Arlington News & Events
Arlington Pet of the Week: Penny
by ARLnow.com SponsorWed, 27 Jan 2021 17:30:35 +0000
This is Penny, our latest Pet of the Week. She's a 1.5-year-old Great Pyrenees mix who's guilty of "heart-melting head tilts."
Plan to Update Crystal City Water Park Deferred Over Safety Concerns
by Jo DeVoeWed, 27 Jan 2021 16:30:48 +0000
(Updated at 11:45 a.m.) Arlington County has asked JBG Smith to go back to the drawing board after reviewing its plans to upgrade the Crystal City Water Park. The privately-owned...
Deputy County Manager James Schwartz to Retire Next Month
by Matt BlitzWed, 27 Jan 2021 15:35:30 +0000
Deputy County Manager James Schwartz is retiring. An announcement was made official by County Manager Mark Schwartz at Tuesday’s County Board meeting. Schwartz’s last full day with Arlington County will...
https://www.arlnow.com/2021/01/27/deputy-county-manager-james-schwartz-to-retire-next-month/
Here Are Some of the Common Items You Actually Can’t Recycle in Arlington
by ARLnow.comWed, 27 Jan 2021 14:45:56 +0000
(Updated at 10:20 a.m.) Arlington County is trying to make its recycling service more efficient, and that means keeping items that don’t get recycled out of the stream. In a...
Morning Notes
by ARLnow.comWed, 27 Jan 2021 12:30:28 +0000
Still No Back to School Date Set — From Arlington Public Schools Superintendent Francisco Durán: “Return dates for additional student groups have not been set yet… I am committed to...
Just Reduced Properties in Arlington
by ARLnow.com SponsorWed, 27 Jan 2021 10:30:31 +0000
A 2 BD/2 BA penthouse condo with panoramic views in the Clarendon/Ballston corridor was Just Reduced $10,000.
https://www.arlnow.com/2021/01/27/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-274/
94-Year-Old Water Main Under Key Blvd To Be Replaced
by Matt BlitzTue, 26 Jan 2021 22:00:49 +0000
A 94-year-old water main that runs under the residential area north of Clarendon to Courthouse is finally set to be replaced. On Saturday, the County Board approved a contract for...
https://www.arlnow.com/2021/01/26/94-year-old-water-main-under-key-blvd-to-be-replaced/
FEMA is Giving Arlington More Than $2 Million for Vaccine Distribution Efforts
by Jo DeVoeTue, 26 Jan 2021 20:50:52 +0000
Arlington County is slated to receive nearly $2.3 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support the distribution of coronavirus vaccines, Virginia’s U.S. Senators announced on Tuesday. The money...
The Right Note: More Leadership Needed from the School Board
by Mark KellyTue, 26 Jan 2021 20:15:51 +0000
The Right Note is a biweekly opinion column. The views expressed are solely the author’s. In response to School Board Member Reid Goldstein’s column yesterday, let’s talk about schools in Arlington....
https://www.arlnow.com/2021/01/26/the-right-note-more-leadership-needed-from-the-school-board/
Proposed Updates to Towing Ordinance Would Increase Fees
by Matt BlitzTue, 26 Jan 2021 19:30:57 +0000
(Updated at 3:15 p.m.) Arlington officials are again looking to amend the county’s much-talked-about towing ordinance. A number of the proposed changes would bring the county’s ordinance in line with...
https://www.arlnow.com/2021/01/26/proposed-updates-to-towing-ordinance-would-increase-fees/
JUST IN: Internet Outages Affecting Arlington Public Schools
by ARLnow.comTue, 26 Jan 2021 18:40:58 +0000
A widespread East Coast internet outage may cause delays for teachers and students accessing Arlington Public Schools systems during remote learning. “Some users may be experiencing issues with their internet,...
https://www.arlnow.com/2021/01/26/just-in-internet-outages-affecting-arlington-public-schools/
Ask Eli: 2020 Housing Market Review — Condos
by ARLnow.com SponsorTue, 26 Jan 2021 17:45:33 +0000
This week, Ask Eli breaks down how Arlington's condo market did in 2020 — and what it could mean for 2021.
https://www.arlnow.com/2021/01/26/ask-eli-2020-housing-market-review-condos/
Here’s a Look at the Proposed Redevelopment that Would Replace Silver Diner in Clarendon
by ARLnow.comTue, 26 Jan 2021 16:45:10 +0000
It’s still early in the approval process, but we’re getting a closer look at a proposed redevelopment that would replace the Silver Diner and The Lot beer garden in Clarendon....
County Board Approves Columbia Pike Changes, Bridge Safety Improvements
by Jo DeVoeTue, 26 Jan 2021 15:45:22 +0000
The County Board approved safety improvements for pedestrians and cyclists on Columbia Pike over Four Mile Run, as well as other changes, during its regular meeting on Saturday. The approved...
