Beyer Presses FAA on DCA — “In my meeting with the FAA yesterday we discussed disturbing reports of failed communications between helicopter and commercial airline traffic at DCA. I reiterated the need to fully implement the NTSB’s recommendations related to last year’s tragic midair collision,” Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) said. [Rep. Don Beyer/X]
Long Bridge Field Getting New Turf — “The turf at Long Bridge Park Field #4 has reached the end of its lifespan and is due for a replacement,” Arlington County said. Construction is expected to begin on or around Aug. 10 and wrap up in September. All other fields at the park will remain open. [Arlington County]
Indoor Farming Sprouts in Arlington — Area 2 Farms founder Oren Falkowitz, a former national security worker, grows leafy greens on vertical racks and sells weekly produce boxes by subscription. “A core of our logistics is to move the farm and not move the food,” he said. [NBC 4]
Chosin Soldier Laid to Rest — Sgt. DeLoren D. Dage, declared missing in action during the Korean War’s Battle of the Frozen Chosin in December 1950, was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on July 14. “His long, lonely winter on distant soil is over,” a chaplain said. [Arlington National Cemetery]
Gov. Intervening in Dominion Merger — “As a Virginian, I am deeply skeptical about whether selling our primary, state-regulated utility to an out-of-state company is good for the commonwealth,” Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) wrote of NextEra Energy’s $67 billion bid for Dominion Energy. She will formally intervene in the State Corporation Commission case reviewing the merger. [Washington Post, Gov. Spanberger/X, NBC 4]
Kaine Bill Targets Drug Discounts — Sen. Tim Kaine (D) has introduced legislation to overhaul the 340B drug pricing program, adding annual reporting requirements for participating hospitals and giving federal regulators auditing authority. “We’ve done it in a way to preserve the core intent of what 340B is,” he said. [Virginia Mercury]
Local Drought Designation Lifted — “The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows encouraging progress: DC and much of the Interstate 95 corridor are no longer classified as being in drought.” The regional Drought Watch remains in effect, and Reagan National Airport is still 5.67 inches below normal precipitation for the year. [Capital Weather]
It’s Friday — Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high near 91 and heat index values as high as 102. There’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., with storms more likely during the evening. Overnight low around 73. [NWS]
New Legal Notice — Clarendon cafe seeks ABC permits: mixed beverages on-premises; beer/wine on/off. [Public Notices]
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