• Search crews scour the Potomac for missing swimmer near Great Falls. First responders from Fairfax and Montgomery counties, along with a Park Police helicopter, are searching after a swimmer went missing Sunday. The search continues as of Monday afternoon. Full details
• School's out, summer meal programs ramp up. With classes ending, local food banks are launching summer meal services to help families bridge the gap. Demand typically spikes as school cafeterias close. More from WTOP

• Fairfax expands voice for youth sports. The Board of Supervisors approved the first major charter change to the Fairfax County Athletic Council since 2004. More sports will now get a seat at the table. Read the update
• Loudoun gears up for early voting. Early voting for the August 4 Republican primary opens June 18. The county expects a steady turnout amid several contested races. County announcement

• Arlington DUI arrests surge 43% after stepped-up enforcement. Police credit a focused midnight shift with the jump in arrests for intoxicated driving last year. Officials say the crackdown aims to keep roads safer. ARLnow coverage
• Local and state police get new powers on GW Parkway. Starting in July, officers can enforce traffic laws on the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Drivers should expect more visible enforcement soon. Details here

• Gas leaf blower ban heats up in Arlington. The County Board will hold a July public hearing on phasing out gas-powered leaf blowers. Advocates and opponents are clashing over how long the transition period should last. ARLnow story
• Data center pushback grows in NoVA. Residents and officials are drawing the line against more data centers, citing noise, power use, and land concerns. The debate is intensifying as new projects seek approval. WTOP report

• Chesterbrook Barber Shop finds a new home in McLean. After a relocation, the beloved shop credits neighbors for helping keep the business alive. The new spot is already drawing loyal customers. FFXnow feature
• 7 Brew Coffee eyes expansion, with Loudoun in its sights. The Arkansas-based chain is planning a new location in Loudoun County as it pushes deeper into the NoVA market. The Burn report

• Yorktown girls soccer's stellar run ends just short of a state title. Recap
• Vacant Ballston retail space now showcases Marymount fashion student work. See more
• Next session of Loudoun's online fatherhood skills initiative starts July 14. Details

The region is restless and ready for summer. Schools are out, politics are heating up, and everyone's watching the river. NoVA's juggling growth pains and neighborhood pride: classic June energy.

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