Lower speed limits are going into effect on five Arlington roads.
The Arlington County Board on Saturday voted to reduce the speed limit from 30 to 25 mph on the following streets north of Arlington Blvd:
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The average Arlington homeowner will see a significant tax increase as part of the new, $1.65 billion county budget.
The Arlington County Board on Saturday approved the FY 2025 budget, which includes a 2 cent tax rate increase. Paired with a 3.3% increase in home values, it will raise property taxes for the average homeowner $430 annually — a 5.3% increase.
Trail Detour Scheduled — From Arlington’s Dept. of Environmental Services: “That South Park Drive trail spur detour near Sparrow Pond will now begin April 29.” [Twitter]
Va. Square Vehicle Tampering — “3900 block of Fairfax Drive. At approximately 10:21 a.m. on April 18, police were dispatched to the report of a vehicle tampering. The preliminary investigation indicates the suspect entered an unoccupied parked vehicle, rummaged through the interior and stole items. A lookout for the suspect was broadcast and responding officers located him and, following a brief foot pursuit, took him into custody at Washington Boulevard and N. Quincy Street. The stolen items and suspected narcotics and paraphernalia were recovered.” [ACPD]
Arlington’s response team for people in mental health and substance use crises is on track for a substantial buildout.
An additional $478,286 in federal funds would allow Arlington to hire two therapists and another behavioral health specialist for the Mobile Outreach Support Team (MOST), a county report says. This would mean expanded hours of operation for the team that launched last summer with just three personnel.
Business Awards Finalists — “The Arlington Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists in its 38th annual Arlington Best Business Awards, with the honors to be bestowed next month.” [Gazette Leader]
Gun and Drug Bust — From ACPD: “On Sunday evening, officers investigating the report of a dispute between known individuals recovered narcotics and a firearm. Interdicting dangerous drugs and illegally possessed firearms is a cornerstone of the ACPD’s crime prevention and control efforts.” [Twitter]
Federal authorities will investigate a near collision on the ground at Reagan National Airport, ARLnow has learned.
The incident happened around 7:40 a.m. today (Thursday).
A single Pentagon City intersection has been the site of dozens of crashes in recent years.
Videos of vehicles colliding at the intersection of Army Navy Drive and S. Hayes Street proliferate on the social media account of local public safety watcher Dave Statter. In several, drivers exiting I-395 can be seen hurtling into slower-moving vehicles on Hayes.
Several projects approved in Arlington’s inaugural round of historic preservation grants may need some more time to wrap up.
The Arlington County Board on Saturday will consider extending agreements with five projects that were among the first to receive county dollars last year from the Historic Preservation Fund. The grant recipients originally agreed to finish by June 30, but due to “unpredictable delays,” a county report recommends pushing back the deadline to Dec. 31.
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(Updated at 10:35 a.m.) Democratic candidates are racking up tens of thousands of dollars in donations, as well as numerous notable endorsements, as this year’s local races heat up.
Three Arlington County Board contenders are leading the pack in terms of donations for this election cycle, campaign finance reports show. Natalie Roy has raised about $41,000 so far, JD Spain has raised $37,000 and Tenley Peterson has raised $23,000.
Arlington a ‘New Powerhouse in AI’ — “Arlington, VA, traditionally known for its strategic importance in government and defense, is rapidly transforming into a thriving hub for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. This shift is propelled by a unique confluence of federal agencies, industry leaders, and a burgeoning tech ecosystem.” [Unite.AI]
Bonus for Public Safety Personnel — “Arlington County’s Board has proposed a one-time bonus for first responders amid a staffing crisis impacting police, firefighters, and paramedics. For months, the unions representing these workers have sounded the alarm on the staffing shortage that they say puts the county’s public safety in jeopardy and has resulted in member burnout.” [WUSA 9]
A sewage leak from an overflowing pipe has prompted a warning avoid contact with a local stream.
“The public is advised to avoid contact with Donaldson Run below N Utah Street due to overflow from a sanitary sewer line,” Arlington County said in an alert this (Wednesday) afternoon. “County staff are investigating.”