morning notes

Jury Deliberates on Student’s Fatal Shooting — “Jurors began deliberations Tuesday afternoon in the case of a Fairfax County man accused of fatally shooting a Herndon teenager last year. Ismael Cruz-Delcid, 19, was charged last March with first-degree murder for the death of 14-year-old Michai Malave,” who was shot in the Sonesta Extended Stay Suites parking lot in McNair. [WUSA9]

Herndon Bear Relocated — “Thank you to @VirginiaDWR Conservation Police and biologists for safely capturing and relocating our beloved Elden the Bear! We will miss you Elden. You brought us such joy and excitement!” [Herndon Police/X]

Halal Eatery Opens in Annandale — “A new fast-casual dining spot, called Blazin Halal From The Streets of NYC, is now open in Annandale. Located at 4367 John Marr Drive in the Eastgate Shopping Center, Blazin Halal offers jerk chicken burritos, rice platters, spicy smash burgers, New York-style chicken and waffles, and gyros, among other items.” [Annandale Today]

How Much Money Toll Lanes Produce — “Northern Virginia has five separate private-public operators of the toll roads. They operate the Dulles Greenway, Dulles Tollway, 95/495/395 Express Lanes, and I-66 … WUSA9 called and emailed all of the companies that run the tollways. We added the revenue from 2024 (or the most recent available), and it equates to around $580 million a year.” [WUSA9]

Anti-Trump Protest Planned in Reston — “Protesters in Reston and across the country will take to the streets Saturday in ‘No Kings’ rallies nationwide to coincide with a military parade commemorating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary that falls on Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.” In Reston, demonstrations are planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3-5 p.m. [Patch]

Vienna to Add Four-Way Stop — “Soon the intersection of Glyndon Street SE and Adahi Road SE will become a four-way stop thanks to a recent traffic study from the Town’s Public Work Department. Crews will begin installing two new stop signs at the intersection beginning this Wednesday, June 11, at 8 a.m. Please use caution when traveling in the area.” [Town of Vienna/Instagram]

Herndon Student’s ‘Miracle’ Recovery — “James started his senior year at Herndon High School unclear if he’d ever be able to walk again. But, through multiple surgeries, grueling physical therapy sessions and a motivation to end his high school career on a stage, he ended the year with the lead role in the school’s production of ‘Footloose,’ dancing and kicking his feet around.” [WTOP]

Reston Contractor Gets Second Chance — “CACI International has won another shot at a $428 million Defense Logistics Agency competitions after complaining about how the agency evaluated proposals. The company was eliminated from the competition for a task order to help modernize financial management capabilities across several defense agencies.” [Washington Technology]

It’s Wednesday — Expect widespread haze after 11am followed by sunny skies and a high temperature near 87. The calm wind will turn west around 6 mph in the afternoon. For Wednesday night, the sky will be mostly clear and the low temperature will be around 67 with a calm wind. [NWS]

Pedestrian Injured in Crash — Fairfax County police responded last night (Monday) to a “pedestrian crash involving two vehicles at Gallows Road and Prosperity Avenue in Merrifield. The pedestrian, an adult female, was taken to the hospital in life-threatening condition. Both drivers remained on scene.” [FCPD/X]

Man Missing After Tysons Crash — “A Virginia family’s concern is growing after their young adult son was involved in a crash late Friday night and has been missing ever since. Two police departments are now searching for 19-year-old Kyle Coleman, who was driving a Toyota Yaris when his car left the roadway near a mall in the Tysons area, off Galleria Drive.” [NBC4]

Va. Aggressive on Immigrant Detentions — “Virginia is one of five states where efforts to arrest and remove unauthorized immigrants appear most aggressive, according to an Axios analysis … Fairfax County was in the top 10 U.S. localities for most immigrants ordered removed (504).” [Axios Richmond]

Local Breweries to Merge — “Bunnyman Brewing and Mustang Sally Brewing announced on social media that they are merging. Mustang Sally will begin operating under the Bunnyman brand as its third location.” Mustang Sally says its beers will still be on tap, and “the team you trust is still behind the bar.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]

Alexandria Seeks to Delay I-495 Toll Lanes — “Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins and city staff are asking that the Virginia Department of Transportation delay approval of a preferred alternative on a plan to add express lanes from the Springfield Interchange across the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.” A final public hearing on the proposal will be held in the city tomorrow (Wednesday). [ALXnow]

Push for Free Tax Filing Gains Support — Fifteen years after Virginia shelved its state tax filing app, the General Assembly passed a bill from Del. Kathy Tran that would create a new program and require Virginia to join the IRS’ Direct File system for federal taxes, though the legislation was vetoed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin. [Virginia Mercury]

Church Prepares for Renovation — “First Christian Church in Seven Corners is planning to create a community hub as part of a major renovation project. The upgrade will coincide with the construction of apartments for seniors next to the church.” The affordable housing project is expected to break ground in January 2026 and will include a new home for the Culmore Clinic. [Annandale Today]

Food Rally in Herndon — “StarKist, Feed the Children, and Cornerstones partnered with Floris United Methodist Church in Herndon, VA, to host their Fourth Annual Summer Food and Resource Rally [on Friday, June 6], providing hunger relief to 400 underserved families in the region.” Volunteers collected and distributed more than 8,300 meals at the now-annual event. [StarKist]

It’s Tuesday — Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 3pm, followed by a gradual clearing of clouds and a high near 83. Precipitation chance is 40%. Tonight, possible showers and thunderstorms between 7-8pm, partly cloudy skies and a low of 64. Precipitation chance is 30%. [NWS]

School Gets Permanent Weapons Scanners — Weapons detection scanners have been installed at Annandale High School and will be in place permanently at all Fairfax County high schools at the start of the 2025-2026 school year. “Fairfax County Public Schools launched a pilot program for weapon detectors this spring, which included a one-day test run at Annandale’s main entrance on May 15.” [Annandale Today]

I-66 Shooter Sentenced — “A road rage clash on I-66 in Northern Virginia nearly claimed multiple lives and left two newlyweds who were expecting a baby shot and wounded. In a story you’ll only see on News4, the couple spoke for the first time about the moment a driver opened fire – and why they’re infuriated by what they called a light sentence for the shooter.” [NBC4]

Reston California Tortilla Closed — “The slow, inexorable disappearance of California Tortilla restaurants in the area continues with the news that the location in Reston has closed its doors. The closure of the California Tortilla in the North Point Village Center reportedly happened in late April.” [The Burn]

New George Snyder Trail Option on Table — The Fairfax City Council will vote tomorrow (Tuesday) on whether to proceed with the approved alignment for the controversial George Snyder Trail, scrap the project or submit an alternate plan to VDOT “that would move the western end of the trail from an off-road path to an on-road path along the University Drive Extension, using wider sidewalks and shared-use paths.” [Patch]

McLean Burglaries Under Investigation — “Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division are seeking the community’s assistance in identifying three suspects connected to two burglaries in McLean.” One burglary reportedly occurred in the 6500 block of Ivy Hill Drive around 3 p.m. on May 15, and around 3:15 p.m. that day, the same people allegedly tried unsuccessfully to break into a home in the 2000 block of Powhatan Street. [FCPD]

Fairfax City to Remove Invasive Plants — “Beginning June 9, patrons at two Fairfax City parks will see debris from non-native invasive plant removal projects. The city has contracted with Invasive Plant Control, Inc., to work periodically at Van Dyck and Kutner parks throughout the summer months.” [City of Fairfax]

Michelin Apparently Unimpressed by Virginia Food — “The $120,000 a year Michelin wanted to charge Virginia to be in its forthcoming Southern restaurant guide was steeply discounted compared with what other Southern states are paying.” Documents suggest the discount was offered because the state’s culinary scene was deemed lacking in “maturity.” [Axios Richmond]

FCPS Worker Retires After 50 Years — “Joyce Sisk started working at Bailey’s Elementary School in 1972 as a cafeteria hostess. At first, she would walk across the street from her house to the school with her three children. This year, Sisk will cross the street for one last time as a Fairfax County Public School employee.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]

It’s Monday — Patchy fog will clear by 10am, followed by cloudy skies with a high near 82. Night brings a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially after 11pm, with increasing clouds and a low around 68. Expect new precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. [NWS]

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]

Drought Watch Still in Place — Despite a wetter-than-usual May, the D.C. region still hasn’t gotten enough rain to lift a drought watch that has been in place since last July, the executive director of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin says. That could change, as NOAA is forecasting “above average rainfall between now and the end of August.” [WTOP]

Office Space for Subleasing Declines — “The sublease supply for Northern Virginia’s top office hubs is shrinking as the market has begun to stabilize after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a May 22 report from Avison Young.” After peaking at over 4.2 million square feet in the second quarter of 2023, available space in the Rosslyn-Ballston, Tysons and Reston-Herndon submarkets dipped to 2.75 million square feet in Q2 2025. [Virginia Business]

Food Bank Predicts Plunge in Supply — “Thanks to funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food for Others was able to assist 64,000 people in Fairfax County experiencing food insecurity last year, distributing 3.8 million pounds of food.” Deb Haynes, executive director of the Merrifield-based nonprofit, says federal funding cuts will lead to at least “a 50 percent reduction in the food that we’re receiving to distribute to the community.” [Patch]

Skepticism of Trash Service Consolidation — “Some of the concerns raised at the town hall dealt with the prospect of small trash haulers being forced out of business, whether homeowner associations could be excluded, and residents’ lack of choice in deciding what services they want.” [Annandale Today]

Tysons Mall Stakeholder Looking to Sell — “The Alaska Permanent Fund is looking for buyers for some of its retail and office properties to reinvest the raised cash into multifamily and industrial assets.” Chief Investment Officer Allen Waldrop said at a May 28-29 board meeting that the fund is looking “to offload some or all of its 50% stake in two properties,” including Tysons Corner Center. [Bisnow]

Federal Cuts Could Affect Housing Programs — “A series of White House budget requests sent to Congress in May proposes deep cuts for housing programs that Virginia has long relied on to help struggling renters, first-time homebuyers, and those who are unhoused and in need of shelter. Federal housing funds also support organizations that fight housing discrimination.” [Virginia Mercury]

Firefighters Reunite With Saved Pedestrian — Firefighters from Burke and Fairfax City responded on Feb. 26 to a vehicle crash that left a 4-year-old girl with critical injuries. “We’re thrilled to share that Charlotte has made a full recovery, and even better, she stopped by the firehouse over the weekend to visit the crews who helped save her life.” [IAFF Fairfax County/Facebook]

School Counts Down to Soccer World Cup — “News4 and Telemundo44 are celebrating the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a friendly match between two elementary schools in Springfield, Virginia. T44’s Joseph Martinez was at Key Middle School Wednesday for the fun.” [NBC4]

It’s Thursday — Expect mostly cloudy conditions with a high near 86 and south winds between 6 to 8 mph. Thursday night will also be mostly cloudy with a low around 65 and south winds ranging from 3 to 7 mph. [NWS]

State Grants Fund Police Surveillance Tech — Money originally collected by Virginia from vehicle insurance companies to reward tipsters who provide information about vehicle thefts is increasingly being used to reimburse police agencies for license plate readers and other “surveillance equipment and services.” [Cardinal News]

Potential Trash Changes Concern Haulers — “The proposed change, county officials say, would cut the number of waste trucks travelling through some neighborhoods from 18 to six. But small business owners like Larry Foster, who runs Evergreen Disposal, say the consequences could be devastating.” [WUSA9]

Police Investigate Indecent Exposure — “Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are asking for the community’s help in identifying a suspect believed to be responsible for an indecent exposure case near Greenbriar.” A man was reportedly “seen near a trail masturbating” on Aug. 20, 2024, but police say they’ve now obtained security footage showing the alleged suspect. [FCPD]

Empty Tysons Office Building Acquired — “The Meridian Group has acquired a persistently vacant, 24-story trophy office tower formerly known as Tysons Central, with hopes of turning around its leasing fortunes.” Vacant since finishing construction in 2022, the building at 1750 Tysons Central Street will be renamed Boro Central and incorporated into Meridian’s The Boro development. [WBJ]

Donations Suggested to Honor Cathy Hudgins — “For those who wish to honor Cathy Hudgins and her legacy, her family suggests donations be made to the nonprofit Friends of Southgate Community Center which supports the community center named after her. Her visitation and funeral service is Friday, June 6.” [Walter Alcorn/Bluesky]

Students Raise Money for Firefighters — “Students at the Oakwood School in Annandale raised more than $7,000 for the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department. The Oakwood Student Council hosts a walk-a-thon every spring to raise money for a local organization by asking for donations from friends and family members. This year, the students raised funds to help the AVFD purchase a new ambulance.” [Annandale Today]

Local Man Wins Lottery — Fairfax resident Samer Jarrah recently won a nearly $2.9 million jackpot from the Virginia Lottery. “Jarrah scored big while playing MONOPOLY Super Spin online. The game features a progressive, growing jackpot. The odds per game of winning a prize are 1 in 3.88.” [DC News Now]

It’s Wednesday — Expect sunny skies and a high of around 87 degrees, accompanied by a south wind at 6 to 10 mph. Wednesday night will bring partly cloudy conditions and a low temperature near 67 degrees, with a south wind at 6 to 8 mph. [NWS]

Busy Hurricane Season Predicted — “The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is here, and weather experts are warning it could be a busy one. Both Colorado State University and NOAA are predicting more storms than usual this year. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe and prepared.” [Fairfax County Emergency Information]

Assaults Reported at Metro Stations — “A Fairfax County, Virginia, man is facing charges after Alexandria police arrested him following what they believe were two separate attempted abductions of women, near different Metro stations, Friday night.” Police say the 35-year-old man attacked one woman at the Braddock station and another who was with her 4-year-old child at the Potomac Yard station. [WTOP]

ESPN Host With Local Roots Dies — “John Brenkus, host and co-creator of ESPN’s ‘Sport Science,’ died on Saturday, according to an announcement made on his X account Monday night. He was 54.” Brenkus, who graduated from Vienna’s James Madison High School in 1989, “had been dealing with depression, the statement said.” [NBC News]

Golf Training Center Opens in Annandale — “GolfPark, located on the first floor of an office building at 7630 Little River Turnpike, offers private golf lessons on nine bays with golf simulators. Patrons can also rent a simulator for practice for $40 an hour or $30 an hour on non-peak times, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Thursday.” [Annandale Today]

Reston Man Climbs Everest — “Reston entrepreneur Len Forkas recently reached the summit of Mount Everest, his latest effort in bringing attention to Hopecam, a nonprofit he founded to connect children with cancer to their friends and classmates.” [Patch]

Down Quarter for Reston Contractor — “Science Application International Corp. (NASDAQ: SAIC) was among the biggest losers on Wall Street on Monday after the Reston government technology contractor reported only modest revenue growth and weaker-than-expected profits in the first quarter that ended May 2.” The company attributed a dip in net income partly to contract awards delayed by high turnover in the federal agencies that make up nearly all its customers. [WBJ]

Fortune 500 List Released — “Fortune’s annual Fortune 500 list of the 500 largest U.S. companies based on annual revenue includes 20 headquartered in the D.C. area, though one will fall off next year’s list and one is technically dual-headquartered.” Fairfax County-based entries include Freddie Mac, Capital One, Leidos and more. [WTOP]

New Exhibit Coming to Army Museum — “A new exhibit is set to open on June 7 at the National Museum of the United States Army to celebrate the Army’s 250th anniversary. For a limited time only, the museum will display a rare collection of 280 Revolutionary War artifacts from the original colonies including England, France, and Canada.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]

It’s Tuesday — Expect mostly sunny skies today, with highs reaching near 83 degrees and calm winds turning west at around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, the skies will remain mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 62 degrees and a south wind blowing at about 6 mph. [NWS]

Police Enhance Security for Synagogues — “Following [Sunday’s] targeted attack in Boulder, the FCPD extends our deepest condolences to the Jewish community. There are no specific threats to our community at this time. However, the safety of our faith-based institutions continue to be paramount. We are enhancing our patrols and visibility throughout the county around our synagogues and all places of worship, ensuring a strong, supportive presence.” [FCPD/X]

Metro Ban Policy Takes Effect — “Metro is reminding customers of a new systemwide banning policy taking effect this week.” Under its new policy, the transit agency will institute bans of 45 days to a full year against anyone who’s arrested for committing a violent or sex-related crime on its property. [WMATA]

Arrest for ‘Obscene Sexual Display’ — A 63-year-old man was arrested by Fairfax City police on Friday (May 30) for allegedly propositioning a CUE bus passenger for sex and then engaging “in a lewd act” on May 30. Police say an “investigation revealed that the same suspect was involved in similar incidents over the past few weeks.” [City of Fairfax Police]

Bill Proposes Metro Renaming — “In a new bill, Florida Rep. Greg Steube proposed the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, or WMATA, would no longer receive federal funds until it’s renamed to the ‘Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access,’ or WMAGA. It would also rebrand Metrorail as the ‘Trump Train.'” [WTOP]

Vienna Stop Sign Campaign Underway — “The Vienna Police Department is launching its annual traffic safety campaign, focusing on enforcing all traffic laws, particularly those related to stop signs. Officers will be vigilant in issuing tickets and reminding drivers of the importance of coming to a complete stop when encountering a solid or flashing red light or a stop sign, ensuring they halt before entering the crosswalk, intersection, or stop line.” [Vienna Police]

Public Hearing on Braddock Road Project — “The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold the design public hearing Monday, June 2, on the planned multimodal and access management improvements along three miles of Braddock Road (Route 620) between Humphries Drive and Ravensworth Road (Route 2864) … and half a mile of Ravensworth Road between Braddock Road and Heritage Drive.” [VDOT]

Health Department Awards Student Project — “A team from Justice High School won an award for ‘best group project’ in the Fairfax County Health Department’s Youth Ambassadors program. Justice students Brenda Ferrufino-Cruz and Connor Morgan’s project was a plan to increase awareness of the early signs of a stroke.” [Annandale Today]

Students Build Old-School Arcade — “Students at Edison Academy’s cyber program worked on a months-long project — building their very own retro arcade. Their teacher, Aaron King, came up with the idea to engage the students with the material and put together everything they had learned in the year … The electrical and cyber classes designed and built the arcade, with everything from Pong to Ms. Pac-Man to a version of Just Dance.” [WUSA9]

It’s Monday — Expect sunshine during the day with temperatures reaching around 75°F and a northwest wind at 7 mph. As evening approaches, minimal clouds are anticipated, with the temperature dropping to a cool 56°F and calm winds. [NWS]

New Charges in Herndon Shooting — “Additional charges have been obtained in the homicide that occurred on Friday, May 23, 2025. In addition to Second Degree Murder, Kianmehr Shirinipaziziba has been charged with four other felonies: Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony, Reckless Handling of a Firearm, Discharge of a Firearm in a Public Space, and Shooting from a Vehicle.” [Herndon PD/FB]

Student Just Shy of Spelling Bee Finals — “Fairfax County eighth-grader Nargiza Muzhapaer reached the semifinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Wednesday and fell just one word short of reaching Thursday’s finals. Muzhapaer, an eighth-grader at Pinnacle Academy in Chantilly … and was among just 18 spellers left out of 243 who started the competition on Tuesday.” [Inside NoVA]

Fairfax ‘Town’ Richest in State — South Run is the “richest small town” in Virginia, according to a Census data analysis. “GOBankingRates reported that South Run has a median income of $238,456, which is considerably higher than the statewide median income of $87,249 in 2023. According to Redfin, the median price of a home sold in the area in April was $1.12 million.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]

New Movie Theater Opening Soon — “Paragon Theaters will have a soft opening on June 15. The upscale theater is located 112 Founders Ave. in Falls Church. Between June 15 and the end of the month, Paragon Theaters will run ‘Sneak Preview Days,’ with $8 tickets for all showings, formats, and seats … Regular pricing will start on July 1 the date of the official grand opening.” [Annandale Today]

A.I. Startup Adds Tysons Office — “Meibel, a startup developing tools to help companies adopt artificial intelligence technology across enterprises, is moving into its first office space in Tysons after raising $7 million from investors … The company will start with about 10 people at a built-out 3,000-square-foot office, which has room to expand if needed, at 7925 Jones Branch Drive.” [DC Inno]

Historic Landmark Undergoes Maintenance — “One of the most recognizable elements of the historic Original Mount Vernon High School is its rooftop cupola — a symbol that’s been incorporated into the logo of the future Commons Mount Vernon. In recent weeks, the cupola has been shrouded in scaffolding and tarp, lending an aura of mystery to the building.” [On the MoVe]

Special Concert for Fairfax Symphony — “The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra marks a milestone May 31 at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts: It’s Maestro Christopher Zimmerman’s 15th anniversary as music director.” The program includes two works that Zimmerman conducted when he made his debut with the orchestra in 2009 and the East Coast premiere of a piece that features his son, Cristian “Kit” Zimmerman, as one of two violin soloists. [Inside NoVa]

Tennis Court Renovations Coming — “The Fairfax County Park Authority will be making improvements to tennis courts #2 and #5 at Jefferson District Park. Contractors will mobilize on site in early June, with work expected to begin on Saturday, June 7. The project will include crack repairs and resurfacing of the courts.” [FCPA]

Soccer Fest Launch Party in Tysons — “Come join us at Shipgarten for an exciting evening filled with fun, food, and football! We are thrilled to celebrate the launch of Copa Tysons with an epic UCL Watch Party where you can catch all the action on big screens surrounded by fellow fans.” The Copa Tysons Soccer Fest will return this summer after its inaugural event last year. [Tysons Community Alliance/IG]

It’s Friday — Expect a slight chance of showers before 2pm, followed by showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, and potentially a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog may appear before 9am with a high near 79. Night will bring more rain with lows around 59. Precipitation chances are at 90%, with 1 to 2 inches of rainfall possible. [NWS]

DUI Charge for Woman Shot at CIA — “A woman has been charged with driving under the influence after she allegedly sped toward the front gate of the CIA’s headquarters in Fairfax County, Virginia, and was shot by security officers last week.” The 27-year-old woman “is facing charges related to driving under the influence and eluding law enforcement’s attempts to stop her vehicle.” [WTOP]

More Details of Herndon Shooting Emerge — The McLean teen charged with second-degree murder for a fatal shooting in Herndon on May 23 “said he shot a man who jumped in front of the Tesla he was driving and began kicking the vehicle, according to court documents. He told police the man appeared to be reaching toward his waist when he shot him.” [NBC4]

Metro Launches Tap-to-Pay System — “Visitors to D.C. for World Pride, the Fourth of July and other summer events won’t have to line up at fare machines to pay for Metro. Starting Wednesday, riders can pay with their credit cards.” WMATA General Manager Randy Clarke demonstrated the new “Tap.Ride.Go.” system at the Silver Line’s Dulles Airport station yesterday. [Washington Post]

Eden Center Food Hall Now Open — “An Asian food hall and forthcoming nightlife venue is now open at the Eden Center, with a sleek futuristic interior and a variety of mom-and-pop eateries. The Pop-Up District features Thai street food at Eatsy, Vietnamese food at Sun-C, on-the-go Korean barbeque at Honey Pig Cup Bop, coffee and matcha at Doppo, and pastries at The Beat.” [Annandale Today]

More Speed Cameras Considered in Falls Church — “Additional enforcement options for automated speed cameras could be on the Falls Church City Council’s wish list for the 2026 General Assembly.” The city only has one spot that qualifies for a speed camera under existing state law: the school zone for St. James Catholic School on W. Broad Street. [ARLnow]

Funeral Set for Former Supervisor — “A visitation for Hudgins will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, June 6, at Saint Thomas A. Becket Catholic Church in Reston. This will be followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. and a reception from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the church, located at 1421 Wiehle Ave.” [Patch]

Bill on Black History Classes Vetoed — With Gov. Glenn Youngkin in his final year in office, “a Northern Virginia faith leader and parent said she will continue asking state lawmakers to make two African-American history courses count towards the state’s graduation requirements for history.” [Virginia Mercury]

Health Clinics Offer Walk-In Hours — “The Fairfax County Health Department has begun offering walk-in hours for certain clinic services on select days at all five clinic locations … Clinic services offered during walk-in hours are limited and available on a first-come first served basis.” [Fairfax County Health Department]

It’s Thursday — Patchy fog will dissipate by 9am, giving way to mostly cloudy skies and a high near 78. At night, there’s a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, followed by mostly cloudy skies, a low of 64, and some patchy fog after 4am. [NWS]