• NTSB chair presses Congress after Reagan National collision. The National Transportation Safety Board urged lawmakers to act after investigating the January 2025 midair collision at DCA. The agency wants tighter safety protocols and funding for air traffic control upgrades. Read more

• Northern Virginia youth launch AI tool for entrepreneurs. Local students built a new artificial intelligence platform aimed at helping aspiring business owners get started. The tool offers advice and resources tailored to the region's startup scene. Full story

• Lake Braddock neighborhoods may tighten student parking rules. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing next month on stricter parking restrictions near Lake Braddock Secondary. Students without annual passes could lose access to street spots. Details here

• Arlington Public Schools get $2.9M state funding boost. APS will receive nearly $3 million more than expected from Richmond. The extra cash comes as the district faces rising costs and enrollment shifts. More info

• Gunshots fired after dispute at Arlington basketball court. Arlington Police say a fight at Long Branch Creek's basketball court escalated Saturday night. No injuries reported, but officers are investigating. Incident report

• Guapo's Restaurant bringing new concept to Reston. The Tex-Mex chain will open a fresh concept at Spectrum in Reston Town Center, but Guapo's Mar y Tierra won't be their usual full-service or quick-service model. Details on the menu and opening date are still under wraps. Get the scoop

• New business 'The Backspin' headed to Loudoun Station. A mystery tenant has signed a lease at the Ashburn retail hub. Details about the business are still scarce, but locals are speculating about what's coming. What we know

• Harvest Gardens proposes healthy living venue for Loudoun. Plans are in for a new facility focused on healthy food and wellness learning for kids. The proposal stands out from other local projects and is under county review. Project overview

• Virginia Hills Church opens new building on shared land with a senior living community in Rose Hill. More
• Free arts festival returns to Tysons' Capital One Center 19-20 Sep. with workshops, food, and live competitions. Details
• MOD Pizza in Reston will close in September; Andy's Pizza is lined up to take over. Update
• Loudoun County seeks public input on sidewalk plans for Montresor Road. Comment here

NoVA is buzzing with summer energy and new ventures. The region's growth engine keeps churning, but safety and infrastructure debates are heating up as fall approaches.

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