Author: ARLnow.com

Arlington Startup Acquisition — “AeroVironment Inc. said Tuesday it has reached an agreement to buy fellow Arlington company BlueHalo LLC in an all-stock deal with an enterprise value of roughly $4.1 billion. The deal will allow AeroVironment, which is a top supplier of small drones to the U.S. military, to expand its offerings with BlueHalo’s expertise in space technologies, electronic warfare, AI and other areas.” [WBJ, BusinessWire]

Ballston 7-Eleven Robbed — “At approximately 2:39 p.m. on November 18, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery… the male suspect entered the business and concealed merchandise during which an employee confronted him. The suspect then attempted to exit without payment when the employee confronted him a second time. The suspect then made threatening statements towards the employee before fleeing the scene on foot.” [ACPD]

Stabbing at Bailey’s Xroads McD’s — “A man was rushed to Inova Fairfax Hospital with critical injuries Tuesday afternoon after being stabbed at the McDonald’s in Bailey’s Crossroads. Fairfax County police were dispatched to the fast food restaurant at 5603 Leesburg Pike around 2:19 p.m.” [FFXnow]

Residential Real Estate Deal — “Corcoran Group® LLC today announced its newest affiliate by welcoming Corcoran McEnearney… Formerly known as a collective of McEnearney Associates and Middleburg Real Estate/Atoka Properties, Corcoran McEnearney will offer comprehensive real estate services across the region’s urban, suburban, and rural areas.” [Corcoran]

F.C. Gift and Craft Show Returns — “Support local businesses, artisans, and merchants by shopping at the Holiday Gift and Craft Show with Children’s Holiday Shoppe at the Community Center (223 Little Falls St.) on Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, December 8. Admission to both craft show days and the Children’s Shoppe is free.” [City of Falls Church]

It’s Wednesday — Expect showers after 4pm with mostly cloudy skies and a high of 65°F. Winds will pick up from the southeast in the afternoon. Wednesday night brings a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am with a low around 43°F. Southeast winds will shift to northwest in the evening, possibly gusting up to 31 mph. Rainfall amounts may range between a quarter and half of an inch. [NWS]

Arlington ‘Safest Place in America’ — “The safest place in America, subject to some qualifiers that I’ll get to, lies just across the Potomac River from the high-crime District of Columbia. It’s not an exclusive suburb but an entire county of 234,162 residents, more than half of whom live in apartments. While never very dangerous, Arlington County, Virginia, was not always such a safety standout. That came only after the transformation of parts of the county into dense, walkable urban neighborhoods.” [Bloomberg]

Crew Member Brings Gun to DCA — “Transportation Security Administration officers discovered a loaded handgun in the carry-on items of a flight crew member at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Friday, according to authorities. TSA officers found a 9mm handgun loaded with nine bullets, including one in the chamber, among the carry-on items of a female member of a flight crew.” [Patch]

New Lounge Opening at DCA — “Capital One Landing, a new airport lounge at Reagan National Airport whose food and beverage is curated by José Andrés, is set to open Tuesday. The Landing, which is located in Terminal 2 at the intersection of National Hall and Concourse D, is Andrés’ first foray into airports for his growing culinary empire. It features a 3,400-square-foot dining and bar area with room for 90 travelers as well as a 700-square-foot quick-service area where prepared food and drink can be grabbed on the fly.” [WBJ]

Walking Pneumonia On the Rise — “Cases of the mild form of pneumonia have been surging among young children in the Washington region since August, according to pediatricians and public health officials. Spread of the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae is fueling the increase in ‘walking pneumonia,’ a term health-care providers use to refer to an illness that is less severe than full-blown pneumonia, which may cause high fever and require patients to be hospitalized.” [Washington Post]

F.C. ‘Toy Library’ Profiled — “As a joy for kids, parents and caregivers, few businesses in the City of Falls Church can match The Toy Nest – a membership-based ‘toy library, pre-loved toy store, indoor play space, and private event venue’ – at 125 N. Washington Street.  With all the community-minded service the company of nine part-time employees and one full-time owner carries out – as well as the staff’s truly giving spirit – however, it’s hard to imagine it’s a for-profit enterprise.” [Falls Church Independent]

It’s Tuesday — Expect partly sunny skies with a high of around 63 and light winds shifting to the southeast at 6 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday night brings a slight chance of showers, mostly cloudy conditions, and a low of about 51 with light southeast winds; there’s a 20% chance of precipitation. [NWS]

Video: Rush Hour Tows on Glebe — “Two minutes past ‘legal parking‘ 3 cars at once – Move over Advanced Towing! Redman is here.” [Reddit]

Coming Changes to Remote Work? — “President-elect Donald Trump may change whether federal employees are allowed to work remotely, sources tell News4. Some local leaders don’t think that’s a bad idea, especially as it affects the Metro system. In the wake of the pandemic, federal workers haven’t returned to downtown D.C in force.” [NBC 4]

Layoffs at Arlington-Based Boeing — “Boeing has delivered layoff notices to more than 400 members of its professional aerospace labor union, part of thousands of cuts planned as the company struggles to recover from financial and regulatory trouble as well as an eight-week strike by its machinists’ union.” [Associated Press]

State Police Chase on I-395 — From Dave Statter: “A [Virginia State Police] chase tonight caught on camera on I-395N through Arlington. It appears to have left a number of damaged vehicles in its wake around p.m. It’s unclear if the vehicles were struck or possibly suffered flat tires from a police spike strip. We don’t know what sparked the pursuit. It appears it was cut off as it went into DC.” [Twitter]

Eateries Open on Thanksgiving — “For people who don’t want the hassle of cooking or cleaning up after a big turkey dinner, several restaurants in Arlington are open on Thanksgiving Day, which is on Nov. 28 this year. Among the Arlington restaurants taking reservations on Thanksgiving Day…” [Patch]

It’s Monday — Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 67 degrees and a northwest wind ranging from 5 to 9 mph. The night will be partly cloudy with a low around 46 degrees. [NWS]

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