Development Plan Along Langston Blvd — “Rooney Properties has filed plans with Arlington County for a 12-story, 276-unit building at 3130 Langston Boulevard, a site that is currently home to a Walgreens pharmacy. The L-shaped building, designed by dcs design, will have a pool deck with a courtyard on the third level, as well as a 5,000 square-foot public park and dog run.” [UrbanTurf, Washington Business Journal]
Flyovers Planned Today — From AlertDC: “The US Military will conduct a flyover in the National Capital Region over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, August 15th, 2024, at 11:25 AM… [and] at 3:10 PM.”
Gun Arrest in Ashton Heights — “The officer initiated a foot pursuit during which they observed the suspect discard a firearm. The officer recovered the firearm while additional arriving officers took the suspect into custody in the area of N. Piedmont Street and 6th Street N. No injuries were reported. During the course of the investigation, suspected narcotics were recovered.” [ACPD]
Police Game Day Date Change — “NEW DATE AND LOCATION! The Police Playoffs: Game Day event scheduled for Friday, August 23 has been rescheduled to Friday, August 16 from 12-2 PM at Rocky Run Park, 1109 N. Barton Street.” [ACPD, Twitter]
APS College List — “The following is a list of the colleges and universities where Arlington Public Schools (APS) high school graduates (Class of 2024) applied and where they were accepted.” [Arlington Magazine]
Sewage Game at the Fair — From Arlington’s Dept. of Environmental Services: “A County Fair What-to-Flush toss game featuring smiling poo bean bags?? Be there. Thomas Jefferson Community Center, Saturday only, 5-10pm.” [Twitter]
Fmr. Yorktown QB Honored — “Former Yorktown High School standout quarterback Tim Reynolds recently was chosen to the Ferrum College Sports Hall of Fame for his performance with the Division III team during his football career in Ferrum, Va.” [Gazette Leader]
VDOT Work Planned in F.C. — “Learn about the planned replacement of the Sherrow Ave culvert over Tripps Run in @FallsChurchGov! Attend a public information meeting Tue 8/20, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm at Oak Street Elementary School – presentation begins at 7:30.” [Twitter]
It’s Thursday — Expect sunny conditions and a high near 88, accompanied by a mild north wind at about 5 mph. The evening will transition to partly cloudy skies with a low temperature around 68. [NWS]
