Unemployment Continues to Rise — “Virginia’s unemployment rate is on a steady five-month increase — the longest streak since the 2008 Great Recession … The Trump administration’s federal job slashing and freezing of grants, contracts and medical research may be to blame.” [Axios DC]
Warner Questions HUD Relocation — “Senator Mark Warner is demanding a full cost-benefit analysis of the federal government’s decision to relocate the Department of Housing and Urban Development to Alexandria, expressing skepticism about claimed taxpayer savings and concern for displaced National Science Foundation employees.” [ALXnow]
Arrest Made in Tysons Vehicle Break-Ins — “Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division, with the assistance of our Fugitive Track and Apprehension Unit, have arrested a Maryland man responsible for multiple vehicle break-ins and larcenies in McLean.” Expected charges include credit property destruction and card fraud and theft. [FCPD]
What Might Come First in RTC North — At a June 23 community meeting on the proposed Reston Town Center North development plan, Fairfax County officials and an attorney representing Inova indicated that a new Reston Regional Library will likely be the first block to start development. Work won’t start, though, until a land swap agreement is finalized, which is expected in mid-2026. [Patch]
Updated Speed Camera Citations Data — “It’s been over two years since Fairfax County, Virginia, first rolled out speed cameras in some school zones, and they’re still catching thousands of drivers going too fast. The two speed cameras in the school zone near Key Middle School issued the most tickets last school year, according to Fairfax County data obtained by WTOP.” [WTOP]
Man Charged With Package Thefts — “Just before 1 p.m. [on June 25], a patrol supervisor from the Mount Vernon Police Station spotted a man riding an e-scooter along Sherwood Hall Lane in Hybla Valley who matched the description of a suspect wanted for multiple package thefts.” The 25-year-old man from New York was arrested and “charged with grand larceny and being a fugitive from justice.” [Annandale Today]
Food Festival Begins in Springfield — “Get ready for three full days of food, fun, and community at Springfield Town Center, June 27-29! With over 40 food trucks and vendors serving gourmet dishes and sweet treats, and dozens of artisans showcasing handmade jewelry, art, and crafts, there’s something for everyone!” [Springfield Town Center]
Tennis Court Repairs for Lake Barcroft Park — “The Fairfax County Park Authority will begin reconstruction work on the tennis courts at Justice Park early next week. This project includes crack filling, birdbath levelling, new fencing, and a complete level construction repair to improve the playing surface and user experience.” [FCPA]
It’s Friday — Showers and thunderstorms are expected mainly after 1pm with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 81. At night, the chance of rain increases from 40% to 60% with lows around 71. New rainfall amounts could range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. [NWS]
