Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Arlington Man Charged With Peeping Had Been Arrested Day Earlier, Court Records Show

Be sure to catch "Off the Grid," Group Exhibition at Marymount University's Barry Gallery on the Arlington Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Tuesday September 1st Patch AM
Tuesday September 1st Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello Arlington! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

Before we get to what's happening, a big thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Arlington PatchAM possible. Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

In today's newsletter:

  • Arlington man faces back-to-back misdemeanor charges in weekend incidents
  • Employee pepper sprayed during reported robbery at Pentagon Mall in Arlington
  • How Arlington's own Miss USA is using her crown for foster youth

Also on today's calendar: "Off the Grid," Group Exhibition at Marymount University's Barry Gallery and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 95, low: 76.
  • Thursday: A thunderstorm, with a high of 99 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Arlington Man Charged With Peeping Had Been Arrested Day Earlier, Court Records Show (patch.com) — Arlington residents are learning more about a weekend peeping charge after police say a local man was arrested Sunday for allegedly looking into a woman's home on Washington Boulevard. Court records show he had been arrested the day before in a separate vehicle-related case, with both matters now moving through Arlington General District Court. Authorities emphasize the charges are allegations and the defendant remains presumed innocent.
   

2. Store employee pepper sprayed after confronting reported robber over stolen merchandise (wjla.com) — A store employee at Pentagon Mall in Arlington was pepper sprayed Monday night after confronting a man accused of trying to leave with unpaid merchandise, according to Arlington Police. The suspect fled on foot with the items, and the worker did not require medical treatment as officers continue to search for the man described in the report.
   

3. Arlington native is crowned Miss USA, the first mother to win pageant (arlnow.com) — An Arlington-born resident, Justus Kelley, has been crowned Miss USA, becoming the first married woman and mother to win the title and drawing praise from local and state officials. Now a foster parent and nonprofit founder serving D.C.-area youth, she's using her new platform to highlight inclusivity, secondhand fashion, and support for foster children while preparing for Miss Universe in November.
   

4. Resilient Design for the Storms Ahead (phcppros.com) — George Mason University's Fuse at Mason Square in Arlington is engineered to handle increasingly intense Mid-Atlantic storms with oversized roof drainage, redundant pumps, and emergency power. The building's plumbing design emphasizes resiliency and water efficiency, supporting high-tech research while protecting labs and servers just a few miles from the Potomac.
   

📸 Around Arlington

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Arlington

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Arlington Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Beginning September 8, ACPD will resume issuing tickets for Residential Parking Permits for community members and visitors in RPP Zone 6. To learn... (X: ArlingtonVaPD)
  • The latest edition of ACPD's Monthly News and Highlights from Across the Agency is now available! The publication features investigative highlights,... (X: ArlingtonVaPD)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Arlington. Apply here.
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for American Airlines Ramp Agent in Arlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arlington here.

Ok Arlington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Arlington