County Statement on Drag Show Threat — “Arlington County and the County Board unequivocally support the LGBTQ+ community. ACPD’s swift response ensured the safety of patrons and staff, and the fortitude of Freddie and drag queen Tara Hoot allowed the show to go on… expressions of hatred and bigotry have absolutely no place in our community, and the Arlington County Board condemns these threats of violence and attempted intimidation of our community.” [Arlington County]
Eid Off for APS Students — Arlington Public Schools students are off today due to the Eid al-Fitr holiday. [Arlington Public Schools]
Warby Parker Opening — “Warby Parker, the designer vision-care provider, will be opening two new locations in Northern Virginia, one in Pentagon City on April 20 and the other in Fairfax Corner on May 4… To celebrate the grand openings, Warby Parker will feature the work of two local artists. Stephen Smith will be providing artwork for the Pentagon City location at 1100 S. Hayes St., #H03, in Arlington.” [Patch]
Another Gun Caught at DCA — “For the third time in four days, Transportation Security Administration officers stopped a passenger from bringing a handgun on a flight leaving from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. On Monday, TSA officers at an airport checkpoint were alerted by the X-ray team that the carry-on bag of a Florida woman needed a closer look. Searching the bag, agents discovered a .380 caliber handgun loaded with seven bullets, including one in the chamber.” [Patch]
Famous Eagle at DCA — “TSA officers at Reagan Airport in Arlington, Virginia, screened the famous bald eagle, Clark, whose father, Captain, was gifted to President Ronald Reagan and is credited for getting the species on the endangered list.” [Fox News]
Arlington Prosecutor Decries Bill Veto — “As current and former prosecutors, we must speak out when the actions of elected officials undermine the health and well-being of our communities. Unfortunately, the recent veto of criminal justice bills by Gov. Glenn Youngkin did just that. In total, the governor vetoed 22 bills that would have improved policing or criminal justice in Virginia.” [USA Today]
It’s Wednesday — Showers are likely before 8am, followed by mostly cloudy skies and a high near 76 with a southwest wind around 7 mph. There’s a 60% chance of rain with potential amounts less than a tenth of an inch. For Wednesday night, there’s a chance of showers before 11pm, mostly cloudy conditions, a low around 61, and a southeast wind at 3 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. [NWS]
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