Leaf Blower Ban Feedback — “Arlington County is considering prohibiting the use of gas-powered leaf blowers with a possible phase-out period of up to three years. Your input is essential in shaping how we move forward. Share your thoughts in this questionnaire by October 29. The County is also hosting an Electric Leaf Blower Webinar on October 29 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.” [Arlington County]
Scam Alert from ACPD — “Community members have reported receiving voicemail messages from individual(s) claiming to be Arlington County law enforcement wanting to discuss an urgent legal matter. REMINDER: ACPD and @acso_va will never call, email or text to solicit funds or collect fines.” [ACPD/X]
Marymount Raising Money — “Marymount University in Arlington has launched a $50 million fundraising campaign it says will set the private Catholic university up for a new era. The effort, tabbed “Momentum: The Campaign for Marymount,” has already raised more than $20 million over the past three years, the university said Friday. The new funds will be used to increase access to scholarships and financial aid, expand learning and innovation spaces on the campus.” [WBJ]
Amazon Corporate Layoffs — “Amazon is planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs beginning on Tuesday, as the company pares expenses and compensates for overhiring during the peak demand of the pandemic, according to three people familiar with the matter. The figure represents a small percentage of Amazon’s 1.55 million total employees, but nearly 10% of its roughly 350,000 corporate employees.” [Reuters]
It’s Tuesday — Expect mostly cloudy skies with temperatures reaching near 57 degrees, accompanied by a northeast wind at 10 to 14 mph and gusts up to 24 mph. On Tuesday night, there is a 30% chance of showers primarily after 2am, with mostly cloudy conditions, a northwest wind around 9 mph, and a low of 45 degrees. [NWS]
