Nearly 3,000 residences and businesses were without power in the Ballston and Virginia Square area Monday evening.
That was according to Dominion’s outage map at 6:45 p.m.
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A county expert asserted that Arlington’s sewage systems are well equipped for expected growth as the Missing Middle civil trial neared its conclusion today (Monday).
Jon Lawler, chief support engineer at Arlington County Water Sewer Streets, pushed back against previous testimony from a plaintiff’s witness, who argued that an influx of additional housing units could cause backups in individual sewer systems.
An Arlington resident has announced a campaign for U.S. Congress as an independent.
David Kennedy last week announced that he will be challenging Rep. Don Beyer (D) in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District this November. Also vying for that seat are Republican candidate Jerry Torres and independent candidates Bentley Hensel and Stephen Leon.
Local Reaction to Assassination Attempt — “Arlington Republicans and Democrats seemed to be largely on the same page in reactions to the shooting in Pennsylvania July 13 that left former President Donald Trump injured and one of his supporters dead.” [Gazette Leader]
State, Federal Elected Official Statements — From Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin: “American exceptionalism is not granted; it is earned. This test of our Republic is a moment for us to do just that, earn the mantle of being exceptional. With one voice, we must condemn this evil violence.” [Governor of Virginia, Twitter, Twitter]
Flyover Planned This Afternoon — From AlertDC: “The US Military will conduct a flyover at the Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, July 15, 2024 @ 1:15 PM.”
Police Seek Jeep Driver — ” The Arlington County Police Department continues to investigate the series of vehicle-related offenses that occurred in the Rosslyn neighborhood on July 5… Detectives would like to speak with the occupants of the Jeep Cherokee as part of the ongoing investigation.” [ACPD, Twitter]
Robbery Attempt at Yorktown HS — “At approximately 8:00 a.m. on July 11, police were dispatched to the report of an assault that had just occurred. Upon arrival, it was determined the male suspect allegedly attempted to steal the victim’s personal property by force during which security personnel intervened. No injuries were reported. A petition was obtained for Robbery for the juvenile suspect.” [ACPD]
W&OD Trail Robbery — “City of Falls Church Police are looking for information about a robbery that occurred along the W&OD Trail between North Oak Street and North Spring Street around 4:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. this morning.” [City of Falls Church]
RIP K-9 Roxy — “With great sadness, ACPD announces the passing of retired K9 Roxy. She loyally served the Arlington community alongside her handler, retired MPO Lichtenberg, from 2011 to 2016 as a patrol and narcotics detection K9. We kindly ask that you keep her and her handler in your thoughts.” [Twitter]
Arlington Ranks High for Dog Parks — “Dog owners can unleash their energy in Arlington as it has been deemed one of the best places nationwide for dog parks by LawnStarter. The lawn care blog released its latest ranking Monday, positioning Arlington at No. 6 for 2024’s Best Dog Park Cities.” [Patch]
Historic Board Vote on Fmr. School — “Those hoping to save a century-old Arlington school building from the wrecking ball will have to win a game of beat-the-clock. Or, more likely, beat-the-bulldozer. A divided Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) voted June 20 to direct the county’s history-preservation staff to begin compiling information on the former Nelly Custis Elementary School in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood near Crystal City.” [Gazette Leader]
Boat Crash in the Potomac — From Dave Statter: “A Potomac Water Taxi and a 24 foot pleasure craft collided around 3:00 p.m. just north of the 14th Street Bridge. One minor injury is reported. The first shot in the video below is of the Commander Jacques water taxi heading south toward the bridge just moments before the collision. The second shot shows the other boat moving north apparently just after they hit.” [Twitter]
County Bond Sale — “Its top bond ratings continue to help lessen the sting, but the Arlington government (and, ultimately, taxpayers) still will be paying a higher interest rate than any time in the past 16 years for $93.2 million in newly issued debt. Bank of America on June 18 was the winning bidder in a competitive sale of new county debt, coming in with a low bid of 3.49 percent.” [Gazette Leader]
State Action on Phones in School — “Arlington school officials are moving forward on consideration of a plan to more uniformly restrict student access to cellphones during the school day, but may find themselves outflanked by incoming requirements imposed by Richmond. Gov. Youngkin on July 10 delivered an executive order directing the Virginia Department of Education to draft guidance that will be given to the commonwealth’s school divisions related to what state officials are terming a ‘cell-phone-free’ education.” [Gazette Leader]
It’s Monday — Expect widely scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop after 2pm, accompanied by sunny, hot conditions with a high temperature near 100°F and heat index values reaching up to 109°F. West winds will be between 3 and 6 mph, with a 30% chance of precipitation. For Monday night, showers and thunderstorms are mainly expected before 8pm. The night will be mostly clear with a low temperature around 75°F. [NWS]
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Arlington County’s health department is warning of a possible measles exposure at a local grocery store.
A person visiting from another state went to the Harris Teeter on N. Glebe Road in Ballston between noon and 4 p.m. on Monday, July 1, authorities say.
Construction on the long-awaited east entrance to the Crystal City Metro station is getting underway.
Numerous local officials attended a groundbreaking ceremony today (Friday) for the $146.1 million project at the northwest corner of Crystal Drive and 18th Street S.
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Some 3,000 homes and businesses were reported to be without power this afternoon in northern Arlington and a small portion of McLean.
The outage follows reports of the sounds of possible transformer explosions in the area of Nelly Custis Drive and N. Lincoln Street in Cherrydale.
Arlington is No. 1 Digital County — “Arlington County is proud to be recognized as the No. 1 Digital County for 2024 by the Center for Digital Government (CDG) and the National Association of Counties (NACo). This is the third consecutive year that Arlington has been named to the top spot in the nation for the 150,000-249,999-population category, a rare achievement for the awards program.” [Arlington County]
Va. is Best State for Biz — “With the nation’s best education system and policies that give companies room — both literally and figuratively — to grow, Virginia is America’s Top State for Business in 2024. This is the Old Dominion’s sixth time at the top of CNBC’s rankings, and its third win in five years — a record unmatched by any other state since the study began in 2007.” [CNBC, Twitter]
We're extremely proud that @CNBC recognized Virginia as America's Top State for Business!
Read the Governor's full release here: https://t.co/WhUjX67SUW pic.twitter.com/QLwTs1sOX3
— Arlington Chamber VA (@ArlVAChamber) July 11, 2024
Shirlington Bridge Closure — “The Shirlington Circle south rotary bridge over I-395 will be closed from 10 p.m. Saturday, July 13 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 16 for work related to the bridge rehabilitation project, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. The bridge connects the southbound I-395 collector-distributor lanes and southbound Shirlington Road to North Quaker Lane at the I-395 Exit 6 interchange.” [VDOT]
Another 7-Eleven Robbery — “4100 block of S Four Mile Run Drive… Two male suspects entered the business and jumped over the counter. Suspect One removed two cash register drawers containing an undisclosed amount of cash, during which he pushed an employee. Suspect Two stole merchandise from behind the counter. The suspects then fled the scene in a red sedan driven by Suspect Three.” [ACPD]
Immigrant Food Opening Soon — “Immigrant Food is weeks away from opening a new restaurant in Ballston, its first outpost outside of the District and the likely launching pad for other restaurants elsewhere in Greater Washington and beyond. The new spot, at 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, will be the chain’s largest… The space, which cost about $1.3 million to build out, will feature a central, 600-square-foot bar, located half-in and half-outside the building.” [Washington Business Journal]
Potbelly Open at the Pentagon — “Potbelly Corporation, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, has opened its first location at the Pentagon, deepening its presence on military installations and Department of Defense facilities.” [GlobeNewswire]
Little Homes Near the Pike — “Only 4 of these left on 7th st S. I’ve always liked these little homes with the windows that go around corners. A kind of budget Frank Lloyd Wright look. I’ve heard these were built from free plans in Better Homes & Gardens.” [Twitter]
Only 4 of these left on 7th st S. I’ve always liked these little homes with the windows that go around corners. A kind of budget Frank Lloyd Wright look. I’ve heard these were built from free plans in Better Homes & Gardens. #southarlington pic.twitter.com/HOgbVGOplO
— SRtwofourfour (@SRtwofourfour) July 11, 2024
Recognition for Casual Adventure — “NRF’s America’s Retail Champions program celebrates small retailers who are exceptional advocates for retail and the communities they serve. Forty-five U.S. small retailers were selected as champions for the program,” including longtime Arlington shop Casual Adventure. [National Retail Federation]
It’s Friday — Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms, increasing after 7am with a high near 81 and an east wind of 3 to 5 mph. Precipitation likelihood is 90%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch. Friday night brings a 70% chance of showers, with possible thunderstorms before 2am, followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms. The temperature dips to around 73 with a light southeast wind, and additional rainfall between a quarter and half an inch is expected. [NWS]
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Arguments about the way Arlington approved Missing Middle have taken center stage this week in the civil trial over last year’s hotly contested zoning amendments.
Testimony on behalf of the plaintiffs concluded yesterday (Wednesday) as attorneys continue to argue that Missing Middle zoning changes should be invalidated because they say the county improperly advertised the changes and failed to adequately study them, among other allegations.
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Firefighters are battling a blaze at a postal facility near Shirlington.
They were dispatched to 2565 Shirlington Road in Green Valley around 10:45 a.m. after receiving multiple calls about a dumpster that was on fire next to a building. The address corresponds with the U.S. Postal Service Shirlington Annex.
Five juvenile suspects were detained by police Wednesday evening, potentially in connection to the series of thefts from the Clarendon Lululemon store.
It started with officers observing a group of teens outside of the activewear store at 2847 Clarendon Blvd, which since mid-June has seen at least four thefts involving groups of young suspects grabbing armfuls of merchandise and fleeing.
Historic Marker for Gay Rights Activist — “The Virginia Board of Historic Resources has approved a historic marker that will honor Washington Blade co-founder Lilli Vincenz. The Arlington County Historic Preservation Program sponsored the marker that will be located at 817-829 S. Carlin Springs Road… The marker will be the first one in the state that specifically highlights LGBTQ history.” [Washington Blade]
More on IHOP Fight — From Dave Statter: “Police say the 100 degree fight yesterday caught on video at the Ballston IHOP also involved a knife. According to @ArlingtonVaPD, the man who showed the knife is the same one who an officer used OC spray on and then cuffed.” [Twitter, ACPD]
After Storm Sky — In case you missed it, there was a rainbow and a spectacular sunset last night after the storm went through. [Twitter, Twitter, Twitter, Twitter, Capital Weather Gang]
After the storm. What. A. Sky. 💥 (Looking over 395 in #Arlington) @capitalweather @dougkammerer @SteveRudin7News @laurynricketts @CapitalJeff @STATter911 @davebied @ARLnowDOTcom @StormHour pic.twitter.com/HiOyqnjrRb
— Hillary Howard (@HillaryHowardDC) July 11, 2024
Community Awards Recipients — “The Arlington Community Foundation has announced 2024 recipients of its William T. Newman Spirit of Community Awards. Jeannie Broyhill, Dr. Raymond Hoare and Marty Swaim were selected for the honors, to be bestowed in November.” [Gazette Leader]
Lease Renewal Signals Future Changes — “A defense department agency recently negotiated a short-term lease extension, though not for as long as it wanted, in an aging JBG Smith Properties office a stone’s throw from HQ2 in Crystal City, which might be poised for redevelopment not too far over the horizon. JBG Smith did not want to re-up for the ‘long-term’ the Washington Headquarters Service’s 46,000 square feet at 1235 S. Clark St. when that lease expired in April, ‘due to a repositioning of its portfolio in Crystal City.'” [Washington Business Journal]
Free Slurpees Today — “Here’s one way to cool down: Head over to 7-Eleven for a free Slurpee on Thursday. July 11 marks the convenience store chain’s 97th birthday and what’s become known as National Slurpee Day, when 7-Eleven gives away free Slurpees to celebrate.” [USA Today]
Missing Middle in MoCo — “In Montgomery County, Maryland, County Council President Andrew Friedson told reporters Monday, ‘When it comes to the housing shortage that we face, we need to do something.’ He said solutions could include the proposal to allow duplexes, triplexes and even quadplexes in areas where only single-family homes were permitted.” [WTOP]
It’s Thursday — Expect sunny skies and a high of around 91 degrees with a westerly wind at about 6 mph. Thursday night will be mostly cloudy with a low near 73. There is a 50% chance of showers during the night. [NWS]
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