Driver in Chantilly Crash Died — A sedan driver involved in a collision with a pickup truck on Pleasant Valley Road yesterday (Tuesday) died after being transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, police say. The truck driver was also taken to a hospital with injuries resulting from the crash, which remains under investigation. [FCPD]
Memorial Dedicated to Mid-air Crash Victims — “Surrounded by friends, family and regional leaders, a memorial was dedicated Monday at Rivergate City Park in Old Town North to the 67 victims of the mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport on Jan. 29, 2025 … The memorial was installed by the city and the office of U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8).” [ALXnow]
Felon Voter Registrations Still on Hold — “Virginia’s elections department had until Monday to comply with a federal court order to stop denying voter registration applicants for convictions other than 11 common-law felonies in 1870, a list including arson, manslaughter and murder … Local election officials were told to continue to hold the applications,” pending “further review” and guidance from the state. [VPM News]
Police Plan Traffic Enforcement Campaigns — “Throughout the month, Fairfax County Police Department officers from patrol and specialized units will conduct targeted education and enforcement efforts aimed at reducing fatal, serious injury, and property damage crashes across the county. June’s initiatives will focus on Move Over enforcement, loud exhaust violations, and our Road Shark campaign.” [FCPD]
Dog Prompts Emergency Response to DCA — “First responders met an American Airlines flight at Reagan National Airport Tuesday afternoon after a service dog had an ‘accident’ on the plane, according to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Traveling in close quarters, several passengers felt ill after the dog relieved itself on Flight 5085 from Nashville after 2 p.m.” [NBC4]
Coalition Advocates for Same-Sex Marriage Amendment — Virginians for Marriage Equality marked the start of LGBTQ Pride Month on Monday (June 1) by formally launching a statewide campaign in support of a November constitutional amendment referendum that “would repeal Virginia’s dormant constitutional ban on same-sex marriage and replace it with language requiring the commonwealth to recognize all marriages, regardless of sex, gender or race.” [Virginia Mercury]
Springfield Man to Compete in Bermuda Boat Race — “The boat that Kevin Sherwood of Springfield, Virginia, bought is still in dry dock as he makes final repairs and preparations ahead of the whole reason he bought the ‘Bay Retriever’ in the first place. If all goes as planned, he’ll get it in the water Wednesday, and starting at noon on Friday, he’ll be heading south down the Chesapeake Bay on a 753-mile voyage to Bermuda.” [WTOP]
Head of Defunct Office Moving Business Pivots to Recycling — “John Kane has raised nearly $2 million from individuals and family offices to launch an office furniture recycling company called Smart Cyclers Inc., he told me. His goal is to raise $6 million … He’s currently deciding among three locations between Manassas and Lorton to serve as the company’s first base of operations.” [Washington Business Journal]
It’s Wednesday — Expect sunny skies with a high of about 82°F and a gentle north wind at 8 mph. Overnight, conditions will be clear with temperatures dropping to around 60°F, accompanied by light and variable winds. [NWS]
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