Boutique Owner’s Second Act — Paula Frishman spent nearly three decades in nonprofit and higher-education leadership before opening The Golden Fox Boutique at The Crossing Clarendon in 2023, curating home goods, apparel and gifts from local makers and women-owned businesses. “I retired and decided I was bored and wanted to do something, something else, and here we are,” she said. [WBJ]
Toddler Rescued From Window — A toddler was rescued after firefighters found him dangling from a sixth-floor window in Seven Corners. Crews were called to the 3100 block of South Manchester Street around 3:15 p.m. and broke down the door to reach the child, who was not injured. Police said three children were inside without an adult, and detectives from the child abuse unit are investigating. [WUSA9]
Volunteers to Map Heat Islands — More than 30 teams of citizen scientists will measure temperature and humidity along 30 routes in Arlington, Fairfax County and Alexandria on Thursday as part of the Urban Heat Island Mapping Project. “This will be the most granular measurement of heat ever attempted throughout Northern Virginia,” said Chris Topoleski, executive director of the Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions. [Press Release]
Another Heat Wave Coming — The hottest stretch of the week arrives Wednesday and Thursday, when highs could flirt with 100 and Wednesday has an outside chance of challenging the record high of 102 set in 2024. Heat index values could reach around 105 on Wednesday, likely prompting heat advisories. [Capital Weather]
It’s Tuesday — Expect sunny skies today with a high near 91 and light winds out of the southwest at 1–6 mph. Skies stay clear overnight with a low around 72. [NWS]
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