Metrorail Delays + Marathon Goes Virtual + Andrés' Jaleo Closes

Arlington VA

24 September, 2021

12:54 PM

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Good day, people of Arlington! It's me again, Michael O'Connell, with everything you need to know to start your weekend. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Arlington? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, your weekend weather: Friday: Clear throughout the day. High: 72 Low: 52. Saturday: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 74 Low: 57. Here are the top stories today in Arlington: Weekend Metro Shutdown To Affect NoVA Orange, Silver Line Riders (Arlington Patch) Security Concerns Prompt Organizers To Make Marine Corps Marathon Events Virtual (Arlington Patch) We Finally Know How Many Cats Live in DC (Washingtonian) Jaleo by José Andrés Closes in Crystal City as Arlington Begins an Amazon Boom (Eater DC) Marine Killed In Afghanistan To Be Escorted To Arlington Cemetery On Friday (Arlington Patch) Local COVID-19 Infections May Gradually Decrease This Fall, Experts Say (DCist) Candidates split over details of Arlington police-oversight board (Inside NoVA) Just Listed in Arlington (ARLnow) Celebrate ValleyFest's Return On Sunday With Food Trucks, Music And Beer (Arlington Patch) Prayers for migrants, refugees: 'Each one has a face, a name and a story' (Arlington Catholic Herald) Today's Arlington Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Arlington! This weekend in Arlington: Friday, September 24 Launch Party for the Arlington Visual Art Studio Tour (5:00 PM) Saturday, September 25 Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center Community Celebration (12:00 PM) The Archibald Charity Run For Animals with Special Needs (9:00 AM) The Library Truck at Rosslyn Reads - Arlington County Public Library (10:00 AM) Community Care Clinic - Animal Welfare League of Arlington (10:00 AM) Arlington Drive Electric Day (10:00 AM) Shredding For Hunger | Free Community Drive-In Shredding Event (10:00 AM) Arlington Visual Art Studio Tour (11:00 AM) Long Bridge Park Opening Celebration Concert (5:00 PM) Arlington Patch Notebook Arlington National Cemetery: "Earlier today, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson participated in an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The ceremony was hosted by Maj. Gen. Allan M. Pepin, commanding general, Joint Forces H..." (Facebook) 4th Battalion, 3d US Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard": "This week's Warrior of the Week is SGT Dylan S. Biggerstaff of the Medical Section of Headquarters and Headquarters Company. SGT Biggerstaff is from Charlotte, NC, and joined the Army in July 2014. Following AIT, SGT Biggerstaff was assi..." (Facebook) The Arlington County Police Department: "Today we celebrated the distinguished career of Lieutenant Rima following 25 years of dedicated service. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to the safety of the Arlington community. Congratulations and best wishes for a happy r..." (Facebook) The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration: "This Week in History: On September 21, 1972, Maj. Roger W. Carroll and 1st Lt. Dwight W. Cook were shot down in their F-4 aircraft over the Plain of Jars in Laos. Their remains were found in 1994. Read more here: https://www.vietnamwar50..." (Facebook) The Arlington County Police Department: "Fit for duty! Corporal Smithgall and Recruit Officer Divincenzo spoke with PEP Program students at the Arlington Career Center today and also had the opportunity to compete in a push-up challenge! PEP is a community based program for sup..." (Facebook) ArlingtonVALib: "Janelle O recommends "Inventing Latinos: A New Story of American Racism," by Laura E. Gomez "Explores how the term Latino developed over decades to identify peoples from Latin American countries in the U.S. The book focuses on the preca..." (Instagram) Arlington County Department of Environmental Services: "Let recycling items hang loose in the blue curbside cart. Plastic bags should be recycled at supermarkets and never placed in the blue cart, filled or otherwise. https://recycling.arlingtonva.us/residential/trash-recycling/#hard" (Facebook) Arlington Chamber of Commerce - Virginia: "#ARLRestaurantWeek is fast approaching and we are still receiving menus and adding in new restaurants! More than 40 restaurants have already signed up and we are anticipating more. Don't see your Arlington go-to restaurant on here? Encou..." (Facebook) WalkArlington: "We sit for more hours per day than we sleep (9.3 vs. 7.7) says @nilofer in this excellent 2013 TED Talk. She says you don't have to choose between your health & your work if you start having walking meetings. "Fresh air can drive fresh t..." (Facebook) Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial: "Planning on visiting Arlington House sometime soon? Remember that tickets are required for entrance into the house. Reserve your tickets at recreation.gov. The grounds, slave quarters, and museum do not require tickets and are open daily..." (Facebook) National Landing BID: "Let's Bike & Brunch! 🚲 🍳 Are you participating in this year's DC Bike Ride? After the Finish Festival, riders are invited to enjoy Bikes & Brunch in National Landing. Visit participating restaurants to unlock special deals with your DC..." (Facebook) Arlington County Department of Environmental Services: "It's the essential ingredient in food scraps pickup. If you have residential curbside trash/recycling service and need a green organics cart, one is just a few clicks away: https://arlingtonva.qscend.com... "Residential Curb..." (Facebook) Arlington County Department of Environmental Services: "Protect yourself, others and your surroundings. Properly dispose of masks in a trash can. https://recycling.arlingtonva.us" (Facebook) Andrew Rader US Army Health Clinic (ARUSAHC): "This week's JBM-HH Virtual COVID-19 Town Hall is hosted by Joint Base Commander Col. David Bowling. Joining Col. Bowling is the Commander of the Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic, Lt. Col. Jessica Milloy and guest panelist , JBM-HH Fi..." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: ORS Interactive, Inc. - Northern VA Certified Food Managers — "In Person" Food Safety Classes - Every Mon and Wed & Thurs (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Hello Deals! Yard Sale (September 25) Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center Community Celebration (September 25) Meet a Boolean Girl STEM Ambassador and Introduce Your Child to Bioengineering! (September 25) Traveling Players presents The Blue Monster (September 26) Silver and Brass Restoration Services: Mondays 10-4 (September 27) Acting Classes for Homeschoolers (September 28) Ayuda Benefit Dinner - 1 Night Only / National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 29) Christchurch School Meet & Greet/Information Session (September 29) Shadowalk Manor Downsizing, Online Auction (September 30) Volta Park Fall Festival Is Back October 2, 2021 (October 2) How To Buy A Home Zoom Class (October 15) Add your event Gigs & services: Remote Marketing Assistance Needed (Details) Add your gig or service Other classifieds: Forest Kindergarten Spot Available (Age 4-6) (Details) Add your classified You're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox next week with a new update. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Michael O'Connell About me: Michael O'Connell is a field editor with Patch in Northern Virginia. He is also the host and producer of the weekly It's All Journalism podcast and produces the Better News podcast for the American Press Institute. Previously, Michael was a digital editor at Local News Now, a senior digital editor at Federal News Network, a producer of the National Governors Association's Meet the Threat podcast, and managing editor at The Connection Newspapers. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Arlington Daily? You can contact me at [email protected].