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The air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport on a sunny day (staff photo)
Flight diversions and delays of several hours are being reported at Reagan National Airport amid an ongoing ground stop.
The ground stop has been in effect since around 11 a.m. for a “VIP” security-related reason. No further details were given and the Federal Aviation Administration has not responded to an inquiry from ARLnow, but President Trump has been meeting with the Iraqi prime minister at the White House.
A green roof over picnic tables at Jennie Dean Park on a sunny day (staff photo by Dan Egitto)
Boutique Owner’s Second Act — Paula Frishman spent nearly three decades in nonprofit and higher-education leadership before opening The Golden Fox Boutique at The Crossing Clarendon in 2023, curating home goods, apparel and gifts from local makers and women-owned businesses. “I retired and decided I was bored and wanted to do something, something else, and here we are,” she said. [WBJ]
Toddler Rescued From Window — A toddler was rescued after firefighters found him dangling from a sixth-floor window in Seven Corners. Crews were called to the 3100 block of South Manchester Street around 3:15 p.m. and broke down the door to reach the child, who was not injured. Police said three children were inside without an adult, and detectives from the child abuse unit are investigating. [WUSA9]
Volunteers to Map Heat Islands — More than 30 teams of citizen scientists will measure temperature and humidity along 30 routes in Arlington, Fairfax County and Alexandria on Thursday as part of the Urban Heat Island Mapping Project. “This will be the most granular measurement of heat ever attempted throughout Northern Virginia,” said Chris Topoleski, executive director of the Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions. [Press Release]
Another Heat Wave Coming — The hottest stretch of the week arrives Wednesday and Thursday, when highs could flirt with 100 and Wednesday has an outside chance of challenging the record high of 102 set in 2024. Heat index values could reach around 105 on Wednesday, likely prompting heat advisories. [Capital Weather]
It’s Tuesday — Expect sunny skies today with a high near 91 and light winds out of the southwest at 1–6 mph. Skies stay clear overnight with a low around 72. [NWS]
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The weather will be sunny, with temperatures reaching a high of 91°F. Winds will be calm, shifting to the southwest at about 5 mph in the afternoon. At night, skies will remain clear, with temperatures dropping to around 72°F and southwest winds at 5 to 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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Power is starting to be restored to nearly 4,500 Dominion customers in Arlington after a large outage along Columbia Pike.
The widespread outage was first reported between 5-6 p.m. in the Penrose, Arlington Heights, Arlington Village and Columbia Heights neighborhoods. No cause has been given but restoration is expected by midnight, according to Dominion’s website.
Arlington police car outside police headquarters (file photo)
A 57-year-old Arlington man is facing a felony charge after police say he beat someone he knows with a combination lock Sunday afternoon.
The alleged incident happened in a residential building on the 2000 block of 14th Street N., a block away from Arlington County police headquarters in Courthouse.
Stairs and stripes in Rosslyn (courtesy George Brazier)
Treasurer Special Election Set — Circuit Court Chief Judge Judith Wheat on Friday set the special election for county treasurer to run concurrently with the Nov. 3 general election. The winner will serve the remaining year of the term of Treasurer Carla de la Pava, who resigned last week after 12 years in office. Kim Rucker, who was chief deputy under de la Pava and is serving as treasurer in the interim, is expected to run. —Scott McCaffrey
Sexual Battery Investigated — Police are investigating a sexual battery reported at a business on the 1100 block of S. Hayes Street in Pentagon City. A man approached a female employee in an employee-only area and touched her inappropriately before she pushed him away, according to police. No injuries were reported and the investigation is ongoing. [ACPD]
Hashmi Questions Dominion Merger — Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi (D) is urging state regulators to take twice their usual time reviewing Dominion Energy’s proposed $67 billion merger with NextEra Energy, citing ratepayer concerns. In a July 6 letter to the State Corporation Commission, she asked that the companies answer 64 questions before the deal proceeds. The push comes as Dominion says customer bills will rise an average of $8 a month. [WJLA]
Mixed Grades on College Boards — Six months after Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) pledged to depoliticize the governing boards of Virginia’s public colleges, some Republicans accuse her of overreach after she ousted the head of Virginia Tech’s board and named more than 100 board appointees. Democratic lawmakers agree the appointment process needs fixing but differ on how. [Washington Post]
AI Boom Offsets Federal Cuts — D.C.-area firms drew $3.8 billion in venture capital over the 12 months ending in June, $1.8 billion more than the prior period, as an AI investment surge cushions an economy dragged down by federal cuts. The funding is largely concentrated in N. Va., according to CBRE. [WBJ]
Beyer’s Air Standards Bill — Rep. Don Beyer (D-Arlington) introduced the Modernizing Aeronautical Standards Act, which would direct NASA and other agencies to study whether U.S. aircraft design standards match today’s airspace conditions. The benchmark “has not been comprehensively reevaluated in nearly 50 years,” Beyer said. [Press Release]
It’s Monday — Expect mostly sunny skies Monday with a high near 84 and an east wind of 2–7 mph. It stays mostly clear overnight, with a low around 65. [NWS]
New Legal Notice — Applying for off-premises wine and beer convenience store license. [Public Notices]
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Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with rain likely in the afternoon and a high near 85°F. Winds from the north at 5 to 7 mph and a 60% chance of rain, with under a tenth of an inch of new rainfall, though higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms. In the evening, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 8 PM, tapering off to a chance until 11 PM, with a low around 68°F. Light northeast winds and similar precipitation conditions as throughout the day are expected. See more from Weather.gov.
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Arlington itself isn’t exactly wine country, but some of Virginia’s most celebrated vineyards are just a short drive west — close enough for a scenic trip and a pleasant afternoon of tasting and touring.
Can “compostable” products like forks and plates go in Arlington’s green organics bin? As with local recycling do’s and don’ts, the answer is a bit complicated.
Compostable paper food containers can go in, officials tell us. Compostable plastic ones cannot — even when they’re labeled “compostable” and carry a certification.
