GW Parkway Rehab Nears Finish — “After more than two and a half years of major traffic disruptions for commuters and other drivers, the National Park Service (NPS) said it has reached ‘substantial completion’ of rehabilitation work on a northern section of the George Washington Memorial Parkway.” However, additional repairs will be needed on the Route 123 bridge over the GW Parkway at the McLean exit, starting by the end of February. [WJLA]
Minimum Wage Increases Pass — “Virginia’s minimum wage is on track to continue increasing over the next two years. Two companion bills — SB1 and HB1 — have passed both chambers and are expected to go to Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D), who has indicated that she will sign them into law.” [ARLnow]
Senate Advances ICE Cooperation Limits — “The Virginia Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would place hefty guardrails on any proposed 287(g) agreements allowing local law enforcement to carry out federal immigration functions. The bill still must go to the House … The Virginia bill is part of a growing wave of pushback against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown by Democratic-led states.” [Associated Press/ARLnow]
Video of Springfield Mall Shooting Released — “Video shows a fight between young people that escalated into a shooting inside the Springfield Town Center mall on Friday evening. A 19-year-old was wounded, and a 17-year-old was arrested, Fairfax County’s police chief said on News4.” [NBC4]
Residents Propose Data Center Land Swap — Homeowners’ associations in Bren Mar Park opposed to a planned data center near their neighborhood have suggested that Fairfax County buy that land from the developer in exchange for a portion of the police training campus in Chantilly currently under consideration for a sale to allow a data center. The group says the Plaza 500 site would be better suited for affordable housing. [Annandale Today]
Tips for Avoiding Tax Scams — “As tax filing season ramps up, so do attempts by scammers looking to steal personal information and hard-earned money. The Fairfax County Police Department is reminding residents to stay alert and recognize the warning signs of common tax-related fraud schemes.” [FCPD]
Cannabis Retail Sales Bill Heads to Governor — “After years of clearing the General Assembly only to meet a veto, legislation to create a legal, adult-use cannabis market in Virginia passed both chambers Tuesday — this time with a governor ready to sign it and retail sales poised to begin as early as November.” [Virginia Mercury]
Fairfax City IDs Capital Project Priorities — At a work session on Tuesday, Feb. 10, Fairfax City Council and Planning Commission members discussed the combined Willard Sherwood Community Center, the Fire Station 3 replacement and a study of the city’s property yard as three projects that should be prioritized for funding in the fiscal year 2027-2031 capital improvement program. [Patch]
It’s Wednesday — There is a 20% chance of rain after 2pm, with fog expected before 9am, followed by mostly cloudy conditions and a high temperature near 58°F. Southwest winds will be 5 to 10 mph, with gusts of up to 20 mph. At night, clouds will gradually clear, leading to a low temperature around 43°F. [NWS]
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