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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 27, 2024

By ARLnow.com

Good Tuesday 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 — Aug 27, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect sunny and hot conditions with temperatures reaching near 100°F and heat index values up to 104°F along with a west wind of 6 to 9 mph. On Wednesday night, there’s a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms primarily between 8 pm and 2 am, accompanied by partly cloudy skies and a low around 76°F. The west wind will be around 6 mph before becoming light and variable. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
– Socrates

🌅 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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Weather

JUST IN: Heat Advisory and Code Orange alert issued for Arlington and N. Va.

By ARLnow.com
At the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Rosslyn, the sun sets behind hazy skies (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

It’s going to be a hot and hazy couple of days in the D.C. area.

Arlington and Northern Virginia are now under both an Air Quality Alert and a Heat Advisory for Wednesday.

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Announcement

Fall Art Classes Are Here!

By Art House 7
Young girl paints at an easel in an art studio, with pumpkin-themed artwork and autumn leaf pottery on a red table nearby, Art House.

We love fall at Art House 7 and can’t wait for you to explore all our offerings. Painting, drawing, ceramics, and sewing/crocheting are our perennials, along with less traditional mediums. Kawaii Style Drawing and Digital Art are among our new classes for kids. We offer an excellent 6-week program for high schoolers preparing their college portfolios. Want something shorter? We have 3-week classes, including linocut notecards. Love ceramics? We have a dedicated studio that comfortably accommodates wheel and hand-building classes. 

Fall 1 Session begins Tue. Sep. 8.

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News

RNC hosts event in Clarendon to train volunteer voter fraud lookouts

By Dan Egitto
A training event hosted by the RNC and Team Trump in Clarendon (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

A GOP-led training on spotting potential voter fraud in the November election took place in Clarendon last night (Monday).

The event co-hosted by the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee was part of a tour of the “Protect the Vote” campaign, which seeks to recruit a total of 100,000 volunteers in battleground states. RNC Chairman Michael Whatley tied this to efforts around the country to add voter ID requirements and strengthen other guardrails against illegal voting.

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Event

Fund Her Game Charity Launch

Charity banner for 'Fund Her Game' by Westover Taco, with Arlington Soccer youth players and ticket info

Event location

Westover Taco

5849 Washington Boulevard

Arlington, Virginia 22205

Add to Calendar

Join us at Westover Taco for the official Fund Her Game Charity Launch, bringing together athletes, fans, business leaders, and community supporters who want to strengthen girls’ and women’s sports across the DMV.

Fund Her Game was created to invest in the teams, leagues, programs, and organizations that help women and girls play, compete, develop, and lead, from recreational sports through professional competition.

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New food trucks bring unique drinks and sandwiches to Va. Square’s Oakland Park

By Katie Taranto
The Rossana coffee truck in Oakland Park (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A Virginia Square park is becoming something of a destination for local food trucks.

At least three portable establishments have set up shop at Oakland Park since 2023. Though it only takes up a single block, the green space at 3705 Wilson Blvd is becoming a destination for locals in need of a hot drink or a bite to eat.

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News

Yorktown High School alumna earns prestigious public service scholarship

By James Jarvis
Elal Tilahun (courtesy of Elal Tilahun)

A Yorktown High School alum has secured a prestigious scholarship to continue pursuing youth advocacy and educational reform in East Africa.

Elal Tilahun, a political science junior at Tulane University, is among 100 students from 88 colleges across 44 states and territories who have been awarded the Voyager Scholarship for Public Service.

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News

ACPD: Two officers injured by theft suspect in Pentagon City

By ARLnow.com
Police cars (file photo)

Two police officers and at least one store security guard were hurt trying to take a theft suspect into custody Friday.

That’s according to the latest Arlington County Police Department crime report. Police say the man robbed a store in Pentagon City around 3 p.m., implied he had a weapon, and fled to the Metro station, where a confrontation with law enforcement took place.

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News

Morning Notes for August 27, 2024

By ARLnow.com
Tiny Holmberg Park in the Old Glebe neighborhood (staff photo)

NAACP Blasts County Board — “With Arlington County Board members this week preparing to downsize the government’s Human Rights Commission and limit its authority, a civil-rights group is calling foul. The NAACP Arlington branch on Aug. 23 came out swinging against proposed changes, suggesting it is a case of county officials retaliating against the body for its past actions. County Board members are slated to act on proposed changes Aug. 27.” [Gazette Leader]

Local Air Quality Alert — From the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments: “COG forecasts a Code Orange unhealthy #airquality day for sensitive groups in much of the #DMV region for [today], August 27.” [Twitter]

YHS Coach Nears Milestone — “Victory number 300 in Bruce Hanson’s high-school football coaching career could come early in the 2024 season. The longtime Yorktown Patriots head coach begins the campaign with 296 career wins – 266 of those at Yorktown. The other 30 came in his only other gig as a head coach, from 1974 to 1979, of the Wakefield Warriors. Both schools are in Arlington. Hanson’s first season as Yorktown’s coach was in 1985.” [Gazette Leader]

Female Officers Highlighted  — “On this Women’s Equality Day, ACPD honors the brave women in law enforcement, past and present, who have paved the way for others with their courage, strength, and dedication. ACPD is proud to have women make up 26.8% of our sworn staff as we continue to strive towards a department that reflects the diverse community that we serve.” [Twitter]

New Members of CivFed — “The Arlington County Civic Federation on Sept. 3 is slated to welcome two new member organizations. The Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance and Arlington Neighborhood Village have been deemed to meet membership requirements, pending a final vote from delegates.” [Gazette Leader]

It’s Tuesday — Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 91 and light, variable winds during the day. In contrast, Tuesday night will be partly cloudy with a low temperature around 74 degrees and a gentle south wind at approximately 5 mph. [NWS]

Around Town

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 26, 2024

By ARLnow.com

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 — Aug 26, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 91 and light, variable winds during the day. In contrast, Tuesday night will be partly cloudy with a low temperature around 74 degrees and a gentle south wind at approximately 5 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.”
– Oscar Wilde

🌅 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.

Announcement

Ever Wanted to Duel with a Sword or Hit a Bullseye? Fall Registration Is Open at Nova Fencing & Arch

By Nova Fencing & Archery Club
Two young athletes in sport gear: a child fencer in white on the left and a girl drawing a bow in archery on the right, with NOVA Fencing & Archery Club logo

There’s something a little bit magical about picking up a foil for the first time — or drawing back a bow and watching your arrow fly true. It’s why fencing and archery have such a hold on kids and adults alike: real focus, real skill, and a thrill you don’t get from the usual sports lineup.

This fall, Nova Fencing & Archery Club in Bailey’s Crossroads is opening registration for both, with beginner classes for every age starting the week of September 12th. Fencing welcomes ages 7 to 12 and teens and adults 13 and up. Explore Archery, coached by USA Archery certified instructors, welcomes ages 8 to 12 and meets Tuesdays or Saturdays. And for our youngest fencers, ages 4 to 6, ABC’s of Fencing meets on Saturdays. All classes run eight sessions for $195, equipment provided, no experience needed — yes, even for grown-ups who’ve never held a sword or a bow before.

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