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Expect isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with sunny and hot conditions marked by a high near 101 and heat index values reaching up to 108. A southwest wind will be blowing at 3 to 8 mph, and there is a 20% chance of precipitation. For Tuesday night, isolated showers and thunderstorms may occur before 2am, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 78. A south wind at 6 to 8 mph can be anticipated, maintaining a 20% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” – Viktor E. Frankl
Pedestrian bridge over Langston Blvd in East Falls Church (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Local Reaction to Assassination Attempt — “Arlington Republicans and Democrats seemed to be largely on the same page in reactions to the shooting in Pennsylvania July 13 that left former President Donald Trump injured and one of his supporters dead.” [Gazette Leader]
State, Federal Elected Official Statements — From Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin: “American exceptionalism is not granted; it is earned. This test of our Republic is a moment for us to do just that, earn the mantle of being exceptional. With one voice, we must condemn this evil violence.” [Governor of Virginia, Twitter, Twitter]
Flyover Planned This Afternoon — From AlertDC: “The US Military will conduct a flyover at the Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, July 15, 2024 @ 1:15 PM.”
Police Seek Jeep Driver — ” The Arlington County Police Department continues to investigate the series of vehicle-related offenses that occurred in the Rosslyn neighborhood on July 5… Detectives would like to speak with the occupants of the Jeep Cherokee as part of the ongoing investigation.” [ACPD, Twitter]
Robbery Attempt at Yorktown HS — “At approximately 8:00 a.m. on July 11, police were dispatched to the report of an assault that had just occurred. Upon arrival, it was determined the male suspect allegedly attempted to steal the victim’s personal property by force during which security personnel intervened. No injuries were reported. A petition was obtained for Robbery for the juvenile suspect.” [ACPD]
W&OD Trail Robbery — “City of Falls Church Police are looking for information about a robbery that occurred along the W&OD Trail between North Oak Street and North Spring Street around 4:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. this morning.” [City of Falls Church]
RIP K-9 Roxy — “With great sadness, ACPD announces the passing of retired K9 Roxy. She loyally served the Arlington community alongside her handler, retired MPO Lichtenberg, from 2011 to 2016 as a patrol and narcotics detection K9. We kindly ask that you keep her and her handler in your thoughts.” [Twitter]
Arlington Ranks High for Dog Parks — “Dog owners can unleash their energy in Arlington as it has been deemed one of the best places nationwide for dog parks by LawnStarter. The lawn care blog released its latest ranking Monday, positioning Arlington at No. 6 for 2024’s Best Dog Park Cities.” [Patch]
Historic Board Vote on Fmr. School — “Those hoping to save a century-old Arlington school building from the wrecking ball will have to win a game of beat-the-clock. Or, more likely, beat-the-bulldozer. A divided Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) voted June 20 to direct the county’s history-preservation staff to begin compiling information on the former Nelly Custis Elementary School in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood near Crystal City.” [Gazette Leader]
Boat Crash in the Potomac — From Dave Statter: “A Potomac Water Taxi and a 24 foot pleasure craft collided around 3:00 p.m. just north of the 14th Street Bridge. One minor injury is reported. The first shot in the video below is of the Commander Jacques water taxi heading south toward the bridge just moments before the collision. The second shot shows the other boat moving north apparently just after they hit.” [Twitter]
County Bond Sale — “Its top bond ratings continue to help lessen the sting, but the Arlington government (and, ultimately, taxpayers) still will be paying a higher interest rate than any time in the past 16 years for $93.2 million in newly issued debt. Bank of America on June 18 was the winning bidder in a competitive sale of new county debt, coming in with a low bid of 3.49 percent.” [Gazette Leader]
State Action on Phones in School — “Arlington school officials are moving forward on consideration of a plan to more uniformly restrict student access to cellphones during the school day, but may find themselves outflanked by incoming requirements imposed by Richmond. Gov. Youngkin on July 10 delivered an executive order directing the Virginia Department of Education to draft guidance that will be given to the commonwealth’s school divisions related to what state officials are terming a ‘cell-phone-free’ education.” [Gazette Leader]
It’s Monday — Expect widely scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop after 2pm, accompanied by sunny, hot conditions with a high temperature near 100°F and heat index values reaching up to 109°F. West winds will be between 3 and 6 mph, with a 30% chance of precipitation. For Monday night, showers and thunderstorms are mainly expected before 8pm. The night will be mostly clear with a low temperature around 75°F. [NWS]
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New Harris Teeter on N. Glebe Road in the Ballston area (staff photo by James Jarvis)
Arlington County’s health department is warning of a possible measles exposure at a local grocery store.
A person visiting from another state went to the Harris Teeter on N. Glebe Road in Ballston between noon and 4 p.m. on Monday, July 1, authorities say.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected before 7am, with scattered showers and thunderstorms resuming after 8am. The day will be partly sunny, with a high near 90 and light, variable wind. The probability of precipitation is 40%. Moving into Saturday night, there’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, followed by partly cloudy skies and a low of around 75 with calm wind. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything.” – Albert Einstein
We hope you have a great weekend, Arlington! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋
Sunset in the Country Club Hills neighborhood (staff photo)
Arlington is No. 1 Digital County — “Arlington County is proud to be recognized as the No. 1 Digital County for 2024 by the Center for Digital Government (CDG) and the National Association of Counties (NACo). This is the third consecutive year that Arlington has been named to the top spot in the nation for the 150,000-249,999-population category, a rare achievement for the awards program.” [Arlington County]
Va. is Best State for Biz — “With the nation’s best education system and policies that give companies room — both literally and figuratively — to grow, Virginia is America’s Top State for Business in 2024. This is the Old Dominion’s sixth time at the top of CNBC’s rankings, and its third win in five years — a record unmatched by any other state since the study began in 2007.” [CNBC, Twitter]
We're extremely proud that @CNBC recognized Virginia as America's Top State for Business!
— Arlington Chamber VA (@ArlVAChamber) July 11, 2024
Shirlington Bridge Closure — “The Shirlington Circle south rotary bridge over I-395 will be closed from 10 p.m. Saturday, July 13 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 16 for work related to the bridge rehabilitation project, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. The bridge connects the southbound I-395 collector-distributor lanes and southbound Shirlington Road to North Quaker Lane at the I-395 Exit 6 interchange.” [VDOT]
Another 7-Eleven Robbery — “4100 block of S Four Mile Run Drive… Two male suspects entered the business and jumped over the counter. Suspect One removed two cash register drawers containing an undisclosed amount of cash, during which he pushed an employee. Suspect Two stole merchandise from behind the counter. The suspects then fled the scene in a red sedan driven by Suspect Three.” [ACPD]
Immigrant Food Opening Soon — “Immigrant Food is weeks away from opening a new restaurant in Ballston, its first outpost outside of the District and the likely launching pad for other restaurants elsewhere in Greater Washington and beyond. The new spot, at 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, will be the chain’s largest… The space, which cost about $1.3 million to build out, will feature a central, 600-square-foot bar, located half-in and half-outside the building.” [Washington Business Journal]
Potbelly Open at the Pentagon — “Potbelly Corporation, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, has opened its first location at the Pentagon, deepening its presence on military installations and Department of Defense facilities.” [GlobeNewswire]
Little Homes Near the Pike — “Only 4 of these left on 7th st S. I’ve always liked these little homes with the windows that go around corners. A kind of budget Frank Lloyd Wright look. I’ve heard these were built from free plans in Better Homes & Gardens.” [Twitter]
Only 4 of these left on 7th st S. I’ve always liked these little homes with the windows that go around corners. A kind of budget Frank Lloyd Wright look. I’ve heard these were built from free plans in Better Homes & Gardens. #southarlingtonpic.twitter.com/HOgbVGOplO
Recognition for Casual Adventure — “NRF’s America’s Retail Champions program celebrates small retailers who are exceptional advocates for retail and the communities they serve. Forty-five U.S. small retailers were selected as champions for the program,” including longtime Arlington shop Casual Adventure. [National Retail Federation]
It’s Friday — Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms, increasing after 7am with a high near 81 and an east wind of 3 to 5 mph. Precipitation likelihood is 90%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch. Friday night brings a 70% chance of showers, with possible thunderstorms before 2am, followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms. The temperature dips to around 73 with a light southeast wind, and additional rainfall between a quarter and half an inch is expected. [NWS]
Address:6108 22nd Road N. Neighborhood: Overlee Knolls Type: 4 BR, 2 BA single-family detached — 2,800 sq. ft. Listed: $1,175,000
Noteworthy: Updated home on 9,400 sq. ft. cul-de-sac lot in Tuckahoe Swanson Yorktown pyramid
Spacious four level split offers extensive updates since 2023 — water heater, air conditioning and compressor, two completely re-configured and renovated bathrooms, laundry area with cabinets, farm sink, folding counter, cork backed LPV flooring, insulation, new doors and spot for a desk; lighting and blinds along with fresh paint, refinished wood floors on two levels.
Large family room with gas fireplace and high ceilings opens to large deck and patio surrounded by greenery and second door to driveway. Three large bedrooms upstairs and quiet primary bedroom with three closets. Lower level rec room has built-ins, third fireplace, and areas for media, workouts and play.
Near Overlee Pool, Tuckahoe Park and Playground, and stroll along the Greenway to Westover Village’s Library, shops, restaurants, bike path and Sunday farmer’s market. Easy commute to Washington, government, military and business centers and National Airport. Great reverse commute to Tysons, Dulles Airport and Tech Corridor.
An appealing home in pristine, move-in condition and desirable location.
Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms, increasing after 7am with a high near 81 and an east wind of 3 to 5 mph. Precipitation likelihood is 90%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch. Friday night brings a 70% chance of showers, with possible thunderstorms before 2am, followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms. The temperature dips to around 73 with a light southeast wind, and additional rainfall between a quarter and half an inch is expected. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Take rest. A field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.” – Ovid
