News

Morning Notes for November 7, 2024

By ARLnow.com
Fallen leaves in Lubber Run, in Woodlawn Park (staff photo)

Water Disruption on the Pike — From the Columbia Pike Partnership: “On Wednesday, November 6, a water service line near Columbia Pike & S Edgewood Street was damaged during construction… Affected buildings include: 1029 through 1045 S Edgewood Street, 2820 Columbia Pike, 2602 through 2704 Columbia Pike.” [Twitter]

Thanksgiving Pie Recommendations — “Thanksgiving and pie go together like turkey and gravy, and now is the time to place those orders. Find classic apple, pumpkin and cherry, as well as elaborate flavors like pumpkin dulce de leche or pecan chocolate maple, at these area bakeries.” [Arlington Magazine]

I-395 Ramp Closure Tonight — “The northbound I-395 ramp to Shirlington Circle will be closed [Thursday] night, with traffic diverted to Parkfairfax. The Virginia Department of Transportation said the closure is expected to last from 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, to 4 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, for rehabilitation work on the Shirlington Circle south rotary bridge.” [ALXnow]

Starbucks Holiday Drinks Return — “Starbucks rolls out its 2024 holiday menu Thursday that for the first time includes holiday refresher drinks… Seasonal beverages include the returning Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte, the nondairy Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte and Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai.” [Axios]

It’s Thursday — Showers are possible, mainly before noon, followed by partly sunny skies and a high near 77. The calm wind will shift to northwest at 5 to 7 mph in the morning, with a 40% chance of precipitation. For Thursday night, there is a slight chance of showers, while the sky remains mostly clear, with temperatures around 50. [NWS]

Around Town

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Nov 6, 2024

By ARLnow.com

Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Nov 6, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

🌦️ Thursday’s forecast

Showers are expected mainly before noon, followed by partly sunny skies and a high near 77. The calm wind will shift to northwest at 5 to 7 mph in the morning, with a 40% chance of precipitation. For Thursday night, there is a slight chance of showers, while the sky remains mostly clear, with temperatures around 50 and a north wind at 6 mph. Precipitation chances will drop to 20%. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

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Sports

Arlington Impact win Field of Screams softball tournament

By Dave Facinoli
The champion Arlington Impact (courtesy of Arlington Impact)

The Arlington Impact 16-under national girls softball team finished 6-0 at the recent Field of Screams tournament in Glen Burnie, Md.

The Impact won three close games in bracket play, holding off the Lady Railers, 10-9, in the quarterfinals, the Revolution Premier, 3-2, in the semifinals, then in the championship game won 7-5.

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Announcement

Hear the Capitol Hill Chorale Sing “Lamentations Into Joy”

By Capitol Hill Chorale

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.

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News

After Trump election, Arlington officials predict grim future

By Dan Egitto and Scott McCaffrey
Arlington voter casts a ballot in the 2024 general election (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Fears of economic disruption, political instability and mass deportations are on the minds of Arlington elected officials following the re-election of Donald Trump.

The local economy’s extensive ties to the federal government leave some local leaders deeply worried about the president elect’s talk of relocating tens of thousands of government jobs.

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Event

Summer Solstice Ceremony: Radiance, Expression and Being Seen

Ballston Park

1050 North Stuart Street

Arlington, Virginia 22201

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A collaborative Summer Solstice gathering hosted by Inner Seasons and Spiritual Enhancements.

The Summer Solstice marks the peak of the sun’s power, the moment in the Wheel of the Year when light is at its fullest expression. In many traditions, this is the season of radiance, visibility, and creative fire. It is the time when nature stands unapologetically in her fullness, inviting us to do the same.

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News

‘Saigon Blvd’ signage coming to portion of Wilson Blvd in Falls Church

By Scott McCaffrey
The Eden Center in Falls Church (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Falls Church City Council members appear ready and eager to give the 6600 and 6700 blocks of Wilson Boulevard the honorary name “Saigon Blvd.”

The new name, which would not impact Postal Service addresses or public-safety responses, will pay tribute to those who came to the local area from South Vietnam after that country’s fall to North Vietnamese forces in 1975.

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ACPD: Suspect threw brick at man, ran from police and spat on officer

By ARLnow.com
Police response near the Clarendon Metro station in 2023 (photo courtesy anonymous)

A Gainesville man is facing a number of charges after a wild incident in Clarendon last night.

Arlington County police say the 45-year-old suspect spat on and threw a brick at a man who was walking in the area. Police say they located the suspect along Clarendon Blvd, leading to a foot pursuit and the suspect allegedly spitting on an officer.

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Arlington residents explain why they cast their votes

By Katie Taranto
Ireland's Four Courts on election night (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

Reproductive rights, personal values and the economy were at the forefront of many Arlington voters’ minds as presidential election results came in last night.

A few short miles away from the White House, many voters in Courthouse, Ballston and Shirlington pulled from personal experiences as they discussed how a change in the nation’s leadership might affect their lives.

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Sports

Yorktown reaches fourth straight region field-hockey tourney final

By Dave Facinoli
Yorktown field hockey team huddles prior to its semifinal match (staff photo by Dave Facinoli)

It will be deja vu all over again in the championship match of this season’s girls 6D North Region field-hockey tournament.

For the second straight year, the defending champion Oakton Cougars and Yorktown Patriots will meet in the high-school title match, set for tonight (Wednesday, Nov. 6) at 7 p.m.

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News

Office-to-residential conversion initiative takes another step toward enactment

By Scott McCaffrey
Three Collective apartment towers, converted from offices, on Leesburg Pike in Skyline (courtesy of Private Label)

Efforts to expedite the conversion of outdated Arlington office buildings to residential uses have moved another procedural step forward.

Planning Commission members voted 8-0 Monday (Nov. 4) to recommend County Board approval of a number of staff proposals aimed at culling aging, often empty, commercial building stock, replacing it with apartments or condominiums.

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