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🌱 Patch AM: VA Lawmaker Blasts Trump Plan To Use Arlington Arch For Drones, Snipers, Ammunition

Be sure to catch Fall Book Sale at George Mason Regional Library on the Arlington Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Arlington! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Beyer fights Trump's militarized arch plan near Arlington landmarks
  • When and where to catch "Madeline's Christmas" in Arlington
  • How one Arlington Forest "Monopoly house" became a light-filled family home

Also on today's calendar: Fall Book Sale at George Mason Regional Library and 19 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Remaining cloudy, temps: high: 66, low: 51.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. VA Lawmaker Blasts Trump Plan To Use Arlington Arch For Drones, Snipers, Ammunition (patch.com) — Arlington residents are hearing sharp criticism from Rep. Don Beyer over President Trump's proposal to convert a planned triumphal arch near Arlington Memorial Bridge into a military-style complex for drones, snipers, and ammunition. Beyer argues the plan threatens safety near Reagan National Airport, major commuter routes, and Metro's Blue Line, and has introduced legislation to block construction near Arlington National Cemetery.
   

2. Encore Stage & Studio (arlnow.com) — Families in Arlington can catch Encore Stage & Studio's kid-friendly musical "Madeline's Christmas" at Gunston Theatre on South Lang Street, with shows running from late November into mid-December. With affordable ticket prices and multiple matinee and evening options, it's positioned as a holiday outing for children and adults who enjoy classic stories brought to life on a local stage.
   

3. Full Bloom (homeanddesign.com) — An Arlington Forest Colonial near Lubber Run Park has been transformed with a two-story rear addition, brighter interiors, and a reimagined landscape that still respects the home's modest postwar roots. The project adds bedrooms, a flexible den, a screened porch, green roof, and native plantings, offering neighbors ideas for expanding classic Arlington "Monopoly houses" without overwhelming their character.
   

4. Why Amazon in Arlington, VA matters for mental health (thedetroitbureau.com) — Amazon's growing presence in Arlington is portrayed as both a convenience and a mental-health challenge, especially for nearby university communities. The piece explains how constant deliveries, noise, and consumer pressure can heighten stress, while structured counseling, delivery planning, and mindful boundaries can help students and staff turn that logistical hub into a healthier part of daily life.
   

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