UAE Eyes Diplomatic Compound in McLean — “The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government dropped $55 million for 18 acres stretching along the Potomac River in McLean, where it plans to build a diplomatic compound, reports the Washington Business Journal (WBJ).” [Axios DC]
Two Charged in Bailey’s Crossroads Shooting — “Detectives have charged two men in connection with [Friday’s] shooting in Bailey’s Crossroads that left one man dead.” A 20-year-old has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of 21-year-old Alder Perez Argueta from Bailey’s Crossroads, and a 25-year-old faces charges of robbery resulting in death and gang participation. [FCPD]
Local Supreme Court Justice Draws Scrutiny Over Flag — “An upside-down American flag, a symbol associated with former President Donald Trump’s false claims of election fraud, was displayed outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito in January 2021, The New York Times reported…The report could raise concerns about Alito’s impartiality as the court considers two major cases related to the Capitol attack.” [Associated Press/WTOP]
Residents Comment on Fairfax City’s Homelessness Response — “About 100 Fairfax City residents converged on the Sherwood Community Center Thursday night to participate in roundtable discussions to provide feedback on the city’s response to homelessness in the community.” The meeting came after a task force “released draft recommendations for the city council to consider.” [Patch]
Increased Zoning Fees Coming — “Starting July 1, Fairfax County will implement updated fee schedules for Land Development Services (LDS) and zoning applications. The adjustments are intended to reflect the increase in costs related to inflation and personnel over recent years while ensuring the continuation of high-quality county services.” [Fairfax County Government]
Self-Watering Buckets Donated to Annandale Families — “You don’t need a yard to grow vegetables. A simple self-watering bucket can turn an apartment balcony or other small space into a garden. Hands On Harvests is collaborating with Braddock Elementary School in Annandale to provide dozens of containers for families who don’t have access to land.” [Annandale Today]
Park Authority to Celebrate National Trails Day — “The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) plans to commemorate National Trails Day June 1 with a special event at Laurel Hill Park Central Green in Lorton. The event will combine a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the park’s new restrooms with activities celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail.” [On the MoVe]
It’s Monday — The weather will transition from mostly cloudy to sunny, reaching a high near 78. Monday night will see patchy fog developing after 5am, but otherwise remaining mostly clear with a low around 59. [NWS]
