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Heat Wave Could Be Historic — “As we close in on the Wednesday start of an unusually intense and long-lasting blast of extreme heat extending into the Fourth of July weekend, computer models continue to pump out numbers that could threaten all-time high temperature records in the DC area and across the Mid-Atlantic by late this week.” [Capital Weather]

State Budget Amendments Pass — “With less than 48 hours remaining before the start of Virginia’s new fiscal year, the General Assembly on Monday approved a package of amendments proposed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger to the state’s two-year budget, formally ending a budget fight among the Democratic majority that had dragged on for months.” [Virginia Mercury]

Tysons Company Scooped Up in $8B Deal — “Rocket Lab said ​on Monday it would acquire satellite communications provider Iridium Communications in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $8 billion, marking one of the biggest consolidation moves in the commercial ⁠space industry.” [CNBC]

Virginians Feeling Healthcare Costs — “There were 371,000 Virginians who signed up for insurance plans at the end of the 2026 open enrollment period on Jan. 30, according to data presented to the state’s Health Benefit Exchange Advisory Committee on June 18. That number dropped to 298,000 as of mid-June.” [VPM News]

New Housing Proposed in Annandale — “A revised development proposal for Gallows Road and Libeau Lane in Annandale calls for 32 detached single-family homes across from Holmes Run Acres and Woodburn Elementary School. Madison Homes is proposing a Comprehensive Plan amendment to increase the density on the property … to 3-4 dwellings per acre.” [Annandale Today]

Health Department Expanding Walk-In Hours — “The Fairfax County Health Department is expanding walk-in hours at all four of its public health centers starting July 1. While appointments remain available, the extended walk-in hours will make accessing Health Department services easier, including vaccinations, sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing [and] maternity services.” [FCHD]

New Events Added to Senior Olympics — “Rock climbing, weight lifting and the game of darts will be new events in the 2026 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics. This year’s Senior Olympics are scheduled to be held from Sept. 9 through Oct. 4 … Over 70 events will take place at more than 30 venues across Northern Virginia.” [Inside NoVA]

McLean Ranked Among Richest Suburbs — “McLean has ranked No. 9 on GOBankingRates’s list of the wealthiest suburbs in the nation. However, that ranking is down three slots from 10 years ago, when it ranked at No. 6.” Vienna and Fort Hunt were also on the list. [Northern Virginia Magazine]

It’s Tuesday — Expect sunny weather with temperatures reaching a high of around 90°F. At night, anticipate mostly clear skies with a low of about 71°F. Winds from the south will persist at 7 to 9 mph, with possible gusts up to 18 mph. [NWS]

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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]