• The NTSB official who became the public face of the American Airlines Potomac crash investigation was fired. The board member had led briefings and press conferences in the weeks after the January crash. The firing adds to growing uncertainty about the federal safety investigation's leadership and direction. FFXnow

• Transit advocates want to run a new rail line through the W&OD Trail corridor. The proposal would use the existing right-of-way stretching from Arlington into Loudoun. Supporters say it's an underused asset; trail users will have opinions. FFXnow

• Environmental groups are pressing Fairfax County for more details on a plan to sell county-owned land in Chantilly for a data center. The groups want transparency on environmental review and the terms of the sale before the deal moves forward. FFXnow

• Katie Cristol is stepping down as CEO of the Tysons Community Alliance. Cristol, a former Arlington County Board member, took the role as Tysons pushed through a major redevelopment era. No successor has been named. FFXnow

• Fire and hazmat crews responded to a commercial fire in Sterling Monday. Loudoun Fire and Rescue handled the scene. Details on the cause and damage remain limited. Loudoun Fire and Rescue

• A former D.C. police officer faces accusations in multiple sexual assault cases. The cases are separate incidents. The officer is no longer with the department. Washington Post

• The CVS Pharmacy at Reston Station will permanently close. It's one of the more transit-accessible pharmacy locations in the area, steps from the Silver Line. No closing date has been announced publicly. FFXnow

• AMC Theatres in Tysons has started construction on renovations. The project is underway now. Expect some disruption to the moviegoing experience in the short term. FFXnow

• Deli Italiano plans to expand its Leesburg location. The local favorite is growing its footprint in Loudoun. The Burn

• A fast-growing coffee house brand is planning a new Loudoun location. No opening date yet, but hiring and permitting activity signal it's moving. The Burn

• An acai bowl chain is hiring for a planned Chantilly location. FFXnow
• Loudoun County is offering a grant training series for nonprofits; applications are open now. Loudoun County
• Burnside Farm's Festival of Spring tickets go on sale next week. Tulips, daffodils, the whole thing. Secret DC
• St. Patrick's Day is Sunday. Arlington Magazine rounded up 11 spots to celebrate in and around Arlington. Arlington Magazine
• Today hits the low 70s. A sharp cold front arrives Thursday. Enjoy it while it lasts. Washington Post Weather

Spring is teasing NoVA hard this week, but the NTSB firing is a reminder that the Potomac crash story isn't over. The region is still watching that investigation closely, and losing its public face mid-process doesn't sit well.

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