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Major power outage from underground cable to blame for traffic snarl in Ballston

WASHINGTON — A large power outage in Arlington caused major traffic issues at stoplights in the area Monday. Arlington County, Virginia Police were at a number of intersections in Ballston to help direct traffic. They were asking people to follow police direction and treat all uncontrolled intersections like four-way stops. Almost 2,500 Dominion customers were reported without power as at the height of the outage Monday morning. As of 1:45 p.m., power had been restored to most Dominion customers.



Dominion says that the problem was an issue with an underground cable. Due to the power outage, Central Library had no electricity as of Monday morning. The library reopened shortly after noon on Monday after power was restored.

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Here’s a map of the Ballston area where the power outages were reported: [google_map latitude=”38.8858668″ longitude=”-77.1123906″ zoom=”13″ height=”300px” location_label=”Arlington” dynamic_map=”false”] Here’s a look at the number of power outages currently in the area:

A golf course for ‘the people’ faces a presidential makeover

WASHINGTON (AP) — A pack of cyclists whisked by along the circuit at East Potomac Park while the golf course parking lot filled with luxury SUVs parked next to older, inexpensive economy cars, all with the Washington Monument in the background. The scene highlighted what residents say are the park's best features: its accessibility and affordability right in the nation's capital. The historic park, especially the golf course, has caught the eye of President Donald Trump, who wants to turn it into a world-class golf venue. It's part of his grand vision for Washington, D.C., where he has torn down storied structures, remade or renamed others and deployed the National Guard for more than a year. But some residents fear the planned changes to the golf course — where Trump has visited with a cabinet member, a well-known golf course architect and blueprints — risk altering the character of a place that has served Washingtonians of many stripes for more than a century. Turning the park into an upscale golf course will mean costlier fees and a loss of public space, residents worry.
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