The prospect of a Donald Trump presidential-election victory could bring Falls Church leaders back to the drawing board when it comes to developing their 2025 legislative priorities.
But they will have a small window of opportunity: Election Day is Nov. 5 and the City Council is expected to review its draft 2025 legislative package on Nov. 11.
Matthew Brand Parker passed away October 14, 2024, at his home in Arlington, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Lea Alice Lancaster Parker; sons Knox George Parker and Logan Lancaster Parker; and his mother, Georgia Lee Parker. He was preceded in death by his father, George Allen Parker.
Matt was born on May 2, 1977, at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Derwood, Maryland. He attended Col. Zadok Magruder High School in Rockville, Maryland, and received a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Tennessee in 2001.
Five airlines have received tentative approval to run new long-haul flights out of Reagan National Airport.
The U.S. Department of Transportation yesterday (Wednesday) announced plans to approve flights to the following locations, granting each airline one extra round-trip flight per day.
Plans for redeveloping a key Langston Blvd parcel have sidestepped a potentially lengthy historic preservation battle.
That removes one impediment to razing the existing office building on the 1.3-acre site in the North Highlands community near Rosslyn, replacing it with upscale condominiums.
Brewery Coming to Clarendon — “[Charlottesville-based brewery] Three Notch’d has leased about 10,000 square feet of ground-floor space now occupied by Barnes & Noble, which is contracting into, and reconfiguring, its second-floor space at 2800 Clarendon Blvd… Three Notch’d had been seeking locations in the D.C. area for some time, and was drawn to Clarendon as a high-profile, dense space that was also accessible and not stuffy.” [WBJ]
Shot Fired on Columbia Pike — “ACPD is investigating a shot fired incident at Columbia Pike at S. Glebe Road. Preliminary, suspect and victim were involved in a fight when the suspect discharged a firearm before fleeing the scene. No injuries reported at this time.” [Twitter]
Changes to Americana Development — “JBG Smith Properties is proposing to reduce the number of units and parking at its Americana Hotel redevelopment project across from Amazon.com Inc.’s HQ2 in Pentagon City. A pair of minor site plan amendment applications submitted Monday to Arlington County’s planning department would reduce the number of planned apartments by about 10%, from 692 units to 572 units, and parking by about 36%, from 394 spaces to 253 spaces.” [WBJ]
Attempted Burglary in Buckingham — “The victim was inside her residence when she heard a noise and observed the male suspect allegedly attempting to open a window to the residence. The victim yelled and the suspect fled the scene on foot. During the course of the investigation, officers identified the suspect and took him into custody in the 4300 block of Arlington Boulevard.” [ACPD]
Amazon, Dominion Going Nuclear — “Amazon.com Inc. signed an agreement with utility giant Dominion Energy Virginia on Wednesday to pursue small modular reactor nuclear development in the commonwealth to help meet the surging demand for energy… The Seattle tech giant formally announced the agreement during an event at its second headquarters in Arlington. U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Virginia Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine and others attended the event.” [WBJ]
Newsmax Spotlights Arlington — From the Arlington GOP, following reports of both Trump and Harris signs being removed or damaged: “@NEWSMAX’s @alana_austin joined us in Arlington this morning to report about the uptick in theft and vandalism of Trump-Vance yard signs.” [Twitter, YouTube]
Advisory Board Volunteer Opp — From Arlington’s Dept. of Human Services: “Help guide social services in Arlington County by joining our Social Services Advisory Board!” [Twitter]
New Va. AI Task Force — “Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force, as called for under Executive Order 30. The Task Force includes ten of the most prominent AI experts in the Commonwealth, drawn from Virginia educational institutions, non-profits, and private corporations.” [Press Release]
It’s Thursday — Expect sunny skies and a high of around 58 degrees with north winds from 7 to 11 mph and gusts up to 18 mph. For Thursday night, clear conditions will continue, along with a low of approximately 42 degrees, accompanied by northwest winds at about 7 mph. [NWS]
While communities across the country are preparing to replace all lead pipes within the next decade, new regulations have little effect on Arlington.
The Environmental Protection Agency last week issued a final rule on lead pipes that is estimated to affect up to nine million homes — a multibillion-dollar project meant to substantially improve health outcomes, especially in children.
A host of new regulations related to towing off of private property are likely to be considered by Arlington County Board members later in the year.
But first, Board members have to approve advertising a future public hearing for the proposals put forward by County Manager Mark Schwartz and staff. That procedural step is expected to come this Saturday, Oct. 19, with the hearing to follow in November or December.
Arlington County Board members are expected to take another step toward the culling of deer in the county.
Board members are slated to approve a public hearing, likely to be held Nov. 16, to make changes to the county code allowing for the use of professional sharpshooters on public land.
A groundbreaking ceremony for a new two-track railroad bridge over the Potomac River took place yesterday (Tuesday) with several federal officials in attendance.
Attending the formal construction kickoff for the Long Bridge Project — part of a $729 million effort to reduce bottlenecks and improve reliability for commuters — were U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and other Northern Virginia congressional representatives.
Delivery Dispute Leads to Arrest — “The female victim, operating as a delivery driver at the time of the incident, was inside her parked delivery vehicle when the female suspect allegedly approached on foot and initiated a dispute over packages. The suspect then damaged the delivery vehicle’s windshield wiper and stole packages from inside the vehicle. The victim attempted to prevent the suspect from taking the items before the suspect fled the scene.” [ACPD]
Historic Status for 80s Office Building? — Is a Langston Blvd office building constructed in 1984, proposed to be replaced by a new residential development, worthy of becoming a local historic district? The matter will be discussed at tonight’s meeting of Arlington’s Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board meeting. [Arlington County]
Flyover Planned Today — From AlertDC: “The US Military will conduct a flyover in the National Capital Region over Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 1:15 PM”
Boeing Protecting Against Cash Crunch — “Boeing signaled Tuesday that it could raise up to $25 billion in new stock or debt to shore up its balance sheet after years of heavy losses. The company said in back-to-back regulatory filings that it could raise the cash over the next three years. It also entered into a new borrowing agreement with lenders to provide short-term protection against a cash crunch.” [Associated Press]
Reminder: It’s Restaurant Week — “The sixth annual Arlington Restaurant Week starts… Monday, Oct. 14, featuring dining specials at dozens of local restaurants. Over 70 eateries around the county will offer promotions on breakfast, lunch and dinner during the event hosted by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.” [ARLnow]
It’s Wednesday — Expect sunny skies and a high temperature near 56, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 8 to 11 mph and gusts reaching 20 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with the temperature dropping to around 40 degrees and a gentle northwest breeze at approximately 6 mph. [NWS]
Two recent crashes involving pedestrians have underlined longstanding concerns about traffic safety along Langston Blvd.
Both incidents — one involving a teenager and one involving a garbage truck that reportedly knocked a man unconscious — occurred along a 0.7-mile stretch of the highway that lacks traffic signals.
Arlington’s recent commemoration of World War II hero Doris “Dorie” Miller came with a homework assignment.
Miller, from whom one of Arlington’s American Legion posts takes name, was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroism during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. But likely owing to the prevailing racial attitudes of the time, he did not receive the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military decoration.
