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Virginia health officials have lifted the remaining recreational water advisory for the Potomac River between the American Legion Memorial Bridge on Interstate 495 and the Route 120 Chain Bridge.
The Virginia Department of Health plans to continue reviewing sampling data as cleanup efforts proceed following a Jan. 19 sewage spill in Maryland.
The Nepalese community gathered Tuesday to remember Mamta Thapa and her mother, Binda Thapa, who were killed in a domestic stabbing at a Mantua apartment complex. The service honored both women and included prayers for the man accused of killing them.
The National Park Service is requesting public feedback on long-term plans for the George Washington Memorial Parkway’s foliage and historic scenic views, an issue that has previously generated controversy. A virtual meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, and comments can also be submitted online.
A long-debated, D.C.-commissioned study examining how congestion pricing could operate in the city has been released publicly. Policymakers can now consider whether the approach is suitable for the District, though even elected officials who support it do not anticipate charging commuters soon.
In Richmond, numerous housing measures have reached Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk after the General Assembly rejected several more sweeping proposals. The surviving bills address housing affordability and supply, renter protections, and state involvement in local zoning. Spanberger has already said she will sign some of them.
The Belle Haven Professional Center at 5845 Richmond Highway is being offered for sale. The eight-story, 97,581-square-foot office building is 56% leased to medical and professional tenants. Because its floodplain and resource-protection area restrict redevelopment possibilities, it is being marketed primarily to businesses interested in occupying the property.
Frontier Airlines plans to begin daily nonstop service from Dulles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on May 21. The Airbus A320 route will become the airline’s ninth nonstop destination from Dulles.
The 2026 Vienna Photo Show drew 156 entries from 60 amateur photographers across the region. The award-winning work was displayed at the Vienna Community Center on March 14 and 15, attracting 171 attendees.
A restaurant has applied for an ABC license covering wine, beer and mixed beverages for on- and off-premises sales.
Wednesday’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies, a high near 42 degrees and light winds shifting south at about 6 mph during the afternoon. Wednesday night should be partly cloudy, with a low around 31 and southeast winds near 5 mph.