Airplane Wings Clipped at DCA — “A plane clipped the wing of another passenger jet carrying several members of Congress on a taxiway at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on Thursday afternoon.” No injuries were reported in the collision, which involved an American Airlines flight headed for South Carolina striking another flight bound for New York City. [WTOP]
Contentious Fairfax City Trail Project Delayed — “Fairfax City Council voted unanimously during its Tuesday meeting on a motion not to advertise the controversial George Snyder Trail Project in its present form. The motion, which was introduced by Councilmember Tom Peterson, also directed city staff to explore possible modifications to the project.” [Patch]
Possible Development Near Bren Mar Park Draws Questions — “Of the four development proposals for Mason District reviewed at a community meeting on April 9, the only one to draw concern from residents was a townhouse project on Edsall Road … Bruce Olcott, the representative for the developer, said the project would be a high-end townhouse community with about three dozen homes” adjacent to Bren Mar Park. [Annandale Today]
Automated Metro Trains Raise Red Flags — “Two eye-opening reports released Tuesday are raising concerns about safety on Metro. One details how two trains came within 400 feet of a head-on collision, and another could delay automatic train operation from moving beyond the Red Line.” [NBC4]
Money for Route 28 Bypass Project Returned — “The Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to reimburse the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority nearly $7.5 million in funds related to the Route 28 bypass project. The board voted to cancel the project during its Feb. 4 meeting,” citing uncertainty about Fairfax County’s commitment to the regional project as a contributing factor. [Inside NoVa]
Reston Energy Efficiency Firm Has New Leader — “GridPoint Inc., a Reston company that helps its customers reduce commercial building energy costs, has tapped an insider to be its next CEO as it prepares to enter a new stage of growth following a recent $45 million capital infusion.” Derek Booth was promoted from his chief operating officer role this week. [DC Inno]
Pepsi Challenges Coke in Tysons Face Off — “From April 11 to the 13, Pepsi invites local residents to take the Pepsi Challenge and decide for themselves if they prefer Pepsi Zero Sugar over its rival Coke Zero Sugar. The event is open to challengers from noon to 7 p.m. at Tysons Corner Center at 1961 Chain Bridge Rd.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Falls Church Debates Trash Collection Funding — “Falls Church City Council members appear as divided as ever on how costs for trash collection in single-family neighborhoods should be funded. At a Monday work session, Council members split almost down the middle on whether to shift to a fee-for-service model or to stick with funding weekly trash services through the city.” [ARLnow]
It’s Friday — Expect showers with a high near 54, a northeast wind of 8 to 10 mph, and a 90% chance of precipitation bringing three quarters to one inch of rain. There’s a 100% chance of showers at night with a low around 44 and a north wind of 11 mph with gusts up to 21 mph. [NWS]
