Snow blankets a sign at the Ballston Exchange during the snowstorm on Jan. 6, 2025 (staff photo by Katie Taranto)
It’s a snow day for dozens of local businesses and services around Arlington and Falls Church.
Some grocers, department stores and shopping centers remain open for urgent purchases, in addition to a handful of local restaurants, which have advertised some snowed-in specials and entertainment. These include:
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Join DC Road Runners and Potomac Valley Track Club for our annual Family Night at the Track and Meet of Miles. The event is open to runners of all ages and paces as well as nonmembers.
This event hosts 400 meter and 800 meter races for kids ages 1-8, as well as multiple 1-mile heats for participants of all ages. There is also a 3K race that is open to participants of all ages.
Some Snow Advice — From County Board member Takis Karantonis: “Ready for the snow? Sign up for [Arlington Alerts.] Check on neighbors who may need help. Park cars out of snow-plowers’ ways. Keep that shovel handy.” [Twitter]
No School for DJO –“All classes and activities at Bishop O’Connell are canceled for Monday, Jan. 6.” [Twitter]
Scooter Rider Struck — From Dave Statter: “WARNING: This video shows someone on a scooter being struck by a vehicle. Injuries not reported to be serious. It happened last night in a crosswalk on S. Eads at Army Navy. Sharing to highlight the safety issues.” [Bluesky]
Stolen Car Flees — From Statter: “More Pentagon City chaos. A stolen car from Arlington made an escape down Army Navy Drive in the 1:00 hour. @ArlingtonVaPD. was not authorized to chase but followed the Toyota Sienna. It hit two or three cars including at 1:00 in this video. That driver followed the Toyota until it went the wrong way on the I-395 express lanes.” [Twitter]
Questionable Driving Moves — Also from Statter: “Wondering if this is the maneuvering that sparked the malicious wounding/road rage on New Year’s Eve in Crystal City. It’s the right time – approximately 2:48 pm. It’s the right location – Crystal Drive and Potomac Avenue.” [Bluesky]
Cop Assault Suspect’s Rap Sheet — A man accused of chasing someone with a knife and then assaulting a police officer in Rosslyn has an extensive criminal history, according to court records. [Twitter]
It’s Monday — Expect snow in the morning, turning into a mix of snow and sleet between 10am and 1pm, followed by snow possibly mixed with freezing rain after 1pm. The high will be around 28, with a northeast wind of 6 to 9 mph. Precipitation chances stand at 100%. Monday night will see snow mainly before 10pm, with a low of 19, a northwest wind at 10 to 15 mph, gusting up to 24 mph. [NWS]
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The National Park Service announced the closure, for the northern portion of the Parkway from Spout Run in Arlington to the Beltway, early Sunday afternoon.
Bobby Dobson, right, has 350 career wins (staff photo by Dave Facinoli)
A significant milestone occurred when the Washington-Liberty Generals won their one of three games during the George Long Holiday boys basketball tournament.
W-L’s victory over the Osbourn Eagles at Wakefield High School was the 350th of Bobby Dobson’s 30-plus-season high-school career as the head coach of the Generals. Dobson began as W-L’s head coach during the 1993-94 campaign.