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Northside Social in Falls Church (via Google Maps)
Falls Church police are investigating hidden cameras found in the bathrooms of Northside Social.
Police say someone placed cameras in two first floor restrooms, facing the toilets, at the popular Clarendon cafe’s Falls Church outpost, which opened in 2018 at 205 Park Avenue.
Sun shining over Key Bridge and crew team on the Potomac (staff photo by Jay Westcott, animation by ARLnow)
Election Season Safety Planning — “The specifics for public consumption are – not surprisingly – left a little hazy, but Arlington public-safety officials say they are taking steps to ensure election season is not interrupted for one reason or another… Among law-enforcement leaders in the Washington region, ‘this is a consistent topic,’ Police Chief Andy Penn told County Board members.” [Gazette Leader]
More Road Safety Installations — From Arlington’s Dept. of Environmental Services: “Crews have completed installing centerline hardening devices at five locations around Arlington,” including Ballston, “to slow vehicles making left turns near crosswalks. Another Vision Zero safety project pilot.” [Twitter]
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The 3300 block of 22nd Street N. in Maywood (via Google Maps)
A pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run collision in Arlington’s Maywood neighborhood tonight.
The incident happened around 7 p.m. Thursday on the 3300 block of 22nd Street N., a narrow street with houses, a small park and a sidewalk on one side.
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
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🌦️ Friday’s forecast
Expect a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the day before 8am and between 8am-11am, with patchy fog before 8am. Later, expect mostly cloudy skies to gradually clear up, reaching a high near 82°F with a light north wind. Precipitation chance for the day is 20%. In the evening, partly cloudy skies and a low around 65°F with a light south wind are anticipated. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain
A Fairfax man was jailed after he allegedly rammed a police cruiser.
The incident happened early Monday morning on the western end of Columbia Pike in Arlington. Police say an officer spotted a car with stolen tags in a parking lot, leading to an unsuccessful attempt to flee by the 25-year-old suspect.
The main building at Washington Golf and Country Club (staff photo)
Last week Rosslyn-based Politico broke the news about a big rift at Washington Golf and Country Club in North Arlington.
Some 240 members and spouses at the tony club at 3017 N. Glebe Road reportedly signed a letter expressing concerns about the plan to include a men’s bar and grill in a $5 million renovation project.
Pizza spot Angolino in Clarendon (Flickr pool photo by Jason Gooljar)
Melwood Project Clears Hurdle — “Arlington County Board members late on May 21 kept the ball rolling on the possible eventual redevelopment of the 2-acre Melwood parcel near Crystal City, but expressed hope the property owner and surrounding community could find more common ground than has been the case to date.” [Gazette Leader]
‘Surreal’ Restaurant Review — “The first NoVA restaurant for the group profits from a young, moneyed neighborhood [in Crystal City] ready to splurge on breakfast, lunch, brunch, or dinner. And the prices at Surreal reflect that. Diners will find that a hot dog retails for $22 and dinner entrées start at $34. Are those prices worth it? Sometimes.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Artist Studios Moving — “Arlington County Board members on May 18 approved a contract worth about $1.73 million to renovate a portion of a building on South Four Mile Run Drive to accommodate the relocation of print-making, ceramics and textile studios from other venues across the county.” [Gazette Leader]
Sex Offender Found Guilty, Again — “On Wednesday, a federal jury convicted a 38-year-old Honduran man, who had previously been incarcerated at the Arlington County Adult Detention Center, with illegally returning to the United States. On Feb. 7, 2020 Sergio Alberto-Rodriguez pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual battery of a 10-year-old family member in the Circuit Court of Arlington County, according to court documents.” [Patch]
Car Crimes in Crystal City — “Between approximately 1:38 p.m. and 2:27 p.m., the male suspect entered the parking garage and tampered with two vehicles and a motorcycle. Security personnel verbally confronted the suspect and he subsequently left the area. During the course of the investigation, an additional vehicle was determined to be tampered with in a garage in the 3400 block of Potomac Avenue and personal items stolen. A vehicle… was reported stolen from a parking garage in the 1700 block of Crystal Drive.” [ACPD]
It’s Thursday — Expect showers and thunderstorms, intensifying after 5pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 84. A west wind of 3 to 6 mph accompanies a 60% chance of precipitation and potential for a quarter to half-inch of new rainfall. For Thursday night, showers and storms are likely before 11pm, with lows around 66 and a southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Precipitation chances increase to 70%. [NWS]
Expect showers and thunderstorms, intensifying after 5pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 84. A west wind of 3 to 6 mph accompanies a 60% chance of precipitation and potential for a quarter to half-inch of new rainfall. For Thursday night, showers and storms are likely before 11pm, with lows around 66 and a southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Precipitation chances increase to 70% with similar rainfall amounts as earlier in the day. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln
The Rosslyn skyline, as seen from the campus of Georgetown University (staff photo)
Southwest Wants DCA-to-Vegas Flight — “Southwest Airlines will officially apply to the U.S. Department of Transportation for nonstop flights from Reagan National Airport to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, seeking one of five new round-trip flights from Reagan National authorized through the recent passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act.” [WTOP]
Art at Rosslyn Metro Station — “Metro in partnership with the Rosslyn Business Improvement District (BID) will celebrate the creations of eight local artists as part of a new pop-up art exhibit at the Rosslyn Station, Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The new Rosslyn initiative, Art Elevated, aims to infuse the Metro experience in Rosslyn with creativity and inspiration, turning a functional construction site into a canvas for local artistic expression.” [WMATA]
Vehicle Thefts Decline Slightly — “Vehicle thefts across Arlington declined to an average of less than one per day in March, according to new police data. A total of 25 vehicle thefts were recorded for the month, Arlington police said. That’s a decline from 33 in March 2023 and from 30 in March 2022.” [Gazette Leader]
Pike Pedestrian Safety Project — From Arlington’s Dept. of Environmental Services: “Crews have begun installing centerline hardening devices on Columbia Pike to slow vehicles making left turns near crosswalks. Another Vision Zero safety project pilot, this one involving five locations across Arlington.” [Twitter]
Foxtrot May Return — “Foxtrot may bounce back into business and reopen marketplaces in the DMV. The upscale café/convenience store was uber-popular, and regulars have mourned Foxtrot’s loss after 10 D.C.-area locations abruptly shuttered last month. Foxtrot founder Mike LaVitola is reportedly involved in a new ownership group working to revive some of the bougie bodegas, according to TheRealDeal.” [Axios]
‘Coffee With a Cop’ This Morning — From Arlington County police: “Enjoy tomorrow’s beautiful sunny weather by starting your morning with ACPD! Join us at Rocky Run Park (1109 N. Barton St.) from 8-9:30 AM for our first Coffee with a Cop event of the year! We can’t wait to share some great coffee & conversation with members of our community!” [Twitter]
Fire at Shirlington Apartment Building — From the Arlington County Fire Department on Tuesday morning: “Units are on the scene of a structure fire in the 4400 BLK of 31st St. South. Avoid the area and seek an alternate route.” [Twitter]
Beyer Weights in on ScoJo AI Spat — “Rep. Don Beyer (D-8th) is doubling down on a push for new transparency standards after a controversy surrounding OpenAI and actress Scarlett Johansson.” [ALXnow, Press Release]
More Hardware for DJO Softball — “The Knights concluded their 2024 campaign by winning a 12th straight Division I private school state championship (28th overall) to finish 23-0 overall and extend their overall three-season victory string to 54. Plus, the team has now won 36 straight state-tourney contests.” [Gazette Leader]
Record Bikeshare Ridership — “Increasing spring temperatures have brought a surge in Capital Bikeshare (CaBi) trips across the region. The bikesharing network recorded 490,265 rides in April, an increase of 26.0% from April 2023. April’s CaBi ridership is the second busiest month on record, missing the milestone set in October 2023 by less than 1,000 rides.” [Greater Greater Washington]
It’s Wednesday — Expect a sunny day with temperatures reaching around 88 degrees, accompanied by a south wind blowing at 5 to 7 mph. As we move into Wednesday night, there will be a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 pm. The sky will become partly cloudy, with lows around 69 degrees and a south wind at 3 to 6 mph. There is a 20% chance of precipitation during the evening. [NWS]
