Arlington Transit (ART) workers are threatening to strike over a dispute about pay and work conditions.
About 80 ART workers staged a “practice picket” before dawn yesterday (Monday) in a show of solidarity and a signal that they are prepared to escalate the conflict with their county-contracted employer, France-based transportation company Transdev.
‘Brick’ Basket on Carlin Springs Road — “A mystery neighbor in Arlington County is going to great lengths to get the county and drivers’ attention to pedestrian safety. The tactic: A display with foam bricks, encouraging pedestrians to take them as a warning to drivers to slow down and pay attention… This is best thought of as provocative art of sorts meant to spark a conversation about safety.” [Fox 5]
Update on Ballston Shooting — From ACPD: “The victim and another male exited a vehicle and were walking towards a business when the four suspects approached, brandished firearms and demanded their property. The suspects then stole jewelry and an undisclosed amount of cash. During the course of the incident, the suspects discharged several rounds striking the victim, and causing property damage to two businesses and a residence.” [ARLnow]
Strike Hurting Boeing — “Boeing said it would freeze hiring and delay pay increases for its salaried workforce as the jet maker grapples with financial fallout from a strike launched Friday by its largest union. The [Arlington-based] company announced the cost-saving measures in a memo to staff on Monday and said it would also cut back orders from suppliers for its 737, 767 and 777 jets. The memo said Boeing also was considering temporary furloughs for employees and executives.” [Wall Street Journal]
New Name for APAH — “Over the past 35 years, the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing has evolved to ensure that having a safe place to call home is available to those who need it most. Due to its rapid growth across the Washington, DC region at a time when finding affordable housing is becoming more out of reach, the nonprofit developer is changing its name to True Ground Housing Partners” [Press Release]
ART Ridership Update — “While still nowhere near pre-pandemic levels, Arlington Transit (ART) ridership levels continue to rebound. Slightly more than 2.4 million trips on the local transit system were taken in the fiscal year ending June 30, up from 1.92 million the preceding year, according to figures from the county government presented at the Sept. 10 meeting of a government body. Higher ridership, however, was accompanied by a decline in on-time performance.” [Gazette Leader]
New Speed Camera in F.C. — “The City of Falls Church launched its inaugural School Zone Speed Safety Program [on Monday] with a new speed safety camera on the 800 block of West Broad Street (Rt. 7) within the designated school zone of Saint James Catholic School… Speed safety cameras are operational with the 20 MPH speed limit when the Saint James Catholic School Zone lights are flashing during school arrival and departure.” [City of Falls Church]
It’s Tuesday — Expect cloudy conditions with a 50% chance of showers and a high near 75, accompanied by a 11-13 mph northeast wind and gusts up to 23 mph. Tuesday night will see a 60% chance of precipitation, including potential thunderstorms, with a low around 67, a 9-11 mph northeast wind, and gusts up to 21 mph. Rainfall amounts could range from a quarter to half an inch. [NWS]
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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…)
By TARA COPP Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Marine Corps in a ceremony at the commandant’s headquarters on Monday presented their highest noncombat medal to the parents of Cpl. Spencer Collart, who died last year after his V-22 Osprey crashed in Australia.
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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 — Sep 16, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect cloudy conditions with a 50% chance of showers and a high near 75, accompanied by a 11-13 mph northeast wind and gusts up to 23 mph. Tuesday night will see a 60% chance of precipitation, including potential thunderstorms, with a low around 67, a 9-11 mph northeast wind, and gusts up to 21 mph. Rainfall amounts could range from a quarter to half an inch. See more from Weather.gov.
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Join Kaiser Permanente for Healthy at the Harbor, a free community health and wellness event taking place Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 4 pm at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Bring your family and friends for free full day of fun, fitness, and preventive care along the waterfront.
Throughout the day, Kaiser Permanente nurses and physicians will offer no-cost health screenings, alongside a health and wellness expo focused on preventive care education. A lively Kids’ Zone will keep children active and entertained with spin-art bikes, face painting, balloon art, games, and more.
Amazon has announced plans to return employees to working in person five days a week.
The company, whose Arlington employees currently work from HQ2 at least three days a week, is “going to return to being in the office the way we were before the onset of COVID.”
An 18-year-old man from Arlington has been charged with DUI Maiming after a crash at the Bluemont 7-Eleven store.
The crash happened just before 8 p.m. this past Saturday, Sept. 14. Police say the teen was drunk when he drove his vehicle through the front of the store at 5122 Wilson Blvd, seriously injuring a woman.
The annual Clarendon Day street festival is coming back next week with a full day of food and fun.
Nearly 90 shops and businesses are on track to be represented at the celebration, which will bring live music, vendors and family friendly attractions to Clarendon from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28.
An aging culvert in Rock Spring is on track to get replaced through a $5.2 million agreement with the Virginia Dept. of Transportation.
The culvert on the 3800 block of N. Dumbarton Street “has reached the end of its useful life” and is currently “at risk of failure,” a County Board report says. It’s also undersized for its location, which sometimes causes the Little Pimmit Run stream to overflow onto the road.
The newest Adoptable Pet of the Week is Jocelyn!
This adorable grey girl is currently in foster through the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. She’s patiently waiting to find her forever home!
