New Development Proposal in Courthouse — “The Meridian Group has proposed to redevelop an aging office it owns in Arlington’s Courthouse neighborhood with a 16-story residential-over-retail building. Meridian applied Thursday for a rezoning and major site plan amendment for 2500 Wilson Blvd., four blocks west of the Court House Metro station. The 1.4-acre site is currently home to a five-story office built in 1986, which Meridian’s application describes as ‘obsolete.'” [Washington Business Journal]

Arlington Companies Make Fortune List — “Two firms headquartered in Arlington have seen their rankings go up in the newly released 2024 ‘Global 500’ list of the world’s largest companies. Boeing and Raytheon were among seven Virginia firms making the annual ranking by Fortune.” [Gazette Leader]

Local GOP Calls Out Letter — From the Arlington GOP: “An Arlington Republican — and fairly new resident — displayed a Trump sign on her lawn. An anonymous neighbor sent her this creepy message in the mail.” [Twitter]

Wakefield Wins — “Wakefield Varsity Football just won their first game in 2 years, 39-12. What a team effort. Thanks, Warriors.” [Twitter]

It’s Monday — Expect sunny skies and a high of around 78 degrees, accompanied by a southwest wind at 5 to 7 mph. Monday night will be clear, with the temperature dropping to around 56 degrees and the southwest wind maintaining a speed of approximately 6 mph. [NWS]

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Reminder: Events This Weekend — The Rosslyn Jazz Festival and the Arlington Police, Fire, Sheriff and ECC 9/11 Memorial Race are both taking place this weekend, prompting some road closures in the area.

Lee Likely to Stay on Arlington House — “Unless they can come up with a political pincer movement at the relatively last minute, it looks life Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s name will remain on the Arlington House national monument for the foreseeable future. Measures by U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8th) and U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) were introduced for the 2023-24 session on June 6, 2023, but continue to languish in committee.” [Gazette Leader]

Beyer and Challengers Debate — “[Republican Jerry] Torres and independents David Kennedy and Bentley Hensel are taking on Beyer in what is more akin to an exercise in political participation than a competitive campaign. The 8th District is among the most Democratic-leaning in the country, and Beyer, who was first elected in 2014, seems likely to cruise to victory. But there remained among some of the challengers a spirit of bonhomie despite the kamikaze mission they collectively were on.” [Gazette Leader]

F.C. Superintendent to Retire — “In a surprise development, Falls Church City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Peter Noonan announced his retirement last week, effective at the end of the 2024-25 school year. After dedicating 33 years to public education, including 14 years as a superintendent and eight years leading the Falls Church Public Schools, Noonan said in a letter that he’s decided to step down to spend more time with his family.” [Falls Church News-Press]

It’s Friday — Expect partly sunny skies and a high near 81, accompanied by a 6 mph east wind. Friday night will see mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 66, with a southeast wind of the same speed. [NWS]