Feedback Sought on Humps — “In fall 2023, the County reintroduced speed humps in school slow zones as part of a pilot project aiming to reduce vehicle speeds near schools. We want to learn from you, our community members, about the impacts of and your experience with tactical speed humps at the pilot locations. The last day to give feedback is Sunday, March 31.” [Arlington County]
Takis Talks Immigration — “Should improper border crossings into the U.S. be decriminalized? He may not have a direct say in the matter, but one Arlington County Board member made his view clear on March 16. ‘Crossing a border, documented or undocumented, should never be a crime,’ Takis Karantonis said in response to a public-comment speaker complaining about treatment of those slated for deportation at a downstate facility run by a contractor for the federal government.” [Gazette Leader]
Ditching Dining Room Office — “When Covid first arrived, Walsh, like so many others, parked her two monitors on the dining room table and co-opted the space as a makeshift office. But once it became clear that remote work was here to stay, she wanted a more permanent solution. And as someone who loves to entertain, she wanted to reclaim her dining room.” [Arlington Magazine]
Motorcycle Safety Reminder — From ACPD: “Warm weather brings sunshine, clear skies, and motorcyclists! According to @NHTSAgov, almost 40% of your field of vision in a vehicle is blocked by blind spots. That’s why it’s important drivers stay engaged, avoid distractions and always look twice for motorcyclists.” [Twitter]
Boys Win Elite Soccer Tourney — “The Arlington Travel Soccer 2015 Boys Red team recently won the Jefferson Cup under-9 male-elite tournament with a 4-0 record and outscoring those opponents, 26-10. The team consisted of players ages 7 to 9.” [Gazette Leader]
Leonsis Considering Maryland — “A source with direct knowledge of the situation told The Baltimore Banner that Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Leonsis discussed the idea of bringing the NBA and NHL teams to Maryland after Virginia lawmakers left out plans for a new Wizards and Capitals arena from the state budget this month.” [Baltimore Banner]
Next Gen Railcar Tour — “Metro’s 8000-series railcars aren’t scheduled to hit the tracks en masse until 2026, but life-size mockups are on display on the National Mall starting Wednesday. Here’s a sneak peek.” [Washington Post]
N. Va. and W. Va. Wildfires — “Multiple fires have erupted in western Virginia, fanned by high winds. You can smell the smoke in the air in the DC area. See the hot spots in this satellite image.” [Capital Weather Gang, Twitter]
Outside Fires in Arlington — A number of small mulch fires and other outdoor fires were reported in Arlington yesterday, amid the Red Flag Warning. They were quickly extinguished.
It’s Thursday — Expect sunny skies and a high near 48 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind of 9 to 14 mph and gusts up to 21 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 32 degrees, and a northeast wind of 6 to 8 mph. [NWS]
