Capital Bikeshare to Raise Prices — “Capital Bikeshare announced Monday (June 30) that it will increase prices across all membership tiers starting August 1, marking the first price adjustment since 2021 as the bike-sharing system grapples with unprecedented ridership growth and rising operational expenses.” [ALXnow]
Arrests in Online Predator Operation — “An undercover operation by the Fairfax County Police Department’s Child Exploitation Unit ended with 16 men in handcuffs — all accused of sexually soliciting a minor … The men caught, ages 20-65, face more than 80 felony charges combined,” police announced yesterday (Wednesday). [WUSA9]
Man Released From ICE Detention — “A Salvadoran father who was arrested by Alexandria police and handed over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) spoke out after spending nearly two months in a detention center.” The man’s lawyer says a judge issued an arrest warrant for the man after he failed to appear for a Fairfax County court hearing for a domestic case that has since closed. [NBC4]
Family Claims Antisemitism at Herndon School — “A new complaint filed with the Virginia Attorney General’s office alleges three students were kicked out of [Nysmith School for the Gifted] in Herndon. Their parents allege it happened after their children–all under the age of 11– were subjected to antisemitic bullying.” [WJLA]
Reality TV Star Realtor Makes Move on McLean — “Luxury residential real estate brokerage Serhant, whose listings from New York to Florida top out as high as $80 million, has entered the D.C. market, snagging a team of top McLean agents.” The New York-based firm comes from Ryan Serhant, who is starring in “Owning Manhattan” on Netflix and previously led Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing New York” for nine seasons. [Washington Business Journal]
N. Va. Newspapers Adapt to Digital Age — “Some Northern Virginia newspaper publishers are taking creative chances to retain a viable print presence in an industry where online news is increasingly dominant.” Rappahannock Media, whose publications include Inside NoVA, seeks to balance paper and online offerings, while Loudoun Now recently turned into a nonprofit. [ARLnow]
Turtle Gets Help Crossing Reston Road — “The crew from FS25, Reston, A-shift were a bit shell-shocked to see a turtle trying to cross Sunset Hills Rd near Reston Parkway. Acting quickly, the crew stopped and helped the turtle safely cross the road. FF Ben Welty posed with the grateful reptile before each continued on their way.” [FCFRD/Facebook]
Loudoun Considers ‘Tiny’ Housing — “Loudoun County — perpetually dubbed the wealthiest county in the U.S. based on median household income — is exploring how a tiny home community might provide affordable housing. In a Monday Board of Supervisors business meeting, Board Chair Phyllis Randall expressed excitement at the possibility of helping low and moderate income people afford homes.” [WTOP]
It’s Thursday — Expect sunny conditions with a high around 89. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low near 68. For Independence Day, the weather will remain sunny, reaching a high near 87 accompanied by a north wind at around 6 mph. [NWS]
