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Racist Graffiti Reported in Burke — “Fairfax County police are investigating racist and antisemitic graffiti spray painted near a school bus stop in Burke, Virginia. The graffiti was discovered Wednesday morning on utility boxes and neighborhood signs at the corner of Burke Centre Parkway and Wheaton Drive.” [NBC4]

Regional Leaders Seek to Step Up Response to Trump Admin — “After weeks of playing defense, some D.C.-area leaders are now considering a more aggressive approach to the Trump administration.” Braddock District Supervisor James Walkinshaw stressed at a COG meeting that the region needs to “continue to fight.” [ARLnow]

Police Seek Tips in Missing Woman Case — “City of Fairfax Police are asking the public’s help in locating Amanda L. Childess. She has not been heard from since she disappeared on March 6, 2022 under suspicious circumstances. Investigators have gathered evidence that indicates Childess may have been the victim of foul play, according to police.” [Patch]

Relief Available for Businesses Affected by Drought — “Fairfax County small businesses hit by last July’s drought still have time to get help. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest loans to businesses suffering financial losses, but you must apply before April 7, 2025.” [Fairfax County Emergency Information]

Court Renovations Coming to Wakefield Park — “The Fairfax County Park Authority plans to renovate the tennis and pickleball courts at Wakefield Park in Annandale and expand the number of dedicated pickleball courts. Construction is expected to begin in early April.” [Annandale Today]

Free Lyft Rides Offered for St. Patrick’s Day — “The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) is offering free Lyfts this Saturday, March 15, through Monday, March 17. WRAP’s 2025 St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide program hopes to prevent drunk driving throughout the area.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]

Agreement to Preserve Historic Oakton Schoolhouse — “On March 7, 2025, the Fairfax County Park Authority and the Greater Oakton Community Association officially finalized a Memorandum of Agreement to support the historic Oakton Schoolhouse … Under the MOA, GOCA will use the Oakton Schoolhouse for events, meetings, rentals, historical presentations, classes, theater productions and educational programs.” [FCPA]

It’s Friday — Patchy fog will dissipate by 9am, leading to initially cloudy conditions that will gradually become mostly sunny with the temperature reaching around 59. For Friday night, patchy fog will return after 3am. The sky will see increasing clouds, and temperatures will drop to around 44. [NWS]

Fairfax Man Charged with Arson — “On March 11, 2025, at approximately 9:46 p.m., the City of Fairfax Police responded to the 3900 block of Fairview Drive to assist the City of Fairfax Fire Department with a house fire.” A 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged with burning a dwelling after investigators determined the fire was set intentionally. [City of Fairfax Police and Fire]

DCA Crash Responders Recognized — “At Wednesday’s Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments meeting, dozens of first responders from D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia were recognized for their efforts in the aftermath of the crash. The regional assistance, leaders said, made a major difference in the response.” [WTOP]

Falls Church to Prohibit More Right Turns on Red — “Additional no-turn-on-red traffic restrictions are coming to Falls Church … Police Chief Shahram Fard told City Council members that the Department of Public Works has approved several of his requests for additional no-turn-on-red restrictions along Broad Street.” [ARLnow]

Lacrosse League Contests Field Cancellations — “Annandale Youth Lacrosse, a program under the umbrella of the Annandale Boys & Girls Club, had already had a game schedule approved for this spring, then learned three of their dates were canceled without warning. The league is fighting back” after they say Fairfax County bumped them in favor of the women’s football program DC Divas. [Annandale Today]

Closing Fairfax Eatery Finds Temporary Location — “While Havabite Eatery still plans to close the doors of its Main Street location on March 31, the family restaurant will not be disappearing completely from the Fairfax area. On Monday, the owners announced that Havabite will be operating at Mazadar Restaurant temporarily until a new permanent location can be found.” [Patch]

Jeopardy! Coming to D.C. — “The popular trivia game show Jeopardy! is headed our way. From April 10 to 12, the show will be hosting multiple events throughout Washington, DC. Details about the three-day showcase are still developing, but it will include visits to local universities and a taping of the podcast Inside Jeopardy! Live at the Lincoln Theatre.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]

Local Businesses to Celebrate Pi Day — “Pi Day is celebrated every year on March 14 because the date aligns with the first three digits of pi — 3.14. In 2025, Pi Day falls on a Friday … Here are some fun activities to celebrate the day in the D.C. area.” [NBC4]

It’s Thursday — Patchy fog will clear by 10am, giving way to mostly cloudy conditions and a high around 59. A gentle northeast wind of 6 mph will be present during the day. The night will also remain mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to a low of 43, accompanied by a similar east wind at 6 mph. [NWS]