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.
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]
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.
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]
Flickr pool photo by ksrjghkegkdhgkk
Don’t look now but carjackings have become relatively rare in Arlington over the past few months.
There were four carjackings in Arlington during the first half of 2024, according to Arlington County police. That’s a third of the 2023 total during the same time period.
Five new long-haul flights are coming to Reagan National Airport. It’s now up to the U.S. Department of Transportation to decide which ones.
Eight airlines met Monday’s deadline to apply for the daily roundtrip flights, which will be exempt from the airport’s general 1,250-mile service perimeter. That follows the May passage of an FAA reauthorization bill that allowed the five new flights, to the strenuous objection of local elected officials concerned about delays and safety.
A busy Arlington supermarket would be sold to facilitate the planned merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, the companies publicly disclosed.
The Harris Teeter in the Lee-Harrison Shopping Center at 2425 N. Harrison Street would be divested to C&S Wholesale Grocers under current plans. The store would not close but might be rebranded.
Local Restaurants on ‘Hottest’ List — “A new restaurant by David Guas, the celebrity chef behind Arlington’s Bayou Bakery, was included among the Eater DC’s hottest new restaurants list for July, according to food-focused news outlet. Located at 6641 Old Dominion Drive in McLean, Neutral Ground Bar + Kitchen spotlights small farmers and fishermen.” Arlington restaurants on the Eater list are the recently opened Láylí in Clarendon and NiHao in Crystal City. [Patch, Eater DC]
FCPD Makes ABC Store Theft Arrests — “An Arlington County police spokeswoman, meanwhile, was asked whether there was evidence of a link between the Fairfax suspects and any of the more than 150 ABC store thefts there so far this year. ‘The investigation into thefts at Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) stores in Arlington County are ongoing and detectives continue to work collaboratively with our law enforcement partners to determine if any Arlington cases are linked regionally,’ ACPD spokeswoman Ashley Savage told our sister site ARLnow.” [FFXnow]
IHOP Fight Caught on Camera — From Dave Statter: “In this heat? Two men had a 100 degree, knock-down, drag-out fight outside the IHOP in Ballston a short time ago. The fight included a headbutt and ended with one of the men getting sprayed and taken down by the first arriving @ArlingtonVaPD officer.” [Twitter]
In this heat? Two men had a 100 degree, knock-down, drag-out fight outside the IHOP in Ballston a short time ago. The fight included a headbutt and ended with one of the men getting sprayed and taken down by the first arriving @ArlingtonVaPD officer. Video via @SafetyVid.… pic.twitter.com/kqoVNUGl8z
— Dave Statter (@STATter911) July 9, 2024
South Block Expanding to Springfield — “For Arlington-based South Block, it is part of a much larger expansion that will take it outside of the D.C. area. Private equity firm Savory Fund, which invests in locally-based food concepts, invested in South Block earlier this year, fueling its expansion on the East Coast to as many as 50 locations within the next five years.” [WTOP]
Dems to Start Local Canvassing — “Likely with the hope there will be more clarity as to their national standard-bearer by then, Arlington Democrats on July 13 will launch canvassing for the Nov. 5 election. ‘We’ll gather to mobilize our community and spread the word about our progressive vision for a brighter future,’ party leaders said in looking for volunteers. ‘Together, we’ll knock on doors, engage with voters and build momentum for positive change.'” [Gazette Leader]
Flyover Planned Tonight — From AlertDC: “The US Military will be conducting a flyover in the area of the National Mall on Wednesday July 10, 2024, at 7:45PM.
It’s Wednesday — Showers and thunderstorms are possible after 5pm. Otherwise, expect a mostly sunny day and a high near 95, and a heat index reaching up to 105. South winds at 8-14 mph, gusting up to 21 mph, and a 30% chance of precipitation. Wednesday night, storms are possible, mainly before 2am, while partly cloudy skies bring a low of 77. South winds will be 8-11 mph, turning west after midnight, with a 50% chance of precipitation. [NWS]
Flickr pool photo by Brian Gannon
