Latest on Crash Investigation — “A preliminary analysis of the flight data and voice recorder on board a Black Hawk helicopter leading up to the collision with a commercial flight over Washington, DC, on January 29, indicated the helicopter’s altimeter may have been inaccurate and the pilots may not have heard some calls from the Reagan National Airport control tower, officials said.” [CNN, Washington Post]
Clarendon Post Office Closing at Night — “A USPS Post Office in Clarendon is locking up the building overnight because of concerns related to homelessness. The post office said it’s had to address a number of sanitary and safety issues, prompting flyers on the facility’s doors to state the building will close from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. each day… The U.S. Postal Service said people experiencing homelessness have been urinating, defecating and starting fires at that location.” [DC News Now]
Driver Confused By Fire Engine — “A bit of a close-call for firefighters from @ArlingtonVaFD Engine 102. They ran out of the way as the red car in the video suddenly backed up and slammed into another vehicle. I’m told two elderly women inside were startled by the fire engine and may have been suffering from a medical condition.” [Dave Statter/X]
‘Day of Student Action’ Tomorrow — “A group of middle school students was looking to organize a demonstration against efforts to dismantle the Department of Education and divert public school funding to private schools, and we thought this was a great idea to share out! It’s also consistent with Virginia PTA advocacy efforts. So, the Arlington CCPTA is facilitating the efforts of these and all APS students (and their parents!) to speak up together.” [Arlington CCPTA]
Officer Assaulted in Pentagon City — “Two juvenile female suspects entered the business, concealed merchandise and exited the store without payment. Responding officers observed the suspects exit the business and attempted to take them into custody. While detaining Suspect One, she became irate and kicked an officer before being taken into custody along with Suspect Two.” [ACPD]
Protests at Tesla Store — A number of protesters braved rainy weather over the weekend to protest outside of the Tesla store on S. Glebe Road, decrying company leader Elon Musk and his controversial moves to downsize the federal bureaucracy. [Bluesky]
‘Bridgerton’ Author Talks in Arlington — “With sales surging since 2020, romance novels are having a moment, and Julia Quinn is here for it. The author of the steamy stories on which the Netflix series Bridgerton is based credits passionate fans on social media for rekindling the genre’s resurgence—more than the so-called “Bridgerton effect,” although the show has inspired an interest in “regency-core” fashion and home décor since it premiered on the streaming service in late 2020.” [Arlington Magazine]
Last Call for Kenmore Field Feedback — “The second and final community feedback opportunity for the Kenmore Field Conversion project closes next Friday, February 21… The Kenmore Field Conversion project will provide combination fields to support multiple sports, enhance our community’s recreational opportunities, and increase overall field usage by allowing for play through various weather conditions.” [Arlington County]
It’s Monday — Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. [NWS]
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