After narrowly missing out on an undefeated season, the Yorktown High School girls lacrosse team can claim a higher title: state champions.
The team defeated Fairfax County’s Robinson Secondary School in Richmond on Saturday, earning the school’s second title in three seasons.
Boil Water Advisory Lifted — “Residents and businesses in south Arlington can resume using water from the tap for all purposes. A series of rigorous tests have determined that the system is safe following a significant water main break early Friday, June 7, at S Walter Reed Drive and S Four Mile Run Drive.” [Arlington County]
Traffic Cam Controversy — “While monitoring the situation using the county’s street camera system, FOX 5 observed one camera diverting its focus away from the emergency repairs to a woman standing near the scene. The woman was identified as a reporter for WDVM. The camera operator was seen focusing the lens on her for several minutes, scanning her body from head to toe.” [Fox 5, DC News Now]
Chamber Holds Candidate Forum — “Arlington Chamber of Commerce hosted Thursday’s forum, which was sponsored by the Arlington Land Use Group. As such, the questions had a business focus, touching on topics ranging from improving the county’s permitting office to the missing middle and Chamber President and CEO Kate Bates acted as the moderator.” [Patch]
Popeyes Now Open at Mall — Popeyes has reopened at the Pentagon City mall food court after one-year hiatus. It appears to have opened in the same stall as its previous location. [Facebook]
Gun Buyback Ends Early — “The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD)’s first-ever gun buyback event on Saturday was so successful that it had to end early. The event was scheduled for June 8 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Arlington Assembly of God parking lot. However, ACPD announced the event had ended by 9:30, as more people than anticipated arrived and the police were out of gift cards.” [WJLA, Twitter]
Robbery in Courthouse — “2200 block of Clarendon Boulevard. At approximately 7:20 a.m. on June 6, police were dispatched to the report of an assault just occurred. Upon arrival, it was determined that the male suspect entered the business and engaged an employee in a verbal dispute, during which the suspect threw merchandise at the employee, striking him. The suspect then allegedly concealed various merchandise into a bag and fled the scene on foot.” [ACPD]
Salary Street Interviews in Arlington — “How much does an #AirTrafficController make?📍Arlington, VA #salarytransparentstreet” [MSN]
It’s Monday — Expect increasing clouds and a high near 78 accompanied by a northwest wind at 6 to 9 mph. Monday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 59 and a northwest wind at about 7 mph. [NWS]
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Update on 6/10/24 — There have been more bear sightings in the Donaldson Run and Cherrydale neighborhoods.
Update at 7 p.m. — It appears that the bear — or, at least, a bear — is making its way south. An ARLnow reader sent photos of the bear from the 2200 block of N. Pollard Street, about three blocks from Dorothy Hamm Middle School.
Local rising kindergartener, Phin, has advanced to the Top 5 in his group in the national Jr. Ranger Contest, a competition that celebrates children who are passionate about nature, wildlife, and exploration. After making it through earlier rounds with strong community support, Phin is now in 4th place and working toward the top spot needed to move on to the quarterfinals.
The contest encourages kids to engage with the outdoors and highlights their curiosity and love for learning about the natural world. For Phin and his family, this experience has been both exciting and meaningful, made even more special by the encouragement from friends, neighbors, and the broader community.
Police are conducting a death investigation in Pentagon City after a body was found.
According to initial dispatches around 11:30 a.m., an employee of a business found the deceased person in a somewhat hidden spot along 12th Street S. near S. Fern Street. The circumstances around the person’s death are unclear.
Join us at Surfside Tenleytown for a Cinco de Mayo celebration you won’t want to miss! 🌮✨ An event for the whole family! Enjoy classic margaritas, Happy Hour specials, and buy two, get one free tacos (all day, dine-in only), along with face painting and balloon twisting from 3:30–7:30pm and live music from 5–10pm. Reserve your table today on Resy!
Good Friday 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 — Jun 7, 2024.
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
Expect a sunny day with a high reaching near 82 degrees and a west wind blowing at 6 to 9 mph. As the night progresses, it will become partly cloudy with a low temperature around 65 degrees, accompanied by a southwest wind at 3 to 5 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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We hope you have a great weekend, Arlington! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋
Update on 6/10/24 — Van Leeuwen will open on Tuesday, June 11, after all, a PR rep says. The shop will offer $1 scoops from 3-5 p.m. as originally planned
Earlier: Popular New York-based ice cream parlor chain Van Leeuwen is expected to open its doors soon in Crystal City.
Introducing the large and very friendly Duke, the newest Adoptable Pet of the Week!
Duke is a fully grown, adult male dog up for adoption at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
An Arlington man likely caused the explosion that killed him and leveled his house during a standoff with police in December, authorities have concluded.
James Yoo, 56, appears to have poured gasoline throughout the basement where the blast — which engulfed the house in a fireball, hurled debris for three blocks and could be heard and felt for miles around — originated. Investigators concluded that Yoo himself likely sparked the blast by striking an ignition source such as a match, lighter, flare or gun.
Clarendon’s newest spot for Mediterranean cuisine is now serving diners.
Láylí Mediterranean opened its doors on Thursday at 3033 Wilson Blvd — the former site of Bar Ivy, which closed last year.
