Public Company Moves to Arlington — “Argan, Inc. (NYSE: AGX) today announced that it has moved its corporate headquarters to Arlington, Virginia. The new location at Two Liberty Center, 4075 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 440, is just minutes from the nation’s capital, and provides convenient access for customers, investors and employees, as well as proximity to a variety of restaurants, hotels and other amenities, most within walking distance from the new office.” [BusinessWire]
Drones to Count Deer — “Arlington County will conduct its second aerial drone deer population survey from March 17-21, 2025 (weather permitting), to document the number and distribution of white-tailed deer. This effort builds on the initial drone study conducted in 2021.” [Arlington County]
Reminder: ARLnow Event Today — “Should you build new or renovate your existing home? If you’ve been debating that very question, or expect to down the road, you won’t want to miss a free event at the Arlington Central Library… Taking place on Tuesday, March 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., the event will feature a panel discussion and podcast recording, followed by an off-the-record audience Q&A.” [ARLnow]
Measles Exposure in N. Va. — “The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) was notified of a confirmed case of measles at Washington Dulles International Airport on Wednesday, March 5. The confirmed case was an individual who was returning from international travel.” [VDH, ALXnow]
Events and Deals for Feds — “The following local businesses, nonprofits, public schools and municipal governments are offering help in the form of job fairs, discounts and deals.” [Arlington Magainze]
D.C. May Face Major Budget Cuts — “A federal spending bill introduced Saturday by House Republicans could have a drastic impact on D.C.’s budget, potentially leading to about $1 billion in overnight cuts impacting everything from the city’s law enforcement to schools, according to D.C. officials.” [Washington Post, PoPville]
Beyer Blasts GOP Budget Bill — “Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today announced that he will oppose the Republican appropriations bill scheduled for a vote in the House later this week.” [Press Release]
Here’s Why Your Car is Dirty –“We received multiple reports of “muddy rain” in portions of the D.C. region Friday night, including Loudoun, Montgomery and Fairfax counties, and reports of long lines at car washes on Saturday. We researched the cause and found out dust from New Mexico and Texas had traveled all this way!” [CWG]
Spring Takes Hold — “The tide is turning after D.C. experienced its chilliest winter in a decade — and a springlike weather pattern is taking hold. With little sign of any sustained cold in either short-or-long-range forecasts, we declare winter over in the D.C. area.” [CWG]
It’s Tuesday — Expect sunshine and a high of around 72 degrees, with calm winds shifting to the south at around 6 mph in the afternoon. As for Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear with a low of approximately 44 degrees. [NWS]
