Blinken Protest Questioned — “Antony Blinken’s children were on their way home, so the protesters knew it was time to uncork the fake blood. The group had been camped outside the Secretary of State’s home near the Potomac for a couple weeks, the latest example in the fraught trend of protests at the homes of Washington officials… As the car carrying the kids rolled up, the group took their places. Some shouted: ‘YOUR FATHER IS A BABY KILLER!'” [Politico]
Local Fundraiser May End — “The progressive disease could eventually mean Malone will have to use a wheelchair, but more immediately he was concerned that its painful effects would render him unable to stand for the long periods he needs to raise money. He told friends before this year’s event that he might not be able to do it again. After raising about $100,000 over the years, this might be his last stand.” [Washington Post]
‘Reveal’ Restaurant Reviewed — “A rice-paper bubble the size of a melon makes its way through the dining room to our table, appearing to float above a bowl of poke. Following our server’s instructions, I smash the pillow with a fork to reveal a swath of nori tucked inside. The idea is to use the seaweed and pieces of crispy rice paper as crackers for scooping up the poke—a colorful mélange of sushi-grade tuna, jalapeno, avocado and mango dressed with tamarind, soy sauce, sesame oil and togarashi.” [Arlington Magazine]
Wakefield Second in Regional Meets — “The Wakefield Warriors continued their strong post-season in high-school track and field competition with runner-up finishes in the girls and boys 6D North Region championship meets. The second-place performance followed championships for both squads in the Liberty District meets.” [Gazette Leader]
Local Gun Store on Crime List — “Which gun stores sell the most crime guns has been kept secret for more than two decades, since 2003 under the George W. Bush administration. But a Freedom of Information Act request from USA TODAY unearthed a glimpse of them and showed that the vast majority of guns used in crimes are sold by a small fraction of America’s gun shops.” Among them is Nova Armory in Clarendon, per the list. [USA Today]
VHC Expansion Continues — “VHC Health has filed plans to demolish and replace a Falls Church retail strip with a single building combining an emergency room, urgent care and primary care offices, in part to ease pressure on existing emergency services at Virginia Hospital Center. The Arlington-based health care provider acquired Graham Center at Graham Road and Arlington Boulevard in September.” [Washington Business Journal]
Arena Jobs Forecast — “The report from HR&A Advisors estimates a proposed arena-based entertainment district, along with additional redevelopment of the existing shopping center — about 9.4 million square feet in all — would result in 22,340 permanent new jobs in Alexandria over the next decade or so. That’s akin to the total employment at the Pentagon, where 24,000 military and civilian employees work.” [Washington Business Journal]
It’s Tuesday — Expect mostly sunny conditions with temperatures reaching a high around 48 degrees, accompanied by a gentle east wind of 3 to 7 mph. As evening comes, the sky will turn partly cloudy, and the temperature will drop to around 28 degrees. [Weather.gov]
