Equality Group ‘Concerned’ About Candidate — “Equality Arlington is concerned by recent statements from Arlington School Board candidate, James ‘Vell’ Rives, regarding his anti-LGBTQ+ policy positions. In Rives’s responses to a questionnaire from parents of transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive students in Arlington Public Schools (APS), Rives repeatedly states that APS should follow the Youngkin Administration’s 2023 Model Policies.” [Equality Arlington]
CNN Talks to Arlington GOP — “Matthew Hurtt, the chairman of Virginia-based Arlington County Republican Committee, said he has fielded more than 200 calls and emails from frustrated donors located all over the country… Hurtt is not affiliated with WinRed, but said he receives the angry inquiries because WinRed is registered in Arlington, so charges made through the platform can sometimes show up with ‘Arlington’ on credit card statements.” [CNN]
Arlington NAACP Taps Incoming President — Rev. DeLishia Davis, senior pastor at Calloway United Methodist Church, will serve as president of the Arlington NAACP for 2025-26. She was the lone candidate for the post to emerge from the nomination process, with a formal vote slated for November. Rev. Davis will succeed Michael Hemminger, who has led the civil-rights organization since early 2023. –Scott McCaffrey
Keeping Eye on GW Parkway Trees — Arlington’s County Board chair said Tuesday that local leaders will maintain vigilance to ensure that recent cutting of mature trees along the George Washington Memorial Parkway does not resume without sufficient safeguards in place. “We just have to stay on top of it,” Libby Garvey said of interactions with National Park Service counterparts. –Scott McCaffrey
Honor for ACPD Sergeant — “Congratulations Sergeant Smithgall, an [International Association of Chiefs of Police] 40 Under 40 Awardee! This award recognizes rising leaders around the globe under the age of 40 in the policing profession, exemplifying leadership, dedication, and service to their communities.” [Twitter]
Nonprofit Director Profiled — “It’s hard to imagine anyone more fulfilled professionally or as a community member than Patti Klein, executive director of Rebuilding Together-AFF.org (RT-AFF), the ‘AFF’ referring to Arlington, Fairfax and Falls Church. Since 1996, Klein has served on the staff … of the nonprofit that ‘makes critical repairs at no charge for low-income homeowners and nonprofit organizations’ to ensure ‘safe and healthy’ living environments and ‘help seniors age in place.'” [Falls Church Independent]
Local Rainless Streak — “With a forecast for clear skies and dry weather through at least the next week, Washington is poised to clinch one of its longest streaks without measurable rain on record. The rainless streak hit 20 days Tuesday and will probably become one of the 10 longest ever observed.” [Capital Weather Gang]
It’s Wednesday — Expect sunny skies and a high of around 79 degrees with a south wind at 5 to 8 mph. As for Wednesday night, it will be mostly clear with a low near 54 degrees. The southwest wind will be blowing at 6 to 13 mph, transitioning to a northwest direction after midnight. [NWS]
