Remembering Frank O’Leary — “[Frank] O’Leary, who served as treasurer for 30-plus years before retiring in the summer of 2014, died June 7 after battling leukemia for the preceding six months. He was 80. O’Leary was ‘a great Arlingtonian, one of those remarkable people who have helped make Arlington the thriving community that it is today,’ County Board Chairman Libby Garvey said as news of his death began to circulate.” [Gazette Leader]
Board Member Shows Gun Haul — From County Board member Takis Karantonis: “With Letty Hardi – Mayor of the City of #FallsChurch – while visiting the location of the 1stgun-buyback event – last Saturday. Sobering how many and what kind of firearms were collected. Can’t be more thankful to @MomsDemand @parisa4justice @ArlingtonVAPD” [Twitter]
School Board Candidate Makes It Official — “An educator who is wrapping up a career in the Arlington school system has filed the paperwork necessary to run for School Board. Paul Weiss, who has spent the last 22 years teaching at H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program and 36 years in education overall, joins a field that for now includes Democratic endorsees Zuraya Tapia-Hadley and Kathleen Clark and independent James ‘Vell’ Rives.” [Gazette Leader]
Candidates Talk Art — “It may not come as a complete surprise, but the five candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for County Board recently came out in favor of the arts. At a forum sponsored by an arts-advocacy organization, no less.” [Gazette Leader]
I-395 Crash Caught on Camera — From Dave Statter: “This was a crash that happened Sunday morning on I-395N at Exit 10C. If you don’t know before seeing the video exactly how this crash occurred, you just haven’t been paying attention in class. The driver making that left turn on the interstate highway still missed the exit they were trying to reach. And they ruined someone else’s day in the process.” [Twitter]
Guidebook Author Interviewed — “Barbara Noe Kennedy shares her passion for discovery and highlights for readers in her new book ‘100 Things to Do in Arlington Before You Die.'” [Fox 5]
Rosslyn Restaurant Options — “D.C. is just a short walk over the Key Bridge from Rosslyn, but Arlington’s original urban village is also a tempting destination in its own right, with exciting new dining options—including a buzzy, Metro-adjacent food hall—joining a long-running list of neighborhood hangouts. Here’s where to go for ceviche, all-day brunch, craft cocktails, killer tacos or a hearty plate of pasta.” [Arlington Magazine]
It’s Tuesday — Expect a mostly sunny day with a high near 77 and a gentle northwest wind at around 6 mph. As for Tuesday night, the skies will be mostly clear, with a gentle wind and a low around 60. [NWS]
