So many of the families we talk with during the admissions process are wondering if private school tuition could ever be affordable for them.
They recognize the value of the small school and classroom, the opportunity for extraordinary educational experiences, and the potential to finally find a school that fits their kid. They also have to live in reality, where the tuition costs are substantial, and they wonder if they could be affordable.
As Google plans to funnel $1 billion into Northern Virginia data centers, places such as Arlington may have renewed opportunities to attract tech investment.
Although the data center expansions announced last week are based in Loudoun County and Prince William County, they impact the entire area, said Terry Clower, director of George Mason University’s Center for Regional Analysis.
Morning commuters can save on gas and win a free shirt when Bike to Work Day returns to Arlington next week.
The 23rd annual Bike to Work Day is scheduled for Friday, May 17, offering residents across the D.C. area the opportunity to celebrate cycling. Arlington County will host eight designated pit stops, including three sponsored by BikeArlington in Ballston, Rosslyn and Shirlington.
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National Police Week is almost here, bringing thousands of active and retired law enforcement officers, as well as families of fallen officers, to the D.C. area.
The week is marked by a number of events, in D.C. and Arlington, as well as numerous motorcades, escorting families to hotels and memorial events.
Friday, May 17
8pm (Doors open at 7)
MU Commencement This Week — “The University is planning in-person, outdoor ceremonies for 2024 graduates during the May 9-12 weekend. Please note that all in-person ceremonies and celebrations described below are tentative and are subject to change.” [Marymount University]
New Healthy Vending at DCA — Farmer’s Fridge, a vending machine for healthy food like salads, wraps and bowls, has opened at Terminal B in National Airport. [PoPville]
New Book of Arlington Activities — “With 100 Things to Do in Arlington before You Die, residents and visitors alike can delve beyond the obvious to discover a multilayered city devoted to dining, history, the arts, sports, shopping, and just plain relaxing.” [Amazon]
Mother’s Day Reminder — From Arlington’s Dept. of Environmental Services: “Mother’s Day is Sunday. Adopt an Arlington street for her. You and the street will legally be siblings.” [Twitter, Arlington County]
Big Police Chase on I-395 — “This is reported to be a carjacked car with the people inside armed with a weapon. I counted 29 cop cars behind it. One officer called it ‘a mile long’ line of police cars. Obviously, many different police departments are involved. It came across the Wilson Bridge from Maryland just before p.m., went through some streets in Alexandria, and then north on I-395.” [Twitter]
Marker for Local Civic Leader — “An early-summer dedication ceremony has been set for a commemorative marker honoring the life and legacy of educator Evelyn Reid Syphax at the Arlington school system’s administrative headquarters that is named in her honor. The event will be held the afternoon of Sunday, June 23.” [Gazette Leader]
Feedback on King Street Plans — “An upcoming meeting will give locals a chance to weigh in on the city’s plans to make changes to King Street where it runs past the Bradlee Shopping Center. The city is considering adding bike lanes and an additional sidewalk.” [ALXnow]
Storms Likely Tomorrow — From the National Weather Service: “Scattered shower and thunderstorm chances look to continue through midweek. Damaging winds, large hail, and locally heavy rainfall are likely to be the primary threats with storms. Greatest concern for severe weather appears to be on Thursday.” [Twitter]
It’s Wednesday — Showers and thunderstorms are possible before 8am and after 2pm, with mostly cloudy skies gradually becoming sunny and a high near 87. Winds will shift from southwest to west between 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon, and the chance of precipitation is 30%. For Wednesday night, there’s a 50% chance of precipitation with slight chances of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, followed by showers between 2-5am, and again after 5am. Expect increasing clouds and a low around 65. [NWS]
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Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — May 7, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible before 8am and after 2pm, with mostly cloudy skies gradually becoming sunny and a high near 87. Winds will shift from southwest to west between 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon, and the chance of precipitation is 30%. For Wednesday night, there’s a 50% chance of precipitation with slight chances of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, followed by showers between 2-5am, and again after 5am. Expect increasing clouds and a low around 65 with a southwest wind between 3 to 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”
– Edmund Burke
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A trio of suspects, including one armed with a gun, reportedly robbed the Macy’s store at the Pentagon City mall this afternoon.
The robbery happened around 4:45 p.m. Tuesday.
New research shows that thousands of Arlington deeds from the early-to-mid 20th century included language that barred people of certain races, nationalities, or religions from buying property.
Researchers contend that these practices, known as restrictive covenants, play a major role in the segregation of neighborhoods throughout the county and across Northern Virginia, the effects of which are still evident today.
Phoenix Bikes is seeking its next Executive Director who will lead our mission-based organization, build on our strong foundation of serving the community, enrich our youth education programs, and drive future growth and outreach opportunities. The Executive Director has overall responsibility for ensuring that programs—both the youth training programs and the community bike shop—are running successfully, executing successful fundraising, managing the financial health and the sustainability of the organization, developing staff, and managing operations. This full-time position manages an annual operating budget of about $700,000 and an outstanding team of five full-time staff and 7-12 part-time staff, supported by over 100 volunteers.
Job Responsibilities
