Arlington Students Celebrate Ovi — “Hundreds of students (895 to be exact) from Arlington elementary schools packed stands to cheer on newly-crowned National Hockey League (NHL) goals leader Alex Ovechkin instead of sitting in their classrooms Wednesday morning. The special practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington comes just a few days after Ovechkin scored goal number 895, breaking the NHL’s career goals record.” [DC News Now]
Feds Investigate DCA Incident — “A federal investigation is focusing on an air traffic control communications breakdown that led to a formation of military jets coming within seconds of colliding with a Delta Air Lines flight near Reagan National Airport, multiple sources told CNN. The March 28 incident was in the same crowded Washington, DC, airspace that was the site of January’s fatal midair collision between a commercial flight and an Army helicopter.” [CNN]
Horses for Funerals, Again — “The Army will soon begin limited use of horse-drawn caissons for funerals at Arlington National Cemetery, phasing in the long-held tradition after nearly two years of work to improve the care of the horses. Starting June 2, the caissons will be used for two funerals per day, up to 10 per week, the Army said. The decision comes as the Army struggles to improve training, get better equipment and facilities and rebuild the stable of horses after two died in 2022 due to poor feed and living conditions.” [Associated Press]
Beyer Blasts Trump Tariffs — “Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today ripped the ‘logic’ of President Trump’s insane tariff regime to shreds today during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on Trump’s trade policy with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer… ‘It hurts our alliances, it is hurting our economy, it hurts our ability to make and keep free trade agreements.'” [Press Release]
Passover Food Options — “Passover—aka Pesach—is an eight-day Jewish holiday that celebrates the end of the Israelites’ slavery in Egypt. This year’s holiday runs from April 12-20… Find full Passover meals, a la carte dishes and delicious desserts at these local spots.” [Arlington Magazine]
Closures for Pentagon City Event — “The 2025 Pink in the Park: Art of Pink event will take place at Metropolitan Park on Friday, April 11, 2025. Set-up for the event will begin at approximately 6:00 a.m. on Friday, and the event will be open Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. The following road will be closed from approximately 6:00 a.m. on Friday, April 11 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 12.” [ACPD]
It’s Thursday — Expect showers mainly after 2pm, with cloudy skies and temperatures reaching up to 57°F. Southeast winds will range from 6-10 mph, gusting up to 20 mph, with a 60% chance of precipitation. Rainfall amounts will be less than a tenth of an inch. Thursday night will bring rain, lows around 47°F, east winds of 7-10 mph, and a 90% chance of precipitation. Rainfall amounts will be between a quarter and half of an inch. [NWS]
