Another Wardian Wow — “Fresh off setting a seven-continent 50K record, 51-year-old Michael Wardian has reportedly run the fastest known time for the double Arlington trail loop.” [ARLnow/X]
Potomac Bacteria Levels Dropping — “D.C.’s Health Director Ayanna Bennett said regular bacteria testing shows levels are dropping and in the District section of the river restrictions will be relaxed so boaters, rowers and others can go back onto the water. “In the D.C. waters we consider it safe for you to have contact with the Potomac and that advisory will be announced as lifted on March 2,” she told the audience.” [WTOP, WJLA]
Acquisition for Legal Startup — “Arlington startup BriefCatch has completed its first acquisition, securing patents for writing and editing tools tailored to the legal field. BriefCatch founder and CEO Ross Guberman declined to share the price the company paid for the Seattle area’s WordRake LLC. He indicated the deal could be a precursor to other acquisitions as part of the company’s strategy to build “a one-stop legal writing platform” for its law firm customers.” [WBJ]
Crash on Camera — “A red-light running, hit and run just before midnight on S. George Mason at S. Columbus. The pickup appears to have hit a pole after the intersection collision. It was found abandoned a few minutes later at a nearby apartment complex by @ArlingtonVaPD.” [Dave Statter/X]
Budget Sessions Start Tomorrow — “The public is invited to attend any of the Budget work sessions, either in person or via the county’s livestream. The public will also have the opportunity to provide testimony at the Budget (3/24) and Tax Rate (3/26) Public Hearings. ” [Arlington County]
Blood Drive Today — “An emergency community blood drive is scheduled for Monday, March 2, in Arlington. The drive aims to address a sharp reduction in the blood supply caused by widespread winter storm cancellations across the Washington region… Fire Works American Pizzeria & Bar, located at 2350 Clarendon Blvd. near the Courthouse Metro station, will host the event. The blood drive will run from 12 to 4 p.m.” [Patch]
Rehab Services at Culpepper Garden — “Culpepper Garden, the largest low-income retirement community in the National Capital Region… announced that it has selected Goodwin Rehabilitation to establish a therapy and exercise program on-site at its Arlington, VA, retirement community.” [Goodwin Living]
Coldest Winter in Awhile — “The data is in. Washington, D.C. just had its coldest meteorological winter in 23 years. However, with only 9.6” of snow, it was not a snowy one. Impressive temperatures for a massive urban heat island!” [Chris Martz/X]
Winter Weather Update — “Some freezing rain is looking increasingly likely early Tuesday morning across areas along & west of the I-95 Corridor. Any ice accumulation looks to be minimal. However it could lead to slick spots on elevated surface like bridges and overpasses.” [WWG/X, CWG/X]
New Legal Notice — Restaurant seeks ABC license for on/off-premises wine, beer, mixed beverages. [Public Notices]
It’s Monday — Snow may fall starting from 1pm with a high near 36, and 50% chance of precipitation. A cloudy day is expected with northeast winds of 6 mph, shifting southeast in the afternoon. Monday night, snow could turn into rain or freezing rain between 1am and 4am, and continue past 4am with a low around 30 and 80% chance of precipitation. Accumulations of ice and snow are expected to be minimal. [NWS]
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