• Gov. Spanberger vetoed a slate of bills from Fairfax County Democrats, including legislation to establish a retail marijuana market and expand class action lawsuit options. The vetoes put Spanberger at odds with members of her own party in one of the state's most Democratic jurisdictions. FFXnow coverage

• Spanberger took a split approach on immigration enforcement bills from Fairfax Sen. Saddam Azlan Salim. She signed one measure banning law enforcement officers from covering their faces and vetoed another aimed at limiting ICE cooperation, threading a careful needle on one of the region's most charged political issues. FFXnow report

• Fairfax County supervisors unanimously voted to explore property tax rebates for years when the county runs a significant budget surplus. The move is preliminary, but it signals supervisors are feeling pressure to return these surpluses to residents after years of rising assessments. FFXnow story

• A tree toppled along Military Road in North Arlington Wednesday, taking down poles, wires, and transformers and knocking out power to parts of the county's northernmost neighborhoods. Dominion Energy crews responded alongside police and firefighters. Check Dominion's outage map before you head out. ARLnow report

• Sixteen vehicles in Potomac Yard had their windows smashed in a series of break-ins earlier this week; thieves also stripped tires off three of the cars. Electronics and personal items were taken. Arlington Police are investigating. ARLnow story

• A 17-year-old faces six counts of sexual battery after a series of scooter-based assaults in Woodbridge. Prince William County Police charged the juvenile following an investigation into multiple incidents. WTOP report

• Vienna residents and businesses are pushing the town to fix persistent cell phone dead zones across its 4.4 square miles. The coverage gaps frustrate daily life and raise safety concerns. Town Hall is now grappling with how to address the problem without running afoul of federal limits on regulating wireless infrastructure. FFXnow coverage

• Arlington's chronic homelessness count rose year over year, even as the overall number of people experiencing homelessness held roughly steady. Twenty-nine single adults met the chronic homelessness threshold in 2026, up from the prior year. The divergence in those two numbers is the story. ARLnow report

• Dulles Airport is set for a $22 billion overhaul. The project will reshape terminals, transit connections, and the overall passenger experience at one of the region's two major airports. Details on timelines and what travelers should expect are now public. Secret DC breakdown

• Beignets & Brew French Donuts is opening one of its first Northern Virginia locations at Herndon Centre off Elden Street. The bakery specializes in beignets and coffee. Herndon's snack game is improving. The Burn story

• Falcon & Fig is now open in Leesburg, and The Difference Baker has a new Loudoun County store. Two new food businesses launched this week in the county, adding to a stretch of retail openings along and near the Route 7 corridor. Falcon & Fig opening | The Difference Baker

• Memorial Day weekend events are stacking up across the DC area, including the Strawberry Jubilee Fest. WTOP roundup
• Stafford County approved a site for a Buc-ee's. Construction planning is underway. WTOP report
• Night work and lane closures are scheduled for the Route 7 and Route 690 interchange project in Loudoun. Plan accordingly. Loudoun County notice
• Smokecraft Modern Barbecue in Clarendon got a feature spot on WETA's "Signature Dish." The cedar plank chipotle maple bourbon salmon is the item in question. ARLnow story
• Spring wildlife rescues are spiking across the region, including at least one injured bear cub. WTOP report

NoVA heads into Memorial Day weekend with a governor frustrating her own party, a Dulles transformation on the horizon, and thieves working overtime in Potomac Yard. The vibe is busy, a little tense, and ready for a long weekend.

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