Kids Rob Business in Pentagon City — “Police said they were looking for a group of young people involved in a robbery that took place in Pentagon City on Saturday, the youngest of whom may have been five years old.” [DC News Now]
Guns Seized at DCA — “On Friday, TSA stopped a man from McGaheysville, Virginia, who was in possession of a 9mm handgun loaded with six bullets along with six additional accessible bullets in a gun magazine, according to reports. Then on Sunday, they stopped a New Hampshire man with a 9mm handgun along with an accessible gun magazine that was loaded with 15 bullets.” [Patch]
Arlington Bakery Expands — “Arlington-based French pastry shop Eclairons could be moving into the former Firehook Bakery location in Old Town.” [ALXnow]
Hope’s Governance Bill Moves Forward — The House of Delegates on Tuesday accepted a legislative amendment from the Virginia Senate, pushing back to 2026 final consideration of legislation by Del. Patrick Hope (D-1) to allow referendums on changes to Arlington’s form of government. The Senate added a “re-enactment clause” that would require the measure to pass again next year in order to become law. –Scott McCaffrey
Shirlington Storage Facility Bought — “Continuing its expansion in the Washington, D.C. market, SecureSpace Self Storage is pleased to announce its newest acquisition at 2710 South Nelson Street in Arlington, VA.” [Morningstar]
Loud Car Bill in Doubt — “An effort by Fairfax County officials to crack down on excessively loud vehicle exhaust systems is facing an uncertain future in Richmond, where state legislators recently voiced concerns about the possible costs.” [FFXnow]
Snow Threat Dwindles — “The D.C. area won’t experience a blockbuster snowstorm this week but could still get a little accumulating snow Wednesday and Thursday. The forecast is especially tricky because the region lies along the northern edge of a winter storm expected to pass well to the south.” [CWG]
It’s Wednesday — Expect snow after 1pm today, with cloudy skies and a high near 27. Northwest winds will reach 5 to 9 mph by afternoon. There’s a 60% chance of precipitation, accumulating less than half an inch of new snow. Tonight, there’s a slight chance of snow before 7pm and isolated snow showers after 4am, wth lows around 22. The chance of precipitation is 20%. [NWS]
