Shoplifting Turns Robbery — Two men tried to walk out of a business on the 1000 block of N. Fillmore Street in Clarendon without paying on Oct. 27, police say. When an employee confronted them, one suspect grabbed merchandise from the employee before both fled in a sedan. No injuries were reported. [ACPD]
Weigh In on Police Video — The Arlington County Police Department is seeking public feedback on a draft update to its policy governing “the release of video footage in police-involved critical incidents.” The update aims to tie the timeline for releasing footage to milestones in the investigative process. Comments are due Dec. 4. [ACPD]
Taps for Civil War Teen — An unidentified Union soldier, believed to be about 17, who was killed at the Second Battle of Bull Run in 1862 was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday. His remains were found near Manassas in 2024. [Washington Post]
Swanson Teacher Wins Fulbright — Swanson Middle School French teacher Leigh Rauseo has received a Fulbright Teacher Exchange Award for the 2026-27 academic year, through a State Department program that connects U.S. educators with international colleagues. “I’m especially excited for the opportunity to become a student again,” Rauseo said. [Patch]
McAuliffe Backing 4 P’s Deal? — Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) is a lead investor in a group taking over Ireland’s Four Provinces in Falls Church, a source told the News-Press. The group raised $800,000 from 27 investors, and longtime owner Colm Dillon is expected to “remain deeply involved with the restaurant.” [Falls Church News-Press]
Fun Run Road Closures — Several Falls Church streets near the W&OD Trail, including parts of Great Falls Street, Little Falls Street and Maple Avenue, will be closed 7:30-10 a.m. Sunday for the Columbia Church Fun Run, according to the city. [City of Falls Church]
Region’s Home Prices Flat — The D.C. region’s median single-family home price was $656,200 in the third quarter, down 0.2% from a year earlier, according to the National Association of Realtors. Meanwhile, 58% of Virginia Realtors surveyed expect prices to be lower heading into winter. [FFXnow]
It’s Friday — Expect patchy fog and a 60% chance of rain showers today, mainly before 4 p.m., with a high near 69 under mostly cloudy skies. Tonight stays mostly cloudy with a low around 50 and northwest wind gusts as high as 21 mph. [NWS]
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