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Morning Notes

Published July 6, 2021 at 5:00AM | Updated July 6, 2021 at 10:17AM

Motorcycle police officers lined up in Courthouse to escort a deceased member of the military to Arlington National Cemetery (photo courtesy Beth Ferrill)

Development Proposal for Ballston Macy’s — “The Ballston development pipeline continues to grow as plans come into focus for the Macy’s department store in northern Virginia. Insight Property Group is seeking Arlington County’s approval to raze and replace the Macy’s/office building at 685 N. Glebe Road with a 16-story development, delivering 555 apartments above a grocery store. The project would transfer development rights and density from the affordable Tyrol Hill/Haven Apartments off Columbia Pike.” [UrbanTurf]

‘Arlington Superwoman’ Invited to White House — “Mariflor Ventura, also known as ‘Arlington Superwoman,’ tells 7News she has been personally invited to the White House for July 4th celebrations. The Bidens have said they plan to host first responders, essential workers, and military service members and their families on the South Lawn for a cookout and to watch the fireworks over the National Mall… Ventura was first featured by 7News in April for her tireless dedication to feed, clothe and provide for hundreds of immigrant families.” [ABC 7, ABC 7]

Opinion

ARLnow Holiday Weekend Discussion

By ARLnow.com

Published July 2, 2021 at 10:30PM

Storm clouds over Williamsburg Blvd on Thursday night, minutes before a Tornado Warning sounded (staff photo)

One moment you’re going on a last-minute-before-the-rain run, the next a Tornado Warning is sounding and you’re grabbing your laptop to report on a story that Arlington will remember for years to come.

Such is how this week concluded, with an honest-to-goodness twister touching down two blocks south of Arrowine and cutting a path of mild-to-moderate destruction until it finally lifted just south of the White House.

News

BREAKING: NWS Confirms Tornado Ripped Through North Arlington Neighborhoods

By ARLnow.com

Published July 2, 2021 at 3:15PM | Updated July 2, 2021 at 9:29PM

Trampoline stuck in a tree in Waverly Hills after a tornado in 2021 (staff photo)

(Updated at 9:30 p.m.) The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado caused the widespread damage seen in several North Arlington neighborhoods today.

The tornado struck around 9 p.m. Thursday night, touching down near the intersection of Lee Highway and N. Glebe Road. It was rated as an EF1 — the second-lowest on the Enhanced Fujita scale — and cut a 125 yard-wide path of damage as it made its way east through several neighborhoods, before moving into D.C. Maximum winds were estimated at 90 mph.

Around Town

Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

By ARLnow.com

Published July 2, 2021 at 11:45AM

Happy Fourth! You’ll find there are fewer open houses taking place across Arlington this weekend, but you’ve still got some options, especially on Saturday.

First, taking a look at the market as a whole, there have been 234 new listings in the past four weeks with a total of 758 homes for sale, according to Homesnap. That’s up 22 from last week.

News

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published July 2, 2021 at 8:45AM

Storm clouds to the west, seen from N. Glebe Road (staff photo)

Power Outage Update — As of 8:45 a.m., Dominion reports 3,149 customers in Arlington still without power after last night’s storms, which may have spawned a tornado. [Twitter]

Workers Threatened During Rosslyn Theft — “At approximately 4:54 a.m. on June 30, police were dispatched to the report of a larceny in progress. Upon arrival, it was determined that the suspect allegedly entered a work site and attempted to steal equipment. When confronted by workers, the suspect produced a large wooden stick and threatened them. Responding officers located the suspect on scene and he was taken into custody.” [ACPD]

News

BREAKING: Widespread Damage After Tornado Warning Issued for Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published July 1, 2021 at 8:59PM | Updated July 2, 2021 at 6:00PM

Tree down on a house near W-L High School (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Update at 6 p.m. — A damage path that cut through several Arlington neighborhoods was from an EF1 tornado, as just confirmed by the National Weather Service.

Earlier: The Arlington County Fire Department responded to “multiple calls for service” after a Tornado Warning was issued for parts of the county.

Around Town

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By ARLnow.com

Published July 1, 2021 at 12:45PM | Updated July 1, 2021 at 1:32PM

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Weather

JUST IN: Arlington Now Under Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Warnings

By ARLnow.com

Published July 1, 2021 at 10:30AM | Updated July 1, 2021 at 4:14PM

Flowers along S. Joyce Street in Pentagon City flutter in the breeze as storm clouds move into the region in June 2021 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Update at 4:15 p.m. — The earlier severe thunderstorm watch and warning have both been cancelled.

Update at 3:40 p.m. — Just over 1,400 Dominion customers in Arlington are without power, according to preliminary numbers from the power company’s website.

Opinion

Morning Poll: Marijuana Is Now Legal in Virginia, Does That Change Anything For You?

By ARLnow.com

Published July 1, 2021 at 9:30AM

Marijuana (Photo by Rick Proctor on Unsplash)

It’s July 1, the date in which new state legislation goes into effect in Virginia.

The new laws ban balloon launches, extend for one year the ability of restaurant to offer to-go alcoholic beverages, and require drivers to maintain at least three feet of distance when passing cyclists. But perhaps the most high-profile legislation is the legalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth.

News

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published July 1, 2021 at 7:30AM | Updated July 1, 2021 at 10:32AM

It’s July — Today is the first day in the month of July, named after Julius Caesar around the time of his assassination in 44 BC. Prior to that, the month was called Quintilis. In addition to today being the start of July, it’s also the start of the second half of the year. Expect the month to be especially hot and rainy. [Capital Weather Gang]

New Va. Bike Law Now In Effect — “A new state law requires motorists to change lanes when passing a bicyclist, if the lane of travel is not wide enough to accommodate 3 feet in distance between the motor vehicle and the bicycle. Existing law had allowed, but did not require, a motorist to move into the other lane when passing a bicyclist in order to ensure at least 3 feet of distance.” [Sun Gazette]

Around Town

Most Expensive Arlington Homes Sold in June

By ARLnow.com

Published July 1, 2021 at 5:00AM

1600 N. Edgewood Street (via Google Maps)

Throughout June, we highlighted dozens of recently sold properties in Arlington, ranging from “budget buys” to homes sold for well over asking price.

Taking a look back, 234 new listings hit the market in the past four weeks, according to Homesnap. In total, there are more than 750 homes on the market — 497 condos, 213 detached homes and 48 townhomes.

News

ACPD: Man Grabbed Girl Near County Government HQ

By ARLnow.com

Published June 30, 2021 at 2:00PM

Arlington police car outside police headquarters (file photo)

A man grabbed an girl’s buttocks while she was walking near Arlington County government headquarters, a block from police headquarters.

The alleged sexual battery happened Monday afternoon on the 2100 block of Clarendon Blvd, according to an Arlington County Police Department crime report.