Drought Watch Still in Place — Despite a wetter-than-usual May, the D.C. region still hasn’t gotten enough rain to lift a drought watch that has been in place since last July, the executive director of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin says. That could change, as NOAA is forecasting “above average rainfall between now and the end of August.” [WTOP]
Office Space for Subleasing Declines — “The sublease supply for Northern Virginia’s top office hubs is shrinking as the market has begun to stabilize after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a May 22 report from Avison Young.” After peaking at over 4.2 million square feet in the second quarter of 2023, available space in the Rosslyn-Ballston, Tysons and Reston-Herndon submarkets dipped to 2.75 million square feet in Q2 2025. [Virginia Business]
Food Bank Predicts Plunge in Supply — “Thanks to funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food for Others was able to assist 64,000 people in Fairfax County experiencing food insecurity last year, distributing 3.8 million pounds of food.” Deb Haynes, executive director of the Merrifield-based nonprofit, says federal funding cuts will lead to at least “a 50 percent reduction in the food that we’re receiving to distribute to the community.” [Patch]
Skepticism of Trash Service Consolidation — “Some of the concerns raised at the town hall dealt with the prospect of small trash haulers being forced out of business, whether homeowner associations could be excluded, and residents’ lack of choice in deciding what services they want.” [Annandale Today]
Tysons Mall Stakeholder Looking to Sell — “The Alaska Permanent Fund is looking for buyers for some of its retail and office properties to reinvest the raised cash into multifamily and industrial assets.” Chief Investment Officer Allen Waldrop said at a May 28-29 board meeting that the fund is looking “to offload some or all of its 50% stake in two properties,” including Tysons Corner Center. [Bisnow]
Federal Cuts Could Affect Housing Programs — “A series of White House budget requests sent to Congress in May proposes deep cuts for housing programs that Virginia has long relied on to help struggling renters, first-time homebuyers, and those who are unhoused and in need of shelter. Federal housing funds also support organizations that fight housing discrimination.” [Virginia Mercury]
Firefighters Reunite With Saved Pedestrian — Firefighters from Burke and Fairfax City responded on Feb. 26 to a vehicle crash that left a 4-year-old girl with critical injuries. “We’re thrilled to share that Charlotte has made a full recovery, and even better, she stopped by the firehouse over the weekend to visit the crews who helped save her life.” [IAFF Fairfax County/Facebook]
School Counts Down to Soccer World Cup — “News4 and Telemundo44 are celebrating the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a friendly match between two elementary schools in Springfield, Virginia. T44’s Joseph Martinez was at Key Middle School Wednesday for the fun.” [NBC4]
It’s Thursday — Expect mostly cloudy conditions with a high near 86 and south winds between 6 to 8 mph. Thursday night will also be mostly cloudy with a low around 65 and south winds ranging from 3 to 7 mph. [NWS]
