Morning Notes

Lee Name Stays on Arlington House — “A 19th-century general has survived a 21st-century battle. Efforts during the recently concluded session of the U.S. Congress to remove Robert E. Lee’s name from the National Park Service’s Arlington House memorial failed to make much progress. And if it didn’t find success when Democrats controlled both houses of Congress, such a proposal is more unlikely now that Republicans control, albeit narrowly, the U.S. House of Representatives.” [Sun Gazette]

One Week for Comment on Parkway Plan — “The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comment on a proposed plan and environmental assessment to improve the southern portion of the George Washington Memorial Parkway and the Mount Vernon Trail. The project would improve safety and address maintenance needs along the parkway and the trail. Comments will be accepted through January 18th.” [National Park Service]

More Clarendon Fisticuffs — “3100 block of Clarendon Boulevard. At approximately 1:14 a.m. on January 9, officers in the area were approached by the witness reporting a late assault. The investigation determined approximately an hour prior, the female victim was inside an establishment when she became involved in a verbal dispute with three unknown female suspects, during which she was assaulted. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of injuries considered non-life threatening.” [ACPD]

Civic Group Links Up with UK Community — “The Arlington Heights Civic Association (AHCA) recently approved a Friendship Community Relationship between the association and Bibury Parish, a community located in Gloucestershire, England… Bibury Parish is the home of the Village of Arlington, which appears to have been the namesake of Arlington House and, subsequently, modern-day Arlington County.” [Sun Gazette]

Metrobus Twitter Account Restored — “Twitter suspended the account of the D.C. area’s largest bus transit system on Tuesday for unknown reasons but restored it over six hours later. Metro officials said they weren’t told why the social media company suspended the account.” [Washington Post]

It’s Wednesday — Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High of 47 and low of 34. Sunrise at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. [Weather.gov]