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Flyover This Morning — From AlertDC: “The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, December 3, at approximately 11:08AM.”

Arlingtonian Named Health Honcho — “Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger today announced the first cabinet secretary appointment of her administration, Marvin Figueroa, to serve as Virginia’s next Secretary of Health and Human Resources… He lives in Arlington, where he remains committed to serving the Commonwealth he has long called home.” [Press Release, Virginia Mercury]

Va. Budget Challenges Ahead — “The state’s fiscal outlook for the next few years is “skewed to the downside” and more likely to take a negative turn than a positive one, staffers for legislative money committees said in two recent analyses. They blame inflation, federal job cuts, tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and increases in the state’s obligation to cover social safety-net programs.” [Washington Post]

Spanberger Talks to Post — “Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) will take office in January with consolidated power across state government that would be the envy of any ambitious governor, but with looming budget problems that could throw a wrench into her plans. “I will be governor during a time when we will have to make some harder choices,” Spanberger said recently in an interview.” [Washington Post]

Board Member on Gov’t Change — “Hopefully you’ll notice that nowhere am I saying “I hate change” or “I don’t think there is anything to work on.” I think there is A LOT to work on. That doesn’t mean I’m obligated to agree to a process that isn’t thoughtful, one that could actually hurt our community and the issues I care about.” [Maureen Coffey/Bluesky]

Robbery in Crystal City — “400 block of 23rd Street S. At approximately 6:35 p.m. on December 1, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery by force. Upon arrival, it was determined the male suspect entered the business, concealed merchandise and began acting disorderly. When an employee confronted him, the suspect shoved them before exiting the store without payment.” [ACPD]

Toys for Tots at Fire Stations — “Our Toys for Tots drive is wrapping up soon — the final day to drop off donations is December 7th! If you haven’t donated yet, there’s still time to bring a new, unwrapped toy to Fire Stations 2, 5, 8, 9, or 10. Every gift helps make the holidays brighter for a local child.” [ACFD/X]

New Deputy Sheriffs — “The Arlington County Sheriff’s Office proudly announces the graduation of ten new deputies from the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy on Monday, December 1, 2025.” [Arlington County]

Warner Running for Reelection — “In a campaign announcement, the Virginia senator said he was running for reelection to rein in America’s economic crisis, particularly regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on job displacement.” [Associated Press]

A Long December — “D.C. could see its coldest and snowiest December in nearly a decade as a wintry weather pattern has settled in and shows few signs that it will relent… We’re projecting temperatures to average 2 to 4 degrees below normal, or the coldest December since at least 2017, and about two inches of snow.” [CWG]

It’s Wednesday — Expect sunny skies and a high of 42 degrees, with northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph turning light from the west in the afternoon, and gusts possibly reaching 21 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 28 degrees and calm winds. [NWS]

Winter Weather Driving Tips — “Weather impacts to the morning rush hour are more likely for those in western and northern Virginia. Use caution in locations where pavement freezes first, including higher elevations, bridges, overpasses and shaded areas. Avoid distractions and make sure everyone in the car wears their seatbelts.” [Press Release]

Large Crowd for Taco Bell 50k — “The rules of the first-ever Taco Bell DC 50k were pretty simple, organizers Phil Hargis, 54, and Mike Wardian, 51, explained to the hundreds of participants shivering in below-freezing temperatures outside a Taco Bell in Old Town Alexandria on Saturday morning. Each participant must run to nine Taco Bells scattered across Alexandria, Arlington, and the District. At each location, they must purchase and eat an item off the menu. Drinks don’t count.” [Washington Post]

Va. Dems Eye Leave Program — “Democratic lawmakers in Virginia are again attempting to create a paid family and medical leave program after several years of roadblocks, and this time, they appear to have an ally in Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger. Legislation introduced Nov. 17 would require the Virginia Employment Commission to establish the insurance program in the commonwealth for workers who need up to 12 weeks to care for new children, sick family members or their own serious health conditions.” [WBJ]

A Look at the F.C. Farmers Market — “Market Manager Jennifer Brady is responsible for the biggest attraction in the City of Falls Church – its award-winning Farmers Market. She lets us in on what it takes to maintain that reputation. From the selection of vendors to entertainment and children’s activities, the Farmers Market is a carefully orchestrated event that brings together hundreds of people every Saturday morning, year-round.” [Falls Church Pulse]

New Legal Notice — Arlington’s 2026–2027 Public Housing Agency Plan open for comment; hearing January 27. [Public Notices]

It’s Tuesday — Rain mixed with sleet is expected, transitioning to plain rain before drying out in the afternoon, with highs near 40°F. Winds will turn northwest at 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Precipitation chance is 100%, with minor sleet accumulation expected. Tuesday night will be mostly clear, with lows around 28°F and northwest winds at 10 to 13 mph. [NWS]

I-66 Crash on Camera — “Not sure how this happened. It’s on westbound I-66 underneath the ramp coming from Glebe Rd./Fairfax Dr. @VSPPIO and @ArlingtonVaFD still working to clear the scene.” [Dave Statter/X]

Art Sale This Weekend — “Looking for one-of-a-kind gifts this holiday season?  The studio artists of The Studios at Arlington Arts (formerly LAC Studios) will hold their Annual Holiday Sale & Open House on Saturday (10:00am – 4:00pm) December 6, 2025. The Studios at Arlington Arts are located at 3700 South Four Mile Run Drive.” [Arlington County]

Delays at DCA — “Air passengers are slowly getting to their destinations following a weekend winter storm in the Midwest that created nightmares for those who traveled by air… As of Sunday night, Reagan National alone had over 450 delays, according to industry tracker Flightaware.” [DC News Now]

Bad Brains from Inner Ear — “The explosive power of D.C. punk rockers Bad Brains is legendary, and newly discovered live recordings from 45 years ago are adding to the legend. In a full-circle moment, the soon-to-be released double album has ties to Don Zientara’s Inner Ear Studio, in Arlington, Virginia, where Bad Brains did their first demo session.” [WTOP]

It’s Monday — Expect sunny skies and a high around 43 today, with winds from the northwest at 5-10 mph becoming lighter in the afternoon, and possible gusts up to 18 mph. Monday night could bring snow and sleet between 1am and 4am, transitioning to rain and sleet, with a 70% chance of precipitation, clouds increasing, and lows around 30. Southeast winds will be 3-5 mph, and there may be less than half an inch of snow and sleet accumulation. [NWS]

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Second Leaf Pass Starts Today — “Crews will complete second passes to vacuum leaves Monday-Saturday. Look for orange signs posted around your neighborhood 3 to 7 days before collection starts. Note: The date on the sign marks the beginning of the leaf collection window. Leaves may not actually be collected on that date, but should be left at the curb from that date until they are collected.” [Press Release]

Where the Leaves Go — “Know when the vacuum truck is coming by; rake to the curb ahead of time. Some 50K cubic yards of leaves are collected and turned into super-sustainable, publicly available mulch each year.” [Arlington DES/X]

Small Biz Saturday Ideas — “Just as good things come in small packages, great things come from small businesses. This year, shop local and you can get more than a good bargain. Here are three ways to give and get in Arlington, Falls Church and McLean.” [Arlington Magazine]

Local Holiday Bars — “The local cocktail scene is fire, and during the holiday season restaurants are leveling up with themed—and lavishly decorated—pop-up bars. We dare you to feel grinchy while sipping handcrafted cocktails from a ceramic cat wearing a bowtie, a glass snowman and other Insta-worthy drinkware. Get festive at these spirited spots.” [Arlington Magazine]

Snow Possible Next Week — “By Tuesday, the next chance of precipitation arrives, although the storm track is still uncertain. Rain, snow and/or a wintry mix is possible depending on how much cold air is in place; it’s also possible much of the precipitation stays to our south.” [CWG]

It’s Friday — Expect sunny skies and a high near 41 accompanied by a west wind blowing at 14 to 17 mph, gusting up to 34 mph. For Friday night, the weather will be mostly clear with a low of around 27, as the west wind continues at 7 to 10 mph and gusts reaching up to 20 mph. [NWS]