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Dems Uncertain About Redistricting Vote Outcome — “After putting an aggressive redraw of the state’s congressional map before voters, some Virginia Democrats are growing uneasy about its prospects for passage one month out from the special election.” Rep. Don Beyer acknowledged that the referendum’s approval is “not a done deal by any means.” [NBC News]

FCDOT Moving Forward With Debated Sidewalk — “The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is going ahead with constructing a $900,000 sidewalk at Justice Park, despite objections from the community. Residents of Ravenwood Park, Ravenwood, and Lake Barcroft argue that the sidewalk is not needed,” will damage the park by removing trees and use money that could be spent on other, more urgent projects. [Annandale Today]

Lawsuit Over Kennedy Center Renovations — “A group of eight architecture and cultural organizations is suing President Trump and the board of the Kennedy Center over the planned renovations of the arts complex, which are set to begin in just over three months.” [NPR]

Spring Sewer Cleaning Begins — “D.C., Fairfax County and Arlington County are taking part in the annual process of flushing and disinfecting the region’s water mains. Beginning Monday, residents may notice a slight change in the odor or taste of their tap water as chlorine is added to disinfect and clear away bacteria and natural biofilm buildup.” [WTOP]

Bill Cracks Down on Vape Sales to Minors — “A new bill aimed at keeping vapes out of schools and out of students’ hands is set to reach Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger’s desk for signing. The Vape Enforcement Act … would require all vape stores in the state to be licensed and subject to random inspections to ensure they are not selling to minors, Attorney General Jay Jones told reporters Monday.” [FOX5]

Wolf Trap Adds More Summer Shows — Singers Bob Dylan and Diana Ross are among the artists joining Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts’ summer 2026 lineup. Tickets for the newly announced shows go on sale this Friday (March 27). Earlier this month, Wolf Trap unveiled its Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods schedule as well as additional performances at the Filene Center. [Northern Virginia Magazine]

Cherry Blossoms Nearing Peak Bloom — “D.C.’s magnificent cherry blossoms draw more than 1.6 million visitors to the Tidal Basin each spring … On Monday, the National Park Service said the blossom buds reached their fifth stage, puffy white, which is one away from peak bloom.” [Washington Post]

Madison Hockey Title Celebrated — “It was a packed house at [last night’s] Town Council meeting. That’s because the James Madison High School Varsity Ice Hockey team was recognized by Mayor Colbert and the Town Council for their first-time win in the Virginia High School Varsity State Championship! Go Warhawks!” [Town of Vienna/X]

It’s Tuesday — It will be sunny with temperatures reaching a high of 51°F. Winds from the north will blow at 5 to 7 mph but calm by the afternoon. Night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to about 38°F. Winds will shift to the south at around 5 mph after midnight. [NWS]

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Traffic Shifts on Fairfax County Parkway — “Beginning the week of March 23, short-term traffic shifts will occur along northbound Fairfax County Parkway (Route 286) between Route 123 (Ox Road) and Clara Barton Drive (Route 6500), and along northbound and southbound Route 123 between Chapel Road (Route 641) and Clara Barton Drive as part of the Fairfax County Parkway south widening project.” [VDOT]

Fairfax Officials Called to Testify in Congress — The fatal stabbing of Stephanie Minter at a Hybla Valley bus stop on Feb. 23 “will be the focus of an upcoming congressional subcommittee hearing examining why Jalloh was free. Fairfax County’s prosecutor and sheriff were called to testify in Congress next month, News4 learned on Thursday.” [NBC4]

How Va. Could Address Federal Health Care Gap — “Both a reconciliation bill Congress passed last summer and its failure to renew Affordable Care Act subsidies earlier this year mean Virginia lawmakers have scrambled for solutions to make up for federal funding shortfalls. State agencies are also overhauling workflows to comply with new federal mandates for health care and social services.” [Virginia Mercury]

Assault by Eggs Reported to Vienna Police — Officers with the Town of Vienna Police Department responded around 8:35 p.m. on March 14 to “a report of an assault involving individuals throwing objects from a vehicle. The victims reported being struck by eggs thrown from a passing vehicle that returned to the area and made a second pass.” [Vienna Police]

Text Updates on Centreville Gas Incident Ending — Starting this Wednesday (March 25), the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department will discontinue the text messaging updates it’s been sending to over 725 community members about the natural gas explosion that took out a house in Centreville on Feb. 15. “While the text updates are ending, the Fairfax County incident webpage will remain active.” [Fairfax County Emergency Information]

Mason District Glass Recycling Bin Moved — The purple bin for glass recycling at the Mason Government Center “is being removed because a large section of the parking lot has been taken over by temporary buildings and construction vehicles due to the renovation and expansion of the Mason Police Station.” Fairfax County’s Department of Public Works and Environmental Services is still searching for an alternate location. [Annandale Today]

Donated Pajamas Distributed to Families — “Fairfax County Police officers from the Mason District station handed out dozens of pajamas, slippers, and socks to families at the Strawbridge Square Apartments in Lincolnia on March 21. The clothing items were donated by community members over the past few months.” [Annandale Today]

Lake Fairfax Park Hiring for Summer — “Lake Fairfax Park is now hiring lakefront staff for the summer season, operating from mid-June through mid-August. Drop-in interviews at the Lake Fairfax Park Main Office will be held March 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.” [Fairfax County Park Authority]

It’s Monday — Expect rain and possibly a thunderstorm, with a slight chance of rain until 10 am. Highs will reach near 60°F, with northwest winds at 10 to 17 mph and gusts up to 29 mph. There’s an 80% chance of precipitation. Night will be mostly clear, with a low around 33°F. [NWS]