Flyover Planned Today — From Arlington Alert: “A United States military aircraft flyover is scheduled for Monday, January 27, at 3:11 PM at @ArlingtonNatl. While there will be an increase in air traffic noise, there is no cause for alarm.” [Twitter]
Mom Recounts Sex Offender Encounter — “‘We finished class, we walked into the women’s locker rooms, and immediately, as we turned the corner, we saw an individual who was an individual man, as I saw it in the women’s locker room, completely naked, facing the doorway… There had to have been at least a dozen other small girls and moms scattered about the room,’ she said.” [WJLA]
Scooter Approval Latest — “Arlington County has announced the approved shared micromobility vendors for 2025. Bird, Lime, and Spin will continue providing e-scooters, making it easy for residents and visitors to get around in a convenient and sustainable way… This year, Arlington County has approved 1,600 e-scooters.” [Arlington Transportation Partners]
Costs Forcing People Out of N. Va. — “Northern Virginia’s high cost of living is driving more residents to leave for areas where their money stretches further, a new report shows… Those leaving are often young adults, middle-income families and first-time homebuyers, many of whom are struggling to afford housing in the region.” [FFXnow]
Summer Day Camp Guide — “Temps may be chilly, but the heat is on to register for summer camps. They fill up fast in this area, and some have already opened for registration. Trying to get a handle on the vast array of options in and around Arlington? We’ve rounded up information on nearly 40 day camps where kids from tots to teens and with all abilities can thrive.” [Arlington Magazine]
AI Spend May Benefit Region — “‘This $500 billion [effort] reflects that this is going to be a generational change coming and a wave of innovation that could be much, much greater than the internet, and now the investments are being made to build that out,’ Jordan Blashek, president and chief operating officer of Arlington startup investor America’s Frontier Fund, told me.” [WBJ]
It’s Monday — Expect a partly sunny day that will eventually transition into full sunshine, with temperatures peaking around 45°F. Winds will come from the southwest, blowing at 5-10 mph. For Monday night, anticipate an increase in cloud coverage and lows near 31°F, while the southwest wind continues at 7-10 mph. [NWS]
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