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Update at 9:45 a.m. — The Boil Water Advisory from Wednesday night has been lifted, Arlington County said in the following alert just before 9 a.m.
Arlington County has lifted [the] Boil Water Advisory issued on July 3.
Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Jul 3, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect partly cloudy skies throughout the day, with a high temperature of 75°F and a low of 58°F. There will be a 40% chance of scattered showers, which may be most prominent in late afternoon and early evening. Winds will be moderate, coming from the southwest at 10 to 15 mph, potentially gusting up to 20 mph at times. Humidity levels will hover around 60%, making for a comfortable day overall. See more from Weather.gov.
“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.”
– Albert Einstein
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
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It’s going to be a scorching July 4 in the D.C. area.
Arlington County, along with D.C. and other surrounding areas, are under a Heat Advisory from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday. Potentially dangerous heat is expected amid Independence Day festivities — and there’s a possibility of storms throughout the day as well.
Most subscribers to the ARLnow Afternoon Update newsletter seem happy with the recent updates.
But if you’re among those who don’t love change or who greatly valued the article blurbs, you can now go back to the old format.
Arlington County police are investigating a somewhat unusual road rage incident in Rosslyn.
It happened Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of Key Blvd and N. Nash Street. According to police, two male drivers “were stopped in their vehicles at a stop sign when they became involved in a verbal dispute.” The suspect then allegedly threw a can at the other driver, reached into his car and stole his phone, before driving off.
What are some of the iconic places, buildings, monuments or businesses that most exemplify “old school Arlington?”
That’s what we were asking ourselves recently as our staff contemplated new designs for the ARLnow Shop. While some things immediately came to mind — see: photos in the gallery — we wanted to open it up to readers to make sure we’re not forgetting something.
Online Fireworks Viewing — From the Trust for the National Mall: “Can’t make it to the most iconic fireworks show in the U.S.? Catch the iconic National Mall fireworks on Independence Day on #MonumentCam at 9:09PM on July 4th! We’re broadcasting the entire show LIVE from the top of the Washington Monument! Click here: http://nationalmall.org/monumentcam.” [Twitter]
Fourth of July Bell Ringing — “The Arlington Historical Society will celebrate the nation’s 248th birthday with a bell-ringing at the Arlington Historical Museum on Thursday, July 4 at 5 p.m. ‘We’ll be doing this alongside bells all over the state,’ said Annette Benbow, who is leading the Arlington effort to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026.” [Gazette Leader]
New Mental Health Crisis System — “Arlington County launched a new system to better respond to individuals who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. The system is in place to tailor a more effective response to those in need when someone dials 911. The Marcus Alert System establishes coordination between the 911 call center, the regional crisis center and law enforcement to enhance services and responses for people experiencing a crisis related to mental health, substance abuse or a developmental disability.” [NBC 4]
Local Appointed to GMU Board — “Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Friday, June 28, announced three new appointments and one reappointment to the George Mason University Board of Visitors… [including] Marc Short of Arlington, Partner, Advance Strategies, and former Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence.” [Patch]
New D.C. Eatery Has Arlington Ties — “A popular sandwich shop with ties to the Italian Store in Arlington plans to open a second location on Barracks Row, three-and-a-half years after Compliments Only debuted from temporary space in Logan Circle. The restaurant from Pete Sitcov and Emily Cipes is tentatively slated to open by the end of the summer from a roughly 1,600-square-foot space at 526 Eighth St. SE.” [Washington Business Journal]
It’s Wednesday — Expect sunny skies and a high of 88, accompanied by a 6-10 mph south wind. As night falls, the weather will shift to partly cloudy skies with a low of approximately 72 and a 7-9 mph south wind. Independence Day brings a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm, partly sunny skies, and a high of 95. The heat index may reach up to 101 with a southwest 6 mph wind. [NWS]
Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Jul 2, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect sunny skies and a high of 88, accompanied by a 6-10 mph south wind. As night falls, the weather will shift to partly cloudy skies with a low of approximately 72 and a 7-9 mph south wind. Independence Day brings a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm, partly sunny skies, and a high of 95. The heat index may reach up to 101 with a southwest 6 mph wind. See more from Weather.gov.
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
– Franklin D. Roosevelt
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.
Last week’s presidential debate led to the probability of a Trump victory rising in prediction markets.
Should the former president get elected to another term, there might be some chatter among Arlington’s most progressive residents of potentially moving out of the country — particularly among affluent progressives with the means to do so.
Telemarketing calls have been the bane of phone owners for decades, but an escalation led to action against “robocalls” by state and federal elected officials alike over the past couple of years.
A more modern telecommunications annoyance, meanwhile, may be taking the spotlight away from such calls.
County Board Meeting Moved — “Due to scheduling conflicts, the previously scheduled Saturday, July 20 meeting of the Arlington County Board is being moved to Monday, July 22. The switch was made to accommodate a retreat hosted by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, which County Board Chairman Libby Garvey and Vice Chairman Takis Karantonis will attend.” [Gazette Leader]
Local NAACP Press Conference Today — “Celebrate the life of Tori Thompson and stand in unity with the family calling for police transparency regarding their failure to notify the family of his passing. Tori’s passing on July 5, 2023, has left a void in our hearts. His family, grieving and seeking answers, was denied notification, and Tori was cremated against their beliefs.” [Event]
More Guns Caught at DCA — “TSA officers found a loaded .22 caliber handgun and a switchblade among an Indiana man’s carry-on items at a security checkpoint. Later in the day, officers stopped an Aldie man with a .380 caliber handgun loaded with five bullets. In both cases, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police officers confiscated the weapons and cited the travelers.” [Patch]
Break-in Attempt Near Westover — “1200 block of N. Kensington Street. At approximately 4:21 p.m. on June 30, police were dispatched to the report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, it was determined the female victim was inside her residence when she heard a loud banging at her door and observed the male suspect, who is known to her, allegedly attempting to force entry into her home, causing property damage. The victim then called police.” [ACPD]
July 4 Block Party on the Pike — Sabores Tapas Bar is planning an all-day, July 4 block party on the 2400 block of Columbia Pike, with music, food and drinks. [Twitter]
Va. Now Has an Official Pollinator — “Big news today out of Virginia. The state has an official state pollinator. It is the European honeybee. State Delegate Patrick Hope worked with the Virginia State Beekeepers Association to draft the legislation.” [NPR]
New State Cat Law — From the Animal Welfare League of Arlington: “As an animal welfare organization, we are excited that starting today, July 1, it is illegal to declaw cats in the state of Virginia, except when deemed necessary for therapeutic purposes by a licensed veterinarian.” [Twitter]
Major Proposal for I-66 Entry in D.C. — “Federal planners are in the earliest stages of crafting a monumental new concept to reincorporate the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the nearby Potomac River waterfront into a greener D.C. landscape by eliminating a tangled maze of highways and ramps that inhibit the area today. The colossal vision, presented last month to the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, would transform roughly 84.5 acres from Virginia Avenue to the Lincoln Memorial with a new 27-acre park, overhaul entry into the District via Interstate 66 by shifting ramps and roads underground. It would also open up space for new national monuments and other new development.” [Washington Business Journal]
Drought Conditions Continue — From the National Weather Service: “Moderate drought continues across much of the region despite some locations seeing showers & t-storms over the last 48 hours. Many locations ended up in the top 5 for the driest Junes on record.Unfortunately, dry & hot conditions look to continue well into July.” [Twitter]
It’s Tuesday — Expect sunny conditions today, reaching a high of approximately 85°F. Come Tuesday night, the sky will turn partly cloudy and temperatures will drop to around 65°F. [NWS]
Flickr pool photo by Jason Gooljar
Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Jul 1, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect sunny conditions today, reaching a high of approximately 85°F. In the afternoon, light and variable wind will increase to 5-7 mph from the southeast. Come Tuesday night, the sky will turn partly cloudy and temperatures will drop to around 65°F, accompanied by a southeast wind ranging from 3-8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
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