• Hayfield coach faces firing after child porn arrest. Fairfax County Police arrested Richard Huerta, an assistant track coach at Hayfield Secondary, on ten counts of possessing child sexual abuse material. The school says it will dismiss him immediately. FFXnow coverage | FCPD statement
• War in Iran slashes Dulles flights to the Middle East. About two-thirds of flights from Dulles to the region have been canceled since U.S. and Israeli airstrikes began last month. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority says the impact is sharp and ongoing. FFXnow reports

• Virginia's redistricting referendum sparks fierce partisan debate. Lawmakers and activists are clashing over the proposed changes to how districts are drawn. The referendum remains a flashpoint as the April vote approaches. WTOP analysis
• Three NoVA school systems cancel classes for April redistricting vote. Officials say the closures will support voter turnout and ensure school buildings are available as polling places. WTOP report
• Maryland and Virginia join $166B push for Trump tariff refunds. The states demand the federal government return what they call "illegal" tariff revenue. WTOP coverage

• Bodycam footage released in Mantua double homicide police shooting. Fairfax County Police published video from the officer-involved shooting during a double homicide in Mantua. The footage shows the chaotic scene as police confronted the suspect. FCPD release
• Video shows officer shoot man during stabbing spree. Police say the man was attacking his third victim when officers intervened. The footage captures the tense moments leading up to the shooting. Washington Post coverage | WTOP version

• Timber Pizza plans major southeastern expansion. The popular D.C. pizzeria will open new locations across Virginia, betting big on the region's appetite for wood-fired pies. WTOP business story
• New gym coming to Twinbrooke Shopping Center. Pump24 will replace Anytime Fitness, promising a seamless transition for gym-goers as the old location closes this spring. FFXnow details
• Inju Korean BBQ nearly ready in Loudoun. The restaurant team says they are about three weeks from opening, pending final preparations. The Burn update
• Dr. T Shawarma opens in Ashburn. The new fast-casual spot will celebrate its grand opening Friday, offering shawarma, kabobs, and burgers. The Burn coverage

• Cherry blossom-themed teas are popping up across the region for spring. WTOP list
• New unemployment data shows Fairfax's jobless rate ticked up during 2025. FFXnow data
• Fairfax school board members push for clearer AI policy in schools. FFXnow report
• Cornerstones CEO retires after decades leading Reston's major nonprofit. FFXnow profile

NoVA heads into spring with a mix of anxiety and anticipation. Global turmoil hits close to home, but local businesses and communities keep moving forward. The cherry blossoms are a reminder that renewal still matters.

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