Woman Found Dead in Hybla Valley — Fairfax County police are investigating the death of a woman who was found with wounds to her upper body near a bus stop at Richmond Highway and Arlington Drive around 7:20 p.m. yesterday (Monday). “Call 911 with info,” police said. [FCPD/X]
Va. Could End Data Center Tax Breaks — Senate Democrats proposed ending a sales tax exemption for data centers to fund the state budget for the next two fiscal years, while their counterparts in the House of Delegates Senate “put forth more modest spending for key items.” Both plans would fill gaps left by the federal government for food assistance benefits and Affordable Care Act subsidies, among other priorities. [VPM Media]
Progress on Potomac Pipeline Repairs — “Work to repair the collapsed section of the Potomac Interceptor is moving ahead, and with help from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, D.C. Water crews are working to stay on track toward restoring full flow by mid-March.” [WTOP]
Economic Development Leader Plans Exit — “The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) Commission announced [yesterday] that President and CEO Victor Hoskins will be returning to the private sector this fall” after leading the organization for six years. FCEDA board chair James Quigley told the Washington Business Journal that the authority is planning a “pretty aggressive local search” for a successor, who is expected to be announced later this year. [FCEDA]
Senators Hint at Bill to Reduce DCA Flights — “Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are throwing their support behind the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) final report into the January 2025 midair collision near” Reagan National Airport, saying in a statement that they “will be working on legislation to reduce slots at DCA and meet the NTSB’s other safety recommendations.” [ARLnow]
Poll on Gun Laws and Redistricting — “A new statewide poll shows most Virginians support stricter gun laws and favor keeping the commonwealth’s current redistricting system, even as many question whether tougher firearms restrictions would make them safer and express deep dissatisfaction with the direction of the country.” [Virginia Mercury]
Pizzeria Opens in Lincolnia — “Pizzato Pizza, a brand-new casual eatery at Landmark Plaza, offers some innovative pizza varieties, such as butter chicken pizza, vodka crispy chicken pizza, and chicken tikka pizza. It’s located in a former Pizza Hut at 6226 Little River Turnpike, Lincolnia.” [Annandale Today]
Fairfax Senator Dropped From Key Committee — “The Virginia Senate shuffled key committee assignments Friday following Sen. Adam Ebbin’s departure to join the Spanberger administration, triggering a shake-up that included Sen. Dave Marsden’s, D-Fairfax, removal from the powerful Finance and Appropriations Committee and Sen. Bryce Reeves’, R-Orange, ouster from Commerce and Labor.” [Virginia Scope]
GMU Launches Teaching Scholarships — “George Mason University’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) has announced a new Future Ready Teachers initiative” that will provide full scholarships to cover tuition and the cost-of-living for aspiring educators. “It will also provide mentorship, a three-year induction program, and preparation for technology-enabled environments.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
It’s Tuesday — Expect sunshine and a high near 39 today, accompanied by a northwest wind of 7-11 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Moving into night, there’s a 30% chance of snow after 1 am, turning into a rain mix after 4 am. Clouds will increase, and the temperature will drop to around 32. [NWS]
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