ICE Deployments in N. Va. — “ICE is preparing to deploy its Special Response Teams to five cities run by Democratic leaders, two sources familiar with the planning of the future operations told NBC News… The sources said the SRTs have been ordered to deploy in Seattle, Chicago, Philadelphia, northern Virginia and New York.” [NBC News]

Robbery Near Sequoia Plaza — “The male victim was outside when he was approached by the male suspect who demanded his wallet. When the victim refused, the suspect struck the victim with a knife, causing a laceration and fled the scene on foot. The victim sustained minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.” [ACPD]

New Seating at DCA — “Notice something new in National Hall? Our new seats have arrived and are comfier than ever!” [Reagan Airport/X]

Gun Stopped at TSA Checkpoint — “Transportation Security Administration officers stopped a Virginia man from bringing a loaded gun onto a flight leaving Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Sunday, according to a release. At one of the airport’s security checkpoints, TSA officers found the handgun loaded with 16 bullets inside the traveler’s carry-on bag, according to TSA.” [Patch]

Maywood Neighborhood Profiled — “When Marc Koblentz and his wife bought their Craftsman style home in Arlington’s Maywood neighborhood in early 2020, they were just the second family to own it — even though it was built in 1915. The previous owner had spent 98 of his nearly 101 years in the house, watching horses and wagons deliver blocks of ice for the icebox and slide coal down a chute to the cellar as a child.” [Washington Post]

TV Show Filming in Arlington — “This July, Virginia Farm Bureau’s Real Virginia television program will highlight Arlington County as part of its County Close-up segment… Elijah Griles, video content creator for Farm Bureau, will interview local urban farmers, indoor agriculture operators and others to explore the role agriculture plays in the county.” [Morning Ag Clips]

Riverfront Land Swap — “The D.C. government is announcing a deal that aims to open up more waterfront land around Georgetown to everyone who might want to enjoy it. The deal involves land owned by the National Park Service and Georgetown University that runs along the water, or in the shadow of the Key Bridge.” [WTOP]

Crime Down Across Region — “Overall crime in the Washington, DC region has decreased 13 percent in the first four months of 2025 compared with the same time period in 2024 according to a new data dashboard created by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and now live on the COG website.” [Press Release]

Code Orange Air Quality Day — “The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has forecast a Code Orange air day for part of the metropolitan Washington region… Sensitive groups like people with heart or lung disease like asthma or emphysema, older adults, and children should make outdoor activities shorter and less intense.” [Press Release]

It’s Thursday — Expect sunny skies and a high near 93 during the day, with a calm wind turning west around 5 mph in the afternoon. On Thursday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low around 71. [NWS]