• Fairfax trims bus service after contentious vote. County leaders reluctantly approved cuts to Fairfax Connector routes. Riders will see fewer buses on some lines starting this summer. Details from FFXnow
• Arlington high school scraps AI name-reading for graduation. After pushback from families and students, school officials reversed a plan to use artificial intelligence to pronounce graduates' names at commencement. Read more at WTOP

• AI defense intelligence firm relocates HQ from San Francisco to Chantilly. TurbineOne opened its new headquarters in Fairfax County, bringing high-tech jobs and a ribbon-cutting with local leaders. Full story at FFXnow
• Fairfax County greenlights 300 new apartments in Seven Corners. The Cavalier Club site will add hundreds of new units, part of a push to increase housing supply in the area. Project details at FFXnow
• Whole Foods plans new store in Sterling. Documents filed with Loudoun County show the grocer will take over part of the Regency furniture space at Potomac Run Plaza. Scoop from The Burn
• Cha Street Food expands in Tysons with new cafe menu. The popular spot at Tysons Corner Center is rolling out more drink options and a refreshed look. Coverage at FFXnow

• Loudoun County fights Dulles Greenway toll hike again. Local officials formally opposed the latest proposal to raise tolls, citing affordability concerns for commuters. Details at WTOP
• FCPS promises more community input on Skyview High boundaries. School leaders say they will engage families before finalizing any changes to attendance zones. FFXnow reporting

• Loudoun launches a new History and Heritage news subscription for residents. Loudoun County
• Reston North playground renovation is nearly done; new equipment is in place. FFXnow
• Back Nine indoor golf opens for tee times in Leesburg. The Burn
• Two bald eagles treated for poisoning were released back into the wild in Loudoun. The Burn
• Attainable housing units soon available to rent for residents 55+ in Loudoun. Loudoun County

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