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Robbery in Pentagon City — “At approximately 2:47 p.m. on April 21, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery by force. Upon arrival, it was determined a witness observed Suspects One and Two approach the male victim, steal his backpack and push him to the ground. Suspect Three then approached and assaulted the victim before the three suspects fled the scene in a white sedan. No injuries were reported.” [ACPD]

Local Tree Preservation Efforts — “In Arlington, new construction projects—particularly those of 2,500 square feet or more—require landscape plans that include tree planting and protection measures. That’s where a volunteer army of tree lovers comes in.” [Arlington Magazine]

Diocese Official Remembers Pope — “Monsignor Paul deLadurantaye, the Chancellor of the Diocese of Arlington, served as an interpreter at the English section of the Vatican Secretariat of State for the late Pope Francis when he would meet with English-speaking pilgrims and guests. From late 2018 to 2024, deLadurantaye had a window into Francis’ life, whom he recalls was ‘very warm, he was very gracious.'” [WTOP]

Warner Calls for Hegseth Resignation — “U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) is calling for the resignation or removal of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following reports that Hegseth shared classified military information with family members on his personal phone.” [ALXnow]

More on SecDef Turmoil — “Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is locked in open warfare with his own Pentagon, a hotbed of distrust and dysfunction that commands the most powerful military on the face of the Earth… inside the Pentagon, the knives are out — testing Trump’s tolerance for chaos when it’s not his own.” [Axios]

Va. Student Loan Stats — “The Department of Education plans to begin collection next month on federal student loans that are in default, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of borrowers in Virginia… Federal student loan debt in Virginia totals $43.4 billion or about $40,137 per student, according to Education Department data. About 12.4 percent of Virginia residents have student loans.” [Patch]

It’s Wednesday — Expect a mostly sunny day with temperatures reaching around 76 degrees, accompanied by a northeast wind of 5 to 7 mph. The night will be mostly clear, with lows down to 55 degrees. [NWS]

Pedestrian Struck in Clarendon — “BE CAREFUL!! Every day since Friday, there has been at least one pedestrian struck in a crosswalk in Arlington County. This is the latest. Wilson Blvd and N. Edgewood Street across from the Whole Foods.” [Dave Statter/X]

Police Nab Alleged Package Thief — “At approximately 8:46 p.m. on April 17, the male suspect forced entry into a secured residential building in the 2300 block of Columbia Pike and its package room before fleeing the scene. During the course of the investigation, detectives identified the suspect. On the evening of April 18, officers located the suspect’s vehicle, conducted a traffic stop in the area of the 1600 block of S. Joyce Street and took the suspect into custody.” [ACPD]

Pentagon City Crash on Camera — “This is the reverse of the usual crash at Army Navy & S. Hayes in Pentagon City. In this one, the car coming from the I-395 ramp was going straight and the SUV on northbound Hayes Street made the left turn. But basically the same result.” [Dave Statter/X]

Drug Dropoff Day Is Back — “The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) spring National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will be held on Saturday, April 26. The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) is encouraging the community to take advantage of this designated day to add your medicine cabinet to your spring cleaning list and help prevent the risk of prescription drugs falling into the wrong hands.” [ACPD]

Resources for Former Feds — “Roughly 175,000 Northern Virginia residents—more than 107,000 of them in Arlington and Fairfax counties—hold federal civilian jobs, Northern Virginia Regional Commission numbers show. The following local businesses, nonprofits, public schools and municipal governments are offering help in the form of job fairs, discounts and deals.” [Arlington Magazine]

Beyer Seeks Hegseth Resignation — “As he has previously stated himself: Any security professional ‘would be fired on the spot for this type of conduct and criminally prosecuted for being so reckless with this kind of information.’ The Secretary of Defense is not above the law. He is not exempt from the standards every servicemember serving in the Department of Defense is held to. At minimum, Hegseth must resign immediately. If he refuses, President Trump must remove him without delay.” [Press Release]

Youngkin Touts Immigration Arrests — “The Virginia Homeland Security Task Force (VHSTF), a federal-state partnership established by the U.S. Department of Justice… passed 500 arrests this week, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Monday. Of those 521 total arrests made since the operation started on February 25, 132 individuals are affiliated with gangs such as MS-13, Tren de Aragua, other transnational organized crime (TOC) organizations and criminal gangs.” [Press Release]

It’s Tuesday — Expect a partly sunny day with temperatures reaching around 78 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 6 to 9 mph. On Tuesday night the skies will be mostly cloudy and the temperature will drop to approximately 56 degrees. [NWS]

Dispute Leads to Brandishing, Hit and Run — “The two male victims and the two male suspects, who are known to each other, became engaged in a verbal dispute outside a residential building. The dispute escalated when Suspect One attempted to strike one of the victims and brandished what appeared to be a firearm. The two suspects then entered a vehicle and attempted to flee the scene during which they struck the other victim with their vehicle, described as a white sedan, before leaving the area. No injuries were reported.” [ACPD]

Immigration Arrests in Arlington — “Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested two men for felony charges in Arlington, Virginia, according to X posts by the ICE Washington bureau on Saturday. Francisco Reyes-Ramirez from El Salvador was charged with felony drug possession and distribution charges and faces removal from the United States, according to ICE.” [WJLA]

Va. Dems Campaign Against Musk — “Virginia Democrats vying to shield their statehouse majority and flip the governor’s mansion in November raised millions of dollars more than Republicans in the first three months of 2025, according to newly released campaign finance reports, securing a cash advantage in their pursuit of voters frustrated with Republican tech billionaire Elon Musk.” [Associated Press]

Dems Planning Another Town Hall — “Back by popular demand – the Arlington Democrats are hosting a Federal Employees & Contractors Town Hall featuring an expert panel at Arlington Central Library on May 6th from 6-8pm.” [Arlington Democrats/X]

Migratory Bird Event Returns — “Tiny hummingbirds and fierce osprey are some of the many birds migrating northward this spring. Come learn about these and other fabulous flyers with hands-on activities, games, crafts, bird walks and more at this bilingual event on Sat., May 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lacey Woods Park. Free!” [Arlington County]

It’s Monday — Expect partly sunny conditions and a high of 71°F with southeast winds at 8-11 mph. There is a slight chance of rain later in the day. Showers are more likely after 8pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a low of 63°F. Nighttime winds range from 5-9 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. There is a 40% chance of precipitation. [NWS]

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