Ballston Firm Acquired — McLean-based CrossCountry Consulting has acquired Dupont Circle Solutions, a Salesforce-focused consulting firm headquartered at 4075 Wilson Blvd in Ballston. Terms were not disclosed. Founded in 2015, the firm has around 60 employees, and its co-founders will lead an expanded Salesforce practice for the combined company. [WBJ]
Gun in Boy’s Backpack — An 8-year-old was found sitting alone at Reagan National Airport in March after his mother was arrested on larceny, credit card theft and assault charges elsewhere in the airport, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit. The boy was later found with a loaded handgun in his backpack in Alexandria. His mother has an August court date for charges of assault and battery and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. [ALXnow]
N. Va. Data Centers Past & Present — “From AOL’s arrival in Ashburn to today’s AI-driven boom, Virginia became the backbone of the internet economy. Now lawmakers are debating how to manage the industry’s soaring energy demands and economic influence.” [Virginia Mercury]
It’s Tuesday — Expect a partly sunny day with a high near 86 and a chance of showers and thunderstorms, becoming likely by late afternoon. Rain chances climb to 80% overnight, with a low around 71. Winds stay light out of the northeast around 5 mph. [NWS]
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