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Blinken Protest Questioned — “Antony Blinken’s children were on their way home, so the protesters knew it was time to uncork the fake blood. The group had been camped outside the Secretary of State’s home near the Potomac for a couple weeks, the latest example in the fraught trend of protests at the homes of Washington officials… As the car carrying the kids rolled up, the group took their places. Some shouted: ‘YOUR FATHER IS A BABY KILLER!'” [Politico]

Local Fundraiser May End — “The progressive disease could eventually mean Malone will have to use a wheelchair, but more immediately he was concerned that its painful effects would render him unable to stand for the long periods he needs to raise money. He told friends before this year’s event that he might not be able to do it again. After raising about $100,000 over the years, this might be his last stand.” [Washington Post]

Arlington’s Housing Market Profiled — “Outside of their single-family zoning reforms, both Minneapolis and Arlington have been national standouts for permitting large numbers of big apartment buildings. In both places, rents are more affordable than in peer cities, in part due to this multifamily construction. One new apartment building in either locality may exceed its number of missing-middle units permitted in a year.” [Governing]

Condo Sale Record — “A 29th-floor Rosslyn condo has set a record for the most expensive sale of its kind in Virginia. Ralph Shrader, chairman of Booz Allen Hamilton’s board of directors and its former CEO, and his wife, Janet, sold their Waterview condo this week for $5.95 million, or just shy of $1,300 per square foot. The unit was originally listed for $6.95 million in July before dropping to $6.25 in late October.” [Washington Business Journal]

Flyover This Morning — From AlertDC: “The US Military will be conducting a flyover at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 9:30AM.”

Big Acquisition for Ballston Firm — “Greater Washington could have a new major player in the defense technology market on its hands. Arlington’s BlueHalo, which works in space, counter-unmanned aerial and autonomous systems, electronic warfare, cyber and open-source intelligence, said Tuesday it will acquire Annapolis Junction, Maryland, cyber IT firm Eqlipse Technologies… That would likely make BlueHalo one of the 25 largest private companies in Greater Washington based on revenue.” [Washington Business Journal]