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Rosslyn Going Out of Circulation — “The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced start of the planned phase down of DC Circulator service beginning October 1, 2024, culminating with service ending December 31, 2024… Effective October 1, 2024, the following route adjustments will be implemented: Termination of Rosslyn-Dupont Circle (RS-DP).” [PoPville]

Rent Remains High — “The median apartment-rental cost in Arlington grew at seven times the national rate month-over-month in July, and stands near the very top among the nation’s 100 largest urban areas. The county’s median rental rate of $2,621 ($2,468 for one-bedroom units, $2,982 for two bedrooms) was 85 percent higher than the month’s national median rental rate of $1,414 and 19 percent higher than the Washington region’s median rate of $2,198.” [Gazette Leader]

National Night Out with ACPD — “[Today] is National Night Out 2024! We can’t wait to see you at community events across the County from 5-8! Remember to lock your doors and turn your exterior lights on before joining us for an evening of FUN!” [ACPD, Twitter]

Phone Policy Has School Board Support — “Arlington School Board members seem fully committed to implementing a stopgap strategy for limiting student-phone accessibility in class prior to the start the 2024-25 school year… Moving ahead to have something in place at the start of the academic year drew fire last month from the president of the County Council of PTAs, who said it circumvented public input.” [Gazette Leader]

Get Ready for Debby — From Gov. Glenn Younkin: “As Tropical Storm Debby brings powerful wind and rain, I encourage all Virginians to be prepared for incoming weather & exercise caution.” [Twitter, Twitter]

Debby’s Precipitation Potential — “If the storm takes a track up the coast, then the Interstate 95 corridor from D.C. to New York could see periods of moderate to heavy rain Thursday into Saturday, as well as localized areas of flooding. Coastal areas could see flooding, rough waves and dangerous rip currents.” [Capital Weather Gang]

It’s Tuesday — Expect showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with otherwise sunny skies, and a high near 95. Heat index values may reach 100. A south wind will blow at 6 to 9 mph, and there is a 50% chance of precipitation. For Tuesday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely between 8pm and 2am, with a low around 74. South wind will continue at 7 to 9 mph, and the chance of precipitation increases to 60%. [NWS]

W-L Alum Coaches to Bronze — “Nearly a century after the ‘Boys in the Boat’ won a gold medal for the U.S. in Berlin, another American team full of former University of Washington Huskies won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics… The U.S. men’s eight boat is coached by UW rowing coach [and Washington-Liberty High School alumnus] Michael Callahan.” [KING 5, Twitter]

County Preps for Deer Cull — “The relevant Arlington County government staff are moving full-throttle toward bringing sharpshooters to the community in an effort to cull what they describe as an excessive deer population. Yet they also seem to be hedging their bets. ‘We’re pretty sure sharpshooting will work,’ said John Marlin.” [Gazette Leader]

Flyover Cancelled Today — Updated at 9:25 a.m. — From Arlington Alert: “Today’s 12:45 PM Arlington National Cemetery Flyover has been canceled due to weather.” [Twitter]

Chase Thru Arlington Ends in D.C. — From Dave Statter: “@AlexandriaVAPD chasing a stolen car on I-395N through Arlington into DC just before 7p yesterday. It ended with a crash near the Wharf and the driver arrested. A passenger fled. The driver was wanted for a felony robbery in Arlington Thursday.” [Twitter]

Unemployment Rate in Arlington — “Month-over-month unemployment rates in both Arlington and Fairfax counties ticked upward in June, according to new data, part of a regional and national trend for the month, with Arlington seeing the lowest rate in the local area and second lowest in Virginia.” [Gazette Leader]

Meter Reminder for the Dogs — From Arlington’s Dept. of Environmental Services: “Arlington canines: Please keep the p off the arking machines. It jams the coin doors, especially in summer.” [Twitter]

F.C. Theater Troupe Moving — “Falls Church’s homegrown theater troupe and educational enterprise, Creative Cauldron, is aiming to move into brand new digs at the big (new Whole Foods) Broad and Washington project by the end of this year.” [FCNP]

Hot, Rainy August on Tap — “Our August outlook for DC weather is out! Some good news: 1) We think it will be seasonably hot, but not as hot as July, which was 4th hottest on record 2) We expect a wetter than normal month which should help the drought.” [Capital Weather Gang, Twitter]

It’s Monday — Expect sunshine and a high near 95 degrees, accompanied by a southwest wind at 3 to 8 mph. Later in the night, partly cloudy skies will prevail with a low around 77, and a southwest wind around 7 mph. [NWS]

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