Dominion Sues Over Rejected Substation — “Dominion Energy has filed a lawsuit against Prince William County, challenging its decision to oppose a plan to overhaul an existing substation. The utility company is arguing the Vint Hill substation project is needed to maintain regional grid reliability, and that the Board of Supervisors’ decision warrants additional review.” [WTOP]
Push for Kennedy Center Records — “President Donald Trump’s administration is withholding records documenting the scope of his influence over management of the Kennedy Center, according to attorneys for a Democratic lawmaker challenging the Republican president’s plan to close the performing arts center for renovations.” [Associated Press]
Local Airports Rank High for Flight Disruptions — “A recent report by research and advocacy firm ConsumerAffairs ranked Reagan National Airport the worst large airport in the U.S. for ‘flight disruptions.’ Among the 29 large airports ConsumerAffairs ranked, DCA ranked worst, Dulles Airport ranked 9th worst, and BWI Marshall ranked in the middle of the pack at 16th.” [WJLA]
Annandale Jewelry Store Burglarized — “Three men broke into Lambros Goldsmith in Annandale and stole $2 million worth of jewelry, reports store owner and award-winning jeweler Lambros Magiafas. Surveillance video shows the suspects wearing masks and dressed in black using a hammer to break the glass door, smashing the display cases, and shoving jewelry into bags at about 5 a.m. on Sept. 28.” [Annandale Today]
Bill Aims to Help Renters Exposed to Mold — “Del. Cia Price, D-Newport News, wants to strengthen tenant protection laws for renters whose living conditions include mold. Price pitched a bill to do so in 2025, and it is due to be deliberated again in the upcoming 2027 legislative session.” [Virginia Mercury]
Area Restaurateur on Inflation — Dan Simons, co-owner of Founding Farmers Restaurant Group, says “costs are up across the board,” including for fuel and meat. “He estimated he’s spending about two and a half times more than he had budgeted for fuel this year.” [WTOP]
School Board Member Donates Car — “South Lakes High School automotive students have another vehicle to learn on after Fairfax County School Board member Kyle McDaniel donated his car to the program. McDaniel, an at-large board member, said the donation was intended to highlight career and technical education and the opportunities those courses offer students.” [Patch]
It’s Monday — Sunny with a high near 70 and calm winds becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Monday night will be clear with a low around 50, with calm winds becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight. [NWS]
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