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Rosslyn-Based Solidcore for Sale — “A little over a year after taking over a majority stake in the fitness chain Solidcore Holdings LLC, its private equity-equity owners are reportedly exploring a sale of the Arlington company.” [Washington Business Journal]

Ballston-Based Company Expanding — “A Northern Virginia technology firm plans to establish a new 57,000-square-foot research-and-development facility across in Montgomery County to accommodate its growing workforce. [BlueHalo’s] headquarters is in Arlington’s Ballston neighborhood and it also has offices in Chantilly, Reston, Herndon and Leesburg.” [Washington Business Journal]

Low Turnout for Caucus — “Turnout of 1,941 votes was about 1.2 percent of Arlington’s 160,000 active registered voters, emblematic of a race that was both out of sight and out of mind of the large majority of the county’s residents. While there likely will be other candidates in the Nov. 5 School Board race, being endorsed by the Arlington County Democratic Committee is all but tantamount to election.” [Gazette Leader]

Commission Vote on Israel-Hamas — “Citing several factors, the Arlington County government’s Human Rights Commission has opted against taking a stance in the ongoing Israel-Hamas fighting. Activists wanted commission members to support a military ceasefire in the region. But on a 7-1 vote, commission members on May 9 decided they should contain their efforts largely within the county’s 26 square miles, leaving the planet’s 197 million other square miles to others.” [Gazette Leader]

Missing Arlington Teen — “Arlington County Police are asking the public’s help in locating [a] 15-year-old… who was last seen Saturday in the 2400 block of S. Glebe Road. Police described [him] as standing 5-foot-11, with brown eyes and black hair.” [Patch]

Marymount Commencement Recap — “Is there a doctor in the house? In the Garrett family, there are now two. Shantia Garrett, a teacher in the Baltimore city school system, earned a doctorate in education during May 12 commencement exercises for Marymount University’s College of Health and Education. Appropriately enough for Mother’s Day, Garrett became a second-generation Ed.D. holder, following in the footsteps of her mother.” [Gazette Leader]

Public Feedback on DCA Noise — “Alexandria is looking to gather more public feedback on an issue that’s impacted Old Town since the popularization of the jet engine: noise from Washington National Airport (DCA). Alexandria, Fairfax County and Prince George’s County have hired Vianair Consulting to spearhead a collaborative effort… to recommend changes to DCA airspace and flight procedures.” [ALXnow]

Metro Considering Bus Changes — “With your help, Metro has developed our #BetterBus 2025 Proposed Network, the one that better serves you! The public comment period is NOW OPEN.” [Twitter, WMATA]

It’s Tuesday — Expect showers and potential thunderstorms after 5pm, accompanied by cloudy skies and a high of 72°F. South winds will range from 8-11 mph, gusting up to 18 mph, with a 70% chance of precipitation and rainfall of a tenth to a quarter inch. Tuesday night brings a low of 62°F, south winds of 6-10 mph, a 90% chance of precipitation, and additional rainfall amounts between a quarter and half inch. [NWS]

Another Boeing Protest Planned — A protest is planned outside of Boeing’s corporate headquarters near Long Bridge Park at noon today. This time, firefighters are planning to protest in response to a labor dispute between the company and its union firefighters. [Twitter]

Crystal City Apartment Building Sold — “The FORTIS Cos. has paid $48.5 million for Marlowe Apartments, a 162-unit community in Arlington, Va., public records show. Equity Residential was the previous owner… The 17-story building came online in 1987 and comprises one- and two-bedroom layouts ranging from 661 to 1,044 square feet.” [Multi-Housing News]

Century Mark for Courthouse Marker — “Happy 100th anniversary to the Mother’s Tree in Courthouse, dedicated this day [May 11] in 1924,” according to a marker next to the tree. [Twitter]

Arlington Nat’l Cemetery Anniversary — “[Today] at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.! Special walking tours to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the first service members brought to Arlington for burial. ANC historians will take visitors on a tour of Section 27.” [Twitter]

Wanted Suspect Arrested in Clarendon — “At approximately 7:42 a.m. on May 9, police were dispatched to the area of 18th Street N. and N. Highland Street to the report of an exposure. Upon arrival, an officer located an individual matching the description of the suspect and briefly detained him before subsequently releasing him from the scene. It was later determined the individual was wanted by the U.S. Marshal’s Service. Officers canvassed the area for the suspect and located him in the area of the 3100 block of Clarendon Boulevard in possession of a suspected stolen bicycle and took him into custody.” [ACPD]

I-395 Crash Caught on Camera — “I-395N at Exit 10C is like the movie ‘Groundhog Day’. It’s as if the same crash occurs day after day. It seems that way because that’s pretty much what occurs. This driver made their left turn to the exit toward Memorial Bridge from the center lane.” [Twitter]

County Gets Vision Zero Award — “Arlington County was recognized Friday by the National Center for Safe Routes to School as the 2024 recipient of the Vision Zero for Youth U.S. Leadership Award. Arlington County and Arlington Public Schools received praise for their commitment, leadership and collaboration to improve safety for Arlington’s youngest travelers through the Vision Zero initiative.” [Arlington County]

New Delegate Expecting First Child — From Del. Adele McClure: “Happy Mother’s Day! Super excited to tell y’all that I’ll be joining the ranks this Fall!” [Twitter]

Free Fitness Classes — “Bored with your usual workout routine? Try something new by attending a free outdoor class. All on the options on this list are open to participants of any ability level and most welcome drop-ins. Bonus: Most take place in spots with nearby shopping and restaurants. In addition to these summer specials, check your nearest library’s event calendar. Many offer free, year-round yoga classes.” [Arlington Magazine]

Local Money Diary — “Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money… This week: a full-time high school biology teacher and part-time intermediate care nurse who makes $90,000 per year and spends some of her money this week on a raincoat for her dog.” [Refinery 29]

It’s Monday — Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high near 76, as a light south wind increases to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Tonight, there will be a slight chance of showers after 2am, under partly cloudy conditions and a low around 59. The south wind will continue at around 8 mph, and the probability of precipitation is 20%. [NWS]

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