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Cybersecurity company and federal contractor BigBear.ai may have quietly moved its headquarters from Columbia, Maryland, to Tysons. A regulatory filing submitted Monday listed 7950 Jones Branch Road as the address of the company’s executive offices.
The apparent relocation coincides with a leadership change. BigBear.ai named former acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan as CEO in late January.
Northern Virginia businesses are also preparing for the effects of thousands of federal worker dismissals under the Trump administration’s effort to reduce government spending. Julie Coons, president of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce, warned that the next 18 to 24 months could be particularly challenging for the region.
In Annandale, longtime St. Michael’s Catholic School substitute teacher Eric Sean Williams was arrested Feb. 27 on multiple sexual assault counts involving a minor. The Catholic Diocese of Arlington said there are no known criminal incidents involving Williams on parish or school property.
Officials are warning residents about fraudulent text messages claiming they owe unpaid toll bills. Toll bills are not sent by text, and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles does not use such messages to collect payments. Recipients should avoid opening links or providing financial information.
A memorial figure skating show held Sunday in Washington raised money for victims of the midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Fans illuminated the arena with their phones during an emotional moment of silence.
Near Fort Belvoir, The Farmhouse Tuscan is scheduled to open March 5 at Hillside Village Center. The farm-to-fork restaurant will serve rustic Italian food and is Titan Hospitality Group’s fifth restaurant concept. The company also operates Blackwall Hitch in Old Town Alexandria.
The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback as it studies potential changes to South Van Dorn Street in Franconia, including possible improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians. The Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions study is expected to conclude in 2026.
Partly sunny skies and temperatures near 60 degrees are expected Tuesday, with southerly winds of 6 to 11 mph and gusts reaching 21 mph. Clouds will increase overnight, bringing a 30% chance of showers after 1 a.m. Temperatures should fall to around 50, with gusts as high as 23 mph.