NTSB Recommends Helo Re-Route — “The National Transportation Safety Board issued urgent safety recommendations to permanently prohibit helicopter operations on Route 4 between Hains Point and Wilson Bridge when runways 15 and 33 are in use at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.” [ALXnow, NBC News]
Home Sales Down, Prices Higher — Arlington home sales totaled 146 in February, according to new figures from Bright MLS, the region’s multiple-listing service. That’s down from 161 a year before. Average sales prices were up in two of three market categories, rising 5.5% to $1,478,212 for single-family homes and 3.2% to $620,551 for attached properties but down 6.9% to $519,375 for condominiums. –Scott McCaffrey
Cherry Blossom Update — “Cherry blossom buds have reached first stage – GREEN BUDS – We think they’re going to advance thru stages FAST this year because of mild weather.” [CWG/X, CWG, NPS/X]
Local Spring Markets — “Head to these (mostly) open-air pop-up shopping venues to forage for deals on all kinds treasures, from live plants and consumable goodies to gently used children’s clothes, books, recycled household goods and handcrafted art pieces by women and minority makers.” [Arlington Magazine]
Free Lyft Rides This Weekend — “Offered by the nonprofit Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP), the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide program will be in operation each evening (4:00 pm to 4:00 am) from Saturday, March 15th through Monday, March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day) as a way to keep local roads safe from impaired drivers during this traditionally high-risk period.” [Press Release]
Lunar Eclipse Tomorrow — “The D.C. region along with all of North and Central America, and much of South America, will experience a total lunar eclipse late Thursday into early Friday.” [CWG]
It’s Wednesday — Expect mostly sunny skies with a high temperature around 61 degrees. The north wind will blow at 6-8 mph, eventually shifting to the east in the afternoon. As the night progresses, clouds will increase, and the low temperature will be around 44 degrees. [NWS]
