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FILE - A crane offloads a piece of wreckage from a salvage vessel onto a flatbed truck, near the wreckage site in the Potomac River of a mid-air collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter, at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Feb. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)
By JOSH FUNK AP Transportation Writer
Over three days of sometimes contentious hearings last week, the National Transportation Safety Board interrogated Federal Aviation Administration and Army officials about a list of things that went wrong and contributed to a Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger jet colliding over Washington, D.C., killing 67 people.
Signs for businesses along a sidewalk in Clarendon (courtesy George Brazier)
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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Expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 81, accompanied by a mild north wind at 7 mph. The night will be mainly clear, with the temperature dropping to around 63. An east wind at 5 mph will gradually become calm as the evening progresses. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“If you want peace, you don’t talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies.” – Desmond Tutu
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Toad in Donaldson Run Park (staff photo by Vernon Miles)
Break-ins in Arlington View — “The male suspect allegedly broke windows of five different homes in the area and subsequently made entry into three of them. Responding officers established a perimeter and located the suspect inside an unoccupied residence, issued commands and took him into custody.” [ACPD]
History of Zoned Parking — “A lawsuit again was filed by a number of commuters, but also by a plaintiff who lived right outside the zoned area. He complained it was not fair that his neighbors could park in front of his house, but he could not park in front of their house. In other words, the ordinance violated “the equal protection of the law.” The County again lost at the Circuit Court level and then lost on appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court. But a miracle happened, and the U.S. Supreme Court took up the appeal.” [FCNP]
Natural Gas Surcharge — “Residents in Northern Virginia will see higher gas bills starting next month because of a temporary surcharge from its main utility provider, the Washington Gas Light Co. The surcharge will affect 556,000 customers in much of Northern Virginia from August to October, and the average residential customer in Virginia may pay roughly $10 more per month on their gas bill.” [Washington Post]
Exodus from WaPo — “Dozens of journalists are taking buyouts and calling it quits at the Washington Post, fueling speculation about how the storied paper can survive while bleeding so much talent.” [Axios]
It’s August — Showers are possible before 10am, with a chance for more showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Expect mostly cloudy skies and a high of around 78 degrees, accompanied by a north wind ranging from 11 to 13 mph, gusting up to 21 mph. The precipitation probability for the day stands at 20%. For Friday night, the clouds will gradually clear, giving way to mostly clear skies and a low temperature of around 64 degrees, with a north wind of 7 to 9 mph. [NWS]
Showers are possible before 10am, with a chance for more showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Expect mostly cloudy skies and a high of around 78 degrees, accompanied by a north wind ranging from 11 to 13 mph, gusting up to 21 mph. The precipitation probability for the day stands at 20%. For Friday night, the clouds will gradually clear, giving way to mostly clear skies and a low temperature of around 64 degrees, with a north wind of 7 to 9 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs
Heavy rain along N. Glebe Road at Williamsburg Blvd (staff photo)
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flood Watch for Arlington, much of Northern Virginia and the District.
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible across the region, with thunderstorms later today capable of producing very heavy rain at rates of 1 to 2 inches in 30 minutes.
Pond in Cherry Valley Park, along the Custis Trail (staff photo)
Army Upgrading Helo Navigation — “The Army unit involved in January’s deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport received new navigation devices last month, as military officials take steps to improve pilots’ awareness of other aircraft around them. Some older Army helicopters, including the Black Hawk variant involved in the tragedy, lack a system that shows precise locations of other aircraft. Instead, pilots must rely on devices that integrate with the iPads they carry to provide such data in real time.” [Washington Post]
Rosslyn Company Sues Zillow — “CoStar Group Inc. has sued rival Zillow Group Inc. for “rampant copyright infringement,” the latest salvo in the real estate giants’ increasingly vitriolic battle. The suit, filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in New York, accuses Seattle-based Zillow of displaying and profiting from nearly 47,000 copyrighted images owned by Arlington-based CoStar.” [WBJ]
Fmr. County Attorneys at VRE — “The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is pleased to announce the appointment of MinhChau Corr as its new General Counsel, succeeding longtime General Counsel Steve MacIsaac, who will retire in September.” [VRE]
Solar Credits Ending — “Time is running out for [Virginia] homeowners to get a federal tax credit for adopting solar energy. The reconciliation bill passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump on July 4 will eliminate a residential clean energy credit that lets residential property owners deduct 30% of the cost of installing rooftop solar panels, solar water heaters, geothermal heat pumps and other clean energy systems from their federal income taxes.” [FFXnow]
Work on Northern GW Parkway — “Construction crews are scheduled to begin work this week on an extension of the northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Inner Loop) ramp to southbound George Washington Memorial Parkway (GW Parkway), requiring the highway to be narrowed. To make room for construction, an approximately 600-foot-long jersey barrier will be installed at the base of the existing ramp starting around 10 p.m. today.” [FFXnow]
Kaine College Transparency Bill — “U.S. Senator Tim Kaine… joined a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues in introducing the College Transparency Act (CTA), legislation to ensure students and families have better information as they consider higher education opportunities. The CTA would modernize the college reporting system for postsecondary data by providing accurate reporting on student outcomes such as enrollment, completion, and post-college earnings across colleges and majors.” [Press Release]
It’s Thursday — Expect a slight chance of showers, evolving into showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm, with increasing clouds and a high near 94. Heat index values could reach 103, with calm winds turning south at 5-7 mph in the afternoon. On Thursday night expect an 80% chance of precipitation, with showers and thunderstorms likely and a low around 70. [NWS]
Expect a slight chance of showers, evolving into showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm, with increasing clouds and a high near 94. Heat index values could reach 103, with calm winds turning south at 5-7 mph in the afternoon. 60% chance of rain, with rainfall amounts up to a quarter of an inch. Thursday night’s forecast includes 80% chance of precipitation, with showers and thunderstorms likely before 7 pm, potentially transitioning into a thunderstorm between 7 pm and 2 am, followed by more showers and thunderstorms. Expect a low around 70, southeast winds at 6 mph becoming northeast after midnight, and possible rainfall amounts between three-quarters and one inch. See more from Weather.gov.
