🌱 Bill Proposed Lowering Smokers' Premiums + Smart Parking Program

Hello, hello. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. You'll find news about:

• A bill that will lower insurance premium costs for Virginia smokers
• A smart parking initiative in Arlington County
• Free events in Arlington all-year-round

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon. High: 64 Low: 36.
• Wednesday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain. High: 49 Low: 42.
• Thursday: Record-breaking temperatures. High: 79 Low: 45.
• Friday: Sunny, breezy and cooler. High: 51 Low: 28.

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Here are the top five stories in Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn:

1. A bill that will prevent insurance companies from charging higher premiums for Virginia smokers has received support as it approaches enactment into law. Commissioners state that this bill is a huge step forward in expanding the amount of insured Virginians and lowering premiums as a whole. The American Cancer Society and the American Lung Association have voiced support for this bill. (Courthouse News Service)
2. Arlington County is introducing a municipal smart parking program to assist drivers. This parking initiative will help drivers find on-street parking quicker, reduce traffic congestion, and improve road safety, as well as help the environment by eliminating some greenhouse gas emissions. Arlington County has partnered with eleven-x to install around 5,000 sensors in on-street parking spaces. (Smart Cities Dive)
3. The Arlington County Board County Board approved several items in the release for the February 2023 Meeting. Among these items are proposals for affordable housing, historic preservation, and planning for transportation and public space implementation. County Manager Mark Schwartz also presented the Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Operating Budget. (Advisory Groups & Commissions)
4. A guide has been unveiled cataloging free Arlington events year-round. This guide — available at the link — shares festivals, markets, fairs, and more. Locals, visitors, or someone just looking to learn more about Arlington can explore what this list has to offer. (Redfin Blog)
5. New job openings in the Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn area have been posted. These positions are both full-time and part-time openings in many fields including marketing, customer service, and sales. Remote work is also available. (Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn Patch)

Coming up in and around Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn:

Wednesday, February 22

• Board Game Night At The Board Room (6:30 PM)

Friday, February 24

• Screaming Monkeys At The Renegade (10:00 PM)

Saturday, February 25

• Retox Brunch Party At Clarendon Ballroom (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Arlington's adopted son, John Glenn, became the first person to orbit the earth on Feb. 20, 1962. In 1958, Glenn, his wife, and their two children moved to Arlington and made a life here despite the 180-mile commute between Arlington and Langley Research Center. (Arlington Historical Society via Facebook)
• Arlington-based interior designer Anna Beth Eskridge of Making Room for Peace showcased her beautiful work-from-home space. Inside her studio apartment, Eskridge brings together her love of home and her work in a freshly-renovated contemporary style. (Northern Virginia Magazine)
• Arlington County Parks and Recreation has released its 2023 Summer Camp Catalog. If you are looking for a great summer camp experience for your child, registration opens on Mar. 21 to all Arlington County residents. (Arlington County Parks via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you soon for another update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.