Thursday, the National Park Service held a meeting at Washington-Lee High School to discuss its plans for what would be Arlington’s first boathouse, which NPS would like somewhere near Roosevelt Island. The public can weigh in online through June 30.
(WJLA)
Richmond-based online retailer Recovered Gold LLC has begun using the slogan “Virginia is for Gun Lovers,” prompting Virginia Tourism Corp. to sue the business for “Virginia is for Lovers” trademark infringement.
(WTOP)
The invasive plant found in the area earlier this summer, giant hogsweed, is responsible for the second- and third-degree burns that a 17-year-old male suffered while working on a landscaping job in Fredericksburg.
(WJLA)
John Butler will be taking over as the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department‘s fire chief on Sept. 1, and in an interview with WTOP has said that despite the past issues with sexual harassment and discrimination, the department is “optimistic and forward-leaning.”
(WTOP)
Saturday, Lake Anne Plaza will host the second annual Roots Music Festival from 1-7 p.m. There will be six performers and a free beer garden, too.
(Reston Now)
