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Driver Rescued From Chantilly Pond — “This afternoon, @ffxfirerescue & @FairfaxCountyPD rescued a person trapped inside a vehicle after it crashed into a pond near Walney Rd & Westfields Blvd. Responders formed a human chain to bring the driver safely to shore. She was treated for minor injuries.” [FCPD/X]

Restaurants Support Earthquake Relief — “While large search and rescue missions are underway in the South American country, the Venezuelan restaurants in D.C., Maryland and Virginia are working around the clock organizing donations … The earthquakes have killed more than 1,400 people and injured more than 3,000.” [NBC4]

Dulles Airport Overhaul Backed by United — “Discussions between United (NASDAQ: UAL), the Transportation Department and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority are ‘going on in earnest,'” according to United Airlines Vice President of International Regulatory and Policy Steve Morrissey, who said the reported proposal for sped-up renovations is the Trump administration’s “preferred option.” [Washington Business Journal]

Lincolnia ABC Store Closing — “The Virginia ABC store at 6343 Columbia Pike in Barcroft Plaza is permanently closing. The store’s last day is July 12.” The Lincolnia area will still have an ABC store in Landmark Plaza at 6206 Little River Turnpike. [Annandale Today]

Capital Beltway Trail Now Open — “The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Transurban [on Saturday] officially opened the new 495 Express Lanes Extension’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail … Hundreds of community members gathered [that] morning in the future Scott’s Run Nature Preserve annex parking lot to celebrate the opening of the approximately 2.5-mile trail with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and family-friendly fitness events.” [VDOT]

Va. Seeks More Reporting on Data Center Water Use — “New regulations taking effect next January will shine more light on how much water data centers use in Virginia — though information on specific facilities is still protected as a trade secret. And a state budget amendment seeks to add more reporting requirements.” [VPM News]

Colleges Support Three-Year Bachelor’s Degrees — “Higher education leaders in Virginia and Ohio announced Thursday that they will join forces to create a model for three-year bachelor’s degrees, cutting the traditional timeframe of obtaining the credential by one year.” [Virginia Mercury]

Historic Blenheim Closes for a Week — “Historic Blenheim will be closed June 29-July 8. The city is renovating the lobby of the modern Civil War Interpretive Center building. The grounds remain open, including goat viewing, and house tours will resume after renovations are completed.” [City of Fairfax]

New Legal Notice — Public hearing on school boundaries July 13, 2026, 6 p.m. [Public Notices]

It’s Monday — Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. At night, skies will be mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. [NWS]

Fairfax Rescue Team Responds to Earthquakes — “A search-and-rescue team from Fairfax County, Virginia, is being deployed to Venezuela to assist with recovery efforts following a pair of powerful earthquakes that have left at least 164 people dead … The Virginia Task Force One (VA-TF1) said an 80-person, six-dog heavy urban search and rescue team was deployed.” [WJLA]

New Law Will Allow Stop Sign Cameras — “You’ve seen speed cameras, and red light cameras, but soon you could be seeing AI stop sign cameras in Virginia. Starting July 1, a new law allows Virginia communities to use cameras at stop signs and crosswalks in school zones, work zones, and high-crash corridors. The cameras can supplement the work being done now by crossing guards or law enforcement.” [WUSA9]

Gun Background Checks Can Resume — “A Lynchburg judge cleared the way for the reinstatement of background checks for the private sale of firearms on Wednesday after a legal back and forth that had halted the checks off and on since October. Background checks for the private sale of firearms will resume on July 1.” [Cardinal News]

Student Journalists Advocate for Protections — “Student journalists across Virginia are forming a new coalition to create protections for free speech in the classroom. It’s happened in Albemarle County and in Loudoun County, in Fairfax and in Alexandria — school administrators threatening to pull the plug on student journalism.” [WVTF]

Fairfax Firefighter Exits Hospital — “#FCFRD members, family, and friends gathered today to support Firefighter Thomas ‘Pup Jr.’ Williams as he was discharged from the hospital. On Sunday, Firefighter Williams suffered a life-threatening medical emergency while at work. His crew sprang into action performing life-saving emergency medical care before transporting him to the hospital” [FCFRD/Facebook]

Vienna Hosts Naturalization Ceremony — As part of its Liberty Amendments Month celebrations, Vienna will host a naturalization ceremony at the Vienna Community Center tomorrow (Saturday). The festivities begin at 3:30 p.m. with live music and entertainment before fifteen people take the Oath of Allegiance and be officially welcomed as new U.S. citizens at 5 p.m. [Town of Vienna]

Area Restaurants Recognized for Wine Offerings — “Wine Spectator has released its 2026 Restaurant Awards, and several spots across Northern Virginia have earned honors,” including Barcelona Wine Bar in Reston, the Capital Grill, Seasons 52 and more. “The annual program celebrates top destinations for wine and hospitality.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]

Metro Selling 50th Anniversary Merch — Metro opened a 50 Years of Metro Pop-Up Shop at 300 7th Street SW in D.C. yesterday (Thursday) that will stick around through July 10. “It’s stocked with everything you need to celebrate five decades of America’s Metro System, including exclusive 50th anniversary styles, rare finds, authentic bus stop signs, and a little DMV pride to honor the region’s most iconic ride.” [WMATA]

Local Graduate Builds Junk Removal Business — “What started as a college job for some extra coin in the pocket and beer money has now turned into a thriving business in Northern Virginia. [Andreas] Karagounis started Gen Z Junk Removal last March and now demos hot tubs and sheds and hauls them off for customers.” [WTOP]

It’s Friday — There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 5 p.m., with partly sunny skies and a high of 92°F. At night, there is a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., with patchy fog possible after 3 a.m. It will be mostly cloudy, with a low of around 70°F and variable winds. [NWS]

Heat Wave Possible Next Week — “At the moment, the National Weather Service has the DC area within a large area of extreme heat risk for Thursday July 2 through Saturday July 4. The region of potential extreme heat coincides with a strong, sprawling area of high pressure known as a heat dome.” [Capital Weather]

Burke Residents Survey Storm Damage — “Families in a Burke neighborhood are beginning the long recovery process after powerful storms swept through the area Monday night … Several homes on Winford Court sustained significant damage, forcing some residents to leave their homes as cleanup efforts continue.” [WUSA9]

Council Convened to Address Prison Conditions — “The Governor’s Community Partnership Council On Corrections, which Spanberger announced Tuesday, will bring together representatives from advocacy groups, faith-based organizations, healthcare and public safety groups and former prisoners to share their experiences and work towards solutions.” [Virginia Mercury]

Judge Seeks Answers on Kennedy Center Tarp — “On Wednesday, US District Judge Christopher Cooper ordered the Kennedy Center to explain to the court why the building’s facade is currently obscured by a tarp … The tarp went up in the early hours of June 13, as workers were preparing to remove the ‘Donald J. Trump’ lettering from the front portico of the Kennedy Center.” [Washingtonian]

Tysons Contractor Makes Acquisition — “McLean-based Fortune 500 government contractor Booz Allen Hamilton plans to acquire Austin, Texas-based defense technology company Ultra I&C Mission Solutions for $720 million, a move designed to expand its offerings in mission-critical software, encryption and edge-computing products.” [Virginia Business]

FCPS Awards Outstanding Staff — “Tricia Wayland, the assistant principal at Bailey’s Upper Elementary School, was named 2026 Outstanding School-Based Leader at Fairfax County Public Schools’ Honors ceremony earlier this month.” Other winners included Mosaic Elementary School’s Amanda Blevins (elementary teacher), Langley High’s Scott McCormick (secondary teacher) and Bucknell Elementary’s Rashida Green (principal). [Annandale Today]

Carnival Underway in Tysons — For the past week, Lerner Town Square near Tysons Galleria has been hosting carnival rides, including a Ferris wheel, a tilt-a-whirl, a carousel and more. Set to remain in town through Sunday (June 28), the Tysons Carnival is offering a buy-one, get-one ride credit promotion today only. [Powers & Thomas Midway Entertainment]

Musical Cast Visits Workhouse Arts Center — Gwynne Wood, who plays Lucy Burns in the musical “Suffs” at National Theatre, “and understudy Gretchen Shope answered questions from several hundred ‘Suffs’ fans under a tent right next to the Lorton Prison Museum. The museum tells the story of the suffragists who were imprisoned there in 1917 for picketing the White House for women’s rights to vote.” [WTOP]

It’s Thursday — The weather will be mostly sunny with a high of about 87°F, accompanied by a light south wind picking up to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. By night, expect partly cloudy skies with a low around 69°F and a south wind blowing at 6 to 8 mph. [NWS]

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Storm Hit Burke With 90 MPH Winds — “Teams from the National Weather Service surveyed storm damage Tuesday morning in Burke following Monday evening’s severe storms across the region and determined the cause: A one-mile long, 500-foot wide ‘microburst’ carrying 90 mph winds.” [Inside NoVA]

Arrest in Annandale Abduction Case — “On Tuesday, the Fairfax County Police Department said the suspect who exposed his genitals and then tried to grab a woman and pull her into the woods was taken into custody … Police said there was no threat to the community.” [DC News Now]

Military Flyovers Planned for America 250 — “The U.S. military notified D.C. that it will conduct aircraft flyovers near the National Mall from Wednesday, June 24, through Friday, July 10, as part of America’s 250th-anniversary celebrations, according to AlertDC … The latest round anchors the Great American State Fair, a 16-day exposition on the Mall running June 25 to July 10 and organized by Freedom 250.” [ARLnow]

ACLU Seeks to Speed Up Ex-Felon Voting Registration — “As thousands of Virginians with certain past felony convictions remain in a voting registration limbo, a civil rights group filed a motion on June 18 seeking an expedited remedy. The group accused election officials of violating a voting rights lawsuit previously won earlier this year.” [Virginia Mercury]

Child Support System Update Shut Down — “After already spending millions, Virginia’s Department of Social Services shut down a two-year long IT project to overhaul the state’s outdated child support enforcement system … State officials are now trying to figure out what to do with the system,” which was already considered “antiquated” back in 1998. [VPM News]

Fairfax City Local Candidates List Finalized — “On Thursday afternoon, Fairfax City’s Office of Elections released the official list of candidates who have qualified to run for city offices in the Nov. 3 General and Special Election … In the mayor’s race, incumbent City Council Member Tom Peterson is running against Kirsten Sides Lockhart” after current Mayor Catherine Read announced she won’t seek reelection. [Patch]

Former RA CEO Takes Job in Austin — “Austin has named its next head of economic development initiatives, as city leaders back a renewed push to attract and support more local economic investment. The city announced the appointment of Michael ‘Mac’ Cummins as Austin Economic Development’s next director June 16.” Cummins, who resigned as CEO of Reston Association in January, will officially step into his new position on July 27. [Community Impact]

McLean Home on Market for Nearly $6M — “Just a short walk from Scott’s Run Nature Preserve, this single-family home offers modern living amongst nature. With six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, 938 Saigon Rd., McLean is situated on 1.4 acres. The custom residence features a home theater, golf simulator, fire pit patio, and elevator.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]

It’s Wednesday — Sunny with a high of 81°F and a northwest wind at 7 mph. At night, expect mostly clear skies and a low of 62°F, with calm winds. [NWS]

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