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Soccer in the Snow — “It’s going to take a lot more than this to stop soccer in Arlington. While it has been snowing hard for hours, it only recently started sticking to the grass in Crystal City and Pentagon City.” [Dave Statter/X]

Award for Marymount Athlete — “Marymount University women’s tennis player Francesca Loiseau received the 2026 NCAA Inspiration Award during the NCAA Honors Celebration last month in Washington. The award is presented to varsity letter-winners, coaches or administrators who have demonstrated perseverance, dedication and determination in overcoming a life-altering situation and become role models. Only one winner is selected each year across all NCAA divisions.” [Arlington Catholic Herald]

Next E-CARE Scheduled — “The spring 2026 Environmental Collection and Recycling (E-CARE) event is happening Saturday, March 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at Wakefield High School (1325 S. Dinwiddie St.) This free, biannual event allows Arlington residents to safely dispose of household hazardous materials (HHMs) and old electronics. Small metal items will also be accepted.” [Arlington County]

Letter: On Housing in Va. — “Virginia’s housing crisis has developed over decades, fueled by underbuilding and exclusionary zoning. Governor Abigail Spanberger’s recent executive order is a positive step toward increasing housing supply by streamlining permitting processes and removing outdated barriers. If we believe everyone deserves access to safe and livable housing, expanding supply must be part of the solution.” [Letter to the Editor]

Alexandria Tourism Slump — “Occupancy in Alexandria hotels is down year over year by about 3% for the period from July to December, according to Visit Alexandria. Revenue per available room is down even more, by about 9%, with midweek travel showing the most sluggish demand due to a drop in group and government business travel.” [WBJ]

Fairfax Casino Revenue — “A Fairfax County casino would produce an estimated $313.6 million in gaming revenue, delivering $62.1 million in local and state taxes, the county’s Department of Management and Budget said in a summary of a feasibility study it commissioned from the consultant MuniCap. That would send approximately $42.4 million in tax revenue to the Commonwealth and $19.9 million to the county under Virginia’s current tax rate for casinos.” [FFXnow]

It’s Monday — Snow is likely in the morning and it will be cloudy with a high temperature around 39°F. Expect a breezy northwest wind of 17 to 20 mph, gusting up to 33 mph. For Monday night, the sky will transition from mostly cloudy to mostly clear, as the temperature drops to around 23°F. The northwest wind will continue at 14 to 17 mph, gusting as high as 26 mph. [NWS]

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Beyer Meets With Postmaster — “I’m relieved that after meeting with the Arlington Postmaster, USPS has committed to clearing the backlog of undelivered mail by early next week. A new manager has already been hired and authorized additional resources, including hiring more staff, to prevent further delays.” [Rep. Don Beyer/X]

Lawsuit Over Arch — “A group of Vietnam War veterans has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block President Donald Trump’s proposed “Independence Arch,” a massive monument planned for Memorial Circle between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. The lawsuit, filed Thursday, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, argues the 250-foot structure would obstruct the historic line of sight between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington House at Arlington National Cemetery.” [WJLA]

Sewage Spill Blame Game — “Federal officials have been aware of problems with what’s known as the Potomac Interceptor — the sewage line that carries 60 million gallons of wastewater between Virginia and Maryland daily — for several years. The National Park Service has been working to address the deteriorating quality of the Potomac Interceptor since at least 2022… DC Water is overseen by the Environmental Protection Agency, not Maryland or D.C. The land where the pipe broke is managed by NPS.” [NOTUS]

Latest on Repairs — “DC Water says crews have successfully reached the damaged section of the Potomac Interceptor, which caused a sewage spill that they’ve been working to clean up for a month.” [Fox 5]

Wardian on TV — “Seven 50ks, seven days, seven continents. That is what Arlington’s very own athlete Michael Wardian just accomplished and set a world record while he did it & now he’s on Good Day DC to tell us all about it!” [Fox 5]

Cybersecurity Firm’s New Office — “The ink on a 14,100-square-foot office lease in Arlington for cybersecurity training firm KnowBe4 Inc. is barely dry, and CEO Bryan Palma is already thinking about expanding the Clearwater, Florida-based company’s local footprint. Palma and company will formally open the new office at 4075 Wilson Blvd. in Ballston on Monday, but growth projections have him thinking bigger.” [WBJ]

ARLnow Founder’s AMA Today — “Hey NoVA, there’s a lot happening in the local news world right now, and I’d love to talk about it. Got questions about local journalism, the business of covering your community, or the future of local media in an AI-driven world? Ask away.” [Reddit]

London Chain Buying Compass — “Compass Coffee, the beleaguered D.C.-based chain, may soon have a new owner. London-based giant Caffè Nero submitted the winning bid Thursday to purchase most of the assets of Compass, a homegrown business launched more than a decade ago by a pair of U.S. Marines. Compass filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month.” [Washington Post]

Real Estate Market Shifting — “For the first time in more than a decade, the pendulum is now swinging in favor of those looking for a home in the nation’s capital. “Washington, D.C. is a buyer’s market,” Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at Redfin, said. “There are 22% more homes for sale than there are buyers interested in buying those homes.”” [WTOP]

Late Bloom Likely — “Peak cherry blossom bloom could arrive later than recent years thanks to D.C.’s record-breaking cold… There’s no official peak projection yet, but Litterst says bloom will likely come “later in the season than we’ve seen for the last few years.”” [Axios]

Winter Storm Rising — “In their latest update, the National Weather Service has DC at a 10-30% chance of “exceeding winter storm warning criteria” while they’re as high as 50-80% chance north of down in central and northeastern Maryland.” [Mike Thomas/X, Doug Kammerer/X]

It’s Friday — Expect rain mainly before 10am, accompanied by areas of fog lasting until noon, with the day’s high temperature reaching around 57°F. The east wind, blowing at 5-8 mph, will shift to southwest in the afternoon. Friday night, skies will be mostly clear and the low temperature will be around 40°F, with a west wind of 6-8 mph. [NWS]