Record Food Assistance Need — “The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) served supplemental groceries to 4,533 families – over 11,000 individuals – during their annual ‘Turkey Week’ distributions from November 18-23. While these statistics are record-breaking for the non-profit organization, AFAC was prepared.” [Press Release]
Wild Thanksgiving Eve in Clarendon — From Dave Statter: “To cap a Thanksgiving Eve and early morning of Clarendon mayhem, there was this . Someone crossing the middle of Washington Blvd. at Wilson Blvd. and getting hit by a car. The early report is injuries were not considered serious.” [Twitter]
Feds Going Back to Office? — “After the pandemic, the top localities for remote work in Virginia were almost all in Northern Virginia. Falls Church saw its remote workforce surge from 6.81% to 28.67%, one of the highest rates in the country. Arlington County went from 6.71% to 26.99%. Loudoun County went from 7.88% to 23.51%. Fairfax County went from 6.65% to 21.69%.” [Cardinal News]
New Funding for STEM Startup — “Lingo, an Arlington startup founded in 2020 … has sold over 10,000 do-it-yourself coding kits to schools and nonprofits in nearly every state and D.C. to introduce teenagers to the possibilities of careers in STEM … [Aisha] Bowe, who serves as CEO, wants to expand the number of schools and nonprofits the company can reach. She hopes to grow her six-person team to help achieve this effort, which will be aided by the $2.3 million funding deal she raised from outside investors in late October.” [WBJ]
Robbery on Columbia Pike — “At approximately 9:17 p.m. on November 26, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery by force. Upon arrival, it was determined the three male suspects entered the business, collected merchandise and attempted to exit the store without payment during which the two male victims, who were patrons of the store, confronted them. The suspects subsequently assaulted the victims before fleeing the scene on foot.” [ACPD]
Local GOP on Threats Against Appointees — From the Arlington County Republican Committee: “This is what we’re up against — violent, radical leftists who will stop at nothing to hold onto power and threaten and intimidate Republicans. Get bent.” [Twitter]
Second Vacuum Leaf Pass Starting — Arlington kicks off the latter half of its annual vacuum leaf collection service this Saturday. The second leaf collection pass is scheduled to wrap up Dec. 18. [Arlington County]
ART Union Ratifies Contract — “Arlington Transit workers overwhelmingly ratified their first contract with Transdev as members of ATU Local 689 this week. After months of negotiations, the ratified contract marks another major step forward for ART workers who will now be working under a strong union contract which guarantees competitive pay and improved working conditions.” [Press Release]
Nearby: Whole Foods Moving — “The clock is ticking on Whole Foods Market’s time in Idylwood. The grocery store has rolled out signs at its Idylwood Plaza location (7511 Leesburg Pike) announcing that it will relocate “soon” to Falls Church City, where it will anchor the new Broad and Washington development at 103 E. Broad Street.” [FFXnow]
It’s Friday — Expect a mostly sunny day with temperatures reaching around 47 degrees, accompanied by a west wind blowing at 5 to 11 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. The night will be mostly clear, with the temperature dropping to around 28 degrees, and a west wind persisting at 8 to 10 mph. [NWS]
