Sewage Situation Update — “Pumping challenges continue at the damaged Potomac Interceptor. Two pumps clogged w/non-disposable wipes Monday night, causing an overflow & contained on-site. E. coli levels remain elevated at collapse site, downstream levels remain below EPA standards.” [PoPville, Washingtonian, Fox 5]
Registration for Police Camps — “The Arlington County Police Department is excited to kick off Summer 2026 with fun, engaging and educational camp experiences for Arlington youth! Through hands-on activities and positive connections, we’re committed to building skills, confidence and lasting relationships with school-aged members of our community.” [ACPD]
Fairfax Casino Bill Update — “Senate Bill 756, championed by Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-34), was advanced on a 10-5 vote yesterday (Tuesday) by the chamber’s Finance and Appropriations Committee with a key revision — criteria that limited potential casino sites to Tysons have now been dropped.” [FFXnow]
Inside Compass Coffee’s Failure — “How did a D.C. feel-good story — a company started by two Marines who redirected their military discipline into the coffee business — wind up here, with a mountain of debt, an uncertain future and a contentious legal battle between founders?” [Washington Post]
Dems Tout Affordability Bills — “Lawmakers highlighted House Bill 834 and House Bill 837 by Del. Adele McClure, D-Arlington. The first would require landlords to coordinate with tenants after fire or damages to properties before terminating any leases, preventing residents from abruptly losing housing.” [Virginia Mercury]
Cannabis ER Visits Rise — “Emergency department visits linked to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) have increased nearly 29% over a five-year period in Virginia. According to the VHHA Data Analytics Teams, the annual adult emergency department visits for cases of cannabis abuse, dependence, poisoning diagnoses and CHS rose during the period from 2020-2024.” [WAVY]
Snow Cover Hangs On — “Wednesday morning report of 2 inches snow on the ground at DCA makes 18 straight days of cover. At this depth, it’s now tied for 7th longest streak on record. Longer lasting than snow remnants after historic February 2010 snowstorms!” [CWG/X, NWS/X]
It’s Thursday — Expect to see mostly sunny skies and a high temperature near 38 degrees. The northwest wind will be blowing at a speed of 11 to 15 mph, alongside gusts reaching up to 26 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with the temperature dropping to around 24 degrees, and a northwest wind blowing at roughly 10 mph. [NWS]
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