Week(s) in Review: June 26 to July 16

Regular readers might have noticed Saturday's Week in Review has been absent for a while. So, this installment will catch you up on some of the big headlines we've had since the July Fourth holiday weekend.

Things certainly started out with a bang -- and not just from fireworks. On July 3, a microburst hit northern Arlington County, leaving thousands without power and limbs, trees and other debris everywhere. . The county is recycling the brush, turning it into mulch, and making it available to people for free. .

Other headlines:

• Just before the holiday, , which is next to Hard Times Cafe, immediately north of the Clarendon Metro. Investigators found code violations at the restaurant, though they should be resolved soon. .
• Arlington County's controversial zoning administrator, Melinda Artman, is leaving her post to attend Virginia Theological Seminary. .
• Freelancer Holly Nunn filed a story that offers . Considering Arlington and Manhattan are the only two areas of the country where the average individual compensation is more than $100,000 per year, the definition of "affordable" here may be a bit different than other places.
• Freelancer Brooks Hays spent some time with . His food truck is a staple in the Rosslyn-Courthouse area.
• The state Senate race between Barbara Favola and Jaime Areizaga-Soto for the Democratic nomination to fill retiring Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple continues its negative descent. This week, the Favola camp issued an apology for labeling Areizaga-Soto a "Republican" in a telephone poll her campaign authorized. . Next week: Second quarter campaign disclosures become available.
• Speaking of elections, the Democratic primary is Aug. 23. Can't wait? Otherwise obligated that day? .

Whew. That's enough for this week! Enjoy your vacations, weekends, the great weather and your vibrant community.

And don't forget: !

Jason Spencer

Editor, Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn Patch