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Bike to Work Day Tomorrow — Tomorrow (Friday) is the regional Bike to Work Day, with BikeArlington hosting morning pit stops in Ballston, Columbia Pike and Rosslyn from 7-9 a.m. Riders who register get a free t-shirt. Additional Arlington pit stops are planned at Met Park, National Landing Water Park, Lyon Village and the National Guard HQ. [BikeArlington]

Rosslyn BID Relocating — “The Rosslyn Business Improvement District is moving its offices a few blocks south ahead of the demolition of its longtime home.” The BID will occupy a new, roughly 7,300 square foot office at 1100/1101 Wilson Blvd by the end of May. Developer Penzance plans to raze the two 12-story Rosslyn Gateway buildings to make way for One Rosslyn — three residential towers totaling some 800 units, rising as high as 29 stories. [WBJ]

ART Earns Energy Award — “The Arlington Transit (ART) Operations and Maintenance Facility has been named a 2026 Better Project Award Winner by the U.S. Department of Energy.” The new facility reduced energy costs by 83% through strategic upgrades, including 817 solar panels that offset annual energy consumption by 67%. The award was presented this week at the Better Buildings & Better Plants Summit in Crystal City. [Arlington County]

Notable Library Events — Among other Arlington Public Library programming this weekend, Courthouse Library will host “Descenes and Discord” on Saturday at 2 p.m. — a lecture on the late 1970s and early ’80s DMV punk scene (registration full, waitlist available). On Sunday at 11 a.m., Columbia Pike Library hosts Native Hawaiian author and journalist Sara Kehaulani Goo for an author talk on her memoir “Kuleana.” [APL, APL]

Airports Authority Names Chief — “The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has selected Police Maj. Joseph Kluh as its new police chief, with his appointment set to take effect Sunday.” The 28-year department veteran is the first chief appointed from within the agency’s ranks. The MWAA police department has more than 230 personnel covering Reagan National, Dulles International and the Dulles Toll Road. [Patch]

Bridge Construction Closures — “The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will implement temporary lane closures on the I-395 NB HOV Bridge for concrete deck replacement work.” Alternating left and right lanes of the bridge over the Potomac will close from 9:30 p.m. Friday to 4:30 a.m. Saturday for barrier relocation. Exit ramps to I-395 NB and 14th Street will also close. [AlertDC]

Spanberger to Veto Union Bill — “Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger intends to veto a bill that would expand collective bargaining powers for public employees after the proposed law received bipartisan pushback, according to lawmakers.” Some officials worried the bill would significantly increase local government expenses. The governor initially tried to amend the bill to delay its effective date until 2030, but that was rejected by the legislature. [WJLA]

It’s Thursday — Mostly sunny skies and breezy conditions are expected today with a high near 65 and northwest winds at 9–13 mph, gusting up to 22 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 51. [NWS]

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Trapped Driver Rescued — “Crews responded to a vehicle that ran off the roadway and down an embankment near the split of the SB GW Pkwy and SB I-395, just before the bridge. One occupant was trapped and extricated by firefighters. The patient was transported to VHC with non-life-threatening injuries.” [ACFD/X]

Unlawful Entry Arrest — A New York man, 38, was arrested May 8 after allegedly trying to enter a home through a secured door in the 2600 block of N. Upshur Street, ACPD said. He “attempted to run from the officers before being taken into custody” and was charged with unlawful entry and obstruction of justice. [ACPD]

Reentry Hearing Delayed — “A federal judge has rescheduled the court appearance for an Alexandria man indicted for illegal reentry into the United States following a felony hit-and-run arrest in Arlington.” The defendant’s arraignment, plea, and sentencing, originally set for May 13, are now scheduled for May 20. [Patch]

Nurse Sweeps Top Honors — Arlington Public Health’s Heather Williams, RN, has been named Virginia’s Nurse of the Year by the Virginia Department of Health, completing a sweep that also includes Northern Virginia Regional and Arlington Public Health Nurse of the Year honors in 2026. Williams works as the public health nurse at Wakefield High School. [Arlington County]

Andy’s Pizza Goes AI — “Behind the counter at Andy’s Pizza, AI now helps direct everything from when mozzarella gets ordered to the moment a pie needs to hit the oven.” Owner Andy Brown has spent the past year building “Andy’s OS,” an AI-powered operating system for the fast-growing D.C.-based chain, which has 14 DMV locations. [Axios]

Spanberger Signs Leave Bill — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed a bill Monday making Virginia “the first Southern state to offer paid family and medical leave.” Up to 12 weeks will be available; paycheck contributions begin April 2028, with benefits available that December. The bill was sponsored by state Sen. Jennifer Boysko (D). [NBC Washington]

Dulles Overhaul Eyed — “Less than a year after adopting a new master plan for Dulles International Airport, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) is considering an update that would expand the facility’s main terminal, redesign its concourses and eliminate the polarizing mobile lounges.” The proposed $22 billion plan would begin construction this year and finish by 2034 . [FFXnow, WBJ]

It’s Wednesday — Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high near 76 and southwest winds of 13–16 mph, gusting to 28. A chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms gives way to a wetter night, with showers and storms likely before 3 a.m. and a low around 54. [NWS]

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K9 Cop Wins 5K — “Over the weekend, Corporal Doescher of the K9 Unit was the top finisher in the 20th Annual National Police Week 5K with a finish time of 15:21. The 5K honors law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice while in service to their communities.” [ACPD/X]

Local Man Charged in Killing — An Arlington man, 26, was arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing in Laurel, Md., over the weekend. The 48-year-old victim was found with multiple stab wounds Saturday and later died at a hospital. Police said the men knew each other and described the incident as domestic-related. [WJLA]

Abduction Arrest Fallout — A man charged last week with an attempted abduction at a Pentagon City shopping center could face additional jail time for two assaults committed in Reston last year. Koby Berry, 28, pleaded guilty to those incidents in April and received suspended sentences; the Arlington arrest would count as a probation violation, triggering a Fairfax County revocation hearing. [FFXnow]

Bridge Closing Saturday — The Mount Vernon Avenue/Arlington Ridge Road bridge between Arlington and Alexandria will be fully closed in both directions from May 16–23 (excluding Sunday). Construction hours are 9 a.m.–3 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday. Traffic will be detoured to Glebe Road and Richmond Highway (Route 1). [ALXnow]

FedTech Lands Alexandria Gig — “The Alexandria Economic Development Partnership has tapped Arlington business development firm FedTech to run its first startup accelerator as the city seeks a more deliberate approach to retaining high-growth tech companies.” The Ballston-based company has worked with roughly 1,000 startups since its 2015 founding. [WBJ]

Arlington Reading List — “Arlington has shown up in more literary settings than people may realize. These books use the county as more than a backdrop, whether it’s a staycation guide, a neighborhood history, or a crime novel.” The roundup includes works by Charlie Clark, Kim A. O’Connell and Ann Patchett. [N. Va. Magazine]

Voting Rights Concerns — “The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling weakening a key enforcement tool of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is fueling new concerns in Virginia over the future of Black political representation, particularly if Republicans regain full control of state government after the next census.” [Virginia Mercury]

More Rain Still Needed — Recent rains in the D.C. region have been hit-or-miss. The District picked up 0.22 inches, with 0.2–0.4 inches common south of the city, but northern suburbs saw little. D.C. is about 1 inch below average for May and 4 inches down for the year. [CWG/Bluesky]

It’s Tuesday — Expect sunny skies today with a high near 72 and light winds out of the northwest at around 5 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 55. Winds will shift to the south at 6 to 11 mph, and gusts could reach up to 21 mph. [NWS]

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