A groundbreaking ceremony for a new two-track railroad bridge over the Potomac River took place yesterday (Tuesday) with several federal officials in attendance.
Attending the formal construction kickoff for the Long Bridge Project — part of a $729 million effort to reduce bottlenecks and improve reliability for commuters — were U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and other Northern Virginia congressional representatives.
Delivery Dispute Leads to Arrest — “The female victim, operating as a delivery driver at the time of the incident, was inside her parked delivery vehicle when the female suspect allegedly approached on foot and initiated a dispute over packages. The suspect then damaged the delivery vehicle’s windshield wiper and stole packages from inside the vehicle. The victim attempted to prevent the suspect from taking the items before the suspect fled the scene.” [ACPD]
Historic Status for 80s Office Building? — Is a Langston Blvd office building constructed in 1984, proposed to be replaced by a new residential development, worthy of becoming a local historic district? The matter will be discussed at tonight’s meeting of Arlington’s Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board meeting. [Arlington County]
Flyover Planned Today — From AlertDC: “The US Military will conduct a flyover in the National Capital Region over Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 1:15 PM”
Boeing Protecting Against Cash Crunch — “Boeing signaled Tuesday that it could raise up to $25 billion in new stock or debt to shore up its balance sheet after years of heavy losses. The company said in back-to-back regulatory filings that it could raise the cash over the next three years. It also entered into a new borrowing agreement with lenders to provide short-term protection against a cash crunch.” [Associated Press]
Reminder: It’s Restaurant Week — “The sixth annual Arlington Restaurant Week starts… Monday, Oct. 14, featuring dining specials at dozens of local restaurants. Over 70 eateries around the county will offer promotions on breakfast, lunch and dinner during the event hosted by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.” [ARLnow]
It’s Wednesday — Expect sunny skies and a high temperature near 56, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 8 to 11 mph and gusts reaching 20 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with the temperature dropping to around 40 degrees and a gentle northwest breeze at approximately 6 mph. [NWS]
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Maybe what Kas Allen said rang true for the other Arlington Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024 inductees, too.
The former Wakefield High School girls basketball standout mentioned in her acceptance talk that everything she learned about life had resulted from her involvement in athletics.
Good Tuesday 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 — Oct 15, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
The forecast shows sunny skies and a high temperature near 56, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 8 to 11 mph and gusts reaching 20 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with the temperature dropping to around 40 degrees and a gentle northwest breeze at approximately 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Live standup comedy in Arlington on Friday July 31 starring Jim Bryan, Kim Villamera, and Greg Billet.
Friday, July 31, 2026
In sports that require them, goalies can play a vital role in a team’s success.
That’s certainly been the case for the Bishop O’Connell Knights girls field hockey team this fall.
Two recent crashes involving pedestrians have underlined longstanding concerns about traffic safety along Langston Blvd.
Both incidents — one involving a teenager and one involving a garbage truck that reportedly knocked a man unconscious — occurred along a 0.7-mile stretch of the highway that lacks traffic signals.
Arlington’s recent commemoration of World War II hero Doris “Dorie” Miller came with a homework assignment.
Miller, from whom one of Arlington’s American Legion posts takes name, was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroism during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. But likely owing to the prevailing racial attitudes of the time, he did not receive the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military decoration.
A new restorative justice program is focusing on the needs of people who have suffered domestic and sexual violence in Arlington.
The pilot initiative, launched by the nonprofits Restorative Arlington and Doorways through a $1.5 million federal grant, offers more pathways to justice for survivors of intimate partner violence, stalking and dating violence.
Say hello to the newest Adoptable Pet of the Week, Jasper!
This brown and white doggy is currently in foster through the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
