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Virginia Democrats are voicing uncertainty about an aggressive congressional map referendum with the special election one month away. Rep. Don Beyer said approval is “not a done deal by any means.”
Fairfax County transportation officials are moving ahead with a $900,000 sidewalk at Justice Park despite opposition from residents of Ravenwood Park, Ravenwood and Lake Barcroft. Critics say the project is unnecessary, will require tree removal and diverts funding from more urgent needs.
Eight architecture and cultural organizations have sued President Donald Trump and the Kennedy Center board over renovations scheduled to begin in just over three months.
D.C., Fairfax County and Arlington County have started their annual spring water-main flushing and disinfection process. Residents may notice slight changes in tap water’s taste or smell beginning Monday as chlorine is used to remove bacteria and natural biofilm buildup.
Virginia’s Vape Enforcement Act is headed to Gov. Abigail Spanberger for her signature. Attorney General Jay Jones said Monday that the bill would require every vape shop in the state to obtain a license and undergo random inspections intended to prevent sales to minors.
Bob Dylan and Diana Ross are among the performers added to Wolf Trap’s summer 2026 lineup. Tickets for the newly announced shows go on sale Friday, March 27. Wolf Trap also recently released its Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods schedule and announced more Filene Center performances.
Washington’s cherry blossoms are one stage away from peak bloom. The National Park Service said Monday that the buds had reached the fifth stage, known as puffy white. More than 1.6 million people visit the Tidal Basin to see the blossoms each spring.
The James Madison High School varsity ice hockey team received recognition from Vienna Mayor Linda Colbert and the Town Council on Monday night after winning its first Virginia High School Varsity State Championship.
Tuesday will be sunny, with a high near 51 degrees and north winds of 5 to 7 mph easing by afternoon. The night will be partly cloudy with a low around 38, while winds shift south at about 5 mph after midnight.