Tejada on State of the County
Arlington County Board Chair J. Walter Tejada will present an overview of the economic and developmental status of Arlington County at the 12th annual State of the County on Tuesday, June 11 from 7:30 until 9:30 a.m. at the Crystal Gateway Marriott. State of the County is co-hosted by Leadership Arlington and the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.
Police Seek Additional Credit Card Victims
The Arlington County Police Department’s Burglary/Larceny Unit is investigating a suspect involved in several credit card thefts and is seeking additional victims. The suspect, Barry Jason Fig, was charged on March 27, in Montgomery County with five counts of felony credit card theft related to thefts that occurred at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex during March 2013.
Modell’s Opens Newest Store
Modell’s Sporting Goods celebrated its grand opening of its Pentagon Centre store on May 9 on 1201 S. Hayes Street. Founded in 1889, Modell's Sporting Goods offers sporting goods equipment, footwear and active apparel.
Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Robbery Suspect
The Arlington County Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect that was involved in a robbery on the night of April 11.
Will Arlington Food Trucks Be Able to Park Longer Than Two Hours or After 8 p.m.?
County officials to consider creation of vending zones that would allow more flexibility.
It's shortly after 1 p.m. on a beautiful spring day in Rosslyn.
Arlington National Cemetery: ‘My Forever Home’
Storyteller Ellouise Schoettler to perform on Memorial Day.
Storyteller Ellouise Schoettler will perform her one-woman show, “Arlington National Cemetery: My Forever Home,” at the Women In Military Service For America Memorial at the cemetery on Memorial Day, at 2 p.m. After telling her story to a representative of the Women's Military Memorial, she was invited to perform during the Memorial Day celebration.
Help Identify Suspect in Bank Robbery
The Arlington County Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Unit, along with the FBI’s Washington Field Office, is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a bank robbery suspect captured on surveillance footage.
Orange Line
Ongoing Juxtaposed: An Interactive Photo Contest. Through Sunday, May 19. Participants can send in a photograph that blends objects that convey wit, symbolism and/or deeper meaning. Contest runs in conjunction with “The Next Wave: Industrial Design Innovation in the 21st Century” exhibit. Upload photos to www.flickr.com/photos/apartmentzero1. Free. Visit www.artisphere.com
School Notes
Kenmore Middle School sixth grader Inmar Castillo-Hernandez received the AAA National Lifesaving Medal. Castillo-Hernandez is one of eight students nationally to receive the award. Castillo-Hernandez was nominated for his actions as a fifth grade safety patrol at Carlin Springs Elementary School. He patrolled the bus loop at Carlin Springs where on June 12, he pulled a Pre-K student out of harm’s way during dismissal. As a teacher was leading a line of students to the bus, one child broke free from the line and started running toward the bus lane. Castillo-Hernandez stopped the child and pulled her back onto the sidewalk, preventing her from entering the lane where a bus was moving forward. The three teachers who witnessed the act stated that if Castillo-Hernandez had not reacted as quickly as he did, the child would have been seriously injured. The awards ceremony will take place on May 30 at the AAA Mid-Atlantic’s Foundation for Safety & Education annual Outstanding Safety Patrol luncheon in Baltimore.
Cosmic Dreaming at Marymount
Marymount University’s 2013 Portfolio in Motion student fashion show, “Cosmic Dreaming,” featured creations designed by Marymount fashion design students and alumni. The 2013 show premiered on Thursday, May 2.
“Flourishing After 55”
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs for May 19-25.
Crime
The following incidents were reported by the Arlington Police Department.
Bulletin Board
Thursday/May 9 Meeting. 7 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Learn about the construction of Chain Bridge and 10 other bridges that connect D.C. with the suburbs. Free. Visit www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org for more. Meeting. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Key Bridge Marriott. Arlington County Board Chair Walter Tejada will make remarks. There will also be a panel discussion. RSVP to www.rosslynva.org/rsvp.
Woman’s Club of Arlington Holds Art Show and Sale
Those braving the rain storm on the evening of April 19 to attend The Woman’s Club’s Art Show and Sale enjoyed some great art, delicious snacks and objects to bid on for the Silent Auction and “Boozy Cake” raffles.
Register for Bike to Work Day
On Friday May 17, Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association will co-sponsor the region’s annual Bike to Work Day.