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In today's newsletter:

  • Teen's replica gun sparks police response at Arlington County Fair
  • Woman killed in South Glebe Road crosswalk; police seek witnesses
  • Wizards-backed celebration outfits Claremont students with supplies, books and fresh haircuts

Also on today's calendar: Styling Series: Sip & Shop with Fall Preview at Current Boutique Clarendon and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 72.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Arlington Teen Brandished Replica Gun At County Fair, Police Say (patch.com) — Arlington residents are learning more about a tense moment at the Arlington County Fair, where police say a teenage boy briefly alarmed officers by displaying what looked like a gun but turned out to be a replica water pistol. No one was hurt, but officers reported finding a knife and alcohol in his backpack, and the teen now faces several juvenile charges related to weapons and alcohol on school property.
   

2. Arlington Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash On South Glebe Road (patch.com) — Neighbors in Arlington are reacting to a deadly crash on South Glebe Road, where police say a woman in a crosswalk was struck by a southbound vehicle Sunday night and later died at the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene, and Arlington County Police are asking anyone with information about the circumstances to contact investigators or submit anonymous tips.
   

3. Arlington Students Get Backpacks, Supplies At Wizards Back-To-School Event (patch.com) — Families in Arlington gathered at Claremont Immersion School for a lively back-to-school celebration where every student received a backpack filled with supplies, plus access to free books, haircuts, and library cards. Arlington Public Schools partnered with the Washington Wizards and community groups to ease financial pressures on parents while highlighting Claremont's academic progress and strong focus on belonging, wellness, and family engagement.
   

4. Bailey's Crossroads Pedestrian Dies In Crash Involving Metro Bus Near Arlington (patch.com) — Residents near the Arlington–Fairfax border are being alerted after a pedestrian from Bailey's Crossroads died in a crash involving a Metro bus close to South Glebe Road and 14th Street South. Arlington County Police, Fairfax County Police, and Metro Transit Police all responded, with Fairfax's Crash Reconstruction Unit leading the investigation and road closures affecting drivers near Arlington.
   

5. 33rd Annual Spirit Awards Luncheon (arlnow.com) — Arlington residents are invited to a major upcoming Spirit Awards luncheon that honors community service and leadership, hosted by Arlington Community Foundation. This year's gathering will pay special tribute to lifelong Arlingtonian William T. Newman Jr. while recognizing local leaders Devanshi Patel and Alejandra Underwood, with networking at 11 a.m. followed by a noon program and lunch.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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