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Pike Robbery Arrest — An Alexandria man, 32, was arrested on robbery charges after a Saturday morning incident in the 4100 block of Columbia Pike. Police said the suspect stole cash from the victim, then “threatened the victim with scissors” before fleeing the scene. He was held without bond. [ACPD]

DCA Parking Upgrade — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is committing $17 million to modernize parking systems at Reagan National and Dulles, replacing aging tech that’s “approaching end of life” with a system supporting license plate recognition, mobile wallets and ticketless payments. The MWAA board is expected to vote on the proposal Wednesday. [WBJ]

Pup Rescued Near Key Bridge — A dog separated from its owner ended up on the rocks along the Potomac River above Key Bridge. Good samaritans alerted authorities, and DC Fire and EMS Department Fireboat 4 came to the rescue, “retrieved the pup and returned it to the owner.” [DC Fire and EMS/X]

Park Volunteer Honored — Arlington County recognized Noreen Hannigan on Tuesday with the 2025 Bill Thomas Park Volunteer Award, citing her roughly 2,800 hours of work with the Arlington Regional Master Naturalists and Tree Stewards since 2015. Hannigan co-leads a project to plant 100 trees and shrubs along a stretch of Four Mile Run. [Arlington County]

Arlington Mural Tour — In his column, Bill Fogarty traces the history of public murals in Arlington, starting with seven New Deal panels by Auriel Bessemer in the lobby of the Clarendon Post Office. He also visits murals at two American Legion posts and interviews the artist behind the John Mercer Langston tribute along Langston Blvd. [Falls Church News-Press]

Cannabis Sales Vetoed Again — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) on Tuesday vetoed legislation that would have created Virginia’s long-delayed adult-use cannabis retail market, five years after the commonwealth legalized possession. The veto “likely pushes any renewed negotiations into the 2027 legislative session.” [Virginia Mercury], Washington Post, WTOP]

Drug Board Vetoed — Spanberger on Tuesday also rejected a bill creating a Prescription Drug Affordability Board to help cap drug costs for state-regulated insurance plans, marking the proposal’s third veto across two governors. The veto came hours after the governor touted a separate bill she signed capping out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 a month. [Virginia Mercury, Gov. Spanberger/X]

Summer Outlook — NBC4 chief meteorologist Doug Kammerer posted his summer outlook for the D.C. region, predicting a strong El Niño pattern will bring more humidity and rainfall but less intense heat than typical. “All in all, it should be a pretty good summer,” he said. [Doug Kammerer/X]

It’s Wednesday — Expect sunshine and potentially record-setting heat, with a high near 96 but falling to around 90 in the afternoon as a cold front moves through. Showers and thunderstorms are likely later in the day, with a 70% chance of precipitation. Overnight lows will drop to around 59 behind the front, as a cool and damp pattern takes hold through the holiday weekend. [NWS]

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‘Mob’ Attack Investigated — Four men in ski masks and armed with what appeared to be firearms attacked a group of eight people leaving a residence in the 300 block of N. Bryan Street late Saturday night, police said. Two victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The suspects fled in a black sedan. [ACPD]

Pentagon City ‘Circus’ — Arlington’s $11 million Army Navy Drive “Complete Street” project is unsafe almost every weekday because of car carrier deliveries to the Fashion Centre, says local public safety watcher Dave Statter, who shared video of four carriers arriving simultaneously. [Dave Statter/X]

Digital Equity Grants Return — Arlington County is offering up to $500,000 in grant funding for nonprofits and Virginia higher education institutions tackling the digital divide. Eligible projects target older adults, people with disabilities, English language learners and low-income households. Pre-applications are due June 5. [Arlington County]

DoubleTree’s Viral Stairwell — “The stairwell in the Doubletree in Arlington, VA goes straight for 13 floors instead of wrapping around,” music publicist Eric Alper said in a tweet that drew 1.2 million views and 28,000 likes. [Eric Alper/X]

Single-Stair Reform Advances — “The state’s Board of Housing and Community Development advanced a proposal to allow single stairways in four-story buildings, setting it up for potential adoption in the next state code requirements.” Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg (D-Henrico) is leading the effort to spur housing on smaller lots, though firefighters caution it raises safety risks. [Virginia Mercury]

Metro’s Gold Line Pitch — “Randy Clarke sees Metro’s future in the Gold Line: A zippy, dedicated bus route from Georgetown to the new Commanders stadium.” The transit agency’s general manager pitched the dedicated-bus project, which would initially connect Union Station and RFK, before eventually connecting to Rosslyn, in a podcast interview. [Axios]

Heat Wave Topples Records — “The D.C. region is sweltering under a heat wave which is already setting records, with a possibility of more record-breaking heat through Wednesday.” The Dulles record of 91 degrees for May 18, set in 1987, was broken by the 93 degree reading recorded Monday afternoon. [WTOP]

It’s Tuesday — Expect another sunny and hot day with a high near 97 and southwest winds of 5–12 mph, gusting to 20 mph. Dulles’ May 19 record high of 92 degrees, set in 1997, could fall. Overnight will be partly cloudy with a low around 75. [NWS]

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