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A jet takes off from DCA (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Settlement in Jail Death Case — “Relatives of a man who died in the Arlington County jail and their attorney would receive about $1.3 million in exchange for dismissal of a lawsuit last year that accused jail officials and a health-care provider of responsibility for his death, according to a settlement agreement filed in federal court.” [Washington Post]

Next Step for Gateway Park Planning — From Chris Slatt: “At long last, the contract for master planning @RosslynVA
Gateway Park is out to bid! Looking forward to this public process to plan an Arlington Park that is rich with unrealized potential.” [Twitter]

Sunday Stabbing in F.C. — “At about 3:40 p.m. today, City of Falls Church Police responded to the outside of 1230 W. Broad Street (Giant) for a report of an altercation between two males who were possibly panhandling. One man fled before the police arrived; the other was still on the scene and suffering from a stab wound. He was transported to a hospital and is reportedly stable.” [City of Falls Church]

It’s Monday — Clear and somewhat breezy throughout the day. High of 47 and low of 39. Sunrise at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:36 pm. [Weather.gov]

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