• An Arlington police cruiser hit a pedestrian in Shirlington Tuesday morning. The collision happened around 9 a.m. at Arlington Mill Drive and Campbell Avenue, near Four Mile Run Trail. Traffic camera footage captured the moment. ARLnow has the video.
• Alexandria dedicated a new memorial to the victims of the Potomac River midair collision. The tribute honors those killed in the crash that shook the region. WTOP has the dedication details.
• Prince William prosecutors and defense lawyers face off over pretrial release. The husband charged with killing, defiling, and hiding his missing wife wants out before trial. WTOP covers the hearing.

• Virginia Tech's rector refuses to step down after Gov. Spanberger dismissed him. The standoff sets up a governance fight at one of the state's flagship universities. WTOP tracks the showdown.
• Herndon finalized signage rules for the first mixed-use project north of the Metro station. The standards govern how Nell at 555 and future neighbors will identify themselves along Herndon Parkway. FFXnow has the framework.
• Loudoun opened public comment on pedestrian upgrades for Old Ox and Rock Hill Roads. The study targets a corridor that's grown busier as the data center belt expands. Loudoun County wants your input.
• Falls Church and Fairfax are coordinating on Route 29 corridor upgrades. Two jurisdictions, one busy road, finally pulling in the same direction. ARLnow has the plan.

• CBP seized nearly $100,000 from Dulles travelers with cash stitched into their underwear. Agents flagged the passengers before they boarded an international flight. Creative, but not creative enough. WTOP has the details.
• A Virginia sailor is prepping for a 753-mile voyage from Annapolis to Bermuda. First boat to the island wins. WTOP profiles the racer.

• Spatial Front is moving its HQ from Bethesda to Crystal City, adding 450 jobs. The IT firm is putting $6 million into the relocation, sweetened by a $500,000 state Opportunity Fund grant. Another win for Arlington's tech recruiting pitch. ARLnow has the announcement.
• Van Leeuwen opened in Ashburn Tuesday with long lines out the door. The One Loudoun scoop shop is the chain's third Virginia location. The Burn was on the scene.
• Velocity Bar + Kitchen relaunched at University Mall with wings and comfort food. The reimagined concept aims to anchor the Fairfax shopping center's continuing makeover. FFXnow has the menu.
• The Bamboo Room, a mahjong social club, is heading to Vienna this summer. A local resident is opening the venue above Sushi Yoshi on Church Street for beginners and veterans alike. FFXnow has the story.
• Meltz dessert shop debuted in Loudoun County. Another sweet spot enters an increasingly crowded suburban dessert scene. The Burn has the opening.
• Badd Pizza permanently closed its Loudoun location. The shutter comes as competition in the local pizza market intensifies. The Burn has the closure.

• World Cup viewing spots across Arlington and Falls Church are already gearing up for the June 11 kickoff. ARLnow has the bar list.
• The Wharf is closing a D.C. street for a massive free World Cup viewing party. Secret DC has the plan.
• Nepenthe Gallery in Fort Hunt opens a new exhibit showcasing Black artists, including a piece attributed to Basquiat. FFXnow has the preview.
• Loudoun offers free HIV and STI testing June 22-26. County health has the schedule.
• The Smithsonian's Arts and Industries Building reopens for just 83 days. Secret DC has the window.
• New SNAP work rules take effect; benefits for thousands of regional residents are at stake. The Post explains.

Cautiously caffeinated. The job announcements and World Cup buzz give NoVA a forward lean, but the Shirlington crash and Tech governance fight remind us the headlines aren't all dessert shops and ice cream lines.

Stay sharp out there.

Know someone who'd find this useful? Forward it their way; they can subscribe at thenovasignal.com.