FCPS Investigation Finds No Issues with Football Team — “A monthslong investigation into allegations that Hayfield Secondary School’s football coaches improperly recruited players didn’t verify any of the accusations, Fairfax County Superintendent Michelle Reid said Tuesday night.” [WTOP]
Break-Ins Reported at Local Businesses — “Stores spent Tuesday cleaning up after a series of smash-and-grab break-ins across the D.C. area overnight. Starting just after 1 a.m., there were a series of at least 10 break-ins in Northwest D.C., Montgomery County and Fairfax County,” including at a nail salon and European Wax Center in Pimmit Hills’ Tysons Station shopping center. [NBC4]
Temps at Dulles Airport Hit Record High — “Wednesday marked the fifth record high set in D.C. this summer. Dulles International Airport climbed to 99 degrees, also setting a record high Wednesday.” In the District, temperatures reached 101 degrees late in the afternoon, breaking a record for Aug. 28 set in 1948. [Washington Post]
Boxing Gym Coming to Annandale — “Z’s Boxing Gym is expected to open in mid to late October at 4119 John Marr Drive next to Goodwill. While the facility will help clients improve their fitness, the main objective is to train people for boxing matches.” [Annandale Today]
Construction Nears on Former Mount Vernon School — “In recent weeks, the lawn in front of the Original Mount Vernon High School (OMVHS) has been sectioned off and surrounded by security fencing, while excavators have begun digging up earth — all in preparation for the kickoff of internal renovations and new construction at the site this fall.” [On the MoVe]
Emergency Storm Pipe Repair Needed in Vienna — “Traffic alert! One lane of Lawyer’s Road at Blair Road, NW will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. now through Sept. 4 while Washington Gas relocates a gas main to accommodate an emergency repair to replace a collapsed metal storm drainpipe. Expect delays.” [Town of Vienna/Twitter]
Fair Lakes Developer Names New Leader — “For just the second time in its 59-year history, Fairfax real estate development firm Peterson Cos. will have a president whose last name is not Peterson…President and CEO Jon Peterson is relinquishing the president’s role,” which will be taken over by Madison Marquette Chief Operating Officer Daniel McCahan. [Washington Business Journal]
It’s Thursday — Expect a mostly sunny day with a high near 88 and a 60% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts may range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch. Thursday night will be cloudy with a low around 69. [NWS]
