Pair of Flyovers Today — From AlertDC: “The US Military will conduct a flyover in the National Capital Region over Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, March 28th, 2025, at 9:15AM… [and] at 3:21PM.”
New Trump Executive Order — “Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that sets up a “D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force,” which is instructed to work closely with local officials. The order calls for “deploying a more robust federal law enforcement presence” in D.C. It includes “directing maximum enforcement of federal immigration law and redirecting available federal, state, or local law enforcement resources to apprehend and deport illegal aliens” in the D.C. area.” [Axios]
FDIC Wins Tax Case — “Arlington County, Virginia must pay about $1.5 million to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. for over-taxing the value of its headquarters building during the Covid-19 pandemic. Judge Anthony J. Trenga of the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia signed a consent order requiring the return of taxes paid based on its assessments of the FDIC headquarters complex for the 2019 through 2023 tax years, though he upheld its property assessments for 2024 and 2025.” [Bloomberg Tax]
Bank Looks to Expand — “Trustar Bank in Great Falls has raised $16.7 million in fresh capital and plans to use the funds to increase its lending and add more branches across Greater Washington… Trustar just opened a branch in Bethesda to go along with full-service branches in Great Falls, Reston and Tysons and appointment-only offices in D.C., Potomac and Arlington, and just recently won approval to open a full-service branch in Arlington, but Andersen said it’s not done.” [WBJ]
Teens Facing Charges — “Two juvenile male suspects entered the business, collected merchandise and exited the store without payment. An employee confronted the suspects outside the business during which Suspect Two discharged pepper spray which did not make contact with the victim. Both suspects then fled the scene on foot. No injuries were reported. A lookout was broadcast and responding officers located two individuals… and took them into custody.” [ACPD]
Local Ivy Acceptance Stats — “Even in Arlington, where 64% of graduates earn an advanced studies diploma, and SAT and ACT scores outpace state and national averages by significant margins, these prestigious East Coast institutions are a reach for the vast majority of college-bound seniors, with acceptance rates mostly in the single digits. Below is a breakdown of Arlington Public Schools (APS) applications and acceptances at Ivy League schools from 2020 to 2024.” [Arlington Magazine]
It’s Friday — Showers are possible after 2pm, with otherwise partly sunny skies and a high near 68. The south wind will be blowing at 3 to 8 mph, and there’s a 30% chance of precipitation. Friday night, showers may occur before 8pm, followed by partly cloudy conditions and a low around 59. The southwest wind will be 6 to 9 mph, with a 30% chance of precipitation. [NWS]
