Morning Notes

Two Flyovers This Morning — “The US Air Force will conduct a military aircraft flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, September 23, 2022 at 9:40 AM… [and] at 11:05 AM.” [PoPville]

Local Covid Update — “County health officials report 55 deaths so far in 2022 owing to COVID… There were 102 COVID-related deaths in Arlington in 2021 and 181 – from a much lower level of reported cases – in 2020.” [Sun Gazette]

Another Missing Man — Updated at 11:45 a.m. — The search for a missing 22-year-old man last seen in the Ballston area has ended after he was found deceased in Maryland. Per initial indications from police, the death is not being considered suspicious.

Bad News for Gondola Fans — “Exxon station. Police hangout. ‘Exorcist’ steps landing. Gondola dock of the future. The former Key Bridge Exxon station at 3601-3607 M St. NW has gone by many names over the years. But it seems its owners have settled again on familiar use: housing. Arlington-based Altus Realty has filed plans to convert the former gas station property on the western end of Georgetown’s affluent M Street shopping corridor into a 55- to 60-unit multifamily building.” [Washington Business Journal]

Hospital Gets Donation from Beer Sales — “[Virginia Hospital Center] is pleased to announce that it has received a donation of more than $5,500 from the proceeds of Bear Chase Brewing Company’s limited-release summer beer, ‘Doctor’s Orders,’ crafted in appreciation of the exceptional care VHC Health provided to a member of the Bear Chase team.” [Press Release]

International Award for AED — “Arlington Economic Development earned a Gold Award for its innovative ReLaunch program from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the largest nonprofit association for professional economic developers in the world. ReLaunch was honored in the category of Resiliency, Recovery and Mitigation during the organization’s 2022 Annual Conference held September 18-21.” [Arlington County]

High School Volleyball Update — “With a 12-0 overall record, including 11 victories by shutouts, the Bishop O’Connell Knights had the best overall record of the four varsity girls high-school volleyball teams in Arlington when the week began… Also with a winning record are the Wakefield Warriors with a 6-2 mark. The Warriors have defeated W-L, 3-1, and lost to Yorktown, 3-1.” [Sun Gazette]

It’s Friday (and Fall) — Clear throughout the day. High of 65 and low of 51. Sunrise at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. [Weather.gov]