Fall at Pentagon Metro — “A busy night for @ArlingtonVaFD. Now they are handling a person who apparently fell off the platform at the Pentagon Metro Station,” Dave Statter posted early Sunday. The person was conscious and alert, and injuries were not considered serious. [Dave Statter/X]
Storms Flood I-66 Lanes — From VDOT on Sunday afternoon: “Water on EB and WB I-66 lanes near MM 74, just west of Rosslyn Tunnel, due to heavy rainstorm. Drivers should use caution and follow police direction. Choose an alternate route.” [VDOT/X]
DCA Demolition Underway — “Demolition crews have begun tearing down structures at Reagan National Airport as part of an overhaul of the airport’s bottlenecked roadways leading to its terminals.” The cleared Hill Complex site will make room for a widened road and a consolidated rental car and parking facility. [WBJ]
Flyover This Morning — From AlertDC: “The US Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over the Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, August 3, 2026, at approximately 11:05AM.”
Remembering Larry Wright — “Yesterday, we honored Firefighter Larry Wright. The stories shared made it clear just how many lives he touched and the lasting impact he had on everyone who knew him. Larry, we know you’re looking down on us with that big smile.” [ACFD/X]
Robbery Suspect Nabbed at Metro — Police say a man took merchandise from a business in the 900 block of Army Navy Drive, then displayed a knife when loss prevention staff confronted him Thursday. Officers found him at the Pentagon City Metro station, where he resisted arrest. A D.C. man, 31, is charged with robbery. [ACPD]
Beyer Bill Targets Building Tariffs — Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) introduced a bill that would exempt homebuilding materials like ceramic tile, glass, particle board and cement from tariffs imposed since January 2025. A Center for American Progress report found the tariffs could raise the average cost of building a home by $17,500. [Press Release]
Gilded Statues Unveiled — “The two statues on the Arlington Memorial Bridge, Valor and Sacrifice, have now had their tarps removed,” photographer Andrew Leyden posted Friday, sharing images of the newly regilded bronze figures. [Andrew Leyden/X]
ICE Expands Airport Arrests — “Six immigration lawyers interviewed by The Washington Post said immigration officials have stepped up enforcement at the three airports that serve the D.C. region, detaining passengers as they prepare to board or step off domestic flights.” One immigrant rights group knows of about a dozen arrests at Reagan National, Dulles and BWI. [Washington Post]
Dulles Funding Questions — “Specifics remain vague on how the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) plans to fund the $22.5 billion proposed Dulles International Airport expansion plan announced July 29 at the White House.” MWAA has suggested municipal bonds and public-private partnerships. [FFXnow]
Voting Rights Restored — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) has restored civil rights to 66,085 Virginians since taking office in January, her administration said Friday. Those affected “may now vote, serve on juries, run for public office and become notaries public.” [Virginia Mercury]
Parasite Sickens Hundreds — “Hundreds of people in Maryland and Virginia have gotten cyclosporiasis, the parasitic infection known for causing explosive diarrhea, health officials say.” Virginia has recorded 126 cases, 66 of them acquired domestically. The CDC has logged more than 6,700 lab-confirmed cases nationally. [NBC Washington]
New Vape Enforcement Unit — “Virginia is creating an enforcement unit to oversee the rapidly expanding market for vaping products, hemp-derived intoxicants, THC and kratom, consolidating several regulatory responsibilities within the attorney general’s office.” It grew out of the Vape Enforcement Act, sponsored by Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington). [Virginia Mercury]
Summer Power Bills Climbing — “Higher bills are primarily driven by higher usage,” Dominion Energy’s Aisha Khan said, adding that air conditioners can account for about half of a household’s electricity use. A fuel factor adjustment that took effect July 1 added about $8 a month for average residential customers. [Fox 5]
It’s Monday — Expect mostly cloudy skies today with a high near 86 and a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly from late morning into the afternoon. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Storm chances taper after midnight, with a low around 69. [NWS]
New Legal Notice — Application for on/off-premise beer, wine, mixed beverages license. [Public Notices]
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