Va. Sues Over Trump Arch — “The legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch are mounting, with the District of Columbia and Virginia suing in federal court today (Saturday) as the administration says construction could begin as early as next week.” [Associated Press/ARLnow]
HOAs Oppose Accessory Housing Changes — “Dozens of residents urged the Fairfax County Planning Commission to avoid making changes to the rules for accessory living units that would harm the character of stable neighborhoods. One of the biggest concerns cited … was a rule change stating that owners of a home with an ALU would not have to live on the property.” [Annandale Today]
Police Seek Help With ‘Bank Jugging’ Case — “On October 23, at 10:20 a.m., the victim withdrew $2,400 from a bank in the 4400 block of Backlick Road in Annandale. The victim then drove to a nearby gas station in the Franconia District. While the victim was inside the gas station, the suspect … entered the victim’s vehicle and stole the cash. The suspect fled the area before police arrived.” [FCPD]
Colleges Urged to Review Sexual Violence Policies — “Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) is asking all of Virginia’s colleges and universities to update their sexual violence policies as gang rape allegations at Cornell University continue to make national headlines. The letter … includes instructions as to how colleges and universities should review and, if appropriate, update their policies related to sexual violence.” [WRIC]
Reston Station Offices Refinanced — “Comstock Holding Companies has completed a $299.1 million refinancing of three fully leased office towers at Reston Station, replacing an existing loan as the developer prepares for the next phase of the mixed-use development near the Wiehle-Reston East Metro station.” [Patch]
State Losing Its Forests — “A new nationwide report on permanent deforestation shows that Virginia was one of 11 states responsible for 70% of all forest loss from 1990 to 2017. Christopher Williams, the report’s lead author, said new pressures from agriculture and development appear to be accelerating deforestation.” [VPM News]
Va. Education Secretary Shares Priorities — “Starting in January, the executive branch and lawmakers are expected to discuss a slate of K-12 topics, including school technology, expanding career and technical education and preparing children under five for kindergarten by closing the childcare affordability gap. At Wednesday’s Board of Education work session, Secretary of Education Jeffrey Smith shared the foundation of the administration’s K-12 education plans.” [Virginia Mercury]
Kayakers Paddle Over Great Falls — “I headed to Great Falls early Sunday morning to photograph the waterfalls framed by colorful fall foliage. As I was taking photos, two kayakers arrived and paddled over the falls … After an extended stretch of rain-free weather, the Potomac River’s water level has remained remarkably steady, providing favorable conditions for kayaking over Great Falls.” [Capital Weather]
New Legal Notice — Public hearing scheduled on middle school advanced academic program changes, with testimony signup and livestream options available. [Public Notices]
It’s Monday — Cloudy skies will linger through mid-morning before clearing, with a high near 66. Winds will be calm early, becoming southerly around 5 mph in the afternoon. Night will be mostly clear with a low around 47. [NWS]
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