Langston Blvd Project Approved — County Board members on Saturday voted 5-0 to permit razing of the former Air & Space Force Association building at 1501 Langston Blvd, replacing it with a residential project totaling 88 condominium units plus a ground-floor museum and underground parking. —Scott McCaffrey
FAA Clears Trump’s Arch — The Federal Aviation Administration has determined the proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery poses no hazard to aircraft. Designers must add an “eternal flame” at the top and floodlights around the base to keep it visible to pilots. [Fox 5]
AI Tool Debuts at DCA — A new Federal Aviation Administration artificial intelligence system launches today at Reagan National, Dulles and BWI, crunching schedule and weather data to predict delays and recommend alternate routes. Officials said the tool, called SMART, will advise controllers rather than replace them. [NYT, Politico]
More Flock Talk Tuesday — County Board members at their Tuesday meeting will have a more robust discussion on last week’s decision to eliminate the county’s use of Flock cameras while also tackling the issue of license-plate readers generally, Board Chair Matt de Ferranti said over the weekend. “Your concern, I think, is fair and well-placed,” he said in response to those who turned up at Saturday’s board meeting to press for more restrictions on the future use of such surveillance equipment. —Scott McCaffrey
Collages Honor Black Neighborhoods — Artist Zane Killgo, a fifth-generation Arlingtonian, will present three oversize digital collages of Green Valley, Johnson’s Hill and Hall’s Hill on Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Langston Boulevard Alliance office. The free reception includes a panel discussion with residents of all three neighborhoods. [WTOP]
Kiwanis Honors Longtime Educator — Meg Tuccillo, who spent three decades with Arlington Public Schools including 17 years as assistant superintendent for administrative services, has received the Kiwanis Club of South Arlington’s Harro & Janie Wulf Legendary Service Award. Past honorees include former Rep. Jim Moran. [Kiwanis]
Human Chain at Kennedy Center — Thousands gathered outside the Kennedy Center on Friday evening to protest President Donald Trump’s plans for the building, at one point linking hands around it. A federal judge has ordered the center to give 30 days’ notice before any major physical changes, including demolition. [Associated Press, WTOP]
Community Service in Fatal Crash — A driver who jumped a curb on a Leesburg Pike service road near Seven Corners and killed Sean King, 38, in June left court Thursday after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor and completing 20 hours of community service. Fairfax County police said the driver was distracted. [NBC 4]
Beyer Blasts Press Ban — “Yes Trump’s ban on news media outlets is unconstitutional, illegal, un-American, and authoritarian, and yes it will be struck down in court,” Rep. Don Beyer (D) said of the president barring outlets from the White House. “It’s also extreme loser behavior.” [Rep. Don Beyer/X]
Blame the September Shock — D.C.-area traffic feels worse right now not because there are more cars, but because school and office schedules squeeze trips back into traditional rush hours, WTOP traffic expert Dave Dildine told Axios. Fall congestion also shifts inside the Beltway, including Arlington. [Axios]
Data Center Crackdown — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed an executive order establishing what her office calls the nation’s most aggressive data center accountability framework, banning state nondisclosure agreements, ending by-right approvals for projects generating more than 25 megawatts and requiring the centers to pay a larger share of electric costs. [FFXnow, Washington Post]
It’s Monday — Mostly cloudy today with a high near 75 and a 40% chance of rain showers after noon. Northeast winds around 9 mph. Showers and thunderstorms move in overnight, with a low around 62 and a 90% chance of rain. [NWS]
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