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Preliminary work has begun on President Donald Trump’s proposed “Triumphal Arch,” while Northern Virginia residents face a packed Wednesday of safety discussions, business developments and preparations for graduation traffic.
Workers on Monday started surveying and testing the proposed site between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. Crews were seen inspecting the area with tools and equipment as planning advances for the contentious project in the nation’s capital.
At Andy’s Pizza, artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing daily operations, from deciding when to order mozzarella to timing when pizzas enter the oven. The fast-growing D.C.-area chain is using custom-built AI tools in hopes of expanding without diminishing customer service.
Herndon and Virginia Department of Transportation staff will present early concepts for improving pedestrian and cyclist safety on Bennett Street in front of Herndon High School. The community meeting begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the school cafeteria at 700 Bennett Street.
Neighbors are raising support for Dan DePalma, a 72-year-old retired Fairfax County deputy whose home burned down in March. They say DePalma spent his career helping others and now needs assistance rebuilding after losing nearly everything.
Daniels Run Elementary School in Fairfax City was briefly evacuated Tuesday while firefighters investigated a reported building fire. Principal Susan Mullen later told families that a classroom light had burst and generated smoke. No injuries were reported.
Qahwah, a Yemeni coffee shop, is expected to open in Seven Corners within the next couple of weeks, pending inspections. The business is moving into the long-vacant building at 6315A Leesburg Pike that formerly housed the Seven Corners Pub.
Drivers should prepare for heavier traffic around George Mason University’s Fairfax campus from May 14 through June 17 because of graduation events at EagleBank Arena. The venue will host George Mason’s commencement May 14 and Northern Virginia Community College’s ceremony May 18, followed by multiple high school graduations.
A restored Chesapeake Bay lighthouse built in 1891 is also on the market. The privately owned Middle Ground Lighthouse near Newport News is accessible only by boat and has been converted into a home, although its light continues to flash.
A new public notice says an applicant is seeking an ABC license covering on- and off-premises sales of beer, wine and mixed beverages.
Wednesday’s forecast calls for increasing clouds, a high near 75 degrees and a 30% chance of showers, with thunderstorms possible after 5 p.m. Showers and storms are expected until about 2 a.m., when the low will fall to around 53. The overnight precipitation chance rises to 90%, with rainfall totals between one-tenth and one-quarter of an inch possible.