An attempted cell phone robbery Saturday night in Ballston was thwarted when people confronted the suspects.
That’s according to the latest Arlington County Police Department crime report.
Former President Jimmy Carter, who turns 100 today, compiled a 1-for-2 record with the Arlington electorate.
The former Georgia governor in his successful 1976 bid for the White House defeated Republican Gerald Ford in the county tally, 32,536 to 30,872, according to data from the county government’s elections office.
A New Bilingual Beginning in Arlington
LadyBug Academy’s Spanish Immersion Program is now open and enrolling!
Arlington families have a new opportunity to give their children an early start in Spanish. LadyBug Academy’s Spanish Immersion Program introduces Spanish naturally through play, storytelling, hands-on activities, and everyday classroom experiences.
Designed with young learners and families in mind, the program provides a warm, nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and experience Spanish throughout their school day.
🎉 Grand Opening — August 31st
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LadyBug Academy Spanish Immersion Program — where a bilingual journey begins early.
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Crash on Camera — From Dave Statter: “Making the left turn from the center lane of an interstate highway is rarely a good move. Here’s some video evidence to support that thought. The usual spot of I-395N at Exit 10C. About 1:45 p.m.” [Twitter]
More Local Fall Events — “Fill up your fall with fun activities. Fancy some new artwork? There’s an event for that. Want to down some beers and oysters? There are outings for that, too. From farm days to bookish nights, October will keep you busy.” [Arlington Magazine]
Raising Cane’s in Seven Corners — “Fairfax County’s first location of a popular chicken tender chain is set to open its doors later this week. Raising Cane’s will hold its grand opening at 6363 Seven Corners Center on Thursday (Oct. 3), replacing the former Dogfish Head Alehouse that closed two years ago in the neighborhood’s eponymous shopping center.” [FFXnow]
Push for Emergency Declaration — “Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) alongside Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) wrote a letter to President Biden formally requesting the approval of Virginia’s request for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in Southwest Virginia.” [Press Release]
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month — “September is prostate cancer awareness month, and more men are being diagnosed with advanced cases of the disease, a new report shows. Prostate cancer is deeply personal for News4’s Tony Perkins, who has been open about being diagnosed in 2022. He shared on News4 Today on Monday that after a follow-up biopsy, his doctor told him that his cancer progressed.” [NBC 4]
It’s Tuesday — Expect cloudy conditions with a high near 68 and a 70% chance of showers, accompanied by a northeast wind averaging 8 mph. There may be new precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch. Overnight, there is a slight chance of showers before 2 am. The night will otherwise be cloudy, with a low around 61. The chance of precipitation stands at 20%. [NWS]
Pentagon MMA has brought a special honor home to Arlington from the birthplace of Muay Thai.
The Arlington Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu Academy is now officially a certified and registered Muay Thai Gym Partner through the Sports Authority of Thailand and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand, making Pentagon MMA the only Muay Thai academy on the East Coast to have earned this distinction.
Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
🕗 News recap
The following articles were published earlier today — Sep 30, 2024.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for September 30, 2024 | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:00 am: Ancillary revenue helping the bottom line at local airports | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: Morning Poll: Do you agree with the Missing Middle ruling? | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:30 am: Adoptable Pet of the Week: Figaro | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:15 am: New sports bar plans to open on GMU campus in Va. Square | 🗣️ Comments
- 12:00 pm: Smallest and largest homes sold in Arlington (August 2024) | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:15 pm: ACFD saves person trapped in house in high-stakes Hurricane Helene mission | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:30 pm: Sheriff’s office welcomes new bomb-detecting dog to K9 team | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Here’s how Arlington is handling security at the ballot box | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 12:00 pm: AWLA Calendar Contest
- 12:15 pm: Lunches on the Lawn: Neurodivergence in the Academic and Professional World
- 6:30 pm: Code with Your Kids
- 6:30 pm: North Highlands Citizens’ Association Meeting
🌧️ Tuesday’s forecast
Expect cloudy conditions with a high near 68 and a 70% chance of showers, accompanied by a northeast wind averaging 8 mph. There may be new precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch. Overnight, there is a slight chance of showers before 2 am. The night will be cloudy, with a low around 61, and a northeast wind between 3 to 6 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 20%. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”
– Albert Schweitzer
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.
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On Election Day, Arlington officials plan to have several layers of security in place to ensure all ballots are correct and accounted for.
With early voting now underway, Director of Elections Gretchen Reinemeyer posted a video (below) last week outlining the steps the county takes to arrive at an accurate count of all votes.
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A dog with bomb-sniffing capabilities has joined the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office’s K9 team.
Weaver, a 1.5-year old Labrador retriever, is tasked with ensuring the safety of the Courthouse neighborhood and surrounding areas.
Arlington fire personnel plunged into a high-stakes rescue mission on Friday as Hurricane Helene swept through parts of Southwest Virginia.
The Arlington County Fire Department’s water rescue team arrived in the town of Damascus, about two and a half hours from hard-hit Asheville, N.C., to find a person trapped inside their home and surrounded with “fast moving, debris laden water.”
Here in Arlington, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the smallest and largest homes sold last month (August 2024).
Largest homes sold
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A sports bar with three locations around the state’s capital is planning to make the trip up I-95.
Richmond-based Wood & Iron is expected to open up in Virginia Square next year, on the ground level of a new mixed-use building planned for George Mason University’s Arlington campus.