Heat Could Push D.C. Closer to Record — “With highs forecast to flirt with the century mark Wednesday and Thursday, DC’s total of 100-degree days this year could climb even higher up the record books. DC currently has four days at or above 100 degrees, tied for the eighth-most in any year since modern records began in 1872.” [Capital Weather]
FCPD Uncovers Drug Ring — “A Sterling man has been charged following a Fairfax County Police Department investigation into a drug-dealing ring operating in Loudoun and Fairfax counties … According to court filings, FCPD Narcotics Unit detectives began investigating a drug dealing ring earlier this year” with a sting operation that involved undercover detectives buying cocaine. [Loudoun Now]
Va. Gets Piece of Cash App Settlement — “Cash App’s parent company will pay $45 million and overhaul its fraud prevention and customer service practices under a multistate settlement, resolving allegations that the popular payment app failed to protect users from scams while misleading them about the security of customers’ money.” Virginia is slated to receive about $845,000, Attorney General Jay Jones says. [Virginia Mercury]
New Coffee and Pastry Shop in Reston — “A new coffee and sweet shop opened this past weekend in Reston. It’s called MOTW Coffee & Pastries. MOTW is located at 11830 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 200 … MOTW Coffee & Pastries is a growing national brand with more than 20 locations scattered around the country.” [The Burn]
Gallows Road Development Advances — “The Fairfax County Planning Commission recommends approval of a Comprehensive Plan amendment that would allow the development of 32 single-family homes on Gallows Road in Annandale. The new development, proposed by Madison Homes, would replace 11 existing homes along Libeau Lane and the Raintree townhouse community.” [Annandale Today]
Fairfax Nursing Center Unveils Renovation — “Fairfax Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has completed a $1.5 million renovation of its facility, marking the largest modernization of the skilled nursing center in more than five decades. More than 130 guests gathered June 26 to celebrate the completion of the project, according to the facility.” [Patch]
Miss Virginia Pageant Comes to Tysons — “The Miss Virginia USA and Miss Virginia Teen USA pageants are scheduled for July 17 through the 19, 2026. Brandon McLaughlin will serve as the official host for the three-day event, which takes place at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.” [DC News Now]
Burke Library Hosts Colonial Game Day — “Step back in time at Colonial Games Day at Burke Centre Library as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday! Families are invited to try their hand at classic games enjoyed by children over 200 years ago, including hoop rolling, ring toss, marbles, jump rope, dominoes, checkers, and sack races.” The event is set for this Saturday (July 18) at 1 p.m. [Fairfax County Public Library]
It’s Wednesday — Expect sunny and hot weather, with temperatures reaching a high of around 101°F and a west wind blowing at 7 to 10 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to about 79°F and a west wind ranging from 6 to 9 mph. [NWS]
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