Soccer in the Snow — “It’s going to take a lot more than this to stop soccer in Arlington. While it has been snowing hard for hours, it only recently started sticking to the grass in Crystal City and Pentagon City.” [Dave Statter/X]
Award for Marymount Athlete — “Marymount University women’s tennis player Francesca Loiseau received the 2026 NCAA Inspiration Award during the NCAA Honors Celebration last month in Washington. The award is presented to varsity letter-winners, coaches or administrators who have demonstrated perseverance, dedication and determination in overcoming a life-altering situation and become role models. Only one winner is selected each year across all NCAA divisions.” [Arlington Catholic Herald]
Next E-CARE Scheduled — “The spring 2026 Environmental Collection and Recycling (E-CARE) event is happening Saturday, March 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at Wakefield High School (1325 S. Dinwiddie St.) This free, biannual event allows Arlington residents to safely dispose of household hazardous materials (HHMs) and old electronics. Small metal items will also be accepted.” [Arlington County]
Letter: On Housing in Va. — “Virginia’s housing crisis has developed over decades, fueled by underbuilding and exclusionary zoning. Governor Abigail Spanberger’s recent executive order is a positive step toward increasing housing supply by streamlining permitting processes and removing outdated barriers. If we believe everyone deserves access to safe and livable housing, expanding supply must be part of the solution.” [Letter to the Editor]
Alexandria Tourism Slump — “Occupancy in Alexandria hotels is down year over year by about 3% for the period from July to December, according to Visit Alexandria. Revenue per available room is down even more, by about 9%, with midweek travel showing the most sluggish demand due to a drop in group and government business travel.” [WBJ]
Fairfax Casino Revenue — “A Fairfax County casino would produce an estimated $313.6 million in gaming revenue, delivering $62.1 million in local and state taxes, the county’s Department of Management and Budget said in a summary of a feasibility study it commissioned from the consultant MuniCap. That would send approximately $42.4 million in tax revenue to the Commonwealth and $19.9 million to the county under Virginia’s current tax rate for casinos.” [FFXnow]
It’s Monday — Snow is likely in the morning and it will be cloudy with a high temperature around 39°F. Expect a breezy northwest wind of 17 to 20 mph, gusting up to 33 mph. For Monday night, the sky will transition from mostly cloudy to mostly clear, as the temperature drops to around 23°F. The northwest wind will continue at 14 to 17 mph, gusting as high as 26 mph. [NWS]
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