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Cecilia Levine

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Popular Korean Chicken Restaurant Replacing Shuttered Arlington Cosi A fast-growing Korean chicken restaurant is coming to Arlington. Bb.q Chicken will be coming to Virginia Square, according to a Google listing. The restaurant, rapidly expanding across the U.S., will be replacing the Cosi restaurant that closed at 3503 Fairfax Dr. in 2020, as first reported by ARL Now. Bb.q Chicken, which stands for "Best of the best quality," promises the juiciest most tender chicken you'll ever taste, its website says. The eatery was founded in Seoul, South Korea in 1995 As of May 2023, Bb.q Chicken has more than 3,500 locations worldwide. An exact opening date ha…

by Cecilia Levine

05/02/2023

Police & Fire

Violent Robber Stabs Woman Walking In Buttocks After Knocking Her Down In Arlington: PD A woman was knocked down and stabbed in the buttocks while walking in Arlington Monday, May 1, authorities said. The victim was on the 100 block of Key Boulevard when she was approached from behind and slapped in the buttocks, then knocked to the ground and stabbed around 8:55 p.m., police said. The suspect then stole the victim’s backpack and fled the scene on foot. The victim was treated on scene by medics before being taken to a nearby hospital for injuries considered non-life threatening. The suspect is described as a Black male in his 20’s, approximately 6’0” tall and wea…

by Cecilia Levine

05/02/2023

News

9-Foot Shark Surfaces Off NJ Coast A nine-foot white shark pinged off of the New Jersey coast over the weekend and early this week. According to shark research center OCEARCH, the dorsal fin of Simon — who weighs 434 pounds and measures nine feet and six inches in length — surfaced several times Sunday, April 30 and Monday, May 1 in Ocean County. Simon proceeded to swim up toward Long Island, pinging again around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 2. A "Ping" happens when an animal tag breaks the surface of the water, sending data, OCEARCH says. The juvenile shark was tagged in December 2022, in St. Simon's Island, GA. You can n…

by Cecilia Levine

05/02/2023

News

White Shark Pings Off Long Island Coast A 9-foot white shark pinged off the Long Island coast Tuesday morning, May 2. According to shark research center OCEARCH, the dorsal fin of Simon — who weighs 434 pounds and measures 9 feet, 6 inches in length — surfaced very close to the Bay Shore coast around 10:30 a.m. A "Ping" happens when an animal tag breaks the surface of the water, sending data, OCEARCH says. The juvenile shark was tagged in December 2022, in St. Simon's Island, GA. You can now track white shark Simon on the OCEARCH Global Shark Tracker! He’s currently hanging out near where we first met him a few days ago.htt…

by Cecilia Levine

05/02/2023

Police & Fire

Snake Knocks Power To Traffic Light In Prince William County A large snake found inside of an electrical box cut power to a Prince William County traffic light Monday, May 1. Officers investigating the outage at the intersection of Prince William Parkway and Sudley Manor Drive found the reptile inside of the electrical box. Crash Investigator Lewton and Animal Control Officer White removed the animal unharmed and released him in the area. Lewton reminded motorists: "When traffic signals are not working because of a power outage or other problem (snake perhaps) and not displaying any lights, treat the traffic light as a stop sign and use extreme…

by Cecilia Levine

05/02/2023

Lifestyle

Fairfax Native Fulfilling Lifelong Dream With Premier Of Film About Shady Salesman "Jurassic Park" was the movie that Chris Schrack says made him feel like he had to work in the film industry. He was eight years old when he first saw it, and absolutely awestruck. Several decades later, the Fairfax native is preparing for the premier of his third feature film, "For Sale," which will debut Wednesday, May 3 at Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse. "Ever since I was a really little kid I’ve been into film, especially scary movies," Schrack said. "I was four or five years old and really into Halloween and scary movies, always trying to get my mom to let me rent hor…

by Cecilia Levine

05/02/2023

Business

Popular South Jersey Diner Closes After 58 Years A popular diner in South Jersey has closed after 58 years in business. Last Sunday, April 30 was the last day of operations for the Cherry Hill Diner on Route 38. An employee made the announcement in a Facebook group: "Myself and the staff of Cherry hill diner would like to thank you all for your patronage over the years," she wrote. "Unfortunately, this Sunday, we close our doors forever. You have let us share your good times, sad times and everything in between. We will miss seeing you all. Thank you! The doors close Sunday afternoon at 5 pm." The Cherry Hill Planning Board earlier this…

by Cecilia Levine

05/02/2023

Police & Fire

One Dead In Fiery Crash On I-495 One person died in a fiery crash overnight on Interstate 495 in Fairfax County. The vehicle was heading west toward I-395 northbound when it ran off the highway near Exit 170B, went over the side cement barrier and landed on railroad tracks below in Springfield around 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, Virginia State Police said. The impact of the crash caused the vehicle to immediately catch fire. The victim's identity was not released and the accident remains under investigation.

by Cecilia Levine

05/02/2023

Real Estate

Historic Jersey City Firehouse Transformed Into Modern Living Space (Look Inside) A historic Jersey City firehouse complete with its original hose and fire pole has been converted into a modern living space, and could be yours to lease for $11,995 a month. Built in 1896, the former firehouse at 218 Central Ave., in Jersey City Heights, has been converted into two levels featuring four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, exposed brick walls, heated floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and more. 218 Central Ave.Downs Group | Lifestyle International Realty 218 Central Ave.Downs Group | Lifestyle International Realty. According to TheClio, the firehouse was active until 2005, and …

by Cecilia Levine

05/02/2023

Police & Fire

Escaped VA Inmate Captured In Mexico, 2nd At Large One of two men who escaped from a Virginia jail this week was captured in Mexico. The other remains at large. Alder Marin Sotelo, 26, was arrest by Mexican authorities on Thursday, May 4 around 1 p.m. in Guerrero. Alder Alfonso Marin Sotelo was taken into custody by Mexican authorities on May 4, 2023, after 13:00 EST, in the state of Guerrero. The investigation to determine his exact movements is ongoing. pic.twitter.com/1yUKyd9tgT — FBI Charlotte (@FBICharlotte) May 4, 2023 Sotelo and Bruce Callahan, 44, escaped from the Piedmont Regional Jail in Virginia within hours of one another. …

by Cecilia Levine

05/01/2023

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