News

A man has been hospitalized after crashing while riding a scooter this morning.

The crash happened around 10:30 a.m. on Washington Blvd at 19th Road N., near Westover. The man reportedly fell off the scooter while riding but there was no vehicle involved. It happened near an uneven section of road that is apparently being repaved.


Schools

With the Arlington School Board caucus now underway, several Democratic candidates have released introduction videos.

Local Democrats have until May 11 to vote in this year’s caucus, determining which of the four candidates currently running for School Board will receive the party’s endorsement for two open seats.


Events

A national indoor cycling competition is returning to Crystal City next weekend.

A full day of competitive and just-for-fun races is planned for Saturday, May 11 at the 2024 Garage Racing National Championships. Taking place in a parking garage at 201 12th Street S., the race kicks off with junior championships at 11 a.m. and closes with the always-wacky “anything goes” race at 6:20 p.m.


Announcement

Bike to Work Day 2024 is Friday, May 17! Hop on a bike and join the fun, whether you’re working at home or commuting to your workplace!

Celebrate biking, sustainable commuting, and Arlington’s new designation as a GOLD-level Bicycle Friendly Community – https://www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arlington/Newsroom/Articles/2024/Arlington-Spins-Gold-as-a-Bicycle-Friendly-Community !


News

DUI Crashes Rise in 2023 — “The number of serious or fatal alcohol-related crashes in Arlington, Virginia, increased in 2023, prompting the chair of the [County Board] to call for a coordinated anti-drunk driving campaign across the D.C. region.” [WTOP]

Local GOP on MM Lawsuit — From Arlington GOP Chair Matthew Hurtt: “Arlington County’s elected leaders are using the court system to stifle dissent and intimidate residents who oppose their agenda. The so-called ‘Arlington Way’ is little more than a footnote in Arlington’s civic history.” [Twitter]


Event

Online event (see link)

Welcome to the spring auction for Alice West Fleet Elementary, an amazing, diverse and enthusiastic Net Zero Energy school in central Arlington! We serve more than 600 students from PK-5th grade and are home to APS’ Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program.

All proceeds of this auction will be used to support the Alice West Fleet PTA, which supports field trips, classroom supplies, teacher grants and more! Thank you for donating, bidding and supporting our amazing community. Have fun shopping!


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News

The former board president of an elite youth swim program has been sentenced after pleading guilty to child sex exploitation charges in January.

Arlington resident Mark Black, who previously helped to lead the Olympian-producing Arlington Aquatic Club, was sentenced to 20 years in prison.


News

County government requests for extensive documentation in a Missing Middle lawsuit have expanded to include an outspoken critic who’s helping to fund the suit.

Attorneys representing Arlington County contacted Dan Creedon, one of the founders of the anti-Missing Middle group Neighbors for Neighborhoods (NfN), with a broad subpoena last week. The request includes:


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