Arlington County police say an 18-year-old Alexandria man shot and critically wounded another man in Courthouse last month.
ACPD announced the arrest of A-Jay Jones today, saying he pulled the trigger outside of a Courthouse hotel early on the morning of May 19. Police previously said the shooting happened as a result of a dispute between two groups of people.
Some Arlington sidewalks will soon contain “stumbling stones” identifying locations where people were once enslaved.
Forthcoming markers in and around county rights of way, unanimously approved by the Arlington County Board on Saturday, are part of “Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington” — an Arlington Historical Society project seeking to uncover and chronicle the history of Arlington’s enslaved population.
A suspect is in custody after allegedly striking several police cruisers with a stolen vehicle.
The dramatic incident started to unfold around 5 p.m. in the Pentagon City mall parking garage. The moments leading to the arrest were caught on video (below).
Huske Returning to Olympics — “Arlington’s Torri Huske officially qualified for her second straight Olympics Wednesday night when she finished second in the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis.” [InsideNova]
Two Flyovers Planned Today — From AlertDC: “The US Military will conduct a flyover at the Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, June 21, 2024 @ 9:15 AM… [and] at 1:25 PM.”
Nine New ACPD Officers — “Friends, family and coworkers gathered on Monday, June 17, 2024, to celebrate a significant milestone in the careers of the Arlington County Police Department’s nine newest officers as Session 150 graduated from the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy. During the ceremony, each new officer took their solemn oath to serve and protect the Arlington community.” [ACPD]
More Funding for EV Startup — “Torev Motors, a startup in Crystal City vying to improve the motors that power electric vehicles, has just crossed the $1 million funding threshold and is now trying to advance its technology by getting it in front of the world’s leading automakers. After initially raising about $350,000 from friends and family, the 2-year-old company recently closed a $650,000 pre-seed funding round.” [DC Inno]
Fireworks Viewing Spot Closed — “Public access to the Air Force Memorial will again be closed on July 4. This is an active construction site involving multiple road closures, which poses a significant safety and security risk. Information on local site and road closures will come soon.” [Twitter]
More on VHC Approval Delay — “Waiting a month would lead to ‘aggravation that I don’t think we need,’ Garvey said. ‘I’m not sure it is worth our time, the community’s time and staff time,’ she said. ‘There are a lot of other issues [on the local government’s plate] that need to be dealt with.'” [Gazette Leader]
Spotted: Americana Motel Sign — “This sign must be loved, preserved, and protected at ALL COSTS!” [Twitter]
‘Hair’ at Signature — “It first intoxicated Broadway in 1968, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Musical. Now, you can enjoy Signature Theatre’s production of “Hair,” running through July 7 in Arlington.” [WTOP]
It’s Friday — The weather will be hot and sunny with a high temperature near 95 degrees, accompanied by a mild south wind at 3 to 6 mph. For Friday night, expect mostly clear skies and a low temperature around 75 degrees, with the south wind continuing at around 6 mph. [NWS]
Flickr pool photo by Brian Gannon
Live entertainment is coming to two new additions to Clarendon’s bar and restaurant scene, despite some resident concerns about code enforcement in the neighborhood.
The Arlington County Board voted 4-0 on Tuesday to accept use permit applications at Láylí Mediterranean and Mister Days, with several Board members expressing enthusiasm about Láylí’s arrival and Mister Days’ return.
A civic association is pushing to prevent a century-old former schoolhouse from being demolished to make way for an affordable housing project near Crystal City.
The historical significance of the Nelly Custis School, which stands on the Melwood property in Aurora Highlands, is slated for discussion at a Historic Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) meeting tonight.
A driver crashed into parked vehicles and flipped his car this morning on a quiet residential street in Bluemont.
Arlington County police and medics are on scene of the crash, which happened shortly before 10 a.m. on N. Jefferson Street near the intersection with 6th Street N.
Public access at a forthcoming Rosslyn hotel is moving up in the world.
Instead of taking place on the eighth floor of the new Hilton hotel at 1900 N. Fort Myer Drive, county-facilitated events will now happen on the building’s 36th floor, following a unanimous Arlington County Board vote on Saturday.
Local GOP Focused on Statewide Races — “If Virginia turns out to be in play during the 2024 presidential election, as some polling suggests it might, the Arlington County Republican Committee chairman wants to make sure his organization does its part.” [Gazette Leader]
VHC Growth Request Deferred — “The deferral also was in reaction to the late publication of government documents related to Saturday’s hearing. Those documents only were made public on Wednesday, which fell ‘a little bit short’ given community interest in the hospital’s plans, said County Board Vice Chairman Takis Karantonis.” [Gazette Leader]
Weekend Robbery in Pentagon City — “At approximately 9:50 p.m. on June 15, police were dispatched to the report of an assault with injury. Upon arrival, it was determined the two female suspects stole the female victim’s credits cards and personal belongings from a back room inside a business and fled the scene. The female victim received alerts for fraudulent activity on her credit card and upon further investigation, she observed the two female suspects outside of a business in possession of her personal belongings. The victim confronted the suspects and a physical altercation ensued.” [ACPD]
Rave Review for NiHao’s Food — From food critic Tom Sietsema: “So many choices, so little time. We’re talking nearly 50 dishes on the all-day menu. You’d miss the point of the place if you skipped something that numbs the tongue. Cold sliced tendon and tripe, scattered with crushed peanuts and earthy cilantro and painted with chile oil, amounts to an offal good time.” [Washington Post]
County Governance Change Forums — “Proponents of changing Arlington’s 90-plus-year-old governance structure are hoping it is a breakthrough. But the prime legislative sponsor of changes is not that sure. Arlington County leaders have given the Arlington County Civic Federation the go-ahead to use county facilities, likely in late summer, to host a community forum on proposals that have been percolating for several years.” [Gazette Leader]
More Real Estate Price Drops — “Locally, the percentage of listing-price drops was in line with the region as a whole… In Arlington, 9.8 percent of homes saw listing-price drops, up from 8.4 percent and 8.6 percent, respectively.” [Gazette Leader]
Library Faces Lawsuit Threat — “A vocal local activist could ramp up her efforts against what she sees as a proliferation of the homeless in Arlington libraries to include a lawsuit against county officials. ‘Arlington Democrats will not silence my voice,’ Bobbie Fisher said at the June 15 County Board meeting, where during the public-comment period she again pushed for the firing of library director Diane Kresh for permitting what Fisher termed ‘a toxic, unhealthy and unsafe environment’ at a number of libraries.” [Gazette Leader]
It’s Thursday — Expect mostly sunny conditions and a high near 91 today, with calm winds picking up from the south at around 6 mph in the afternoon. For Thursday night, the sky will be partly cloudy, with temperatures cooling down to around 70, accompanied by a 6 mph south wind. [NWS]
Flickr pool photo by Erinn Shirley
Interim tag removed as Nick Meyers takes the heading coach reins
No matter how next season unfolds, the campaign certainly should be more stable and normal for Nick Meyers compared to his first year as a varsity baseball coach at Yorktown High School.
Arlington County police are investigating gunfire along Route 1 in the Crystal City area this afternoon.
The incident happened around 2 p.m. on Route 1 near the airport ramps. Initial reports suggest that a driver in a late model Acura sedan fired at least two shots at another motorist, who was driving a pickup truck.
Republicans will field an Arlington County Board candidate this year.
The Arlington GOP announced today (Wednesday) that Juan Carlos Fierro will run in the November general election, facing whoever comes out on top of yesterday’s Democratic primary.
