Sexual Battery in Pentagon City — A teenage girl was inside a business in the 1100 block of S. Hayes Street around 11 a.m. Tuesday when a man approached her from behind, grabbed her and fled, according to Arlington County police. Officers canvassed the area but did not find the suspect. [ACPD]
APS Phasing Out Toddler Program — For the second time in as many years, parents are urging Arlington Public Schools not to end the Integration Station, which offers toddlers with disabilities early intervention services. In a June email, The Children’s School said the district plans to “phase out the Integration Station partnership over the next few years,” with one grade phased out annually beginning in 2027. [WTOP]
Courthouse Tower Sold — The Commodore, a 423-unit high-rise with ground-floor retail next to the Court House Metro station, has changed hands. Berkadia arranged the sale, in a deal that closed June 30. Completed in 2023, the 20-story building is the tallest residential tower in Courthouse. [Press Release]
Flyover This Morning — From AlertDC: “The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, July 9 at approximately 10 a.m.”
IIHS Wants More Self-Driving Studies — The Arlington-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says driver-assist features and robotaxis are helping prevent crashes but still need far more study. “We’re going to need a lot more data over a more extended period of time to really assess whether those systems are safe or not safe,” David Harkey, the institute’s president, said. [WTOP]
Arch Would Block Va. View — A federal commission is set to review President Trump’s plans today for a 250-foot triumphal arch at Memorial Circle, at the Virginia end of Arlington Memorial Bridge. Critics say the monument — 84 feet taller than columns proposed for the site a century ago — would reshape the skyline and block views of Virginia from the Lincoln Memorial. [Washington Post]
Kennedy Center in Limbo — The Kennedy Center was set to close for two years starting Sunday, but a court order is keeping it open for now. Executives say no new shows or concerts will be scheduled, and the building sat nearly empty this week as staff packed up and volunteers awaited word on the center’s next steps. [Washington Post]
It’s Thursday — Showers and thunderstorms are likely today, with a high near 88 and a 90% chance of rain. Storms should be heaviest in the afternoon, when a half to three-quarters of an inch is possible. They taper off overnight, with a low around 72. [NWS]
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