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Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Arlington’s 55+ Programs offer a full week of events including exercise, legal planning and cultural sessions at local centers + some sessions are online. Participants need a 55+ Pass with a $20 annual fee for most events, and registration details vary by activity. The Arlington Connection
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A driver in a Jeep plunged into the Potomac River Tuesday evening on George Washington Parkway near Arlington Memorial Bridge and was pulled from the water at 6:50 p.m.—she was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation. WTOP
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On March 15, county leaders teamed with the Arlington Historical Society and Black Heritage Museum to unveil brass stumbling stones honoring Margaret Hyson and her children George and Charlotte—enslaved individuals whose untold lives in Yorktown are now shared with the public. The markers will be installed across the county in coming months as the project continues to reveal more local history. ARLnow
- ➤ Cherry blossoms are blooming across Arlington as local businesses host seasonal events including a DIY painting event at Muse Paintbar today and a watercolors workshop on March 20, while restaurants offer cherry-inspired treats through April. Visitors can enjoy scenic spots like Arlington National Cemetery — home to over 400 cherry trees — and parks along the Potomac River. ARLnow
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Real-time unemployment data on federal layoffs remains incomplete as reporting delays continue; the Northern Virginia Regional Commission added a website section showing that statewide initial claims increased 40% from 2,881 to 4,036 between March 1 and March 8. Arlington leaders met on March 15 and said they will boost public outreach today to support federal workers facing layoffs. ARLnow
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arlington County Board adopted its Climate Resolution on Saturday, setting out a plan for whole-of-government actions to meet the county's carbon neutrality—2050 goal while urging residents to take steps like weather stripping and installing solar panels. Environmental activists and students praised the move and noted that proper implementation will be key to its success. The Arlington Connection
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The speed camera on Lorcom Lane moved from near Dorothy Hamm Middle School to the northbound 1100 block of Patrick Henry Drive near Swanson Middle School in Westover Village—its old spot did not give an accurate reading because of a road curve. A 30-day warning period for speed violations will begin on March 24. ARLnow
- ➤ Arlington officials said more permanent and temporary housing options are needed to address homelessness even though advocates push for more funding. The county will convert overflow space at the 2020 14th Street N. shelter into permanent sleeping areas — with plans for a senior unit — as project work moves forward with a start expected by 2027. ARLnow
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