Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), who represents the Northern Virginia suburbs of the nation’s capital, today issued the following statement on the anniversary of the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol:
“One year ago today insurrectionists launched a violent assault on the home of American democracy.
On Monday, Marymount University administrators shared with its community members an enhanced COVID-19 vaccination policy that will require a booster shot for all students, faculty and staff who will be physically present on campus during the upcoming semester, a precautionary measure designed to ensure the best possible protection against the virus.
The institution is requiring proof of a booster shot by January 18, 2022, or within two weeks of booster eligibility. The Pfizer booster shot, which is recommended following initial shots of Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson, will be available by appointment for all Marymount students and employees at the on-campus Student Health Center. Community members also have the option to receive the booster shot off campus in locations such as doctor’s offices, clinics and pharmacies.
Arlington Community Foundation (ACF) launched its 2022 scholarship application today, providing Arlington high school students with an opportunity to compete for more than 70 scholarships worth over $525,000 in student aid. A single, common application gives students an easy way to apply for an award from more than 55 individual scholarship funds, each with their own unique criteria, ranging in size from $1,000 to $5,000. Several of the awards are renewable. Students must submit their application by January 31, 2022 to be considered.
Generous individuals, families, companies and organizations fund the scholarships, which have their own unique eligibility criteria, including scholarships for students of immigrant parents, students who participate in a Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) program, and students entering STEM and healthcare programs, among several others.
Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix® by Asurion has opened its newest location in Pentagon City at 1101 S. Joyce St., Suite B-12 on Pentagon Row. The store offers professional repair services for anything with a power button, from smartphones, tablets, and computers to game consoles, smart speakers, and drones–and everything in between.
While common repairs include cracked screens, battery issues, and water damage, uBreakiFix repair experts have fixed more than 13 million devices and can help with most tech mishaps, with most basic repairs completed in two hours or less.
Real estate leader American Real Estate Partners (AREP) has completed an $11 million reinvention of 2000 15th St. N. (formerly known as Arlington Plaza) in Arlington, Virginia. This reimagined business destination features a 16,000-square foot lushly landscaped outdoor plaza for work and gathering, the largest outdoor plaza of any office building in the R-B corridor, a bright new 5,300-square-foot conference center and tenant lounge, full-floor tenant availability, and unobstructed views of monuments in neighboring Washington, D.C.
“Virginia has once again been ranked by CNBC as the number one place for business and AREP is creating some of the most exciting places in Northern Virginia for business locations. The transformation of 2000 15th St. N. is emblematic of our commitment to deliver inspired experiences that go beyond the expected and environments where people and businesses prosper,” said Paul Schulman, Principal and Chief Operating Officer at AREP. “The renovated plaza, wired for connectivity, extends the office to the outdoors, offering all season, year-round use as a work and meeting space, and provides a spectacular backdrop to the indoor conference and amenity spaces, creating an urban oasis,” he said.
On Small Business Saturday 2021, November 27th, Arlington and Falls Church shoppers will get a chance to participate in a shopping “Passport” program to discover unique shops, find deals, keep their shopping dollars local and be eligible to win prizes.
Led by One More Page Books, the Passport enables shoppers who are looking to participate in the national #shoplocal effort to easily discover small businesses near them.
Next week, Taco Bamba debuts a free coffee program to promote breakfast. Beginning November 17, all six Taco Bamba locations in Northern Virginia and Rockville, Maryland will open at 9am. Their all-day breakfast menu is a mix of old and new dishes, including bacon, egg, and cheese empanadas, Migas tacos, and an extra-large breakfast sandwich called the Torta de Huevos. Free coffee will be available until noon at all locations with any purchase.
If you prefer a cold beverage at breakfast, Taco Bamba is also selling cold brew and cold brew lattes, and all locations (except Falls Church) will offer brunch-friendly cocktails like Bloody Marys, Bloody Marias, Mimosas and a Oaxacan Sunrise.
Bird is rolling out its Bird Three, the world’s most eco-friendly shared scooter, in Arlington. Arlington will be one of the first cities in the DMV to have an exclusive fleet of Bird Three e-scooters.
When Arlington residents choose to ride a Bird Three down to dinner at the Crossing Clarendon or to start their holiday shopping early on Rosslyn, they’ll have the safest and smartest riding experience possible. More than just a scooter, the Bird Three is the culmination of four years of experience working in partnership with cities, like Arlington, to create accessible eco-friendly transportation options and to reduce reliance on gas-powered vehicles and the congestion they create.
The U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC)–led by Chairman Don Beyer (D-VA)–released a new issue brief highlighting how defaulting on the federal debt would create a financial crisis on par with that of 2008, resulting in catastrophic economic damage with millions of jobs lost, businesses shuttered and a banking system in chaos.
The debt limit allows the federal government to make good on financial obligations Congress has already incurred. Failure to raise the debt ceiling would make it impossible for the federal government to keep its existing financial obligations, including payments to the military, veterans, Social Security and health programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, which make up the majority of federal spending.
September 20, 2021
During an Arlington County Circuit Court sentencing hearing Sept. 3 for a man who had plead guilty to armed robbery and a firearms offense, Chief Judge William T. Newman made audible note of a reality that seldom is adequately recognized by the Arlington community and those who run it.
Adam Theo (who goes by “Theo”) has launched a campaign for Arlington County Board as an independent candidate. This 2021 bid will establish an organization, raise issues, and build name recognition. He intends to run again in 2022 or 2023 to win a seat on the Arlington County Board to fix serious problems in the community that a monopoly of one-party rule does not address.
Theo, aware of the time and resources needed along the road ahead, remarked: “Having just one political party is bad for everyone. It creates a government and elected officials that are unresponsive, slow, and poorly plan for looming crisis in housing affordability, public safety, protecting local businesses, and school overcrowding. The power of the Arlington Dems over Arlington isn’t in the quality of their ideas or candidates. It’s in their organization and fundraising prowess, and that’s where a challenger needs to be ready.”
Starting September 7, 2021, Arlington Public Library will reopen two locations — Cherrydale and Glencarlyn Libraries.
Arlington residents and Library patrons will have access to seven open library locations — Aurora Hills, Cherrydale, Central, Columbia Pike, Glencarlyn, Shirlington and Westover Libraries. The Plaza branch will remain closed in preparation for a long-planned expansion and renovation.
