Hotel Nixed at Key Bridge Site — “Now, the hotel is out of the picture and the team is eyeing office and ground-floor retail potentially incorporated in addition to residential, Quadrangle President Chris Gladstone told me.” The county’s Long Range Planning Committee was scheduled to discuss the expansive Rosslyn site, vacant since the Key Bridge Marriott closed in 2021, last night. [WBJ]
County Board Money Race — Incumbent Matt de Ferranti (D) reported $31,800.51 in 2026 contributions through Aug. 31 but just $603.12 cash on hand after his primary win. Audrey Clement reported $10,098.37, about 93% self-funded, while David Sisson reported $2,923.70. [Patch]
Arlington Dems Knock Ohio Doors — “This week, three fellow Arlingtonians and I… drove to Columbus, Ohio to knock doors for Don Leonard, who is challenging Rep. Mike Carey (R)… We covered 650 doors in a neighborhood where the dogs may outnumber the people.” [Blue Virginia]
State Hospital Whistleblowers — Former Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute staff allege its director of psychology overruled clinicians to grant unescorted privileges to high-risk patients, and are urging prosecutors in Arlington and elsewhere to review his recommendations “with extreme caution.” The state says he lacks unilateral authority over privileges. [Fox 5]
Hains Point Loop in Jeopardy — President Donald Trump wants to eliminate Ohio Drive, the Hains Point loop popular with cyclists and runners, so the golf course can reach the water’s edge, people familiar with his discussions say. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) said that in D.C., “we’ve learned not to trust what’s coming next.” [Washington Post]
Asian Retailer Eyes Seven Corners — Teso Life, an Asian-inspired department store chain, plans four more N. Va. stores, including in a former CVS (6164 Arlington Blvd) in Seven Corners. Others are planned for Springfield, Sterling and Woodbridge, joining an existing Centreville store. [WBJ]
Trump Targets D.C. Mosquitoes — “Trump’s order directs Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and other federal officials to ‘develop and implement a campaign’ within 60 days that would cut certain invasive mosquito species by 90 percent and the tick population by 50 percent in two years.” [Washington Post]
Medicaid Changes Loom — “Virginia officials have said more than 500,000 Medicaid enrollees will face new requirements and additional verification” under federal changes taking effect Jan. 1. State Sen. Barbara Favola (D-Arlington) said the state can cushion some federal losses but can’t replace them entirely. [Virginia Mercury]
Camera Fines Go Unpaid — “Just counting school zone and work zone cameras statewide last year, there were roughly 350,000 unpaid citations, according to a state police report.” A Virginia law taking effect Jan. 1 blocks license plate renewals for nonpayers, but paper-based courts could struggle with the workload. [WHRO]
Pentagon’s Spending Spree — The Pentagon obligated an estimated $60 billion in reconciliation funds since late July, rushing to spend the money before the fiscal year ended yesterday. Unobligated funds face an 8.3% sequester. [Roll Call]
Fall Chill Ahead — After a possible run at 90 tomorrow, “a cooler pattern arrives this weekend, bringing fall-like temperatures for much of next week… DC could see its first morning lows in the 40s of the season next Tuesday and Wednesday.” [Capital Weather]
It’s Thursday — Expect mostly sunny skies today, the first day of October, with a summer-like high near 85 and a south wind around 6 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 65. [NWS]
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