Key Bridge Marriott Demo Underway — “The Key Bridge Marriott is being taken down before it can crumble away on its own. The Rosslyn property, declared a public nuisance last spring by Arlington County after it shuttered during the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequently fell into disrepair, was returned to its owner last week for demolition… Celtic Demolition is now on site as work has begun.” [WBJ]
Hope Bill Wins Committee Passage — After first voting 9-5 to kill it, members of the Virginia Senate Committee on Local Government on Monday reversed course, voting 8-7 on a party-line vote to move Del. Patrick Hope’s measure on Arlington governance changes forward. The action came despite total opposition by Republicans and concerns from some Democratic lawmakers about facets of the bill. —Scott McCaffrey
Rec Activities, Libraries Closing Early — Arlington libraries and activities at Dept. of Parks and Recreation facilities are among the closures starting at 3 p.m. due to the winter storm. Schools are also dismissing early. [Arlington DPR/X, Arlington Public Library/X]
Parking Plants at DCA — “A new plan to expand Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport’s parking garage will add about 1,400 parking spaces.” [NBC 4]
Valentine’s Day Events at HQ 2 — “Love is in the air at Amazon HQ2, and we are excited to invite you and your readers to a day of family-friendly festivities for the whole community. On Friday, February 14th, come to Met Park and enjoy giveaways, tasty food, creative crafts, and great photo opportunities.” [Press Release]
It’s Tuesday — Snow is expected mainly after 1pm with a high near 34, while the calm wind will transition into a southeast breeze around 6 mph in the afternoon. Precipitation chances are at 90% with a potential 1-3 inches of new snow. By Tuesday night, the low will be around 31, and the east wind will become northeast after midnight at about 6 mph. There’s a 100% chance of precipitation with an additional 2-4 inches of snow accumulation possible. [NWS]
