DHS Slams County ICE Payments — “Sanctuary politicians are taking Americans’ hard earned tax dollars to reward illegal aliens who break the law,” the federal Dept. of Homeland Security said, quote-posting ARLnow’s report on county payments of up to $2,000 to families of wage earners detained by ICE. [DHS/X]
Arch Opponents Escalate — “Veterans and Democrats are escalating efforts to prevent construction on President Donald Trump’s planned arch… arguing the project is illegal and would diminish the experience of visiting nearby Arlington National Cemetery.” Opponents say plans to build 20 hours per day could conflict with military burials. [Washington Post]
Car Windows Smashed — “During the course of the investigation, officers located four vehicles with their driver’s side windows broken. The victim vehicles vary in make and model.” The cars were on the 1100 block of S. Thomas Street and there are no suspect descriptions, police said. [ACPD]
School Bus Strikes Parked Cars — From an ACPD spokeswoman to ARLnow: “At approximately 3:37 p.m. on September 8, police were dispatched to the report of a hit and run crash at S. Walter Reed Drive and 9th Road S. The preliminary investigation indicates an Arlington Public Schools bus struck three parked, unoccupied vehicles resulting in damage. Following the crash, the bus driver continued their route and dropped off students before subsequently returning to the scene of the crash. No injuries were reported.”
Interfaith Resource Fair Today — The county manager’s office and Department of Human Services are hosting a resource fair for faith leaders focused on social safety net services today, 9:30 a.m.-noon. It’s open to Arlington faith leaders, staff, volunteers and congregants. [Arlington County]
Notre Dame Flights From DCA — “From September through November, American and Delta will add temporary service linking Reagan National and South Bend, Indiana, home of the Fighting Irish.” American plans to sell 912 seats across 12 flights; Delta is offering 444 across six. [WBJ]
Street Sweeping Next Week — It’s street sweeping season again. Crews will sweep Clarendon, Courthouse, Lyon Village, North Rosslyn and other neighborhoods the week of Sept. 14. “Be sure to move your car to a driveway, garage or non-sweeping street on your civic association’s scheduled street sweeping day.” [Arlington County]
State Digital Chief Named — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) appointed Alexandria resident Andrea Fletcher to lead the Virginia Digital Service, a new team tasked with modernizing state systems and “preventing bad state contracts.” The governor proposed it after the state lost $52 million on a failed IT project. [Press Release]
NOTUS Becomes Washington Sun — The politics news site rebrands today and adds a $9.99-a-month paywall. Its newsroom has grown from 45 to 110 people this year, many of them former Washington Post staffers, as it expands into local news and sports. It will also publish forecasts from Capital Weather. [New York Times]
It’s Wednesday — Sunny today with a high near 89 and a south wind of 6–13 mph, gusting as high as 18 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 72 and gusts up to 20 mph. [NWS]
New Legal Notice — ABC license sought for on/off-premises alcohol; objections within 30 days. [Public Notices]
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