ICE Seeks Assault Suspect — “U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has lodged a detainer urging Fairfax County not to release from jail” a man arrested on June 30 in Prince William County. “He has been charged with strong-arm assault and kidnap of an adult with the intent to sexually assault in connection with an incident in September 2025 in the Skyline area of Bailey’s Crossroads.” [Annandale Today]

Stomach Parasite Sickens Virginians — “Virginia is reporting up to 10 cases of cyclosporiasis, a stomach parasite that can cause severe diarrhea and has infected people in 17 states so far, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The CDC said 145 people nationwide have gotten sick between May 1 and June 16. Twenty people have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported.” [WJLA]

Some Federal Agencies Rehiring — “More than 260,000 employees left the federal workforce since the administration began its efforts to downsize government through reductions in force, early retirement, deferred resignations and a hiring freeze, with the effects felt acutely here in the D.C. region. But now, many agencies are hiring again, raising questions about what DOGE ultimately accomplished and what comes next for the federal workforce.” [WAMU]

Cat With Kittens Exposed to Rabies — “According to veterinarian Kathleen Werden, the cat was found with her kittens in a neighborhood in Chantilly on June 13 … If you or someone you know may have been exposed to the cat between June 6 and June 16, you should contact your local health department immediately.” [WJLA]

Va. Defends Immigrant Tuition Policy — “Virginia defended a policy allowing immigrant students to qualify for in-state tuition assistance in a federal court Tuesday as public universities begin preparing for the fall semester … The Justice Department argued federal law preempts a 2020 law dubbed the Virginia Dream Act.” [Courthouse News]

State Highways Ranked Highly for Safety — “A new study shows that Virginia is one of the best states in the country for delivering safety and mobility benefits with the commonwealth generating an estimated $1.95 billion in safety and reliability value as a result of fewer crashes, less property damage and more dependable travel. Still, researchers said, there is still more work to be done.” [Virginia Mercury]

Open Caption Requirement in Effect — “New options are here at movie theaters across Virginia. That’s because a new state law that went into effect on July 1 now requires most movie theaters to provide showings with open captions.” Bill patron Del. Phil Hernandez from Norfolk says he hopes the change makes “the simple pleasure” of seeing a movie “accessible for everyone,” including people who are deaf or hard of hearing, seniors and veterans. [WRIC]

Bailey’s Strip Mall Seeks to Fill Vacancies — “Big changes are coming to the small retail shopping strip at Leesburg Pike and Glen Forest Drive in Bailey’s Crossroads. Three units are available for lease: the vacant spaces formerly held by the Mum Aroi Thai restaurant and the Thai Value Food Market, plus the office currently occupied by State Farm Insurance agent David Seidel.” [Annandale Today]

It’s Thursday — Expect showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with a high near 87°F. An 80% chance of rain continues into the evening, especially before 8 p.m., with a low around 71°F and light southwest winds. [NWS]

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