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Dulles International Airport reached a record 95 degrees Monday, and even hotter conditions could follow. Temperatures were expected to climb into the mid-to-upper 90s Tuesday, with scorching weather continuing through Wednesday. Washington reached 93 degrees Monday, while Baltimore hit 95, both narrowly missing records.
Tuesday’s forecast called for sunshine, a high near 96 and southwest winds of 6 to 10 mph. Overnight temperatures were expected to fall to about 75 under partly cloudy skies, with south winds near 10 mph and gusts as high as 20 mph.
Police step up Memorial Day enforcement
Fairfax County police plan increased traffic enforcement throughout Memorial Day weekend as part of broader safety initiatives, including the national Click It or Ticket campaign running through the end of May.
The department emphasized seat belt use and other safe driving practices following an Oakton crash that killed two people who reportedly were not wearing seat belts.
Dick’s could replace longtime JCPenney
Dick’s Sporting Goods is identified as the prospective replacement for the JCPenney at Springfield Town Center, according to a site plan filed with Fairfax County on May 1.
JCPenney is scheduled to close May 24 after 53 years at the mall. The application proposes demolishing a 10,208-square-foot addition and replacing it with a running track and synthetic turf field. Those features suggest the location could become a Dick’s House of Sport, similar to one planned for Tysons.
Regional job losses fall unevenly
The Washington region had approximately 115,000 fewer jobs in March than it did before President Donald Trump began his second term in January 2025, according to an Economic Policy Institute study.
The analysis found that job losses directly and indirectly connected to Trump administration policies affected Black workers in the D.C. area most heavily.
Virginia targets data center electricity costs
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation Thursday directing regulators to assign electricity costs to data centers. The measure also allows Dominion Energy to spend $900,000 per mile to bury local electricity distribution lines.
CACI alleges rival poached employees
Reston-based contractor CACI filed a federal lawsuit May 14 accusing T2S LLC of recruiting at least 20 highly skilled CACI employees despite a non-solicitation agreement.
The companies entered that pact while CACI assisted Belcamp, Maryland-based T2S with its bid for a $600 million U.S. Army cybersecurity-related contract. CACI is seeking a trial, lost profits, legal fees and $350,000 in punitive damages.
Annandale boxing gym expands into retail
Z’s Boxing Gym plans to open a store selling high-end boxing equipment a few doors from its Annandale gym.
Z’s Boxing Gear is expected to open within weeks at 4113 John Marr Drive, according to Monica Zimmerman, whose husband, Eric Zimmerman, owns the gym.
Thousands attend Fairfax Asian festival
Morning rain did not stop thousands of people from attending the sixth annual Asian Festival on Main in the City of Fairfax on Sunday.
More than 120 vendors participated, with roughly half offering food and drinks. The Old Town Fairfax Business Association has organized the festival for six years.