 2 (photo via ACPD)

(Updated at 11:00 a.m.) A sizable sinkhole has formed on Williamsburg Blvd due to a water main break.

The sinkhole is located in a crosswalk, in a southbound lane of Williamsburg Blvd just off of Sycamore Street and the Williamsburg Circle.

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Water Main Break Near Columbia Pike Leaves Residents High and Dry

By ARLnow.com

Published January 25, 2015 at 1:50PM | Updated January 25, 2015 at 2:50PM

Residents in various parts of South Arlington have reported low or no water pressure following a significant water main break.

The water pressure problems appear to stem from a large water main break on S. Dinwiddie Street at 9th Street, near Columbia Pike and the Arlington Mill Community Center.

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Glebe Road Partially Blocked Due to Water Main Break

By ARLnow.com

Published January 15, 2015 at 6:15PM

The road closure is expected to last until around midnight, as crews complete repairs, according to an Arlington alert.

Authorities are also concerned that the water on the roadway may turn to ice as the temperature dips below freezing overnight.

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UPDATED: Four Mile Run Water Main Break Leaves 150 Without Water

By Ethan Rothstein

Published January 13, 2015 at 11:30AM | Updated January 13, 2015 at 3:27PM

(Updated at 3:25 p.m.) A broken water main has filled a section of Four Mile Run Drive with water, causing emergency crews to shut down the road while it is undergoing repair.

The break is near the intersection of Four Mile Run Drive and S. Cleveland Street, near the intersection of S. Glebe Road and W. Glebe Road, I-395 and the Alexandria border.

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Snow Removal Continues Before Icy Temperatures Tonight

By Ethan Rothstein

Published January 6, 2015 at 4:40PM | Updated January 6, 2015 at 5:01PM

Water main break at N. Pershing Drive and N. Oakland Street on Jan. 6, 2015

(Updated at 4:45 p.m.) The snow has stopped and the sun came out this afternoon, but the bad weather news might not be over yet with below-freezing temperatures expected tonight and tomorrow.

Arlington is continuing its efforts to clear the roads and is on Phase 3 of its snow removal process, clearing residential side streets, county staff said this afternoon.