Author: ARLnow.com

Famous Rosslyn Condo For Sale — An Arlington condo owned by Kastle Systems founder A. Gene Samburg is on the market for $3.85 million. The 4,000-square-foot home features three levels, an in-unit elevator, and panoramic views of the Iwo Jima Memorial and the National Mall. The Tom Hanks film “Charlie Wilson’s War” featured scenes shots from inside the condo. (Wilson lived next door.) [WBJ]

Trash Collection Issues — “We are aware of reports of incomplete or missed collections as crews from Arlington County’s new household solid waste contractor become familiar with routes and neighborhoods. We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for patience during this transition period between contractors… Please leave carts at the curb until they are emptied.” [Arlington County]

Burkman Pleads in Michigan — “Today, John Burkman, 59, of Arlington, Virginia, and Jacob Wohl, 27, of Fairfax, Virginia, pled no contest to orchestrating a series of robocalls aimed at suppressing the vote of predominantly black voters in Detroit in the 2020 general election, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.” [State of Michigan]

Hawaii Lawmakers Visit Arlington — “Hawaii Senators Stanley Chang and Troy Hashimoto led a delegation to Arlington for a roundtable with Board Members Julius D. “JD” Spain, Sr. and Maureen Coffey on transit-oriented development. A strong conversation on smart growth, housing, and regional planning.” [Arlington County Board/X]

Big Raise for Autism Startup — Positive Development Inc. has raised $51.5 million to expand its autism care services, aiming to double its presence and triple revenue by broadening insurance coverage and improving tech infrastructure. Arlington native Mike Suiters co-founded the McLean-based company in 2020 after working for BlueCross BlueShield’s venture fund. [WBJ]

Va. Tourism Record — “Governor Glenn Youngkin and Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced today that Virginia’s tourism industry generated a record high $35.1 billion in visitor spending in 2024, marking a 5.4% increase from $33.3 billion in 2023.” [Press Release]

It’s Wednesday — There is a 20% chance of showers after 3pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 82°F accompanied by an east wind at 3-7 mph. Wednesday night, expect cloudy skies to turn partly cloudy, with a low of around 67°F. [NWS]

YHS Junior Batting for Israel — “An Arlington athlete represented Team Israel in the World Baseball Softball Confederation Europe’s 18-under Women’s Softball Europe Championships in Spain amid pro-Palestinian protests and logistical challenges.” [Washington Jewish Week]

Fire Dept. Training in Shirlington — “The Arlington County Fire Department will be conducting planned training exercises at the WETA building near Jennie Dean Park. Residents and visitors can expect to see fire department apparatus and personnel in the area periodically over the next few weeks.” [ACFD/X]

National Night Out Tonight — “In Arlington, which has participated for over 13 years, each host provides slightly different activities like carnival games, face-painting, ice cream trucks, cookouts, block parties and more. There are currently 18 different events scheduled around the county.” [ARLnow, ACPD/X]

AG Targets Fairfax Prosecutor — “Attorney General Jason Miyares intends to investigate the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office after the attempted abduction of a 3-year-old from Fair Oaks Mall last month… “Fairfax families do not deserve to live in a climate of fear because one person refuses to do his job,” Miyares said on X.” [FFXnow]

It’s Tuesday — Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 84 and calm winds shifting to an easterly 6 mph breeze in the afternoon. Tuesday night will see similar cloud cover, alongside a low of 69 and a southeast wind at 5 mph, diminishing to calm winds later in the evening. [NWS]

Flickr pool photo by Dennis Dimick

Additional Shooting Arrests — “The Arlington County Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Unit is announcing additional arrests in the shooting that occurred on September 2, 2024, in the 1200 block of S. Ross Street… Both suspects were extradited to the Commonwealth of Virginia and are being held without bond in the Arlington County Detention Facility.” [ACPD]

Robbery Near Courthouse — “The male victim was walking in the area of Langston Boulevard and N. Adams Street when the three male suspects wearing masks approached him during which one suspect displayed a firearm and demanded cash. The suspects then took the victim’s wallet and stole credit cards and personal identification cards before fleeing the scene on foot. No injuries were reported.” [ACPD]

Work Zone Crashes — “It’s at least the seventh crash at this spot in 14 days. They began two Sundays ago, shortly after @VaDOTNOVA removed the merge lane from Rt. 110S to I-395N to protect bridge work.” [Dave Statter/X]

F.C. Park Reopening — “Celebrate the grand re-opening of the new playground and pedestrian crosswalks at Berman Park! All are welcome to attend on August 11 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Berman Park’s brand-new playground. Enjoy free Kona Ice, a ribbon cutting, music, bubbles, and community speeches.” [City of Falls Church]

Boomers Keeping Their Homes — A significant number of baby boomers, nearly half, intend to remain in their homes, impacting housing inventory and perpetuating high prices. This trend, coupled with earlier home purchasing during more affordable times, contributes to challenges for younger generations seeking homeownership. [WBJ]

It’s Monday — Expect a sunny day ahead with a high temperature of approximately 87 degrees. The calm morning wind will transition to an easterly 6 mph breeze in the afternoon. As night falls, the sky will become partly cloudy and the temperature will drop to around 66 degrees. [NWS]

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