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Arax Cafe in Westover Has Closed
Arax Cafe (5852 Washington Blvd) in the Westover neighborhood has closed its doors for good. A sign in the window of the now-empty coffee shop reads: “To our extended family… we are sorry to announce...
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Historic Post Oak Cut Down Due to Storm Damage
An oak tree that has, for centuries, towered over what is now the Westover neighborhood is being cut down today. The derecho on June 29 irreparably damaged the historic Post Oak, a majestic 93-foot...
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Police Investigating Bicyclist Accident Near Westover
(Updated at 4:05 p.m.) Police are investigating an unusual accident near Westover involving a bicyclist. Initial reports said the cyclist was unconscious when police arrived, after being struck by a...
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Accident Closes Washington Blvd in Westover
An accident in the Westover neighborhood closed Washington Blvd in both directions for more than an hour this morning (Saturday). A little before 10:00 a.m., three cars became involved in an accident...
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Fair Trade Store Opening in Westover
Update on 10/4/12 — The store is now open, according to owner Lisa Ostroff. A new store specializing in fair trade goods is opening in Westover. Trade Roots will replace Arax Cafe (5852 Washington...
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More Amplified Music for Westover Beer Garden?
The Arlington County Board is scheduled to consider an expansion of amplified music at the Westover Market beer garden (5863 Washington Blvd). In June, the beer garden was granted a permit to allow...
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Human Rights Award Winners Announced — The Arlington Human Rights Commission has announced the winners for the 2012 James B. Hunter Human Rights Award. Two community groups — Wakefield High School’s...
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Thieves Steal Wheels from Hotel — Two suspects were seen stealing tires and rims from two vehicles parked at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott (1700 Jefferson Davis Highway) early Thursday morning. A...
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Pentagon City Mall Renovations — Coming on the heels of the news that Ballston Common Mall will be getting a revamp, the owners of Fashion Centre at Pentagon City announced plans to renovate that mall...
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Tea Party to Host Anti-Streetcar Scholar in Westover
A noted streetcar critic will address a meeting of the Northern Virginia Tea Party on Tuesday. The event is scheduled from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Westover Branch Library (1644 N. McKinley Road). Randal...
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The Forest Inn: An Authentic Arlington Dive Bar
Walk into The Forest Inn in Westover on a Friday evening, and chances are you’ll hear southern rock emanating from the jukebox in the corner, two friendly bartenders chit-chatting with the patrons, and...
View ArticleVolunteer Opportunities: Manicurists for Seniors
The Jefferson (900 N. Taylor Street) senior independent living community is looking for people to help its residents feel beautiful. It’s seeking volunteers to help give manicures. The Jefferson will...
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New Italian Store Location to Replace 7-Eleven in Westover
(Updated at 7:00 p.m.) The Italian Store will be opening a second location next year, in the Westover neighborhood. The store, which sells sandwiches, pizza, wine and gourmet Italian grocery items,...
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Letter to the Editor: Italian Store Could Spur Unwelcome Development
Judging by the deluge of views and comments on our article about the Italian Store planning to open a second location, in Westover, most residents are excited about the opening. But not everybody...
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Pete of Pete’s Barber Shop in Westover Retires
Westover’s Pete’s Barber Shop is no longer home to its namesake now that Peter Xereas has retired. Xereas, a Greek immigrant, had owned the barber shop at 5847 Washington Blvd since 1968 when he...
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Westover Beer Garden to Open Second Location Near Clarendon
(Updated at 3:05 p.m.) The Westover Beer Garden (5863 Washington Blvd), which once struggled to stay open under onerous Arlington County regulations, plans to open a second location near Clarendon next...
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Daycare Owner Sorry for Leaving Child Outside – An Arlington home daycare owner says she’s sorry for leaving a three-year-old girl outside in the rain and cold without a jacket or shoes. Police were...
View ArticleLebanese Taverna to Celebrate 35 Years in Arlington
Lebanese Taverna, which began as a single storefront in Arlington operated by an immigrant couple and their five children, is celebrating its 35th anniversary with events and specials over the...
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Westover Italian Store Expects to Open By End of Year
The Italian Store that is coming to Westover is now under construction, and the owner hopes to be open in time for the holidays, before the end of 2014. Construction was delayed for several months due...
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Westover Residents Petition Against Moving H-B to Reed School
(Updated at 1:10 p.m.) One of the proposals on the table for Arlington Public Schools’ middle school seat expansion plan is moving the H-B Woodlawn program to the Reed School/Westover Library site, a...
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