Author: ARLnow.com

Water Infrastructure Repairs — Amid temperatures dipping below and then rising above freezing, crews from the Arlington Dept. of Environmental Services responded to several water main breaks and other infrastructure issues yesterday, including at the intersections of S. Glebe Road and S. Old Glebe Road, Wilson Blvd and N. Edison Street, and elsewhere. [Twitter, Twitter, Twitter, Twitter]

Washington Walk Upcoming — On Dec. 14: “Walk in the footsteps of George Washington on a guided walking tour to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Washington’s purchase of 1168 acres of land in what is now Arlington. After the Revolutionary War, Washington returned home and surveyed his property.” [Event Calendar]

Record Bikeshare Ridership in F.C. — “For the City’s long-term transportation and bike infrastructure goals, the good news keeps rollin’ in. According to Capital Bikeshare, ride-shares on their service, starting from the City of Falls Church’s ten stations – created in 2019 – have hit a record high.” [Falls Church Independent]

Snow Possible Thursday — “As a strong Arctic front blasts through the area Thursday morning, computer models are simulating a brief period of snow or rain… the precipitation could briefly be heavy and reduce visibility. The exact timing is still to be determined, but it will probably be some time between 4 and 10 a.m. from west to east.” [Capital Weather Gang]

It’s Wednesday — Expect a mostly sunny day with temperatures reaching up to 42°F and gentle southwest winds in the morning, increasing to 10-15 mph and gusts up to 24 mph. On Wednesday night, there’s the possibility of rain and snow showers after 1 am, coupled with mostly cloudy skies and a low of 34°F. The southwest wind will maintain at around 16 mph, with gusts reaching 26 mph, and a 40% chance of precipitation. [NWS]

Fmr. Firefighter Pleads Not Guilty — From ARLnow’s Jared Serre: “Ex-@ArlingtonVaFD employee Brian Holmes, accused of assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, pleaded not guilty in federal court this morning, per court records.” [Twitter]

Search for Missing F.C. Man — “A vehicle driven by an 80-year-old critically missing man from the Falls Church area was found Sunday night in Arlington, but the man has not been located, according to Virginia State Police. The 2008 Toyota Tacoma driven by Robert Howard Williams was discovered around 8:16 p.m., in the 5700 block of Fairfax Drive near Westover Park.” [Patch]

Local Home Project Profiled — “This Arlington, Virginia, property had enviable views of D.C. that weren’t being maximized. So the architect and owners pivoted.” [Arlington Magazine]

Arlington Jobless Rate Falls Slightly — Arlington’s unemployment rate of 2.2% in October was down from 2.3% a year before, according to new state data. The county recorded about 158,000 residents in the civilian workforce and about 3,700 seeking jobs. Across Northern Virginia, the jobless rate of 2.6% was down from 2.7% a year before. –Scott McCaffrey

Avg. Weekly Wage Among Top in U.S. — The average weekly wage for those working in Arlington during the second quarter of 2024 was $2,243, eighth highest among the 370 most populous localities in the nation. The average income nationally for the quarter was $1,390. [Bureau of Labor Statistics]

Retired ACPD K-9 Dies — “It is with great sadness the Arlington County Police Department and the members of the K9 Unit announce the passing of retired K9 Jax, a 10 year-old Belgian Malinois. K9 Jax loyally served the Arlington community alongside his handler, Lieutenant B. Morrison, from 2015-2021 as a patrol and narcotics detection K9.” [Instagram]

Fairfax Wants Loud Car Law — “The [Fairfax County] Board of Supervisors’ legislative committee took steps last Tuesday (Nov. 26) to request [state] legislation allowing the county to host a pilot program that would use technology to catch drivers whose after-market mufflers pump out more noise than the 85 decibels allowed under state law.” [FFXnow]

Virginians Still Love Tito’s — “Tito’s Handmade Vodka is Virginia’s most popular spirit for the seventh year running, with people spending $75 million on the brand at Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority stores, the agency said… After Tito’s, Hennessy Very Special cognac was the state’s second-best seller.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]

It’s Tuesday — The weather will be sunny but brisk, reaching a high of 41 degrees, with a northwest wind at 9 to 11 mph and gusts up to 21 mph. Tuesday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 24 degrees, and a west wind of 5 to 7 mph. [NWS]