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AAA Bond Rating Reaffirmed — “For the 24th year in a row, all three credit ratings agencies have reaffirmed Arlington County’s debt ratings of Aaa/AAA/AAA -— the highest possible rating. Arlington is one of just 55 counties in the United States, and one of twelve in Virginia, to receive this designation.” [Arlington County]

Police Escort Geese on I-395 — “What’s the holdup on I-395 NB express lanes you ask? Just some SSP and VSP heroes saving some geese.” [Twitter]

Arlington Has Area’s Highest Rent — “The Zumper D.C. Metro Area Report analyzed active listings last month… Arlington was the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $2,380. Washington D.C was the second priciest with rent at $2,300. Alexandria ranked as third with rent at $2,050.” [Zumper]

Flyover Planned Today — “The United States Military will be conducting a flyover at Arlington Cemetery, on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 11:45 AM.” [Twitter]

Guilty Plea in Metro Stabbing — “A 43-year-old Washington, D.C. man was sentenced in federal court on Friday after he admitted to stabbing a woman multiple times on a Metro train last September… police arrested Harrington after he set off a fire alarm in an Arlington apartment building. He was seen wielding a knife with what appeared to be dried blood on it, according to court documents.” [Patch]

Va. Square Vehicular Food Fight — “At approximately 7:51 p.m. on June 9, police were dispatched to the report of disorderly conduct. The preliminary investigation indicates a suspect inside a vehicle threw food items at the victim’s moving vehicle, striking it. Officers located the vehicle in the area of N. Quincy Street at 20th Street N. and conducted a traffic stop. The four juvenile occupants of the vehicle were identified.” [ACPD]

Expanded Cancer Center in Ballston — “Virginia Cancer Specialists, the largest private cancer practice in Northern Virginia, announced today was the grand opening of its largest expansion in recent history… The expanded Arlington VA, Virginia Cancer Specialists location offers the same providers and care team in the heart of Arlington at 1100 N. Glebe Rd.” [PR Newswire]

Yorktown’s Double State Champs — “The Yorktown Patriots’ foursome of Kelly Brown, Piper Gill, Olivia Stafford and Emme Yoder finished as Virginia High School League Class 6 state champions playing for two sport teams during the 2023-24 school year. This past fall, they were members of the state-champion girls field hockey squad, then followed as members of this spring’s state-champ girls lacrosse team.” [Gazette Leader]

It’s Wednesday — Expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 83, with a west wind around 5 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with a low temperature around 66. [NWS]

Flickr pool photo by Jason Gooljar

Remembering Frank O’Leary — “[Frank] O’Leary, who served as treasurer for 30-plus years before retiring in the summer of 2014, died June 7 after battling leukemia for the preceding six months. He was 80. O’Leary was ‘a great Arlingtonian, one of those remarkable people who have helped make Arlington the thriving community that it is today,’ County Board Chairman Libby Garvey said as news of his death began to circulate.” [Gazette Leader]

Board Member Shows Gun Haul — From County Board member Takis Karantonis: “With Letty Hardi – Mayor of the City of #FallsChurch – while visiting the location of the 1stgun-buyback event – last Saturday. Sobering how many and what kind of firearms were collected. Can’t be more thankful to @MomsDemand @parisa4justice @ArlingtonVAPD” [Twitter]

School Board Candidate Makes It Official — “An educator who is wrapping up a career in the Arlington school system has filed the paperwork necessary to run for School Board. Paul Weiss, who has spent the last 22 years teaching at H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program and 36 years in education overall, joins a field that for now includes Democratic endorsees Zuraya Tapia-Hadley and Kathleen Clark and independent James ‘Vell’ Rives.” [Gazette Leader]

Candidates Talk Art — “It may not come as a complete surprise, but the five candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for County Board recently came out in favor of the arts. At a forum sponsored by an arts-advocacy organization, no less.” [Gazette Leader]

I-395 Crash Caught on Camera — From Dave Statter: “This was a crash that happened Sunday morning on I-395N at Exit 10C. If you don’t know before seeing the video exactly how this crash occurred, you just haven’t been paying attention in class. The driver making that left turn on the interstate highway still missed the exit they were trying to reach. And they ruined someone else’s day in the process.” [Twitter]

Guidebook Author Interviewed — “Barbara Noe Kennedy shares her passion for discovery and highlights for readers in her new book ‘100 Things to Do in Arlington Before You Die.'” [Fox 5]

Rosslyn Restaurant Options — “D.C. is just a short walk over the Key Bridge from Rosslyn, but Arlington’s original urban village is also a tempting destination in its own right, with exciting new dining options—including a buzzy, Metro-adjacent food hall—joining a long-running list of neighborhood hangouts. Here’s where to go for ceviche, all-day brunch, craft cocktails, killer tacos or a hearty plate of pasta.” [Arlington Magazine]

It’s Tuesday — Expect a mostly sunny day with a high near 77 and a gentle northwest wind at around 6 mph. As for Tuesday night, the skies will be mostly clear, with a gentle wind and a low around 60. [NWS]