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In the face of growing election doubts within the Democratic Party, Arlington progressives are planning a push for voter turnout in what is historically a Democratic stronghold.
Arlington tends to heavily favor Democrat in presidential elections. President Joe Biden received 80.7% of Arlington votes in 2020, while Hillary Clinton carried 75.8% of the county’s votes in 2016.
Arlington County is eyeing a $1.1 million real estate purchase to expand Douglas Park.
Buying and deconstructing a home for sale at 4030 16th Street S. — listed in the Public Spaces Master Plan as a priority expansion site for Douglas Park — would add a S. Randolph Street entrance to the five-acre recreation area south of Columbia Pike. The property has a total footprint of 13,346 square feet, or about 0.31 acres, according to a county report.
Flood Watch Today — A Flood Watch is set to take effect at 2 p.m. today as “thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could have intense rain rates exceeding 2 inches per hour. If locally repetitive or prolonged thunderstorms develop, flash flooding could occur in flood prone urban and suburban areas.” [National Weather Service]
New County Comms Honcho — “Erika Moore has been named Arlington County’s next Assistant County Manager for Communications and Public Engagement. In this role, she will provide vision and leadership for how the County continues to intentionally expand and diversify its outreach efforts and community input opportunities around all aspects of the County government operations.” [Arlington County]
Veep Weep for Youngkin — “The Arlington County Democratic Committee took to social media to mock Gov. Youngkin for not being selected as Donald Trump’s running mate… ‘Sorry, Glenn – you are stuck being in Virginia,’ the posting said.” [Gazette Leader]
New Restaurant Week Participant — From the Arlington Chamber of Commerce: “Exciting News! Crystal City Restaurant is participating in Arlington Restaurant Week October 14 – 21! Get ready to enjoy a week of great food at special prices.” [Twitter]
Exciting News!
Crystal City Restaurant is participating in Arlington Restaurant Week October 14 – 21!Get ready to enjoy a week of great food at special prices. Learn more at https://t.co/QeWrtval4z#RestaurantWeek #ARLRestaurantWeek pic.twitter.com/0CG7NviJbC
— Arlington Chamber VA (@ArlVAChamber) July 16, 2024
Arlington Ups Invasive Battle — “The Arlington County government on July 22 is expected to sign on as a member of a regional consortium to address invasive species. For a cost of $10,000 per year, the county will become a core member of the National Capital Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management.” [Gazette Leader]
New Local Heat Records — “In D.C., the high temperature climbed to 104°F on Tuesday, tying the longest streak of consecutive 101°F or hotter days, set during the Dust Bowl era of 1930. It also tied the daily record for the sizzling summer of 1988.” [Axios, Twitter]
It’s Wednesday — Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, followed by more showers and potential thunderstorms, with a high near 97 and heat index values up to 107. Southwest winds at 5-9 mph, and an 80% chance of precipitation with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch. For Wednesday night, anticipate showers and thunderstorms. The low will be around 74, with southwest winds at 5-7 mph, an 80% chance of precipitation, and new rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch. [NWS]
After years of planning, the Reeves Farmhouse is poised to transfer out of county hands to become a home for adults with developmental disabilities.
The future of the historic property is scheduled for consideration at an Arlington County Board meeting on Monday. If approved, agreements would convey the property to Habitat for Humanity DC-NOVA and allocate up to $2.5 million to support renovation efforts.
County staff are seeking up to $85 million in state funding for improvements to busy Arlington roads.
A request to seek grants for three projects on Arlington Blvd, Glebe Road and an I-395 interchange is scheduled to go before the Arlington County Board on Monday.
As Arlington leaders consider ending public access to a Rosslyn observation deck in exchange for $14 million, a civic association is seeking an additional benefit.
A proposal to eliminate public access to the “View of D.C.” is scheduled to go before the Arlington County Board on Monday. Funding from the proposed deal with CoStar Group, which announced earlier this year that it is relocating to 1201 Wilson Blvd, would fund a major overhaul of Rosslyn’s Gateway Park several years earlier than previously expected, county staff have said.
Plans to Replace DCA Terminal –“The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is in the very early stages of planning a new facility to replace the Terminal 1 gates used by Southwest and other airlines at Reagan National Airport. The authority, which manages both DCA and Dulles International Airports, is scheduled to discuss a planning document for the new facility at its meeting Wednesday, per an agenda released Monday.” [Washington Business Journal]
Gunfire Investigated in Arlington Mill — “At approximately 12:30 a.m. on July 13, police were dispatched to the report of suspicious circumstances. Upon arrival, it was determined the victims were inside their residence when they heard a loud noise and upon further investigation, located property damage and a bullet fragment. No injuries were reported. The investigation into the circumstances of the incident is ongoing.” [ACPD]
Union Vote at Rosslyn Compass — “A unionization vote [for several Compass Coffee locations] is scheduled for July 16. In the runup, its workers have complained that a hiring spree is aimed at weakening their support.” [Axios, Twitter]
Kink Causes Metro Delay — From Metro yesterday: “Trains are single tracking between Crystal City & National Airport because of a heat kink outside Crystal City. Expect delays in both directions.” [Twitter]
When temperatures rise, metal rails can expand. This can create a bend/kink in the track. Please allow additional time this evening as crews work to resolve this issue. We'll provide updates as soon as they're available. Real-time service info: https://t.co/c2xBrn1Jhj #wmata https://t.co/twGw3PDog0 pic.twitter.com/KE0Ilii8oI
— Metro Forward (@wmata) July 15, 2024
Country Club Revenue Rises — “Country club revenue has been soaring nationally since the pandemic, and many Greater Washington nonprofit country clubs are seeing similar gains… Army Navy Country Club, which has facilities in Arlington and Fairfax, grew revenue 27% from $33.66 million in 2020 to $42.97 million in 2022.” [Washington Business Journal]
More Use SoberRide on July 4 — “The SoberRide initiative of the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) saw a major bump up in usage for the Independence Day holiday. A total of 738 people used the service during a 12-hour period from July 4 at 4 p.m. to July 5 at 4 a.m. That’s up from 447 a year before.” [Gazette Leader]
Wizards Help Local Camp — “Drew Summer Camp, a 4-H after-school enrichment program, is up and running with programming for youth ages 4 to 12 in Arlington’s Green Valley community. The first week of the program kicked off with a donation from the Washington Wizards through community partner Leveling the Playing Field.” [Gazette Leader]
VP Pick Lives Down Avenue from Arlington — “Author, Ohio Senator, Del Ray resident and yarn bomb victim J.D. Vance has been tapped as the Vice President pick for Republican Candidate Donald Trump. Vance moved into an over $1.5 million home in Del Ray back in 2023.” [ALXnow]
It’s Tuesday — Expect isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with sunny and hot conditions marked by a high near 101 and heat index values reaching up to 108. A southwest wind will be blowing at 3 to 8 mph, and there is a 20% chance of precipitation. For Tuesday night, isolated showers and thunderstorms may occur before 2am, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 78. A south wind at 6 to 8 mph can be anticipated, maintaining a 20% chance of precipitation. [NWS]
Flickr pool photo by Jason Gooljar
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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.
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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