Arlington leaders are seeking help from the state government in boosting efforts to convert aging office buildings to residential use.
“We have some buildings that are great candidates” for conversion, County Board member Maureen Coffey said at a Dec. 3 work session with members of the county’s legislative delegation.
A bullet was found in an elementary school classroom yesterday afternoon and it’s unclear how it got there.
Police were called to Arlington Traditional School, at 1030 N. McKinley Road, around 12:45 p.m. Monday after a student reportedly found a bullet in a fourth-grade classroom. So far, the investigation has not revealed where the bullet came from.
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The government likes to release unpopular items on Friday afternoons, and, when the government has something really unpopular to say, the Friday afternoon before a holiday weekend is considered ideal. Last Friday, before the Memorial Day weekend, USCIS published a truly incredible policy reversal – PM 602-0199 (the “May 21 Memo”), which purports to upend the ability of most foreigners to apply for green cards from within the United States. DHS and USCIS’s respective public messaging on the memorandum is clear but wrong. The memorandum was more nuanced, but still, in our view, deeply misleading. The purpose of this advertorial is to explain what happened, why it matters, and offer some predictions about how this unforced error is going to be resolved.
First, here’s what DHS and USCIS said about their own memo.
What do these press releases mean? They mean to highlight the following distinction: some people apply for a green card from inside the United States, at USCIS field offices; others apply for a green card from outside the United States, at U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad. Per both press releases, nearly everyone who applies from inside the U.S. is ineligible to become a lawful permanent resident. Almost everyone who applies for a green card should do so via U.S. Embassies and consulates abroad.
That might seem reasonable, and, ex ante, it could be, if our laws and institutions were set up properly. There are, unfortunately, a few problems with this new policy position, both practical and legal. (more…)
Crash Caught on Camera — From Dave Statter: “This impatient driver ran off the road and crashed seconds after this maneuver. This was just after midnight on the ramp from 110N to I-66W in the Rosslyn area. If you look closely, you can just make out the car leaving the road. The two young men in the car apparently left the scene but called police and EMS a couple of hours later from the Exxon at Wilson Blvd and N. Rhodes St.” [Twitter]
Osprey Fleet Grounded Again — “The U.S. military is again pausing Osprey aircraft flights following a near-crash last month. This is the latest setback for the U.S. Osprey fleet, which was temporarily grounded last year following a series of fatal crashes in recent years.” Among those fatal incidents was a crash in Australia that killed a Marine from Arlington. [Axios]
Gun Arrest in Shirlington — “At approximately 10:24 a.m. on December 7, police were dispatched to Columbia Pike and S. Glebe Road for the report of a suspicious person. The preliminary investigation determined that the male suspect was allegedly acting disorderly and manipulating what appeared to be a firearm before leaving the area. A lookout was broadcast, and responding officers subsequently located the suspect in the area of S. Randolph Street and S. Quincy Street.” [ACPD]
Ballston Metro Meeting Tonight — “Plans for a new $177 million west entrance to the Ballston Metro station are beginning to solidify… A public hearing on the project is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street).” [ARLnow]
Options for Regional Transit Funding — A total of 15 different options, from regional taxes to longer toll hours on Interstate 66, are on the table as local leaders aim to find dedicated revenue streams to fund the area’s transit network. A consultant for the legislative subcommittee looking into the issue will put dollar figures to each of those options next year, with final decisions likely in 2026. [FFXnow]
Smart Home Open House — Alarm.com will host a free holiday open house at its Smart Home Demonstration Center in Falls Church, at 111 Pennsylvania Avenue, this Thursday from 5-7 p.m. The event is open to the public and will showcase the company’s latest home security technology alongside holiday activities including visits with Santa, complimentary treats, and a donation drive benefiting Northern Virginia Family Service.
It’s Tuesday — There’s a chance of rain in the afternoon, with otherwise cloudy skies and a high around 61. Tuesday night brings rain, potentially heavy, a low of 55, south winds at 7-10 mph, and a 100% chance of precipitation; new rainfall may reach up to three quarters of an inch. [NWS]
Join the Capitol Hill Chorale for our final concert of the season, “Lamentations Into Joy” on Saturday, May 30th, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 31st, at 4 p.m. at Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church.
This concert contains matched pairs of pieces from seven composers, contrasting expressions of sadness and joy. It also features the premiere of a new piece by CHC Composer-in-Residence Kevin Siegfried.
Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Dec 9, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect a slim chance of rain after 1pm, cloudy skies, and a high around 61 with calm winds picking up to 5-7 mph from the south later in the day; 20% probability of precipitation. Tuesday night brings rain, potentially heavy, a low of 55, south winds at 7-10 mph, and a 100% chance of precipitation; new rainfall may reach up to three quarters of an inch. See more from Weather.gov.
“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.”
– Albert Camus
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Internationally acclaimed pianist Carlos César Rodríguez joins NCE for a luminous performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s beloved Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, “Elvira Madigan,” celebrated for its elegance, lyricism, and timeless appeal. Artistic Director and violinist Leo Sushansky takes center stage in Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, a cornerstone of the violin repertoire, offering a deeply personal and passionate interpretation of its sweeping romantic lines.
The program is further enriched by Florence Price’s Adoration, a work of profound beauty and spiritual warmth, and Johan Svendsen’s Romance, cherished for its lyrical charm and expressive simplicity.
The Potomac Valley Track Club and the Northern Virginia Track Club will host their annual family holiday indoor track meet on Dec. 22 at Thomas Jefferson Community Center in Arlington.
The 46th such meet, for youth and adults, begins with races at 1:15 p.m. and concludes by 5 p.m. Registration is now open.
Seven high-school football players from Arlington were chosen to 6D North Region first or second team on offense for their performances during the 2024 fall season.
The first-team all-region selections were Washington-Liberty Generals senior wide receiver Jon Malatesta and Yorktown Patriots junior tight end Brady Owens and Yorktown senior offensive lineman Aidan Vroom.
No resolution is in sight for an unfolding conflict between Arlington County’s leadership and its firefighter union.
Last month, IAFF Local 2800 held its second vote of no confidence against Fire Chief David Povlitz, reiterating doubts in his job performance and calling for his removal.
A security guard has pleaded guilty to illegally shooting a trespassing teen at the Key Bridge Marriott site in Rosslyn.
Ahmed Namnoom, 54, pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding last Thursday in Arlington circuit court, a charge that carries between one and five years in prison.
An animal advocacy group is offering a reward for information after a dog succumbed to injuries last week in Arlington.
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington responded around 8 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a dog in critical condition near the intersection of 14th Street S. and S. Walter Reed Drive, a few blocks south of Columbia Pike.
