DCA to Close Runways for July 4 Events — “The runways at Reagan National Airport will be closed for much of July 3 and 4 to accommodate celebrations in D.C. Ambitious plans for a record-breaking fireworks display, coupled with aerial performances and rehearsals, mean that no flights will be scheduled at the airport after noon on the Fourth of July.” [ARLnow]
State Lawmakers Oppose Trump Arch — “A group of Northern Virginia state lawmakers is urging the National Park Service to reject President Trump’s planned 250-foot ‘triumphal arch’ near Arlington National Cemetery and Memorial Bridge. In a letter sent Monday, 25 Democratic senators and delegates asked the agency to find that the arch would harm historic sites” and block an intentionally preserved view. [ARLnow]
Court Date Set for Sex Trafficking Case — “More details have been released on a mother and daughter arrested last month for allegedly running a sex trafficking operation in Alexandria and Fairfax County. The 21-year-old and 51-year-old women who live in Fairfax County have been held without bond since their arrest on May 4.” A preliminary hearing is scheduled on June 30. [ALXnow]
How Much GMU Paid Mike Pence — Former Vice President Mike “Pence was hired for $150,000 to teach or co-teach one course in the spring 2026 semester on a nine-month contract, according to the document obtained by” the George Mason University chapter of the American Association of University Professors, an academic union. [VA Dogwood]
Senate President on FBI Raid — “For the first time Monday, Virginia State Sen. Louise Lucas answered questions about the FBI raid on her private business and her district office. She said it’s awfully coincidental that it came on the heels of her push to redistrict Virginia in favor of Democrats,” stating that no charges have been filed and no arrests made. [NBC4]
Coffee Cafe Expands to Bailey’s Crossroads — “The new Underdog [Coffee and Bread] is located at 3511 Carlin Springs Road, next to REI. It has the same menu as the café at 7109 Columbia Pike, although eventually each location will have unique coffee drinks, says Kyungjin Yoon, the manager of the Bailey’s Crossroads shop.” [Annandale Today]
Food Bank Launches Summer Meals Program — With classes ending for many students in the D.C. region, including Fairfax County Public Schools, as of today (Wednesday), Capital Area Food Bank has already started offering free meals for the summer. “The food bank has already opened 17 sites in D.C., Virginia and Maryland where families with children 18 and under can show up and eat without pre-approval.” [WTOP]
Reston Association Budget Talks Start — “Reston Association directors took an early step in shaping the association’s 2027 budget Wednesday, reviewing more than 140 member suggestions during a June 11 board meeting and budget work session.” Proposals included a queuing area for the Autumnwood pickleball courts, security upgrades for Dogwood Pool, and improvements to the entrance into Lake Anne Village Center from Baron Cameron Avenue. [Patch]
It’s Wednesday — It will be sunny with a high of 88 degrees and a southwest wind at 3 to 8 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 69 degrees. Expect a south wind at 5 to 9 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. [NWS]
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