• A teen faces a second-degree murder charge in the fatal stabbing of a coworker in Great Falls. Fairfax County police arrested Alexis Antonio Cedillos-Campos in the killing of 42-year-old Carmen Puch. Police Chief Kevin Davis detailed the case at a Wednesday press conference, and the suspect offered what police called a "full confession." An aggravated or first-degree murder charge is still a possibility. FFXnow; WTOP

• Congressional Democrats opened a probe into ICE enforcement in Northern Virginia. Lawmakers want answers on how immigration agents have operated in the region. The move sets up another flashpoint between local officials and federal enforcement. WTOP

• The board overseeing Dulles approved $15.5 billion to fund a massive airport overhaul. The vote clears the way for a 15-year, $22 billion makeover. Airport leaders spent Wednesday clarifying who picks up the tab, with much of the cost flowing through airline fees and bonds rather than local taxpayers. Washington Post; WTOP

• Arlington's new teachers union president wants a reset with APS leadership. Danielle Jones, the incoming Arlington Education Association head, is pitching collaboration over confrontation. "The strongest districts are built on collaboration, transparency and mutual respect," she said. ARLnow

• An SUV slammed into a gas line on Ox Road, forcing evacuations in Fairfax Station. Crews shut down the road and worked to extract the vehicle after the crash sparked a leak. Nearby buildings cleared out while utility teams stabilized the site. FFXnow; WTOP

• Six current and former D.C. police employees face charges in a $441,000 fraud scheme. Prosecutors laid out a case involving department funds. The charges land as D.C.'s public safety agencies field mounting scrutiny. Washington Post

• Fairfax County opens its newest high school with pod-style classrooms and a competition pool. The building trades traditional hallways for flexible learning pods as students arrive for the new year. It is the county's latest bet on rethinking the high school floor plan. WTOP

• Ashburn is filling up with dog businesses. At least three canine-focused ventures are moving in, including a Dogtopia daycare and boarding location that has already opened. The suburb is leaning hard into the pet economy. The Burn

• Sip & Shop Cellars firmed up plans for South Riding. The wine and bottle shop is headed to the South Riding Market Square plaza. New details put the Loudoun concept closer to opening. The Burn

• The Fairfax County Animal Shelter's Frey campus closes Aug. 31 for about six months of HVAC work. FFXnow
• Jefferson District Park's tennis courts close next week for a concrete upgrade meant to last longer. FFXnow
• An indoor golf training center near Ballston reports strong early business. ARLnow
• An all-you-can-eat sushi spot opened in Penrose Square. ARLnow
• Demolition starts on the Route 690 bridge over Route 7 in Loudoun. Loudoun County

At a Fairfax Station roadblock and a Great Falls press podium, the county spent Wednesday cleaning up after other people's worst days. The work is routine now: extract the car, name the accused, reopen the road. Nobody wants a job this practiced. Stay safe out there. See you tomorrow.

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