Author: ARLnow.com

Spotted: Rosslyn at DNC — A photo of Rosslyn’s skyline was used as a backdrop at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, as pointed out on social media by the Arlington County Democratic Committee. [Twitter]

Flyover Planned Today — From AlertDC: “MPD reports there will be an Italian Air Force flyover in the NCR, over Washington, DC, on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 4:30 PM. The units will deploy red, white, and green smoke during its flight route.”

W&OD Trail Narrowed — “Be alert for a narrowing trail and trail striping work at Sparrow Pond in Arlington, as the restoration project there nears completion.” [Twitter]

Time Capsule Found in Cathedral — “When the construction crew began renovations at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington, they expected to find nothing more than dust and rubble behind the cathedral’s walls. Instead, they discovered a time capsule. Four months later, on the 50th anniversary of the Arlington diocese’s establishment, it was restored, with new items added Aug. 13 for a new generation to ponder.” [Arlington Catholic Herald]

Interview with Ellie Bird Chef — “If watching #TheBearFX left you curious about the inner workings of an award-winning family restaurant, read our interview with local chef Yuan Tang, who co-owns #EllieBird in Falls Church with his wife, Carey. Here’s how he keeps his menu fresh and fun.” [Arlington Magazine, Twitter]

Free Coffee in Rosslyn — “Grab a free coffee at #UpsideOnMoore’s Lightning Coffee as part of #NationalCoffeeMonth! Show the barista that you’re following Upside on Moore on Instagram to redeem your cup through August (Limit one per person, Monday-Friday from 7AM-5PM)” [Twitter]

A Look at Housing at N. Va. — “On just over 70% of the developable land in Northern Virginia, there’s only one thing you can build: a single-family detached house. That’s the lead finding of research into the region’s zoning restrictions from a group of scholars at George Mason University’s Mercatus Center.” [WAMU]

It’s Wednesday — Expect sunny conditions with a high near 76 degrees and a northwest wind blowing at 7 to 11 mph. As for Wednesday night, it will be mostly clear with a low around 57 degrees and a gentle north wind at 3 to 5 mph. [NWS]

DOJ Ends APS Scrutiny — “Five years after the U.S. Department of Justice cited Arlington Public Schools for purported violations of federal law when it came to educating English-language learners, the matter is now over. Superintendent Francisco Durán at the Aug. 15 School Board meeting said federal officials had closed the book on the matter.” [Gazette Leader]

Crash Sends Car onto Sidewalk — From Alan Henney yesterday evening: “Traffic Collision… At the intersection of N Lynn St. and Langston Blvd. only the left hand lane on Langston Blvd. is open.” [Twitter]

FCPD Awards Arlington Officer — “@FairfaxCountyPD recently presented Corporal Naessens with a Community Service Appreciation Certificate… On July 14, he was off-duty driving through Seven Corners when he observed two FCPD officers struggling with a non-compliant suspect. He exited his vehicle, identified himself as an off-duty officer and assisted in controlling the suspect.” [Twitter]

Chaplains Meet in Arlington — “The U.S. Air Force Chaplain Corps marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 75th anniversary during its annual summit held in Arlington Aug. 6 – 8. The summit brought together Chaplain Corps leaders and religious support teams from across the globe to reflect on the corps’ history and a way ahead for the future.” [U.S. Air Force]

Pet Death Investigation Update — “The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria has concluded its investigation of PetSmart at Potomac Yard and found that while the facility has problems, there is insufficient evidence to charge the pet care facility or its staff with any crime. The AWLA reported that a necropsy of Clark, one of the dogs that died… likely contracted his illness before his stay at PetSmart.” [ALXnow]

It’s Tuesday — Expect sunshine and a high of approximately 77°F, accompanied by a northwest wind at 10 mph and gusts reaching up to 18 mph. Tuesday night will bring mostly clear skies and a low of about 56°F, with north winds at 7 mph. [NWS]

Naked Man Tased in Ashton Heights — From Dave Statter: “A shirtless man walked over a car in the middle of N. Pershing near N. Fillmore in Arlington this afternoon. The man shed the rest of his clothes after walking out of view of the camera. @ArlingtonVaPD caught up with him near N. Kenmore and used a TASER to take him into custody. EMS took him to the hospital.” [Twitter]

MU and VHC Nursing Partnership — “Marymount University’s Malek School of Nursing Professions and VHC Health, a national leader in the professional practice of nursing, have agreed to a transformative partnership aiming to advance nursing education, research and practice while significantly impacting the nursing workforce and patient care in Northern Virginia and beyond. The agreement is supported by a pledge of $318,000 from the Caruthers family for scholarship funding to the VHC Health Foundation.” [Marymount University]

Fair’s Zero Waste Goal — “Arlington’s Fair has been going on since the summer of 1977, but this year, they’re aiming for zero waste. The fair is usually full of vendors selling food packed in plastic and Styrofoam, but that will no longer be allowed… Composting will be available throughout the fair, vendor grease will be processed to create biofuel, and livestock manure will be collected and distributed to use as fertilizer in neighborhood gardens.” [WUSA 9]

Another YHS Grad Was at Olympics — “As U.S. Olympian Torri Huske of Arlington was swimming her way to five medals — three gold and two silver — during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, a fellow Yorktown High School graduate was photographing her races. Maddie Meyer, a photographer with global visual media company Getty Images, is a member of Yorktown’s Class of 2010.” [Patch]

It’s Monday — Expect mostly sunny conditions with a high near 83 and northwest winds at 6-9 mph, but showers and possibly thunderstorms are likely after 2pm, with a 70% chance of precipitation. Less than a tenth of an inch of rainfall is anticipated, except for higher amounts during thunderstorms. Showers and thunderstorms may continue until 8pm, followed by mostly cloudy skies and a low around 63 accompanied by a 10 mph northwest wind. The chance of precipitation lowers to 60%, with similar rainfall amounts as earlier in the day. [NWS]

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