This article is sponsored by Arlington Economic Development’s Business Investment Group.
By Ryan Touhill, Director, Arlington Economic Development
A D.C. man is facing multiple charges after police say he was caught with stolen scooters in the Rosslyn area.
The incident happened just before 3:30 a.m. Tuesday when someone called police to report a man stealing electric scooters from a residential building’s bike storage room.
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The driver of a car was rescued after a crash on S. Glebe Road.
The crash happened just before 2 p.m. on Glebe near 19th Street S., in the Green Valley area. All lanes of S. Glebe Road were closed as of publication time.
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A new Japanese restaurant with an extensive sushi menu has officially opened its doors in Ballston.
Kanji Izakaya held a soft opening at 4301 Fairfax Drive last month and is in the process of building out its seating and offerings, manager Ting Chen told ARLnow.
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So many of the families we talk with during the admissions process are wondering if private school tuition could ever be affordable for them.
They recognize the value of the small school and classroom, the opportunity for extraordinary educational experiences, and the potential to finally find a school that fits their kid. They also have to live in reality, where the tuition costs are substantial, and they wonder if they could be affordable.
As Google plans to funnel $1 billion into Northern Virginia data centers, places such as Arlington may have renewed opportunities to attract tech investment.
Although the data center expansions announced last week are based in Loudoun County and Prince William County, they impact the entire area, said Terry Clower, director of George Mason University’s Center for Regional Analysis.
Morning commuters can save on gas and win a free shirt when Bike to Work Day returns to Arlington next week.
The 23rd annual Bike to Work Day is scheduled for Friday, May 17, offering residents across the D.C. area the opportunity to celebrate cycling. Arlington County will host eight designated pit stops, including three sponsored by BikeArlington in Ballston, Rosslyn and Shirlington.
National Police Week is almost here, bringing thousands of active and retired law enforcement officers, as well as families of fallen officers, to the D.C. area.
The week is marked by a number of events, in D.C. and Arlington, as well as numerous motorcades, escorting families to hotels and memorial events.
MU Commencement This Week — “The University is planning in-person, outdoor ceremonies for 2024 graduates during the May 9-12 weekend. Please note that all in-person ceremonies and celebrations described below are tentative and are subject to change.” [Marymount University]
New Healthy Vending at DCA — Farmer’s Fridge, a vending machine for healthy food like salads, wraps and bowls, has opened at Terminal B in National Airport. [PoPville]
New Book of Arlington Activities — “With 100 Things to Do in Arlington before You Die, residents and visitors alike can delve beyond the obvious to discover a multilayered city devoted to dining, history, the arts, sports, shopping, and just plain relaxing.” [Amazon]
Mother’s Day Reminder — From Arlington’s Dept. of Environmental Services: “Mother’s Day is Sunday. Adopt an Arlington street for her. You and the street will legally be siblings.” [Twitter, Arlington County]
Big Police Chase on I-395 — “This is reported to be a carjacked car with the people inside armed with a weapon. I counted 29 cop cars behind it. One officer called it ‘a mile long’ line of police cars. Obviously, many different police departments are involved. It came across the Wilson Bridge from Maryland just before p.m., went through some streets in Alexandria, and then north on I-395.” [Twitter]
Marker for Local Civic Leader — “An early-summer dedication ceremony has been set for a commemorative marker honoring the life and legacy of educator Evelyn Reid Syphax at the Arlington school system’s administrative headquarters that is named in her honor. The event will be held the afternoon of Sunday, June 23.” [Gazette Leader]
Feedback on King Street Plans — “An upcoming meeting will give locals a chance to weigh in on the city’s plans to make changes to King Street where it runs past the Bradlee Shopping Center. The city is considering adding bike lanes and an additional sidewalk.” [ALXnow]
Storms Likely Tomorrow — From the National Weather Service: “Scattered shower and thunderstorm chances look to continue through midweek. Damaging winds, large hail, and locally heavy rainfall are likely to be the primary threats with storms. Greatest concern for severe weather appears to be on Thursday.” [Twitter]
It’s Wednesday — Showers and thunderstorms are possible before 8am and after 2pm, with mostly cloudy skies gradually becoming sunny and a high near 87. Winds will shift from southwest to west between 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon, and the chance of precipitation is 30%. For Wednesday night, there’s a 50% chance of precipitation with slight chances of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, followed by showers between 2-5am, and again after 5am. Expect increasing clouds and a low around 65. [NWS]
Finding a gift for moms can be difficult. Google “Mother’s Day gifts,” and you’ll scroll through endless lists of beauty products, candles and fuzzy robes. Sure, those are sweet, but sometimes it’s fun to surprise loved ones with something a little more, well, practical!
Here’s one idea: Give her a gift certificate for a home cleaning from Well-Paid Maids. It’s the perfect “thank you,” “I love you” or “you’ve got this” for any mom. She can schedule the home cleaning at her convenience and breathe easy knowing she has one less thing to do.