Author: ARLnow.com

It’s Election Day — “Election Day is… November 4! On Election Day you must vote at your assigned polling place, which will be open from 6am-7pm.” [Arlington Elections/X]

Candidate Essays — Last month, ARLnow published “Why you should vote for me” essays from candidates for public office in competitive Arlington races, including: Del. Patrick Hope (House of Delegates, 1st District); Del. Adele McClure (House of Delegates, 2nd District); Monique “Moe” Bryant and James ‘Vell’ Rives IV (School Board); and Bob Cambridge, Jeramy Olmack, and Carlos “DC” De Castro Pretelt (County Board). After our submission deadline, we received links to candidate essays from Audrey Clement (County Board), Takis Karantonis (County Board) and Wendy Sigley (House of Delegates, 2nd District).

Feds, Prosecutor Spar Over Investigation — “The investigation centers on Ms. Wien, 65, a retired academic who, along with others, has protested outside the home in northern Arlington where [White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen] Miller lived with his family at the time. The police say she has circulated leaflets in the neighborhood denouncing Mr. Miller and his hard-line policies, including on immigration. One of those leaflets featured Mr. Miller’s photograph and address.” [NYT]

Bomb Squad Investigation — “The all clear was just given after Arlington’s bomb squad was called to investigate something deemed suspicious at the U.S. State Dept. facility on N. Lynn Street in Rosslyn, per scanner. ACFD and ACPD on scene.” [ARLnow/X]

New Turf at Yorktown HS — “Starting the week of November 17, the Greenbrier Park field will be closed for construction to replace the synthetic turf, update the infill, and repaint/restripe the field. The Greenbrier Park track is expected to remain open for the public during this time. Staff estimate the turf replacement will be complete in February 2026.” [Arlington County]

Car Wheel Theft Story — “I’ve had the car less than 2 weeks, and this happened the first night I parked in my apartment building’s garage [in Shirlington, within a 4 hour window.” [Reddit]

New Road Safety Campaign — “Daylight Saving Time ended early on Sunday, Nov. 2, leading to an hour of darker conditions during the evening commute time. Pedestrian crashes are 20% more likely in the darker months, so it’s important to be extra vigilant while traveling. Keep safety in mind when traveling around Arlington, whether driving, biking, scootering or walking to usual destinations or a packed calendar of seasonal activities.” [Arlington County]

Early Voting Up Statewide — “Virginia voters this year are casting their ballots early at a higher rate than in the 2021 election, as both Democrats and Republicans have sought to drive early turnout in their bids to win the governorship and a majority in the House of Delegates.” [Washington Post]

Another Low Snow Prediction — “Don’t expect loads of the white stuff this winter, say long-range forecasting experts from four private companies. They lean toward a mild-ish winter with less snow than normal.” [CWG]

It’s Tuesday — Expect sunshine and a high temperature of around 62, accompanied by west winds blowing at 8-11 mph and gusts up to 21 mph. Tonight there will be mostly clear skies with lows close to 41. [NWS]

Robbery Near Yorktown HS — “Three juvenile male suspects approached two juvenile female victims, all in their teens, at Chestnut Hills Park and engaged them in conversation. Suspect One then stole cash from Victim One’s hand before all three suspects ran towards the parking lot. The victims ran after the suspects and confronted them, during which Suspect One and Suspect Two shoved the victims and Suspect Two subsequently displayed what appeared to be a pocketknife before all three suspects fled the scene.” [ACPD]

Another Crash in EFC — “This might look familiar. There was another red light runner crash at Langston and Fairfax early today.” [Dave Statter/X]

E-CARE Coming Soon — “Arlington residents can gather their old electronics, household hazardous materials (HHMs) and other hard-to-dispose-of items for drop-off at the County’s free fall Environmental Collection and Recycling (E-CARE) event on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain or shine) at 1425 N. Quincy Street.” [Arlington County]

Long Bridge Project Video — “The Long Bridge Project will expand rail capacity across the Potomac River, improving reliability and efficiency for both passenger and freight trains traveling between Virginia and Washington, DC. This animation illustrates the planned new two-track rail bridge that will run parallel to the existing Long Bridge, as well as related improvements between Arlington and DC.” [Va. Passenger Rail Authority/YouTube]

Police Toy Drive Underway — “It’s the season of giving! The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) is proud to once again host the Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive—now in its 11th year—benefiting children in need across Arlington. Help make the holidays brighter by donating new, unwrapped toys at one of our collection events or convenient drop box locations!” [ACPD]

Rotarian Named ‘Service Leader of Year’ — The Inter-Service Club Council of Arlington has named Liz Nohra of the Rotary Club of Arlington as its 2025 Service Leader of the Year. Nohra will be celebrated at a Nov. 19 luncheon, receiving an honor that has been bestowed since the 1950s. — Scott McCaffrey

It’s Monday — The weather will transition from mostly cloudy to sunny, reaching a high of around 62°F. Calm winds will shift to the west at 5 to 7 mph during the afternoon. Monday night will be clear, with temperatures dropping to about 44°F. Expect a northwest wind at around 10 mph and gusts up to 18 mph. [NWS]

Today’s Morning Notes are brought to you by Industrious. ARLnow has been in an Industrious office for years and we love the convenience — you get to focus on your work rather than worrying about brewing your own coffee or keeping the copy machine stocked. Industrious has several Metro-accessible coworking locations in Arlington.

Reminder: Drive Safely Tonight — “To help spread the message that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving, the Arlington County Police Department, in partnership with the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP), is hosting a Halloween anti-drunk driving event to highlight the impact alcohol has on motor skills. This free event is open to the public and will take place on Friday, October 31 at the intersection of N. Hudson Street and Wilson Boulevard, beginning at 8:00 p.m.” [ACPD, ARLnow]

FAA Staffing Shortage at DCA — “A ground stop at Reagan National Airport has been canceled on Thursday afternoon, but ground delays are averaging 90 minutes due to “staffing,” per the FAA.” [Fox 5, WJLA]

Robbery on Langston Blvd — “4700 block of Langston Boulevard. At approximately 8:00 p.m. on October 29, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery by force. Upon arrival, it was determined the male suspect entered the business and asked an employee for cigarettes behind the counter. The suspect then allegedly grabbed the cigarettes from the employee’s hand and fled the scene on foot with the merchandise. No injuries were reported.” [ACPD]

Statewide Vape Store Bust — “VSP had observed an alarming increase in criminal activity occurring within and around businesses publicly focused on the sale of electronic cigarettes. In response, VSP initiated a multi-month investigation into these establishments in western Virginia, uncovering extensive illegal drug activity and illegal weapons offenses.” [Press Release]

F.C. Approves More Aid — “The Falls Church City Council last night shifted an additional $25,000 toward an emergency aid fund, now to total $50,000, in light of the heightened food insecurity facing the entire region due to federal and contractor employee layoffs and the ongoing federal government shutdown.” [FCNP]

Awards for Parks Dept. — “Arlington County’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) received four honors at the Virginia Parks and Recreation Society (VRPS) annual conference, winning awards for Best New Special Event, Best New Program, Most Creative Marketing Strategy, and Best Health and Wellness Initiative in the population category of 200,000 and above.” [Arlington County]

Concern About Left Turns — “As a parent of two children attending Key Escuela, I want to highlight an ongoing issue that affects not only parents but also all Arlington commuters—the lack of left turn traffic signals at several key intersections. Many other parents share my concerns, as these conditions create dangerous situations daily.” [Letters to the Editor]

Tech Firms Leasing More Space — “The tech industry — and its defense-focused subsector — are placing more importance on securing office space in and around D.C., fueled by a perception the federal government, especially the Pentagon, is more willing to work with emerging startups and established tech firms than in the past. The trend started last year, but it has accelerated under the Trump administration.” [WBJ]

D.C. Streetcar Service Ending — “If you’ve come to depend on the D.C. Streetcar to get around the H Street corridor, you might not be able to for much longer. The District Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that the service is ending on March 31, 2026. The closure comes a year earlier than initially planned, for March 2027.” [WTOP, PoPville]

Soaking Rain Measures Up — “After less than 1″ of rain over the last 40 days, DC area picked up 1-2″ since Wednesday night. (A few lingering showers could fall thru midday, but it’s mostly over) This will help lessen the drought a bit.” [CWG/X]

It’s Friday — Expect a sunny but breezy day, with a high near 59, accompanied by a west wind blowing at 15 to 20 mph and gusting up to 38 mph. For Halloween night, the sky will be mostly clear with temperatures dropping to around 42. The west wind will remain persistent, blowing at 8 to 11 mph and gusting as high as 24 mph. [NWS]

Flickr pool photo by Jason Gooljar