Despite Game 5 taking place in Las Vegas, Monumental Sports Entertainment has paid $100,000 to keep the Metro open one hour later than usual, until 12:30 a.m.
(The Washington Post)
An “ARLINGTON IS ALL CAPS” banner has been spotted above Columbia Pike near an Audi dealership, but the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization claims that they have a permit granting their Columbia Pike Blues Festival banner to occupy the space longer.
(ARL Now)
Alamo Drafthouse Woodbridge will host a soft opening on Saturday, June 9.
(Alamo Drafthouse Facebook)
After a 71-year-old woman was struck and killed while crossing the street last month, the Fairfax County Police Department’s Reston District launched a pedestrian and bicyclist public safety campaign on Monday, June 4, that will last through the end of summer. As part of the campaign, find information displayed at busy intersections and expect police to more aggressively enforce safety violations.
(Reston Now)
Sunday, a 35-year-old man chased after and restrained a man who had snatched a purse from and assaulted a 48-year-old woman in the parking lot at the 2700 block of Potomac Mills Circle near Burlington Coat Factory and JC Penny’s.
(Potomac Local)
Wednesday was the 50th anniversary of Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination. A memorial service and celebration was held at Arlington National Cemetery, at which country artist Kenny Chesney sang “This Land Is Your Land.”
(WJLA)
