A vehicle wheel repair business was heavily damaged by a fire over the weekend.
Firefighters were dispatched to the Green Valley neighborhood around 9:30 p.m. Friday after several people called 911 to report a building on fire.
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Greater housing density and more public open space are included in a new development proposal for a Pentagon City shopping area.
Proposed changes to the Pentagon Centre Development Site Plan (PDSP), slated for consideration at a Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, call for an additional 1,195 residential units and 333,300 more square feet of office space. A new “pocket park,” expanded recreation areas and an interim public space are also included in possible revisions to the redevelopment plan last modified in 2015.
Arlington’s Congressional delegation made headlines over the weekend amid the ongoing intra-party debate over President Joe Biden’s reelection prospects and mental fitness.
First came the news on Friday that Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) was organizing “a group of Democratic senators to ask President Biden to exit the presidential race,” as reported by the Washington Post. Last night, however, Axios reported that a planned meeting of senators today was called off.
Arlington’s Water Vulnerability — “[Last] week’s extensive boil water advisory for all of D.C. and most of Arlington, Virginia, demonstrated a major vulnerability in the national capital region’s drinking water supply. ‘They’re 100% dependent on one source,’ said Michael Nardolilli, executive director of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin. And there’s only a one-day backup supply if something goes wrong.” [WTOP]
Standoff After Pistol Whipping — “The male suspect and male victim were involved in a verbal dispute inside a residential building during which the suspect allegedly produced what was believed to be a firearm and struck the victim with it. The victim was treated on scene by medics for non-life threatening injuries. The suspect remained inside the residential building and initially refused officers’ commands to exit the building. He subsequently exited and was taken into custody.” [ACPD]
Paper: Parents Project Power at APS — “Anyone who has been around Arlington schools for any length of time already knows how this is going to play out. The pushback on any serious effort to restrict phone use is going to come not from the students – they’ll be fine with it – but from the ‘helicopter’ parents who lurk over not just their children, but teachers and school staff, demanding their own way.” [Gazette Leader]
Clement Sees No RCV Benefit — “The most seasoned candidate on the Arlington County Board general-election ballot isn’t any more impressed with ranked-choice voting (RCV) today than she was before June’s Democratic primary. ‘Whatever else RCV might do, it doesn’t encourage more civility, and it doesn’t encourage participation in elections,’ Audrey Clement said in a post-primary e-mail to supporters.” [Gazette Leader]
YHS Grad in Baseball Draft — “Now it’s an anxious waiting game for Nate Knowles. The Yorktown High School graduate has done all he can to be well prepared and set up for this month’s upcoming Major League Baseball draft, which begins July 14. The hard-throwing right-handed pitcher is projected to be chosen anywhere from the third round or lower.” [Gazette Leader]
Some N. Va. Office Optimism — “While office vacancy remains high and has even ticked up a bit in Northern Virginia, a recent market report highlights numerous cases illustrating that the prevalent narrative of tenants downsizing their real estate footprints shouldn’t be applied in blanket fashion. Fully three-quarters of transactions larger than 10,000 square feet signed during the second quarter had a ‘positive or neutral impact’ on absorption, according to a July 1 analysis from CBRE.” [Washington Business Journal]
It’s Monday — Expect isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with mostly sunny and hot conditions and a high near 97, feeling like 105 due to the heat index. A calm wind will shift to southeast at around 6mph in the afternoon, and there’s a 20% chance of precipitation. Monday night will be partly cloudy with a low of around 78, accompanied by a south wind at 3 to 6mph. [NWS]
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Police are investigating another reported theft at Clarendon’s Lululemon store — at least the fourth since mid-June and the third in as many days.
Four male suspects reportedly entered the store, located at 2847 Clarendon Blvd, just after 4 p.m. on Wednesday and gathered merchandise before leaving the store without paying, an Arlington County police spokesperson said.
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Arlington County police are investigating a police-involved shooting in Rosslyn.
The shooting happened near the intersection of N. Lynn Street and 19th Street N. around 11:30 a.m.
More on Boil Water Advisory — “Algae is to blame for the advisory that impacted vast swaths of the Metro area, including all of the District of Columbia and much of northern Virginia early today. Upon noticing the increase in algae and resulting turbidity, Washington Aqueduct staff implemented treatment solutions to help meet supply demands. They also added EPA-authorized copper sulfate and sodium permanganate to combat algae in the Washington Aqueduct’s reservoirs.” [WUSA 9, YouTube]
Chase Ends on I-395 — From Dave Statter: “This is the car that was chased on I-395N by @VSPPIO. Troopers had cut off the chase knowing the long back up getting into DC was ahead. The driver of the car kept going and made his own path… A group of @DCPoliceDept officers, already on the 14th Street Bridge for a protest, walked from the DC side. In the last shot, the DC officers are pulling the man out of the car.” [Twitter]
Two Local Restaurants Recognized — “Sixty-four restaurants in Virginia have been recognized for their wine programs, including two from Arlington. They join 3,700 establishments worldwide as winners in Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards.” [Patch, Wine Spectator]
Pike Film Series Starts Tonight — “The Columbia Pike Movie Nights lineup for this summer has been announced. This year’s films, screened outdoors on Friday and Saturday nights, include old-school classics like Dirty Dancing and Top Gun as well as more recent releases such as Barbie, The Color Purple and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. All movies start at sunset between 8 and 8:30 p.m. in July and August.” [ARLnow]
Vehicle Theft Prevention Month — From ACPD: “July is Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. Help keep your vehicle and property safe with these tips: Close and lock all windows and door when you leave your vehicle. Do not leave your keys, fobs or valet keys in your vehicle. Remove all valuables. Park in well-lit areas.” [Twitter]
Paper Shredding Hours Change — “Paper shredding is held the first Saturday of the month unless that is a holiday weekend; if a holiday weekend, shredding shifts to the next Saturday. As of July 2024, free monthly paper shredding hours are 8 a.m. to noon.” [Arlington County]
It’s Friday — Expect showers and thunderstorms to develop after 2pm, accompanied by partly sunny skies and a high temperature near 94°F alongside heat index values reaching up to 105°F. The south wind will be blowing at 3 to 6 mph with a 40% chance of precipitation. Heading into Friday night, the chance of showers and thunderstorms lingers until 2am. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a low temperature of 77°F, a south wind at around 6 mph, and a 30% chance of precipitation. [NWS]
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Update at 9:45 a.m. — The Boil Water Advisory from Wednesday night has been lifted, Arlington County said in the following alert just before 9 a.m.
Arlington County has lifted [the] Boil Water Advisory issued on July 3.
Arlington County police are investigating a somewhat unusual road rage incident in Rosslyn.
It happened Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of Key Blvd and N. Nash Street. According to police, two male drivers “were stopped in their vehicles at a stop sign when they became involved in a verbal dispute.” The suspect then allegedly threw a can at the other driver, reached into his car and stole his phone, before driving off.
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Online Fireworks Viewing — From the Trust for the National Mall: “Can’t make it to the most iconic fireworks show in the U.S.? Catch the iconic National Mall fireworks on Independence Day on #MonumentCam at 9:09PM on July 4th! We’re broadcasting the entire show LIVE from the top of the Washington Monument! Click here: http://nationalmall.org/monumentcam.” [Twitter]
Fourth of July Bell Ringing — “The Arlington Historical Society will celebrate the nation’s 248th birthday with a bell-ringing at the Arlington Historical Museum on Thursday, July 4 at 5 p.m. ‘We’ll be doing this alongside bells all over the state,’ said Annette Benbow, who is leading the Arlington effort to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026.” [Gazette Leader]
New Mental Health Crisis System — “Arlington County launched a new system to better respond to individuals who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. The system is in place to tailor a more effective response to those in need when someone dials 911. The Marcus Alert System establishes coordination between the 911 call center, the regional crisis center and law enforcement to enhance services and responses for people experiencing a crisis related to mental health, substance abuse or a developmental disability.” [NBC 4]
Local Appointed to GMU Board — “Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Friday, June 28, announced three new appointments and one reappointment to the George Mason University Board of Visitors… [including] Marc Short of Arlington, Partner, Advance Strategies, and former Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence.” [Patch]
New D.C. Eatery Has Arlington Ties — “A popular sandwich shop with ties to the Italian Store in Arlington plans to open a second location on Barracks Row, three-and-a-half years after Compliments Only debuted from temporary space in Logan Circle. The restaurant from Pete Sitcov and Emily Cipes is tentatively slated to open by the end of the summer from a roughly 1,600-square-foot space at 526 Eighth St. SE.” [Washington Business Journal]
It’s Wednesday — Expect sunny skies and a high of 88, accompanied by a 6-10 mph south wind. As night falls, the weather will shift to partly cloudy skies with a low of approximately 72 and a 7-9 mph south wind. Independence Day brings a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm, partly sunny skies, and a high of 95. The heat index may reach up to 101 with a southwest 6 mph wind. [NWS]
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Clarendon’s Lululemon store was hit by thieves twice Monday, separated by only a matter of hours, according to police.
Arlington County police responded to the store at 2847 Clarendon Blvd just after 5 p.m. after two women in their teens or 20s had entered the store, gathered up merchandise, and left without paying, a police spokeswoman said.
Arlington’s visitors spent $4.5 billion in the county last year according to a new study, eclipsing a pre-pandemic record by nearly $100 million.
The county’s 7.1 million visitors in 2023 spent record-breaking sums on transportation, food and drink, hospitality, recreation and retail, according to a study conducted by economic forecaster Tourism Economics.