A pair of local restaurants have attracted the attention of the New York Times.
Bostan Uyghur Cuisine, which opened in Cherrydale in 2021, and Ellie Bird, which opened last year in Falls Church, are on a NYT list of “The 25 Best Restaurants in Washington D.C. Right Now.”
Man Beaten and Robbed — “4600 block of S. Four Mile Run Drive. At approximately 3:42 p.m. on April 24, police conducted follow-up on the late report of an assault. The preliminary investigation indicates at approximately 1:00 a.m. on April 21, the male victim exited his parked vehicle when an unknown suspect approached, assaulted him and stole his wallet. The victim sustained serious, non-life threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital. The victim later located fraudulent activity on his bank statement.” [ACPD]
Greens Endorse Natalie Roy — From Roy’s newsletter: “Arlington Greens voted to endorse Natalie Roy for the Arlington County Board in the June primary in Arlington. Greens chairman John Reeder cited Roy’s environmental background and strong support for advancing Arlington to a carbon-free community by 2050… Arlington Greens opposed Missing Middle zoning that would endanger Arlington tree canopy and unpaved green space without providing any affordable rental housing for lower-income Arlington tenants.”
Rangers Bar in Clarendon — “It’s a patch of blue in a region where they Rock the Red. No, I’m not talking an electoral map. I’m talking about the Colony Grill, a Northern Virginia restaurant that’s become an outpost for New York Rangers fans in the Washington area. About 245 miles separate Madison Square Garden from the Colony Grill, but you wouldn’t have known it Friday, when about 50 members of the D.C. Rangers fan club packed the place.” [NHL]
‘The Crossing’ Profiled — “Located between Ballston and Rosslyn, The Crossing Clarendon is a premier outdoor Arlington shopping center featuring upscale retail and dining options. Explore a selection of 38 national and regional food, lifestyle, and fashion businesses along Clarendon Boulevard and North Fillmore Street.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Hikes Near Arlington — “Time to dust off those hiking boots, fill up your hydration pack and lose yourself in the natural beauty and tranquility of the woods. We asked the staff at Arlington’s favorite camping and sporting goods store, Casual Adventure, for recommended hikes within a two-hour drive, from easy-breezy to expert–and even overnight trips. Put these destinations on your list.” [Arlington Magazine]
High Temp Possible Today — “Upper 80s to low 90s could tie or beat area record-high temperatures — 91 degrees is the record high for April 29 at Reagan National Airport. Skies look sunny until mid- to late afternoon. That’s when there’s a slim (10 percent) chance of seeing a few thunderstorms pop. If any storms develop, one or two could have brief hail or a strong wind gust.” [Capital Weather Gang]
It’s Monday — Expect sunny skies and a high of approximately 89 degrees, with a west wind at 5 to 7 mph that will turn southward in the afternoon. As for Monday night, it will be mostly clear with a low temperature around 65 degrees and a south wind at about 7 mph. [NWS]
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The Arlington County Fire Department has a new plan for the next five years centered on recruitment, retention and employee wellbeing.
ACFD’s first-ever strategic plan, released earlier this month, is part of an effort to refocus the department around core values. Based on community and employee concerns about staffing, health and workplace culture, the agency developed the document to solve problems and improve existing systems.
An extended day employee at a local elementary school allegedly showed porn to kids.
The 18-year-old man from Fairfax County was arrested and is facing several charges, including possession of child pornography, Arlington County police announced Friday morning. Investigators are now seeking additional victims, beyond the three already identified.
Arlington County police will be stepping up traffic enforcement over the next few weeks as part of the annual spring Street Smart campaign.
The regional road safety initiative aims to remind drivers, cyclists and pedestrians alike to pay attention and follow traffic laws. It runs through May 19 and will include two high-profile enforcement events in Arlington, starting this coming Monday.
Local School Holds Caps Rally — “It was all about the Washington Capitals at Cardinal Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia, on Wednesday, when the school held an hourlong pep rally for the Caps, complete with cheers, hockey lessons from Caps staff and a visit from mascot Slapshot.” [WTOP]
County Looks to the Future — “The future is now, at least based on the responses received to date as part of the Arlington County government’s ‘Arlington 2050’ planning initiative. As part of the initiative to plan for what the county might be in a quarter-century’s time, residents have been asked to fill out ‘postcards from the future,’ telling Arlington leaders of 2024 what they’d like the community to look like.” [Gazette Leader]
McKinney returns to head the varsity hoops program
By being hired as the new head girls basketball coach, Marcus McKinney is again fully invested at Wakefield High School, not splitting his time elsewhere.
A middle school student who allegedly brought a BB gun to school is facing a potential weapons charge.
The incident happened Wednesday morning after school administrators found a BB gun and called police.
Arlington has awarded $2.4 million to nonprofits in a new equity-based grant program.
The county announced yesterday (Wednesday) that a total of 22 nonprofits received funding through the RACE to Rebuilding Trust and Community grant, designed to “support historically marginalized communities, ensuring equitable access to resources, transparency and accountability.” The Arlington County Board approved the grants in a unanimous vote.
A Florida man is facing a criminal citation after being caught with a gun at an airport checkpoint for the second time, according to federal authorities.
The man was stopped at Reagan National Airport on Tuesday, trying to bring a loaded 9mm handgun through a security checkpoint. He told officers that “he wanted to travel with the firearm for protection,” according to the Transportation Security Administration.
Thank You, Savannah! — Today is the last working day for Savannah Taffe, ARLnow’s spring semester intern. Thank you to Savannah for her hard work over past few months.
Rosslyn WeWork May Be in Trouble — “CoStar Group Inc., which became a WeWork landlord earlier this year when it bought an Arlington high-rise office building, wants a court to reject WeWork’s attempt to extend the time it has to review its existing lease under its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The D.C. real estate data company filed a motion April 18 saying the coworking giant does not have cause for such an extension.” [Washington Business Journal]
Local Space Tries to Lure WeWorkers — “To all Rosslyn We-Workers: you don’t deserve this uncertainty — it’s not what you signed up for. But there is a new, more certain, accommodating, and affordable alternative just steps away: Office Evolution Arlington-Rosslyn. If you want to keep your business in the neighborhood, we want to help you do that.” [LinkedIn]
Peterson Gets Union Endorsement — From a press release: “Today, Tenley Peterson is pleased to announce the endorsement of the Northern Virginia Labor Federation, AFL-CIO (NoVA Labor). Tenley Peterson is seeking the Democratic nomination for an open seat on the Arlington County Board in 2024.”
Nonprofit Hoping for Obsolescence — “Fifty years since its founding, Offender Aid & Restoration (OAR) is now gazing a half-century into the future. It is a future, organization leaders hope, where its services will no longer be needed… OAR’s social-safety-net services (which cover Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church) provide support to those who are, or may become, involved in the criminal-justice system.” [Gazette Leader]
WHS Is Arlington Track Champ — “The Boys and Girls outdoor track teams both won Arlington County Championships on Tuesday evening. The Boys defended their 2023 title and the Girls improved on a close 2023 second-place finish.” [Wakefield Warriors]
Hot Summer Predicted — “D.C. is expected to have a hotter-than-usual summer, according to new forecasts and scientific research… D.C., along with areas spanning from Florida up to southern New Jersey, has a 40% to 50% chance of an unusually hot summer.” [Axios]
It’s Thursday — Expect partly sunny skies today with a high near 61 and a north wind of 6 to 8 mph. Thursday night, the weather will be partly cloudy, and temperatures will drop to around 43, accompanied by a southeast wind at around 6 mph. [NWS]
Flickr pool photo by Jason Gooljar
A parent association is asking Arlington Public Schools to change its policy of providing every student with an iPad or MacBook.
Arguing that the devices are bad for children’s mental development and needlessly expensive, Arlington Parents for Education wants the Arlington School Board to roll back funding for them this budget cycle. It is requesting an end to the one-to-one policy for students in pre-kindergarten through 2nd grade, a reduction in devices for 3rd through 5th graders and a transition to PC laptops for grades 6 and up.
