Assault on Police in Shirlington — “2900 block of S. Randolph Street. At approximately 8:37 p.m. on August 20, officers inside a parking garage observed a suspect with an open container of alcohol and determined he was intoxicated in public. While attempting to take him into custody, the suspect resisted and assaulted two officers before they were able to take him into custody. The officers sustained minor injuries.” [ACPD]

Regional Summit in Arlington — “With regional leaders aligned on the urgency of addressing housing, economic uncertainty, regional growth, and transit funding, this year’s Summit, the tenth in this series, underscored the shared commitment to keeping Northern Virginia competitive and livable in the face of shifting economic realities.” [Press Release]

Dominion Eyes Fusion Power — “With the key role of Falls Church’s own U.S. Rep. Don Beyer in the lead of the overall effort as the founder and co-chair of the Congressional Fusion Caucus in 2021, Dominion Virginia Power has subsequently taken a notable, if carefully scoped, step toward nuclear fusion energy by entering into a collaboration with Commonwealth Fusion Systems.” [FCNP]

Lane Closures on I-395 — “The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) said people should expect lane closures on Interstate 395 near the Pentagon for a bridge project Sunday, Aug. 24 through Thursday, Aug. 28. The closures, which affect the southbound lanes, will be along a bridge over two ramps.” [DC News Now]

Congressional Candidate Evicted — “A Democratic candidate for Virginia’s 8th Congressional District has accused Alexandria Sheriff’s Office deputies of wrongfully arresting him during an eviction Monday morning, despite having what he claims was a pending appeal with the Virginia Court of Appeals.” [ALXnow]

It’s Friday — Expect a sunny day with a high of around 83°F and a gentle north wind at about 6 mph. The night will be clear, and temperatures will dip to around 62°F. [NWS]