Spotlight on Student’s Volunteer Work — “Aliyah went to New York in March to be interviewed on the Today Show, hosted by Jenna Bush Hager. At the end of an engaging interview about the Points of Light award, the hosts announced a wonderful surprise for Aliyah: Scholastic Books was donating $10,000 worth of books to her One Word Reading Initiative!” [FCNP, Today Show]
Theft from Shirlington Building — “2700 block of S. Arlington Mill Drive. On April 14, police received an online report for a late breaking and entering. It was reported that on March 14 at approximately 10:44 p.m., the two male suspects forced entry into a secured residential building, stole a key and mail and subsequently fled the scene in a black sedan.” [ACPD]
Police Week Approaching — “Members of the public and the media are invited to attend the Observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Friday, May 9, 2025. 8:00 a.m. Arlington County Justice Center Plaza located at 1425 North Courthouse Road.” [ACPD]
More Pentagon Turmoil — “Ullyot’s departure comes in the midst of a tumultuous week for the Pentagon. Three political appointees were put on administrative leave on Tuesday and Wednesday during an investigation into potential leaks, including two top aides to Hegseth and the chief of staff to Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg.” [Politico, Stars and Stripes]
F.C. Mulls Trash Fee — “In response to residents at Park Tower condominiums who have been asking the City to include them in the City’s solid waste services for several years, saying it was unfair that they pay taxes but do not receive the service, staff presented options last October to move to a fee-based trash service.” [Falls Church Pulse]
It’s Friday — Expect a mostly sunny day with temperatures reaching about 77°F, accompanied by a south wind blowing at 7-16 mph and gusts up to 28 mph. The night will be partly cloudy, as temperatures drop to around 64°F. The south wind will persist at around 14 mph and may gust up to 22 mph. [NWS]
