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Board Worried About Loss of Workers — “While Youngkin has said the federal job cuts are necessary for fiscal responsibility, and that the state will hire many displaced workers, Karantonis said that may not preserve Arlington’s highly trained workforce… ‘We’re losing the crème of the crème. These are not people who I can send to the community college to be retrained,’ Karantonis said. ‘If they go, they go from Virginia, not only from Arlington or Northern Virginia, they go from the Commonwealth.'” [WTOP]

Feds Face Mental Health Issues — “In interviews, more than 30 former and current federal workers told The Washington Post that the chaos and mass firings had left them feeling devalued, demoralized and scared for themselves and the country. Many described problems they’d never experienced before: insomnia, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts.” [Washington Post]

Call for Tighter Helo Rules — “In a May 16 letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Norton urged the Federal Aviation Administration to place new limits on helicopter flights near Reagan National Airport specifically, allowing them only for the president, vice president and ‘in the case of a national security emergency.'” [WTOP]

Video: Erratic Man Detained — “A man running along S. Crystal Drive near S. 26th Street confronted people in a parked white SUV and then unsuccessfully tried to get into a car that was driving down the street. A few minutes later, the same man got into a fight with someone. The original white SUV pulled down and the driver helped out, restraining the man until @ArlingtonVaPD arrived.” [Dave Statter/X]

Fracas Near Four Mile — “The three male victims were outside when the male suspect approached, engaged them in conversation and briefly walked away before returning and allegedly striking one of the victims. A physical altercation between the suspect and victims ensued before separating. Responding officers located the suspect in the 4800 block of Columbia Pike and detained him. The suspect and one victim sustained serious, non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to an area hospital.” [ACPD]

JBG Dips Toe in Tysons — “JBG Smith Properties has acquired a 1980s-era office campus in Tysons… It’s a curious move for a company that for years has sold off “non-core” assets to concentrate its placemaking efforts in National Landing — a stretch along Metro in Arlington in Alexandria home to Amazon’s HQ2 and Virginia Tech’s graduate campus — and to shift the balance of its assets from office into multifamily.” [WBJ]

It’s Wednesday — Expect showers with a high near 60°F, accompanied by a southeast wind of 11 to 13 mph gusting up to 23 mph and 100% chance of precipitation, potentially accumulating between a quarter and half an inch. For Wednesday night, showers and possible thunderstorms are likely before 2 am, followed by a chance of showers. The low will be around 56°F, and an east wind of 5 to 10 mph, with a 70% chance of precipitation. [NWS]

Dump Truck Crash — “Multiple people sustained minor injuries in a collision involving three vehicles in Arlington on Monday morning. Minutes before 8 a.m., the Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) responded to the report of a crash at S. Walter Reed Drive and S. Four Mile Run Drive. Investigators said a vehicle was traveling south in the northbound lanes of S. Walter Reed Drive when it struck a dump truck — causing the dump truck to hit another truck.” [DC News Now]

Beyer Welcomes Khan Suri — “Thrilled to welcome Dr. Badar Khan Suri back following his prolonged, unjust detention in Texas. The Trump Administration persecuted him and others to spread fear on American campuses, tearing him away from his family in the process, until a judge halted it. So glad he’s home.” [Rep. Don Beyer/X, ACLU]

New Mural at Mall — “Fashion Centre at Pentagon City… is slated to reveal a new community mural that brings art, culture and vibrancy to the heart of Arlington. Created in collaboration with celebrated artist Sabrina Rupprecht, this bold installation is a visual love letter to the region’s diverse heritage and dynamic future, offering a local interpretation of the center’s offerings mixed with iconic D.C. elements.” [Press Release]

It’s Tuesday — Expect clouds to increase throughout the day, accompanied by a high temperature of around 72 and a gentle north wind at 6 mph. During Tuesday night, anticipate showers mainly after 2 am, with the low temperature dropping to approximately 56. A calm wind will shift and become southeast at roughly 6 mph after midnight. The chance of precipitation stands at 90%. [NWS]

Brandishing in Va. Square — “At approximately 3:13 p.m. on May 15, the male victim flagged down an Arlington County sheriff’s deputy to report a person with a gun. It was determined the male victim was inside his vehicle when he became involved in a verbal dispute with the male suspect in another vehicle. The suspect subsequently exited his vehicle and allegedly brandished a firearm before re-entering his vehicle. The sheriff’s deputy detained the suspect and arriving officers took him into custody.” [ACPD]

More Military Parade Details — “The Army will place large metal plates at key points on the streets of Washington to better protect the pavement from the movements of 25 M1 Abrams main battle tanks set to roll through the capital on June 14… Overall the parade plans call for about 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles and 50 helicopters to follow a route from the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, to the National Mall.” [Associated Press, Washington Post]

New 911 System — “Arlington County is implementing the Priority Dispatch System (PDS) in the Emergency Communication Center (ECC) for emergency medical, fire and police call handling. This advanced dispatch protocol marks a significant step forward in ensuring efficient, high-quality, and consistent emergency response across various calls for service in the County.” [Arlington County]

Seat Belt Enforcement Push — “The Arlington County Police Department… is urging drivers to buckle up ahead of a national Click It or Ticket high-visibility seat belt enforcement and education effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, runs from May 19 to June 1, 2025. ” [ACPD]

Crime in Clarendon — “Clarendon Tonight: A reported robbery and assault between the old Silver Diner building and the Wells Fargo Bank. There was also a fight there earlier in the evening.” [Dave Statter/X]

It’s Monday — Expect sunny skies and temperatures reaching 76°F, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 13 to 16 mph and gusts up to 26 mph. During Monday night, the weather will be mostly clear with a low of about 52°F, and a northwest wind ranging from 7 to 11 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. [NWS]

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