• Northern Virginians will help pay for a controversial rural transmission line. PJM, a regional grid operator, approved a plan that spreads the cost of a new power line across the region, including urban customers. Critics say Northern Virginians will carry an unfair share of the bill for a project miles from their homes. Details from WTOP
• Storms, flooding, and heat slam Arlington. Arlington faces storm and flood watches, a Heat Advisory, and Code Red air quality. Severe storms with damaging winds are possible through tonight. ARLnow has the latest

• Man dies weeks after Fairfax County pedestrian crash. A man struck by a vehicle in Fairfax County earlier this month has died from his injuries. Police continue to investigate the circumstances. WTOP coverage
• Serious crash shuts down southbound GW Parkway. A late-night crash sent multiple people to the hospital and closed part of the parkway near Memorial Circle. A vehicle rolled down an embankment and caught fire. See ARLnow for updates
• Woodbridge motorcycle crash kills Virginia man. Prince William County Police report the rider died after being transported to a local hospital late Saturday night. The cause remains under investigation. WTOP story

• Spanberger defends her record at six-month mark. Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger touts her economic work, but voters remain anxious about inflation and jobs. Full story at WTOP
• Fairfax Water chief honored for nearly four decades of service. Jamie Bain Hedges retires after 37 years at the utility. Supervisors credit her with keeping county water clean and reliable. FFXnow coverage

• Reagan National targets summer rebound after rocky start. Airport officials expect strong passenger numbers through fall after a turbulent start to 2026. They aim to keep momentum going into holiday travel. ARLnow reports
• Tysons Galleria food hall now fully leased. The revamped food hall focuses on proven favorites to draw crowds. New tenants include Andy's Pizza and Rabbit Taco. FFXnow details
• Clarity restaurant opens in Reston next week. Vienna's acclaimed spot expands to Reston Town Center, debuting July 24 after a year-long wait. The Burn has the scoop

• Ayers Variety & Hardware closes after decades in Arlington's Westover neighborhood Arlington Magazine
• Loudoun's first Shake Shack sets tentative opening date The Burn
• Tous Les Jours bakery sets opening date in Loudoun The Burn
• Loudoun wins state recognition for model county programs Loudoun County News

NoVA is sweating through storms and heat, grumbling about utility bills, and watching old favorites close while new ones open. Summer's in full swing, and the region's resilience is getting a workout.

Stay cool, stay sharp.
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