Pill Drop-Off Day Coming — The DEA’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 24, but “Arlington County offers four permanent drug take-back boxes where community members can anonymously dispose of unwanted prescription medications free of charge, year-round.” [Arlington County]
W-L, DJO Wins at CC Meet — Runners from four county high schools squared off Oct. 7 at the annual Arlington County cross-country championships, won by Washington-Liberty on the girls side and Bishop O’Connell on the boys. The meet is “the next biggest meet for us every season,” W-L coach John Bacon said. [RunWashington]
Westpost Goes Country — Westpost (1201 S. Joyce Street) is hosting a free country swing and line dancing social Friday from 6-9 p.m., with food and drink specials, a live DJ and a dance lesson at 6:30 p.m. The first 100 people to RSVP and check in get a restaurant gift card. [Eventbrite]
Columnist Rates New Local Outlet — In his monthly “kitchen sink” column, Bill Fogarty weighs in on The Washington Sun, the rebranded NOTUS, which recently added a Metro section: “The jury is still out, but so far, The Washington Sun’s Metro section does not appear to provide any significant amount of Arlington news.” [Falls Church News-Press]
Golf Course Tree-Cutting Halted — “U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes on Tuesday ordered a halt to tree-cutting at the East Potomac Golf Course until Oct. 26…” At least 400 trees were cut down over the holiday weekend, with several hundred more planned, as part of President Trump’s plans to remake the course. [Associated Press]
AG Forms Voting Rights Team — Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones (D) has created a new Voter Protection Section three weeks before Election Day. “The section will investigate improper voter registration cancellations, absentee ballot denials, voter intimidation and interference with election administration.” [Virginia Mercury]
It’s Wednesday — Expect mostly sunny skies and an unseasonably warm high near 87 today, with light southwest winds at 3–7 mph. Showers and thunderstorms are possible tonight, mainly after 10 p.m., with a 30% chance of rain and a low around 62. [NWS]
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