County Legal Notice Snafu — “All Arlington property owners will receive new tax bills in the mail in coming days, after County Board members on June 6 re-adopt the county’s new scheme to recoup its stormwater costs. The measure had been adopted in December, but county officials apparently only recently realized it had not been advertised in a way that met Virginia law.” [Gazette Leader]
Firm Behind Dead Bear Dump IDed — “The Virginia Department of Transportation has named the contractor responsible for throwing a bear carcass that ended up near an Arlington, Virginia, trail off an overpass. VDOT confirmed to WTOP that Webber, which has an office in Fairfax County, was the contractor involved and the company has a five-year, $23.5 million contract with the department.” [WTOP]
Ballston Target Robbery — “The male suspect allegedly entered the store, concealed merchandise and attempted to leave the business during which he was confronted by loss prevention personnel. The suspect then shoved them, exited the store and fled the scene on foot. A lookout was broadcast and responding officers located the suspect on a bus in the area of the 900 block of N. Stuart Street and took him into custody.” [ACPD]
Va. Ditching Cali Car Regs — “Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Wednesday that the state will no longer follow car emissions standards set by California, despite his party’s failure to repeal or roll back a 2021 Democratic law that tied Virginia to those regulations.” [Virginia Mercury / FFXnow]
Get Well Soon, Lowell — From Matthew Hurtt: “Thoughts and prayers are with [Lowell Feld] of @bluevirginia. Wishing for a speedy and full recovery.” [Twitter]
It’s Thursday — Showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the day, with a likelihood between 11am and 5pm, and a high temperature near 84°F. There is a 70% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, and higher amounts possible during thunderstorms. For Thursday night, the chance of showers and thunderstorms decreases to 30%, mainly before 8pm, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 65°F. [NWS]
