Another Boeing Protest Planned — A protest is planned outside of Boeing’s corporate headquarters near Long Bridge Park at noon today. This time, firefighters are planning to protest in response to a labor dispute between the company and its union firefighters. [Twitter]
Crystal City Apartment Building Sold — “The FORTIS Cos. has paid $48.5 million for Marlowe Apartments, a 162-unit community in Arlington, Va., public records show. Equity Residential was the previous owner… The 17-story building came online in 1987 and comprises one- and two-bedroom layouts ranging from 661 to 1,044 square feet.” [Multi-Housing News]
Century Mark for Courthouse Marker — “Happy 100th anniversary to the Mother’s Tree in Courthouse, dedicated this day [May 11] in 1924,” according to a marker next to the tree. [Twitter]
Arlington Nat’l Cemetery Anniversary — “[Today] at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.! Special walking tours to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the first service members brought to Arlington for burial. ANC historians will take visitors on a tour of Section 27.” [Twitter]
Wanted Suspect Arrested in Clarendon — “At approximately 7:42 a.m. on May 9, police were dispatched to the area of 18th Street N. and N. Highland Street to the report of an exposure. Upon arrival, an officer located an individual matching the description of the suspect and briefly detained him before subsequently releasing him from the scene. It was later determined the individual was wanted by the U.S. Marshal’s Service. Officers canvassed the area for the suspect and located him in the area of the 3100 block of Clarendon Boulevard in possession of a suspected stolen bicycle and took him into custody.” [ACPD]
I-395 Crash Caught on Camera — “I-395N at Exit 10C is like the movie ‘Groundhog Day’. It’s as if the same crash occurs day after day. It seems that way because that’s pretty much what occurs. This driver made their left turn to the exit toward Memorial Bridge from the center lane.” [Twitter]
County Gets Vision Zero Award — “Arlington County was recognized Friday by the National Center for Safe Routes to School as the 2024 recipient of the Vision Zero for Youth U.S. Leadership Award. Arlington County and Arlington Public Schools received praise for their commitment, leadership and collaboration to improve safety for Arlington’s youngest travelers through the Vision Zero initiative.” [Arlington County]
New Delegate Expecting First Child — From Del. Adele McClure: “Happy Mother’s Day! Super excited to tell y’all that I’ll be joining the ranks this Fall!” [Twitter]
Free Fitness Classes — “Bored with your usual workout routine? Try something new by attending a free outdoor class. All on the options on this list are open to participants of any ability level and most welcome drop-ins. Bonus: Most take place in spots with nearby shopping and restaurants. In addition to these summer specials, check your nearest library’s event calendar. Many offer free, year-round yoga classes.” [Arlington Magazine]
Local Money Diary — “Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money… This week: a full-time high school biology teacher and part-time intermediate care nurse who makes $90,000 per year and spends some of her money this week on a raincoat for her dog.” [Refinery 29]
It’s Monday — Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high near 76, as a light south wind increases to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Tonight, there will be a slight chance of showers after 2am, under partly cloudy conditions and a low around 59. The south wind will continue at around 8 mph, and the probability of precipitation is 20%. [NWS]
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