More on Boil Water Advisory — “Algae is to blame for the advisory that impacted vast swaths of the Metro area, including all of the District of Columbia and much of northern Virginia early today. Upon noticing the increase in algae and resulting turbidity, Washington Aqueduct staff implemented treatment solutions to help meet supply demands. They also added EPA-authorized copper sulfate and sodium permanganate to combat algae in the Washington Aqueduct’s reservoirs.” [WUSA 9, YouTube]
Chase Ends on I-395 — From Dave Statter: “This is the car that was chased on I-395N by @VSPPIO. Troopers had cut off the chase knowing the long back up getting into DC was ahead. The driver of the car kept going and made his own path… A group of @DCPoliceDept officers, already on the 14th Street Bridge for a protest, walked from the DC side. In the last shot, the DC officers are pulling the man out of the car.” [Twitter]
Two Local Restaurants Recognized — “Sixty-four restaurants in Virginia have been recognized for their wine programs, including two from Arlington. They join 3,700 establishments worldwide as winners in Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards.” [Patch, Wine Spectator]
Pike Film Series Starts Tonight — “The Columbia Pike Movie Nights lineup for this summer has been announced. This year’s films, screened outdoors on Friday and Saturday nights, include old-school classics like Dirty Dancing and Top Gun as well as more recent releases such as Barbie, The Color Purple and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. All movies start at sunset between 8 and 8:30 p.m. in July and August.” [ARLnow]
Vehicle Theft Prevention Month — From ACPD: “July is Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. Help keep your vehicle and property safe with these tips: Close and lock all windows and door when you leave your vehicle. Do not leave your keys, fobs or valet keys in your vehicle. Remove all valuables. Park in well-lit areas.” [Twitter]
Paper Shredding Hours Change — “Paper shredding is held the first Saturday of the month unless that is a holiday weekend; if a holiday weekend, shredding shifts to the next Saturday. As of July 2024, free monthly paper shredding hours are 8 a.m. to noon.” [Arlington County]
It’s Friday — Expect showers and thunderstorms to develop after 2pm, accompanied by partly sunny skies and a high temperature near 94°F alongside heat index values reaching up to 105°F. The south wind will be blowing at 3 to 6 mph with a 40% chance of precipitation. Heading into Friday night, the chance of showers and thunderstorms lingers until 2am. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a low temperature of 77°F, a south wind at around 6 mph, and a 30% chance of precipitation. [NWS]
