Marine One Gets DCA Backstop — “Following a safety incident involving communication issues between President Donald Trump’s Marine One helicopter and Reagan National Airport in August, a new protocol has been set up to make sure air traffic controllers are notified that the president’s helicopter is about to take off.” [Washington Post]
Ballston &pizza to Reopen — The &pizza in Ballston, which had posted signs saying it was closed “until further notice,” is shut for electrical repairs and is expected to reopen soon, a spokesperson told ARLnow. [ARLnow]
Longtime Race Director to Retire — Jay Jacob Wind, an Arlington resident who has been director of hundreds of foot races, including nearly 60 marathons, since 1981, will direct his final race on Oct. 17. The 76-year-old said age was creeping up on him, limiting his mobility. Wind also has competed in large numbers of races, including nearly 200 marathons. [RunWashington]
Arlington on $22K a Year — A doctoral student and wellness studio assistant manager who makes $22,223 a year and carries $450,000 in debt logs a week of spending in Arlington. “Prior to this, I was paying $2,600 for a one-bedroom in Arlington, VA. I now live with my partner…” [Refinery29]
No Lasting Harm From Sewage Spill — “DC Water says expanded testing of the Potomac River found no evidence of lasting harm from the January 19, 2026 sewer rupture that released an estimated 240 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River and nearby tributaries over eight days.” [MoCoShow]
Kennedy Center Closure Fallout — The Kennedy Center has been closed since Sept. 15. Washington Post culture critic Philip Kennicott told WAMU that because the region is “a federal place but a local city, the Kennedy Center was kind of our big local institution as well, our local center.” [WAMU]
Data Centers Up, Economy Down — “Northern Virginia business leaders are souring on the state of the regional economy, but a majority are optimistic about the financial impact of data centers locally.” Some 47% of the 169 surveyed are pessimistic about the national economy, up from 38% last quarter. [FFXnow]
It’s Thursday — Expect sunny skies today with a high near 77 and west winds of 5–15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Tonight will be clear, with a low around 54. [NWS]
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