Planning Comm. Backs Melwood Plan — Arlington Planning Commission members voted unanimously Monday night to support Melwood’s plan, opposed by some local residents, for redevelopment of its parcel at 750 23rd Street S. that would add affordable housing to the site. The proposal later this month will be considered by the County Board. –Scott McCaffrey
Furloughs at Local USAID Contractor — “The Management Science for Health — an Arlington-based nonprofit that receives funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development — has furloughed 118 U.S.-based employees as the Trump administration moves to shutter USAID.” [WBJ]
Seeking Victims of Exposure Suspect — “The Arlington County Police Department’s Special Victims Unit is investigating a suspect charged in an indecent exposure investigation and is seeking possible additional victims.” [ACPD]
AG Takes Aim at Sex Offender Case — “Virginia’s attorney general is apparently seeking to revive a Fairfax indecent exposure case against a person who was subsequently charged with allegedly exposing himself in a girls’ locker room at Washington-Liberty High School in Arlington.” [FFXnow]
Lawmakers Want Crash Answers — Local members of Congress have “requested answers and commitments from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on its plans to protect the flying public in the wake of the January 29 collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines airplane.” [Press Release]
Gravelly Point Still Closed — “The closure of Gravelly Point has been extended to February 12th at the request of NTSB.” [Bluesky]
Another Gun Seized at DCA — “Transportation Security Administration officers prevented a Bowie, Maryland man from bringing a loaded firearm onto a flight leaving Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Monday.” [Patch]
Arlington Man Nabbed in Sting — “A recent online operation conducted by child exploitation detectives resulted in seven arrests,” including a 48-year-old Arlington man. [FFXnow, FCPD]
Illnesses on the Rise in Va. — “It’s that time of year again, where everyone is catching different viruses. ‘As of February 1, the level of respiratory illnesses across Virginia is high and trending upward,’ said Heather Harmon-Sloan, Virginia Department of Health’s respiratory communications coordinator. COVID-19, RSV, pneumonia, and influenza cases are skyrocketing throughout Virginia.” [WVIR]
Towing May Get Costlier — “Virginia drivers could soon see higher towing fees under legislation that’s advancing toward the governor’s desk, but the decision to raise rates will remain in the hands of local governments… The bill proposes increasing the maximum initial towing and hookup fee for passenger vehicles from $150 to $210 — a rate that a recent state study deemed ‘reasonable.'” [Virginia Mercury]
It’s Wednesday — Snow, freezing rain, and sleet are expected in the morning, transitioning to rain, snow, and sleet after 1pm, then just rain after 4pm. The day will be cloudy with a high near 36, and an east wind of 6-8 mph. Precipitation probability is 70%, with minimal ice and less than half an inch of snow and sleet accumulation. For Wednesday night, rain will persist mainly before 4am, with a low around 34 and a 100% chance of precipitation. New precipitation amounts ranging from a quarter to half an inch are possible. [NWS]
