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updated: Sat Jul 19, 2008 12:34 pm

Arlington County News

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9 hrs ago | Sun - Gazette

County Republicans Not Going Down Without a Fight

It's been a mantra used by Arlington County Democrats to get the rank-and-file psyched up for the coming general election: turning out 80 percent of the Arlington electorate and seeing 80 percent of those ...

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, John McCain

Fri Jul 18, 2008

WRC Washington DC Channel 4

Arlington County Reports Year's First Mosquitoes With West Nile Virus

Public health officials in Arlington County said that mosquito batches captured at Interstate 66 and North Fairfax Drive tested positive for West Nile virus.

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Related Topix: Arlington, VA, Health, West Nile Virus

Thu Jul 17, 2008

TheWashCycle

Long Bridge Park

The Arlington County Board recently approved the final major land-use deal needed to create the Long Bridge Park .

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WJLA

Surveillance Photos Released in Arlington Office-theft Spree

Arlington County police have released surveillance pictures in hopes of tracking down a thief who sneaks into offices and steals laptops, cell phones and other items during the workday.

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Related Topix: Arlington, VA

Wed Jul 16, 2008

WSLS

Man faces charges for keeping snakes in motel

An Arlington County man has been charged with stashing venomous snakes in a Fairfax motel room.

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Related Topix: Arlington, VA

Tue Jul 15, 2008

The Taipei Times

US police set bait to nab car thieves

IN: Cops place decoys in high-crime areas, hoping to lure would-be thieves inside.

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Related Topix: Arlington, VA

Mon Jul 14, 2008

WRC Washington DC Channel 4

Charges Filed Against Owner Of Venomous Snakes Found At Motel

Investigators have identified and charged the owner of 17 snakes, including 12 venomous snakes, that were found Thursday night in a room at a Fairfax motel, according to the city of Fairfax Police Department.

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Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home

Urban Trekker

Alexandria Route 1 Transit Improv

From a reader. You apparently missed the transit piece: http://www.ccpytransit.com/index.htm Here is the traffic improvement slated for Route 1, Alexandria.

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Sat Jul 12, 2008

Alexandria Gazette-Packet

County Agrees To Land Swap

But the economic downturn slows the process of funding an as costs increase. THE PLAN to build Long Bridge Park, a multi-million dollar public athletic and aquatic facility in Arlington, is slowly coming to ...

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Related Topix: Arlington, VA

Fri Jul 11, 2008

NBC Channel 4

Thieves Take Extra Credit From Arlington County Teachers

Just before school let out for the summer in mid-June, thieves stole from teachers at six Arlington County elementary schools, according to Arlington County Crime Solvers.

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Thu Jul 10, 2008

WJLA

Govt. & Police Budgeting for Fuel

Some local government and law enforcement agencies are modifying their budgets and making adjustments to keep up with high fuel costs.

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Related Topix: Fairfax County, VA

Tue Jul 08, 2008

Loudoun County Extra-Washington Post

Tax Idea a Flop in N.Va.

In a letter to House and Senate leaders Monday, the local officials and members of the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority called the GOP plan "an unacceptable solution for Northern Virginia" and urged ...

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Related Topix: US News, Virginia

Mon Jul 07, 2008

Chain Leader

Noodles & Company to open new restaurant in Virginia

As part of its opening celebration, Noodles & Company said that it will host a fundraiser on July 2, 2008 to benefit the Arlington Parks and Recreation Office for Teenagers.

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Related Topix: Arlington, VA, Family, Teenagers

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Alexandria Gazette-Packet

Tejada Lays Out State Of Arlington

The Board Chairman says the County is thriving but acknowledges challenges to his agenda.

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Related Topix: Home, Mortgage, Personal Finance, Immigration Reform, Arlington, VA

Fri Jul 04, 2008

The Eden Daily News

McCain campaign names Va. director

By TYLER WHITLEY TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER Mike Reynold has taken a five-month leave of absence from Attorney General Bob McDonnell's campaign for governor to direct Sen.

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Related Topix: US Politics, John McCain, US News, Arlington, VA, Richmond, VA

Thu Jul 03, 2008

Loudoun Times-Mirror

Loudoun's zoning administrator taking job in Arlington

There was the matter of the neighbor who mowed his lawn in the nude. Another resident said Martians were creating a racket.

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Wed Jul 02, 2008

Virginia Real Estate News

Arlington & Alexandria, Virginia -- "A Commuter's Dream"

Washington D.C. forms the center of gravity for employment in the region, whether it's government jobs or private sector.

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Related Topix: Home Buying, Home, Orange, VA, Springfield, VA

Tue Jul 01, 2008

ComputerWorld

Microsoft Can't Claim Victory in Security Battle

Security Management Zone Security management is the process of developing a comprehensive data protection plan.

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Related Topix: Science, Computer Science, Internet

Mon Jun 30, 2008

WVAW

Police in Northern Virginia Arrest a Meteorologist

Police in Northern Virginia arrested a veteran meteorologist with the National Weather Service for soliciting a minor over the internet.

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Related Topix: Weather

Sat Jun 28, 2008

The Observer

Director Selected to Lead Music Program

After leading the Herndon High School band for 30 years, band director Richard Bergman is passing the conductor's baton to Kathleen Schoelwer, a graduate of James Madison University.

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Related Topix: Spotsylvania County, VA, Herndon, VA

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