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Boil Water Advisory Lifted — “Residents and businesses in south Arlington can resume using water from the tap for all purposes. A series of rigorous tests have determined that the system is safe following a significant water main break early Friday, June 7, at S Walter Reed Drive and S Four Mile Run Drive.” [Arlington County]

Traffic Cam Controversy — “While monitoring the situation using the county’s street camera system, FOX 5 observed one camera diverting its focus away from the emergency repairs to a woman standing near the scene. The woman was identified as a reporter for WDVM. The camera operator was seen focusing the lens on her for several minutes, scanning her body from head to toe.” [Fox 5, DC News Now]

Chamber Holds Candidate Forum — “Arlington Chamber of Commerce hosted Thursday’s forum, which was sponsored by the Arlington Land Use Group. As such, the questions had a business focus, touching on topics ranging from improving the county’s permitting office to the missing middle and Chamber President and CEO Kate Bates acted as the moderator.” [Patch]

Popeyes Now Open at Mall — Popeyes has reopened at the Pentagon City mall food court after one-year hiatus. It appears to have opened in the same stall as its previous location. [Facebook]

Gun Buyback Ends Early — “The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD)’s first-ever gun buyback event on Saturday was so successful that it had to end early. The event was scheduled for June 8 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Arlington Assembly of God parking lot. However, ACPD announced the event had ended by 9:30, as more people than anticipated arrived and the police were out of gift cards.” [WJLA, Twitter]

Robbery in Courthouse — “2200 block of Clarendon Boulevard. At approximately 7:20 a.m. on June 6, police were dispatched to the report of an assault just occurred. Upon arrival, it was determined that the male suspect entered the business and engaged an employee in a verbal dispute, during which the suspect threw merchandise at the employee, striking him. The suspect then allegedly concealed various merchandise into a bag and fled the scene on foot.” [ACPD]

Salary Street Interviews in Arlington — “How much does an #AirTrafficController make?📍Arlington, VA #salarytransparentstreet” [MSN]

It’s Monday — Expect increasing clouds and a high near 78 accompanied by a northwest wind at 6 to 9 mph. Monday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 59 and a northwest wind at about 7 mph. [NWS]

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House Explosion Update Today — “Arlington County, along with federal law enforcement partners, will provide an update on the investigative findings into the December 4, 2023 home explosion on N. Burlington Street. The press conference will be streamed live on Arlington County Government’s YouTube channel.” [Arlington County]

APS Budget Discussion — From former School Board member Barbara Kanninen: “Flashy headline from our friends at the Gazette Leader — APS on road to a $1B budget! Increasing by 26% over next 10 years! Another way of putting it: APS budget anticipated to increase by exactly the Fed’s estimated 10-year inflation rate.” [Twitter, Gazette Leader]

Local Happy Hours — “Sometimes there’s nothing like capping the end of a long workday—or just a day—with a cold drink and a warm bite to eat. Whether you’re on the hunt for $4 brisket dumplings or wallet-friendly cocktails on the patio, here are some great places to visit for boozy bargains and late afternoon snack specials.” [Arlington Magazine]

Hot Car Reminder — From the Animal Welfare League of Arlington: “Summer has arrived here in Arlington, so we need to remind our community about the dangers of leaving pets in cars. DO NOT leave your pets in the car when the temperature is over 65 degrees outside. If you see a pet in a car on a hot day, please call AWLA at (703) 931-9241.” [Twitter]

Cybersecurity Clinic at GMU Law — ” The National Security Institute’s Cyber and Tech Center (CTC) at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School and Howard University School of Business (HUSB) have been selected to receive $1 million in support from Google’s Cybersecurity Clinics Fund to establish the NSI CTC – HUSB Cybersecurity Clinic.” [Press Release]

Gun Buyback This Weekend — “Local residents will be able to receive upwards of $250 in gift cards as part of a gun buyback this weekend. The drive-thru event, held at Arlington Assembly of God church at 4501 N. Pershing Drive in Buckingham, will run from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, June 8.” [ARLnow]

It’s Friday — Expect mostly sunny conditions with a high near 83 and west winds between 5 to 10 mph. For Friday night, it will be mostly clear with a low around 60 and west winds at 6 to 9 mph. [NWS]

County Legal Notice Snafu — “All Arlington property owners will receive new tax bills in the mail in coming days, after County Board members on June 6 re-adopt the county’s new scheme to recoup its stormwater costs. The measure had been adopted in December, but county officials apparently only recently realized it had not been advertised in a way that met Virginia law.” [Gazette Leader]

Firm Behind Dead Bear Dump IDed — “The Virginia Department of Transportation has named the contractor responsible for throwing a bear carcass that ended up near an Arlington, Virginia, trail off an overpass. VDOT confirmed to WTOP that Webber, which has an office in Fairfax County, was the contractor involved and the company has a five-year, $23.5 million contract with the department.” [WTOP]

Ballston Target Robbery — “The male suspect allegedly entered the store, concealed merchandise and attempted to leave the business during which he was confronted by loss prevention personnel. The suspect then shoved them, exited the store and fled the scene on foot. A lookout was broadcast and responding officers located the suspect on a bus in the area of the 900 block of N. Stuart Street and took him into custody.” [ACPD]

Va. Ditching Cali Car Regs — “Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Wednesday that the state will no longer follow car emissions standards set by California, despite his party’s failure to repeal or roll back a 2021 Democratic law that tied Virginia to those regulations.” [Virginia Mercury / FFXnow]

Get Well Soon, Lowell — From Matthew Hurtt: “Thoughts and prayers are with [Lowell Feld] of @bluevirginia. Wishing for a speedy and full recovery.” [Twitter]

It’s Thursday — Showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the day, with a likelihood between 11am and 5pm, and a high temperature near 84°F. There is a 70% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, and higher amounts possible during thunderstorms. For Thursday night, the chance of showers and thunderstorms decreases to 30%, mainly before 8pm, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 65°F. [NWS]