Rosslyn Going Out of Circulation — “The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced start of the planned phase down of DC Circulator service beginning October 1, 2024, culminating with service ending December 31, 2024… Effective October 1, 2024, the following route adjustments will be implemented: Termination of Rosslyn-Dupont Circle (RS-DP).” [PoPville]
Rent Remains High — “The median apartment-rental cost in Arlington grew at seven times the national rate month-over-month in July, and stands near the very top among the nation’s 100 largest urban areas. The county’s median rental rate of $2,621 ($2,468 for one-bedroom units, $2,982 for two bedrooms) was 85 percent higher than the month’s national median rental rate of $1,414 and 19 percent higher than the Washington region’s median rate of $2,198.” [Gazette Leader]
National Night Out with ACPD — “[Today] is National Night Out 2024! We can’t wait to see you at community events across the County from 5-8! Remember to lock your doors and turn your exterior lights on before joining us for an evening of FUN!” [ACPD, Twitter]
Phone Policy Has School Board Support — “Arlington School Board members seem fully committed to implementing a stopgap strategy for limiting student-phone accessibility in class prior to the start the 2024-25 school year… Moving ahead to have something in place at the start of the academic year drew fire last month from the president of the County Council of PTAs, who said it circumvented public input.” [Gazette Leader]
Get Ready for Debby — From Gov. Glenn Younkin: “As Tropical Storm Debby brings powerful wind and rain, I encourage all Virginians to be prepared for incoming weather & exercise caution.” [Twitter, Twitter]
Debby’s Precipitation Potential — “If the storm takes a track up the coast, then the Interstate 95 corridor from D.C. to New York could see periods of moderate to heavy rain Thursday into Saturday, as well as localized areas of flooding. Coastal areas could see flooding, rough waves and dangerous rip currents.” [Capital Weather Gang]
It’s Tuesday — Expect showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with otherwise sunny skies, and a high near 95. Heat index values may reach 100. A south wind will blow at 6 to 9 mph, and there is a 50% chance of precipitation. For Tuesday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely between 8pm and 2am, with a low around 74. South wind will continue at 7 to 9 mph, and the chance of precipitation increases to 60%. [NWS]
