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Good morning Arlington! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Special grand jury to probe fatal Arlington 7-Eleven police shooting
  • Arlington Board reshapes Clarendon nightlife with new hours and penalties
  • What will the judge decide at Friday's Arlington bond hearing?

Also on today's calendar: Falls Church Arts Plein Air Festival Wraps Up with Competition, Quick Draw Content, and Awards and 19 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Saturday: Nice with periods of sun, temps: high: 76, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Special Grand Jury Sought In Fatal Arlington Police Shooting At 7-Eleven (patch.com) — Arlington residents are being told that a special grand jury will review the fatal May police shooting of 33-year-old Shawn Valn inside a Columbia Pike 7-Eleven, adding another layer of independent scrutiny. Prosecutors say the rarely used process will allow jurors to subpoena witnesses, examine evidence in depth, and decide if criminal charges are warranted, while emphasizing fairness and public trust in how Arlington handles police shootings.
   

2. Arlington Board Approves Later Music Hours At 2 Clarendon Venues, Denies Big Tony's (patch.com) — Arlington's County Board has tightened how it oversees Clarendon nightlife, denying Big Tony's a live entertainment permit after repeated violations while granting later hours to Clarendon Ballroom and Buena Vida under stricter conditions. The new framework standardizes closing times, links repeated violations to faster board reviews, and aims to balance Arlington's vibrant restaurant scene with nearby residents' concerns about noise and enforcement.
   

3. Convicted Metro hair toucher released from DC jail, back in Arlington custody (wjla.com) — A man previously convicted in D.C. for touching a woman's hair on the Metro is now being held at the Arlington jail on separate assault and failure-to-appear charges tied to a March incident at Clarendon Metro Station. Arlington County Sheriff's deputies booked him Thursday, and he faces a bond hearing Friday morning, which could determine whether he remains in local custody.
   

4. ADAO's 2026 Conference Focuses on Asbestos Prevention and the Law (asbestos.com) — Arlington will host the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization's 21st annual conference Sept. 25–26 at the Marriott AC Hotel National Landing, with tickets still available. Doctors, researchers, advocates, and families will explore asbestos prevention, health impacts, and evolving laws, capped by an awards dinner on Mesothelioma Awareness Day recognizing leading advocates and organizations.
   

5. Bad Brains to Release First Demo Tape From 1979 (thequietus.com) — Arlington's legendary Inner Ear Studios is back in the spotlight as Bad Brains prepare to release their newly remastered first demo, recorded there in 1979. The collection, titled "Are You Ready: The First Studio Recording," will come out November 6 on vinyl, cassette, and digital formats, celebrating a key moment in D.C.-area punk history rooted in Arlington.
   

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