Arlington County’s 2020 fiscal budget starting July 2019 is expected to increase taxes and slash funding for a number of programs. County Manager Mark Schwartz, who has worked for the county for 13 years, said in a statement, “This is going to be the most challenging budget year yet in my tenure with the county.”
(The Washington Post)
In an effort to focus on its coffee and drink offerings, Dunkin’ Donuts has announced that it will drop the latter part of its name, rebranding as simply Dunkin’.
(WTOP)
Brian Moran, the Virginia Secretary of Public Safety, has suspended an attempt by Virginia prisons to ban visitors from using tampons and menstrual cups, a rule made in the hopes of cutting back on smuggling.
(The Washington Post)
Thursday, Arlington County will hold a meeting to discuss traffic problems that have arisen from Reagan National Airport’s staging lot for Uber and Lyft drivers.
(ARL Now)
The Harris Teeter Low Fat Frozen Yogurt Cookies & Cream has been recalled upon a customer finding that peanut butter cups were mixed into the frozen yogurt. The defective cartons were distributed to stores between June 6 and Sept. 23, and those that purchased a defective carton can return it for a full refund.
(WTOP)
The Town of Herndon is accepting nominations for its Good Neighbor Award through Oct. 15.
(Reston Now)
Dale City Volunteer Fire Department Captain Eddy Dumire won $10,000 in the America’s Best Firehouse Chili contest held in New York City on Tuesday.
(INSIDENOVA)
