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Hi Arlington! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what's planned for Clarendon Day's massive neighborhood street festival
  • What happens now that Arlington is pulling Flock cameras from streets?
  • Major national nuclear cleanup conference is coming to Crystal City

Also on today's calendar: Heirloom - Silver & Brass Restoration Services: Thursdays 10-4 and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: Very warm with sunny spells, temps: high: 88, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 🤩 Clarendon Day! Returns Saturday, September 26th 🌟 (arlnow.com subscription) — Clarendon is gearing up to host its big Clarendon Day street festival on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., right around the Metro station. You'll find live music, dancing, a beer and wine garden, kids activities, and more than 150 vendors showcasing Arlington's artists, makers, restaurants, and small businesses, all in one of the county's most walkable neighborhoods.
   

• Arlington County Board directs removal of Flock Safety cameras (wusa9.com) — Arlington County is ending its use of Flock Safety cameras, directing the County Manager to remove 41 devices from public property and delete unneeded data. Officials say resident concerns drove the move, and a public update on the removal timeline will come at the Sept. 22 recessed County Board meeting.
   

• Bechtel to Address U.S. Nuclear Cleanup at 2026 Workshop (constructionowners.com) — Arlington will host the 2026 National Cleanup Workshop at the Crystal Gateway Marriott from Sept. 14–16, bringing more than 750 federal, industry, and community stakeholders to town. Bechtel leaders will speak on nuclear waste treatment, disposal operations, and project leadership as the Department of Energy's nationwide cleanup program is reviewed, putting a major technical policy gathering right in Arlington's hotel district.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Los Tios Grill closes in Crystal City after seven years (arlnow.com)

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Rosslyn

  • Proposed 88-unit condo building on Langston Blvd heads to County Board (arlnow.com)

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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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