Police Increase Impaired Driving Patrols — “Several events throughout March bring increased travel and social gatherings, including college basketball’s March Madness tournament and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. These events can lead to more impaired driving incidents, particularly during evenings and late-night hours when people gather to watch games or attend celebrations.” [FCPD]
Court Rules Felon Disenfranchisement Is Illegal — “On Monday, a federal court reaffirmed a January ruling that found that Virginia’s current practice of disenfranchising all people with felony convictions violates post-Civil War laws that required former Confederate states to guarantee voting rights for newly emancipated Black residents.” [Virginia Mercury]
Fairfax City Sets Tax Rate Ceiling — “Fairfax City homeowners could see their annual real estate bill increase by an average of $633 if the City Council adopts the maximum real estate tax rate it set at its meeting on Tuesday night. The council voted 4-3 to advertise a maximum real estate tax rate of $1.095 per $100 of assessed value for Fiscal Year 2027” — higher than the rate proposed by City Manager Daniel Alexander. [Patch]
N. Va. Impact of DC Minimum Wage Increase Limited — “A ballot measure to substantially increase D.C.’s minimum wage would undoubtedly have major effects on Arlington’s neighbor, but the region-wide impacts are murkier.” George Mason University professor Terry Clower says a proposal to raise D.C.’s minimum wage for tipped workers to $25 per hour “probably won’t mean much for localities like Arlington in the short term.” [ARLnow]
VRE Shares Expansion Plans — “Virginia Railway Express is on track for a big expansion in service by 2030, with its new CEO hoping for a total transformation of the system by 2050.” The train system’s plan for 2050 sets “for adapting to changing travel patterns, maximizing ridership and adding off-peak and weekend service.” [Inside NoVA]
Kings Dominion Nears Start of Season — “With Kings Dominion set to reopen on March 21 and Busch Gardens Williamsburg switching over to its spring celebrations this weekend, it’s time to start planning your next trip. But, before you take a drive down I-95, make sure you know what’s new at both amusement parks.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Afghan Women Celebrated in Reston — “On Sunday, March 8, which was International Women’s Day, the Afghanistan Refugee Rescue Organization (ARRO-USA) celebrated Afghan women, acknowledging that their voices need to be heard in all walks of life.” Held at the United Christian Parish in Reston, the event featured speakers, government and nonprofit resources, and an Iftar dinner accompanied by singer Latifa Azizi. [Press release]
Metro Hiring Bus Mechanics — “Metro will host an invitation-only hiring event on Saturday, March 28, for experienced Automotive Service Technicians (Bus Mechanics) … All interested candidates should complete applications online at wmata.com/careers no later than March 26, at 11:59 p.m.” [WMATA]
It’s Thursday — Rain showers will transition to a mix of rain and snow by 2pm, with temperatures dropping to around 40°F. Expect breezy conditions with winds at 14-21 mph and gusts up to 38 mph. Precipitation chances are 90%, but snow accumulation should be minimal. Night will be mostly clear with a low of 33°F. [NWS]
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