County Approves Grants — “On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the Arlington County Board awarded grants totaling more than $1.8 million to 23 nonprofits serving Arlington. This funding was awarded as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 2026) equity-based grant program, RACE to Rebuilding Trust & Community.” [Arlington County]
Arlingtonians Protest Cuts — “Parents and teachers across the country, including the DMV, are standing against cuts to the U.S. Department of Education. It’s part of the National Education Association’s ‘Walk-In to Protect Our Students and Families.’ … Parents and students at Barcroft Elementary School stood outside Wednesday morning expressing their concerns about dismantling the Department of Education and how it could hurt students, families, and teachers, especially at Title I schools.” [DC News Now]
Pedestrian Struck Tuesday Afternoon — A pedestrian was struck by a driver along Washington Blvd, near ramps to and from the GW Parkway. Initially reported to be unconscious by 911 callers, the pedestrian suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to U.S. Park Police. [ARLnow/X]
ACFD’s Busiest Rescue Truck — “In 2024, Rescue 109 was our busiest Rescue in Arlington with 1,928 calls. Our Rescue Companies are staffed with 4 personnel that are all trained to a specific specialty team. R109 is part of the Hazardous Materials Team and responds to all incidents that involve victim rescues.” [ACFD/X]
D.C. Cherry Blossom Update — “Mild weather is hastening the development of D.C.’s famed cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin. On Wednesday, the National Park Service said the blossom buds reached their third stage: extension of florets.” [Capital Weather Gang, National Mall NPS/X]
It’s Thursday — Expect cloudy conditions and rain showers after 2pm with a high of 71°F, accompanied by a southeast wind of 9-15 mph, gusting up to 24 mph, and a 90% chance of precipitation. Rainfall amounting to a quarter to half an inch is possible. On Thursday night, showers will mainly occur before 2am, with lows around 37°F, a northwest wind of 11-18 mph, and gusts up to 37 mph. There’s an 80% chance of precipitation with similar rainfall amounts. [NWS]
