Local Minister Accused of Sex Abuse — “The alumnus was one of three Falls Church Episcopal youth group members who an independent investigation revealed in April were allegedly sexually abused by Taylor in the 1990s or the early 2000s when they attended the church. The report found that Taylor’s behavior during his employment there constituted ‘sexual grooming or sexual abuse.'” [Washington Post]
Suspicious Package Investigation — From ARLnow yesterday: “Arlington’s bomb squad responded to a suspicious package today on N. Sycamore Street near Tuckahoe Park. Initial reports suggest it was a parcel addressed to the White House with odd labeling. ‘Nothing was found and the incident was cleared with good intent,’ ACFD spokesman tells ARLnow.” [Twitter]
Beyer on Israel-Gaza Ceasefire — From Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.): “I am glad that this agreement has finally been reached, and that the hostages who have endured horrific captivity will be coming home. All parties must implement this ceasefire and abide by its terms to prevent any resumption of bloodshed.” [Press Release]
Federal Prosecutor Stepping Down — “Jessica D. Aber said she will resign as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia upon President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, capping a term leading a high-profile office that was shaped by prosecutions of terrorism cases, violent gang crimes and leaks of classified documents.” [Washington Post]
Record Gun Haul for TSA — “Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport were two of the four airports in Virginia to set new records for detecting firearms at security checkpoints, according to the Transportation Security Administration… TSA officers at Washington National detected 41 in 2024, which was two more than the 39 stopped in 2023.” [Patch]
Expect Crowds at Local Airports — “Passengers at Reagan National and Dulles International Airports should be prepared for additional crowds and congestion from Friday, January 17, through Tuesday, January 21. The 2025 presidential inauguration is expected to bring an influx of passengers to both Washington, D.C., airports.” [MWAA]
Pike Spot Makes ‘Hand Pie’ List — “Ask the Mpanadas crew about their favorite handhelds, and fissures suddenly appear within the tight-knit co-founders of the Latin American restaurant. Husband and wife Jesse Correa and Paola Herbas prefer feasting on tangy barbecue pork and pico de gallo-zapped sausage, egg and cheese, respectively, while marketing whiz Gabriela Rojas remains firmly entrenched in the cheeseburger camp.” [Washington Post]
More Cold and Possible Snow — “Next week, a lobe of the polar vortex will plunge into the Lower 48 states, delivering a brutal blast of Arctic air. The chill will arrive in the District on Sunday, setting the stage for the coldest presidential inauguration since President Ronald Reagan’s in 1985. Some snow is possible Sunday as the cold air moves in, and there may be more opportunities for frozen precipitation next week.” [Capital Weather Gang]
It’s Thursday — There’s a 30% chance of snow showers after 1pm, with increasing clouds and a high near 34 degrees. Expect a south wind of 3 to 8 mph. In the evening, it’ll be cloudy before gradually clearing, and the temperature will drop to around 25 degrees. A calm wind will become northwest at 5 to 8 mph later in the night. [NWS]
