• New laws hit Virginia, Maryland, and DC tomorrow. Expect changes on paid leave, gun rules, and more as state legislatures' latest rounds take effect July 1. Workers, drivers, and families all face new requirements. See what's changing in detail: ARLnow coverage and WTOP breakdown.

• Virginia lawmakers dodge a shutdown with a last xecond budget deal. The General Assembly passed a two-year spending plan Monday, keeping state government running and avoiding furloughs. The deal covers schools, public safety, and health funding. Full story at WTOP.

• Fairfax County fire officials want help after a suspicious blaze. The fire department is asking for tips about a fire at its training facility. Investigators say the cause remains undetermined and urge anyone with information to step forward. WTOP report.

• Barnes & Noble targets Loudoun for a new store. The bookseller plans to take over a large vacant space at Dulles Landing, bringing a new bookstore and cafe to southern Loudoun. Details from The Burn.

• Reston's Isaac Newton Square moves closer to more townhomes. Fairfax's planning commission endorsed 143 new townhouses for the northern side of the site. The Board of Supervisors will have the final say. FFXnow coverage.

• The PARC at Tysons shuts down after five years. The community event space, which transformed a vacant building on Route 7, will close at the end of June. Its future use remains undecided. FFXnow report.

• Arlington's Bakeshop opens its biggest bakery yet, this time in Vienna. The popular dessert shop expands with a new location, offering cupcakes, cakes, and breakfast sandwiches. FFXnow story.

• Wakefield High School in Arlington celebrates two coaches named district and regional Coach of the Year. ARLnow
• A new virtual reality arena is coming to Dulles Town Center. The Burn

NoVA heads into July with a packed slate of new laws and local changes. The region feels restless but ready, bracing for policy shifts, summer crowds, and a few new places to spend your money.

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