Author: ARLnow.com

Spin Out on Spout Run — From Dave Statter: “A distant shot shows a car crossing the grass median of Spout Run Parkway and into the opposite lanes before going down an embankment. It happened just before 7 p.m. between the GW Parkway and Lorcom Lane. No serious injuries reported.” [Twitter]

Video: Odd Driving Behavior — Also from Statter: “A man stopped his car for about eight minutes in the middle of N. Pershing west of N. Fillmore. He opened all of the car doors and the video shows him walking around the car. 911 callers said they were threatened by him and some believed he had a gun. A number of drivers backed up and turned around. The man drove off toward N. Glebe Road just before police arrived. @ArlingtonVaPD are checking to see if a man who fled from them along the upper portion of Columbia Pike around 7:45 p.m. is the same person.” [Twitter]

Teen Struck on Langston Blvd — “A student was struck by a driver after school today, just after 4 p.m. on Langston Blvd near the Overlee pool. Per ACPD earlier: ‘The pedestrian, a juvenile female in her teens, was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the striking vehicle remained on scene. Police remain on scene investigating the circumstances of the crash.'”

Crash Near Crystal City — From ARLnow yesterday evening: “The intersection of S. Glebe Road and S. Eads Street near Crystal City is partially shut down due to a t-bone type crash with injuries and heavy damage to both vehicles. ACPD and medics on scene.” [Twitter]

Local Breast Cancer Events — “Earlier this year, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force dropped the recommended age for women to start breast cancer screenings from 50 to 40. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Raise money, learn about risk factors and show your support for research, survivors and fighters at these local events.” [Arlington Magazine]

Gov. Wants Federal Action on Ports — From Gov. Glenn Youngkin: “The economic fallout from the work stoppage at The Port of Virginia extends well beyond the Commonwealth, as the Port manages approximately $66 billion in essential imports… As a cornerstone of Virginia’s economy, the Port supports 10 percent of the gross state product and supports employment for over half a million jobs in Virginia. The time for leadership is now, President Biden has the tools to remedy this situation.” [Press Release]

Loneliness High in Va. — “Virginia has the third-highest rate of loneliness in the country, according to the latest vibe check from the U.S. Census Bureau. Feelings of isolation and loneliness are a real public health threat — so much so that Surgeon General Vivek Murthy last year issued an advisory on the matter.” [Axios]

It’s Wednesday — Expect isolated showers in the afternoon under cloudy skies, accompanied by a light northeast wind and a high near 71 degrees. The chance of precipitation stands at 20%. For Wednesday night, anticipate mostly cloudy conditions with a low around 61 degrees and calm winds. [NWS]

Crash on Camera — From Dave Statter: “Making the left turn from the center lane of an interstate highway is rarely a good move. Here’s some video evidence to support that thought. The usual spot of I-395N at Exit 10C. About 1:45 p.m.” [Twitter]

More Local Fall Events — “Fill up your fall with fun activities. Fancy some new artwork? There’s an event for that. Want to down some beers and oysters? There are outings for that, too. From farm days to bookish nights, October will keep you busy.” [Arlington Magazine]

Raising Cane’s in Seven Corners — “Fairfax County’s first location of a popular chicken tender chain is set to open its doors later this week. Raising Cane’s will hold its grand opening at 6363 Seven Corners Center on Thursday (Oct. 3), replacing the former Dogfish Head Alehouse that closed two years ago in the neighborhood’s eponymous shopping center.” [FFXnow]

Push for Emergency Declaration — “Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) alongside Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) wrote a letter to President Biden formally requesting the approval of Virginia’s request for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in Southwest Virginia.” [Press Release]

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month — “September is prostate cancer awareness month, and more men are being diagnosed with advanced cases of the disease, a new report shows. Prostate cancer is deeply personal for News4’s Tony Perkins, who has been open about being diagnosed in 2022. He shared on News4 Today on Monday that after a follow-up biopsy, his doctor told him that his cancer progressed.” [NBC 4]

It’s Tuesday — Expect cloudy conditions with a high near 68 and a 70% chance of showers, accompanied by a northeast wind averaging 8 mph. There may be new precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch. Overnight, there is a slight chance of showers before 2 am. The night will otherwise be cloudy, with a low around 61. The chance of precipitation stands at 20%. [NWS]

Weekend Fire in Ballston — A generator atop an office building at 4350 Fairfax Drive caught fire Saturday morning, prompting a large fire department response. The blaze was quickly extinguished. A power outage was also reported around the scene in Ballston that morning. [Twitter]

Coffey Reacts to EHO Verdict — From Arlington County Board member Maureen Coffey: “I’m incredibly disappointed by today’s ruling & firmly believe we must appeal it. I am proud to be a pro-housing elected official, the only renter on the Arlington County Board, & represent those who wonder whether they have a future in our community after living here for years.” [Twitter]

Library Celebrates Banned Books — “Banned Books Week, an annual, national observance established in 1982 in response to frequent attempts to have books banned, highlights the value of free and open access to information and runs through September 28. The Arlington Public Library is celebrating its own version: Freedom to Read Week.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]

Talking to the Cheese Lady — “So, in the middle of 2023, my husband Jeff and I said, let’s do something new. There’s more competition. There’s a Harris Teeter there [which includes a Murray’s Cheese counter]. Now, there may have been a time where you could support two Cheesetiques within two miles of each other. We don’t think that’s the case anymore, so let’s do a new concept. And moving in an Italian direction felt very comfortable because it was a world in which we already lived so much.” [Washington Business Journal]

F.C. Art Festival Extended — “‘Due to the serious nature of Hurricane Helene,’ Falls Church Arts’ ‘Scenes in the City’ Plein Air Festival – one of the City of Falls Church’s prized annual art shows – has been moved up to Oct. 12, from its earlier date of Sept. 28, giving outdoor artists in the prize-competition ‘additional time to paint,’ and, hopefully, better weather to complete their submissions.” [Falls Church Independent]

It’s Monday — Expect showers with a high near 70 and a northeast wind at 10 mph, with a 90% chance of precipitation and possible new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch. Monday night will see continued showers, a low around 62, northeast wind at 10 mph, 80% chance of precipitation, and potential new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. [NWS]

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