Morning Notes

Milestone for Marymount — “In the latest edition of the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges Rankings, Marymount University has debuted on the list of ‘Best National Universities’ – a reclassification that has been years in the making and an achievement that will be celebrated on campus for accomplishing a key goal in the institution’s Strategic Plan.” [Marymount University, Twitter]

Rideshare Driver Pepper Sprayed — “3600 block of S. Glebe Road. At approximately 4:48 p.m. on September 11, police were dispatched to the report of an assault with injury. Upon arrival, it was determined the male victim was operating as a rideshare driver when the female passenger allegedly became combative and pepper sprayed him.” [ACPD]

Another I-395 Crash on Camera — From Dave Statter: “#caughtoncamera: The latest crash on I-395S at Exit 8C. Occurred at 2:47 p.m. @VSPPIO handing with @ArlingtonVaFD. Apparently one relatively minor injury.” [Twitter]

TSA Ceremony at DCA — “The airport launched under TSA security oversight 20 years ago, on Sept. 17, 2002, when the security checkpoint was first staffed by federal TSA officers… Today, 20 years later, there are 430 federalized airports and a workforce of about 60,000 employees nationwide. TSA has a staff of approximately 700 employees who are assigned to work at DCA of which nearly 50 of them have been working for TSA since the agency first stood up and since the airport was federalized.” [Press Release]

Library Screening Films About Immigration — “Arlington Public Library is hosting two documentary film screenings, featuring a discussion with each filmmaker, as part of the library system’s recognition of ‘Welcoming Week 2002.'” [Patch]

Jehovah’s Witnesses Hitting the Streets — “Jehovah’s Witnesses resumed their trademark door-to-door ministry beginning Sept. 1, when a two-and-a-half-year suspension of the work ended just in time for the launch of a global campaign featuring an interactive program for Bible study.” [Sun Gazette]

Hometown Soccer Player Called Up — “Congrats to Arlington Soccer alum @jeremygaray10… called up by @LaSelecta_SLV to face @TuFPF, September 27 at @AudiField.” [Twitter]

It’s Tuesday — Partly cloudy. Clearing later in the day but with a stray shower possible in the morning. High of 78 and low of 67. Sunrise at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:22 pm. [Weather.gov]