A local high school student is hoping police can catch a man he says stole his bike in Pentagon City.
The alleged theft, on May 8 near Amazon’s HQ2, was caught on a surveillance camera and shared with ARLnow. The victim is a senior at Washington-Liberty High School.
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Arlington is rolling out a series of green initiatives, pouring millions into revamping its public infrastructure.
More on Seven Corners Development — “A 110-foot-tall multi-family building with 250 apartments and 5,000 square feet of retail space has been proposed at 6200 Wilson Blvd… In addition, townhomes are being planned to replace the 143 surface parking spaces along N. McKinley Road on the Arlington portion of the 5.58-acre site. Design work is underway for what will be a separate, by-right development.” [FFXnow]
Local Woman Faces DUI Charge — “A 35-year-old Arlington woman was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in connection to Tuesday’s early morning crash that injured a Virginia State Trooper on the Capital Beltway.” [Patch]
Flyover This Afternoon — “The US Military will conduct a flyover at the Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 3:15 PM.” [Twitter]
Flights for Party Conventions — “Washingtonians looking to attend the presidential nominating conventions in Milwaukee and Chicago this summer will have no shortage of flight options. United Airlines Inc. said this week that it will add dozens of flights from Reagan National Airport (DCA) and Dulles International Airport (IAD) to the two cities during the weeks of the conventions.” [Washington Business Journal, PR Newswire]
CivFed to Focus on Parks — “As the Arlington County Civic Federation continues rebuilding its committee structure for a post-COVID world, one major part of community life thus far has yet to be addressed. But that is about to change. ‘We don’t have a parks-and-recreation committee, but we will soon,’ said Jackie Snelling.” [Gazette Leader]
AED Reveals Startup Grants — “Arlington Economic Development (AED) is excited to announce the latest recipients of Catalyst Grants from the Arlington Innovation Fund (AIF). After a thorough review process, four Arlington-based startups have been awarded $175,000 in grants.” [Arlington County]
Success for YHS Crew — “The Yorktown High School crew team completed a successful season this spring with various shells placing high in regattas. The girls varsity eight, the girls second eight and the boys varsity eight all finished fourth in the state-championship competition on the Occoquan River.” [Gazette Leader]
Summer Turns Up the Heat — From the National Weather Service: “After a beautiful day today, heat & humidity return later this week. High temps will push toward 90 degrees Thursday & above that mark Friday in many locales. This will be just a preview to even hotter conditions expected for much of next week.” [Twitter]
It’s Thursday — Expect sunny conditions with a high near 88 and a south wind ranging from 3 to 8 mph. On Thursday night it will be mostly clear with a low around 70 and a gentle southerly wind. [NWS]
Flickr pool photo by huskerdont77
A new recycling facility and more food scraps collection could be coming to Arlington as the county revamps its waste-reduction strategy.
A proposed Solid Waste Management Plan seeking to divert 90% of Arlington waste away from landfills and incineration by 2038 is slated to go before the Arlington County Board on Saturday. Replacing the current plan adopted in 2004, the new document would guide initiatives in Arlington for the next two decades.
A robbery suspect led police on a bike and then a foot chase Tuesday afternoon.
The incident started with a robbery of the Target store on N. Glebe Road in Ballston around 3:15 p.m. The suspect allegedly pushed an employee to the ground and then fled on a bicycle, with the stolen goods in tow.
Arlington is poised to accept $18 million in funding for a pedestrian bridge connecting Crystal City to Reagan National Airport.
A funding allocation from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority is slated for consideration at an Arlington County Board meeting this Saturday. Construction on the project, dubbed the CC2DCA multimodal connection, is expected to begin in Fiscal Year 2028.
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
Arlington County saw a rise in total crime from 2022 to 2023, including a nearly 20% increase in drug-related crimes, according to the police department’s new annual report.
The county tallied 474 instances of the production, distribution or use of illegal narcotics in 2023, up from the 2022 total of 396. Those were the “primary driver” in an increased rate of “crimes against society,” according to the report.
A new marker commemorating Black troops who fought in the Civil War has been installed at Fort Ethan Allen Park.
An official unveiling for the new sign at 3829 N. Stafford Street is scheduled for Thursday, June 20 — the day after Juneteenth. The marker commemorates the 107th United States Colored Troops, which ran drills and manned the ramparts at Fort Ethan Allen and other Arlington forts starting in October 1865, guarding D.C. following the end of the war.
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]
Yorktown girls finish as Class 6 state lacrosse champions
A near undefeated campaign ended with a program-best 21-1 single-season record, 20 straight victories and district, region and state championships for the Yorktown Patriots in girls high-school lacrosse this spring.
A drone, a helicopter and at least three police agencies helped to apprehend a driver who crashed during a chase early Monday morning.
The crash happened just after 1 a.m. as Virginia State Police chased a black Chevy Camaro from I-395 to Arlington Mill Drive, near Shirlington. State troopers originally tried to stop the Camaro for reckless driving on southbound I-395, according to a VSP spokesperson.
