Parade to Put DCA Flights on Hold — “Flights to and from Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, will reportedly be suspended for an hour and a half on the evening of June 14, during a planned military parade through D.C. to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.” [WTOP]
Deal for Reston Paris Baguette — “The Burn has learned that a deal has been signed for a new location at the RTC Next development off Sunset Hills Road … Paris Baguette will be taking a 3,150 s.f. space right across the street from the new AC Hotel/Residence Inn combo hotel that opened earlier this year.” [The Burn]
Dogs Die in Lorton Fire — Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to the 7500 block of Pollen Street yesterday (Thursday) for a house fire. “Units arrived to heavy smoke showing from a split-level home with fire reported in the basement and kitchen. One patient was transported. Sadly, two dogs were found deceased.” [FCFRD/Facebook]
Robot Consultant Opens Fairfax Lab — “RobotLAB Inc. is expanding in Greater Washington with a new location in Fairfax to serve businesses looking to tap into robotics to address labor-related challenges.” Based outside Dallas, Texas, the robotics rental services company will open a location at 11166 Fairfax Blvd to “provide on-site demonstrations, training and technical support services to customers.” [WBJ]
Police Patrol Annandale Businesses — “Fairfax County police officers spent the day canvassing businesses along the 236 corridor in Annandale Wednesday night, working to prevent future burglaries. Captain James Curry of the department’s Criminal Investigations Division said smaller, independently owned stores can often be more vulnerable to crime.” [WUSA9]
Tysons AI Startup to Increase Hiring — “Tysons AI startup pWin.ai is ramping up hiring after securing $10 million from investors to enhance its tool that cuts down the time it takes to complete government contract proposals.” Co-founder and CEO Vishwas Lele says the company will increase its 50-person workforce, which includes 20 employees in the D.C. region, by 40% over the next year, focusing on engineering and marketing positions. [WBJ]
Taste of Springfield Returns — Springfield Town Center will host the eighth annual Taste of Springfield Festival tomorrow (Saturday) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located in the mall’s parking lot by JCPenney and Dick’s Sporting Goods, the festival will feature “good food, exhibitors, performances, and LIVE music!” [Springfield Town Center]
Chantilly Artisan Market Reopens — The nZone Artisan Market in Chantilly “first opened in 2024, but this new(ish) market returns this Saturday, June 7, with a new name and some new vendors — a total of 16 vendors in all — who are expected to sell everything from fresh produce, artisan chocolates, and baked goods.” [Out & About Fairfax]
It’s Friday — Mostly sunny conditions are expected with a high around 84 degrees and a southeast wind at 3 to 7 mph. Clouds will increase in the evening, as night ushers in a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low temperature of approximately 67 degrees. [NWS]
