Son of Crash Victims Going to Milan — “Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova died Jan. 29 when an American Airlines plane crashed into an Army helicopter above the Potomac River. On Sunday, the moment arrived: Maxim Naumov was selected as one of the three men’s singles skaters on the U.S. team for next month’s Milan-Cortina Olympics.” [Washington Post, NBC News]
More Rainy SB I-395 Crashes — “I had a feeling we weren’t done for the day. Here’s crash 2 on I-395S at Arlington Ridge. It’s always the left lane. This video, as have others, gives the impression there’s standing water in that lane. @VaDOTNOVA what do you believe is behind all of the crashes at this spot and can anything be done?” [Dave Statter/X]
F.C. Council Member Lauded — Falls Church City Council member David Snyder was honored Jan. 8 by his colleagues on the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC). Snyder, chaired the commission in 2025, is “an absolute stalwart defender of transit, advocate of transit,” said Matthew Letourneau, a Loudoun County supervisor and longtime colleague of Snyder’s on the NVTC board. “His dedication to NVTC and the region is inspirational,” said Alexandria Vice Mayor Sarah Bagley, who succeeded Snyder to chair the panel in 2026. –Scott McCaffrey
Alamo Drafthouse Changes — “The Texas-based cinema company is introducing a new mobile ordering service that will replace the traditional mode of pen-and-paper at the hands of servers. Starting in February, Alamo Drafthouse locations will utilize a digital system that will let the guests browse the menu, order prior to and during the film, and pay directly from their phones.” [Variety]
School Choice Tax Credit — “Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Virginia was the first state in the nation to opt in to the Education Freedom Tax Credit, also known as the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC), a new federal program that incentivizes individuals and companies to donate funds to provide scholarships for K–12 students to expand school choice. On January 1, 2026, Virginia formally elected to participate in the FSTC. ” [Governor of Virginia]
Measles Case in N. Va. — “The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is reporting the state’s second measles case of 2026. The patient is a preschool-age child (0-4 years) in the Northern Region who recently traveled internationally.” [VDH]
Photojournalist Killed in D.C. — “We are heartbroken over the loss of Marckell Williams — a talented photographer, storyteller, and beautiful soul who was once part of the Washington Informer family. His passion for capturing people, culture, and truth will never be forgotten.” [Washington Informer/IG, Washington Post]
It’s Monday — Expect a mostly sunny day with highs reaching around 46 degrees, accompanied by west winds at about 8 mph. The night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to about 31 degrees. [NWS]
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