GW Parkway Lane Closures Begin in Northern Section — “Drivers will face road closures in McLean, Virginia, on the George Washington Parkway beginning Monday as crews conduct routine maintenance to nearby trees. The good news for commuters is that the closures will not take place during morning or afternoon rush hour. The northbound lanes of the George Washington Parkway between Spout Run Parkway and Chain Bridge Road/Route 123 are scheduled to be closed from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays until Sept. 1.” [WTOP]
Former Academy Sold by Saudi Embassy — “The 34-acre property on Popes Head Road was sold by the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia to an affiliate of the International Institute of Islamic Thought for $4.6 million on July 13, according to Fairfax County property records.” [Washington Business Journal]
Firefighters Respond to Vienna House Fire — “#FairfaxBravest are on the scene of a house fire near Onondio Circle SE and Aponi Rd SE in Vienna. Crews arrived with fire showing from the side and exterior. Utilities secured and fire extinguished. No injuries. Cause under investigation.” [Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department/X]
Digital Protections for Children Presented to State Lawmakers — “On Wednesday, lawmakers considered a measure that would further require app store providers like Google and Apple to independently audit their products’ age ratings and content descriptions. This step would also require parental controls to be easy to find, understand, and configure, and require app stores to provide a clear and conspicuous mechanism to improve oversight. Another idea [Joint Commission on Technology and Science] discussed was limiting parental consent to apps rated above the account holder’s age category and apps offering in-app purchases.” [Virginia Mercury]
FCPD Road Shark Program Returns — “Drivers across Fairfax County can expect stepped-up traffic enforcement for the next week as police launch the third round of the “Road Shark” program, an initiative aimed at cracking down on aggressive and dangerous driving … During the seven-day enforcement period, officers will be out 24/7 in every nook and cranny of the county to catch dangerous driving behaviors in an effort to reduce deadly and serious injuries.” [WJLA]
It’s Tuesday — Expect a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms today, especially after 5 PM, with a high near 90°F and a northwest wind at 5 to 8 mph. Rainfall may reach up to a quarter of an inch, more during thunderstorms. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 1 AM, with a low around 72°F. It will be mostly cloudy, with winds shifting to the northwest after midnight, and similar rainfall amounts. [NWS]
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