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Arlington performing arts groups concerned about new county fees

Arlington County has changed the way that it bills performing art groups for their services, causing some concern amongst advocates.

Arlington schools could be closed down if they can’t accommodate more elementary school students

Arlington Public Schools officials have said that they do not plan to close any elementary schools in the near future due to excess capacity.

Arlington’s new voting machines may be delayed in their selection and use

Arlington is currently on the hunt for its next-generation voting equipment. The question of when voters will be able use it is still open.

Police say student who made threats was armed with knives at school

have charged a middle student after they say he threatened a student with a blade.

Around lunchtime on Tuesday, police were called to near Westover after a student aged 14 was reported as making threats. The police seized the two knives brought into school.

County Police said today that three juvenile males were involved in a dispute in school, during which the suspect made threatening remarks to harm the victim using a knife. No injuries were reported. The school administration searched the suspects’ belongings and found two knives.

The report states that “responding officers took the knives, and the male juvenile suspect who is in his teens was taken into custody.” A petition was filed for the juvenile suspect for Possession on School Property.

Separately, an hour or so after the Swanson incident in Green Valley, police were called to for a lockdown. According to scanner traffic, it turned out to have been a false alert.

 

 

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