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Attorney General Primary Has a Winner — “Former Del. Jay Jones will look to be the face of legal resistance to President Donald Trump in Virginia after winning Tuesday’s closely watched Democratic state primary for attorney general … State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi led Former Richmond City Mayor Levar Stoney in the tightly locked race Tuesday night.” [Associated Press]

Oakton Man Arrested for Alleged Threats — “A former Coast Guard lieutenant has been arrested for allegedly making threats to assassinate President Donald Trump, according to court documents obtained by Fox News.” An affidavit says the man posted threats on social media that “involved graphic references to guns, poisoning, and knives.” [FOX5]

Software Company to Open Tysons HQ — “Medallia Inc., a customer and employee relationship software provider, said Tuesday it will invest $2 million to open an East Coast headquarters in Tysons. The Pleasanton, California-based company will add 100 new jobs in Tysons over the next two years with the expansion.” Medallia anticipates moving into the 31,360-square-foot office at Tysons Tower near the end of 2025. [Washington Business Journal]

Anti-Trump Statue on National Mall — “A statue that shows a giant ‘thumb’s up’ gesture crushing the Statue of Liberty’s head, mangling her crown, and cracking her face down the middle, has appeared on the National Mall. The site is close to the space a tongue-in-cheek salute to January 6 rioters materialized last October.” [Washingtonian]

Local Food Bank Fears SNAP Cuts — “At Food for Others, shelves that were once fully stocked with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) supplies are expected to dwindle. With another round of SNAP cuts under debate in Congress, food banks across the region are preparing for a spike in need.” [WUSA9]

Affordable Housing Advocate Remembered — “Conrad Egan, who served as Providence District Commissioner on the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) from 1997-2001, and then as its Chairman until 2008, passed away on June 9, 2025. Mr. Egan’s accomplishments as an affordable housing advocate are many.” [FCRHA]

Dunkin’ Raises Funds for Local Nonprofits — “For every ice coffee or cold brew sold at participating locations on Wednesday, Dunkin’ will contribute $1 to The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, which provides the simple joys of childhood to battling hunger or illness … Guests can participate in Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day at the Dunkin’ located at 2280 Hunters Woods Plaza in Reston.” [Patch]

FFXnow Launches Press Club — FFXnow Press Club is now live! Following in the footsteps of our sister site, ARLnow, we launched a new feature yesterday (Tuesday) that allows subscribing readers to directly support our local reporting. For $10/month or $100/year, members get an upgraded newsletter free of banner ads and sneak peeks at what’s to come each day. [FFXnow]

It’s Wednesday — Expect a high around 90°F with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7 p.m. Rainfall amounts range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Night could bring lows around 74°F. Tomorrow (Thursday), showers and thunderstorms are likely after 2pm, with highs around 93°F. Chance of precipitation is 70%. [NWS]

Primary Voting Begins — “Ready to vote in the Democratic primary? Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17. You’ll need to go to the polling place for the precinct where you live, even if you plan to register that day. As long as you’re in line by 7 p.m., you’ll be able to vote.” [Fairfax County Government]

Arrest Made in Groveton Stabbing — “Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau arrested a man for a fatal stabbing that happened on June 10 that left one man dead in Groveton.” The 56-year-old man was detained at the Huntington Metro Station by Metro police on Sunday (June 15) and later taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where he was charged with second-degree murder. [FCPD]

Update on Herndon Double Murder Case — Prosecutors are seeking to use a video-recorded interview of Brendan and Christina Banfield’s 4-year-old daughter in their case alleging that her father killed her mother and a stranger, Joseph Ryan. “A judge must decide whether to allow the child’s statement to be played during her father’s trial without requiring her to testify or face cross-examination.” [Washington Post]

Federal Budget Could Raise Airport Costs — “Currently, MWAA pays about $7.5 million a year to operate the otherwise federally-owned [Dulles and National] airports. Over time, that number will go up, but under the proposal coming from Congress, it would double starting in 2027. MWAA would have to renegotiate the lease every 10 years going forward, raising those costs on an annual basis.” [WTOP]

Affordable Housing Becoming Harder to Find — “Falls Church-based Homestretch released new data showing that finding affordable housing in the region has become increasingly difficult for many residents.” According to the nonprofit, workers need to earn $38.73 an hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment in Falls Church — more than five times the federal minimum wage. [ARLnow]

Upgrades Coming for Annandale Trail — “The Fairfax County Park Authority plans to begin construction on the Phase 2 improvements to the Long Branch Stream Valley Trail in late June or early July. The project focuses on improving the trail segment between Woodland Way and Wakefield Chapel Road.” [Annandale Today]

No Tourism Bump From WorldPride — “WorldPride in D.C. drew less robust attendance than anticipated, according to Destination D.C.’s chief executive, though there were bright spots for hotels in the city.” Officials say hotel bookings saw “pretty significant” momentum until President Donald Trump took office in January, attributing the lower-than-expected turnout to the new administration’s “rhetoric” and people being “concerned about coming into the U.S.” [Washington Business Journal]

It’s Tuesday — Scattered rain until 2pm could be followed by storms, while patchy fog clears before 9am. The mostly cloudy day will have a high near 82, with a 30% chance of precipitation. At night, anticipate a mostly cloudy sky, a low around 71, and a 50% chance of precipitation. [NWS]

Fairfax Residents Join Anti-Trump Protests — “Large crowds of protesters gathered at street corners and along roads across Fairfax County on Saturday to exercise their First Amendment right to peacefully demonstrate against the policies of President Donald Trump.” [Patch]

Speed Cameras Start on Fairfax County Parkway — “Work zone cameras will be installed along a stretch of Fairfax County Parkway between Popes Head Road and Burke Center Parkway. A 30-day warning period begins June 15. Starting July 15, violators will be subject to fines up to $100, sent in the mail.” [Fairfax County Government]

Detour on Route 123 in Vienna — “This Monday, June 16, at 7 a.m., crews will begin replacing the handicap ramps and brick crosswalks at the intersection of Maple Avenue and East Street. Traffic will be impacted, and a detour will be in place from 9 p.m.-6 a.m. daily.” [Town of Vienna/X]

Annandale Pickleball Facility Opens — “Down the Line, a state-of-the-art pickleball facility in Annandale, will have a soft opening on Sunday, June 15. It’s located in a completely renovated building at 4311 Ravensworth Road that had been vacant for years since Kid’s Choice Sports Center closed.” [Annandale Today]

Talk About FBI Academy Relocating — “The Washington Post reported an anonymous source claims that FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is considering plans to relocate its National Academy” from Quantico to Huntsville, Alabama. “The rumblings are drawing concern and opposition among Virginia lawmakers, who cite the loss of jobs to the area and the cost of relocating the academy.” [Potomac Local News]

Fort Belvoir Celebrates Army’s B-Day — “Fort Belvoir commemorated the United States Army’s 250th birthday Thursday with a celebration and messages of heritage, honor and commitment … The event brought together military leaders, local officials and community members to reflect on the Army’s journey since its founding in 1775.” [Inside NoVA]

What to Know About Democratic AG Primary — “Jay Jones, a former state lawmaker from Norfolk, and Shannon Taylor, the longtime elected prosecutor in the Richmond suburb of Henrico County are running.” With primary voting coming tomorrow (Tuesday), two reporters “take a closer look at the candidates and break down whether there’s much difference between them.” [WTOP]

Meet McLean Entrepreneur Behind Sweet Leaf — “Sweet Leaf co-founder Arita Matini, 37, was just 21 when she opened her first restaurant back in 2009 … Sweet Leaf now has six locations — five in NoVA and one in DC — and Matini says she’s constantly looking for new opportunities to expand.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]

It’s Monday — Showers are most likely between 2pm and 4pm, with cloudy skies and temperatures reaching around 73°F. The chance of precipitation is 50%. At night, expect another chance of showers after 8pm, as it remains cloudy with lows near 66°F. There’s a 30% chance of precipitation during this time. [NWS]