Americana Sign Seeks New Home — The National Landing Business Improvement District is working with Arlington County to relocate the neon sign that marked the Americana Hotel, the mid-century Crystal City motel demolished in 2023. “We’re avid fans of the Americana sign,” said BID president Tracy Sayegh Gabriel, who hopes to find it a spot near Long Bridge Park. [WBJ]
Bond Sale Generates Savings — Arlington County issued $169.3 million in general obligation bonds on June 3, with Bank of America winning the competitive sale at a 3.61% average interest rate. Refunding $8.4 million of higher-rate bonds generated $374,000 in debt service savings for the county and schools. [Arlington County]
Acquisition for Local Company — Arlington-based Bloomberg Industry Group has acquired Palo Alto-based Regology, an AI-powered platform that monitors federal, state and international regulations. CEO Josh Eastright said the deal expands how the company supports customers “managing increased regulatory complexity.” [Potomac Tech Wire]
National Night Out Returns — The Arlington County Police Department is inviting neighborhoods, businesses and organizations to host National Night Out events on Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 5-8 p.m. The annual event pairs residents with public safety personnel at cookouts and block parties. Registration is free and due by July 24. [ACPD]
Celebrating Pride Month — There are a number of Pride Month events around the area, including a Pride celebration at the Mosaic District on June 6, a Pride Senior Prom at Central Library on June 12 and the Penrose Pride Parade on June 28. [Arlington Magazine]
A Swimmer’s Comeback — Marymount University senior Miah Lopez, a psychology major, returned to competitive swimming after a nontraditional path that included time away following her brother’s death. She won Rookie Athlete of the Year for the Atlantic East Conference. “It’s never too late to pursue something important to you,” she said. [Marymount]
Gun Purchases Surge in Virginia — Virginia recorded 72,956 firearm background checks in May — more than double the 35,571 from a year earlier — as a state ban on “assault firearms” takes effect July 1, according to Virginia State Police. The new law makes it a misdemeanor to buy, sell or manufacture such weapons. [WJLA]
Optimism for Housing Bill — A bipartisan housing bill backed by Virginia’s congressional delegation is nearing passage, with provisions to convert vacant commercial sites to housing and curb large investors from buying single-family homes. “Never underestimate the ability of Congress to screw up a sure thing,” Sen. Mark Warner (D) said, though he is cautiously optimistic the Senate can finish the deal. [Virginia Mercury]
RGGI Return Draws Warning — Virginia is set to rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in July, but the American Action Forum, a center-right policy institute, argues in a new paper that layering carbon pricing on the state’s net-zero mandate is “a recipe for high utility bills.” The group’s energy policy director urged policymakers to delay Virginia’s compliance until at least 2027. [Shuting Pomerleau/X]
It’s Friday — Expect a mix of sun and some clouds today, with a high near 93 and west winds of 2–6 mph. Skies turn partly cloudy overnight with a low around 69. [NWS]
