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Yet another threat at a local middle school prompts police response

Published November 17, 2023 at 1:45PM

Swanson Middle School (photo via APS)

Swanson Middle School was put in “secure the school” mode this morning (Friday) due to a threat.

Initial reports suggest the school’s office received a shooting threat via email. Police responded to investigate around 10 a.m. and the security status was lifted about an hour and a half later.

Weather

UPDATED: Arlington issues fire ban amid Fire Weather Watch for N. Va.

By ARLnow.com

Published November 17, 2023 at 1:25PM | Updated November 17, 2023 at 7:36PM

Smoke from wildfires turns the setting sun red near the U.S. Air Force Memorial in September (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Update at 7:35 p.m. — Arlington County’s Chief Fire Marshal has issued a “fire ban” through midnight Sunday due to the wildfire risk, according to a social media post by the fire department.

Based on current and expected weather conditions, no open burning of any type will be allowed. This includes burning of yard debris, the use of permanent or portable outdoor fireplaces and pits, chimenea, open flame cooking devices, etc.

Around Town

Arlington Pet of the Week: Bruni

By ARLnow.com

Published November 17, 2023 at 12:30PM

Please give a warm welcome to Bruni aka Brunello Harris, the newest Arlington Pet of the Week!

This adorable fluffy guy is living his best life.

News

VDOT work on W-L parking garage over I-66 underway

By ARLnow.com

Published November 17, 2023 at 9:30AM

W-L parking garage over I-66 (via VDOT)

Construction has started on a project to “repair and rehabilitate” an ’80s-era parking garage over I-66.

The unique parking structure adjacent to Washington-Liberty High School was in need of work “to improve safety and extend the overall life of the garage.”

News

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published November 17, 2023 at 7:30AM | Updated November 17, 2023 at 3:28PM

Foot traffic along the W&OD Trail and road traffic along I-66 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Trial Date for Missing Middle Suit — From the anti-Missing Middle group Neighbors for Neighborhoods: “Today, Judge David Schell set the date for a five-day trial, commencing July 8, 2024 trial date in the case against the Arlington County Board seeking to invalidate Missing Middle Housing/Expanded Housing Options (EHO) zoning.” [Press Release]

YHS Playoff Game Tonight — “With one upset already achieved, the seventh-seeded Yorktown Patriots will attempt to continue their Cinderella story in the semifinals of the 6D North Region high-school football tournament. Yorktown (7-4) faces the host and six-seed Westfield Bulldogs (8-3) in that semifinal Friday night, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.” [Gazette Leader]

Around Town

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Nov 16, 2023

By ARLnow.com

Published November 16, 2023 at 8:30PM

Good Thursday 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 — Nov 16, 2023.

Around Town

Most and least expensive townhouses sold in Arlington (October 2023)

By ARLnow.com

Published November 16, 2023 at 4:45PM

Here in Arlington, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive townhouses sold last month (October 2023).

Most expensive townhouses sold

News

NEW: County truck drives off bridge in local park

By ARLnow.com

Published November 16, 2023 at 2:20PM

County pickup truck hanging off the side of a bridge (staff photo)

An Arlington County-owned pickup truck was driven off the side of a small concrete bridge in Lubber Run Park this afternoon.

The low, narrow bridge over Lubber Run is located just to the north of the park’s amphitheater, in the Arlington Forest neighborhood.

Opinion

Morning Poll: How much has Amazon HQ2 actually changed Arlington?

By ARLnow.com

Published November 16, 2023 at 9:30AM | Updated November 16, 2023 at 9:53AM

Amazon HQ2 (courtesy Amazon)

This week marks the five-year anniversary of Amazon’s decision to locate its second headquarters in Arlington.

The initial plan had HQ2 split between Arlington and New York City, but a few months later NYC was out and Arlington was the sole destination for the tech and retail giant.

News

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published November 16, 2023 at 7:30AM | Updated November 16, 2023 at 9:51AM

Leaves from a vine bask in the light from the setting sun along Patrick Henry Drive (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Williamsburg Middle in Va. Top 10 — “Several elementary and middle schools around Virginia are included among the best in the country, according to new rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report. The news outlet based its 2024 Best Elementary and Middle School rankings on publicly available data from the U.S. Department of Education.” [Patch]

ART Celebrates 25th Anniversary — “Arlington’s transit agency – ART – is rolling into a milestone 25th year of serving the community and providing reliable and sustainable bus service across the County. The bus service, which first launched in 1998 with one route in Crystal City, was established to connect Arlington neighborhoods along with the growing regional transit network anchored by Metrorail and Metrobus.” [Arlington County]

Around Town

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Nov 15, 2023

By ARLnow.com

Published November 15, 2023 at 8:30PM

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 — Nov 15, 2023.

Listing of the Day: 915 18th Street S

By ARLnow.com

Published November 15, 2023 at 4:45PM

Noteworthy: Open concept 4-level home with outdoor entertainment spaces!

Welcome home to Addison Heights! This 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath Classic Cottages design features an open concept floor plan and plenty of outdoor entertaining spaces, including a screened porch, covered porch and roof top deck.