Here’s a fresh, mixed-outlet snapshot of 10 stories moving Virginia and the Washington region today — with items from WTOP, WUSA9, WSLS, CBS News Baltimore, and a Prince William roundup via InsideNoVa. Each card links to the original reporting.
DC Council gives final approval for Commanders’ return to RFK site
District lawmakers approved the multibillion-dollar redevelopment at RFK, clearing the way for the Commanders’ return and a broader Anacostia Riverfront build-out.
Eli Lilly confirms $5B manufacturing campus outside Richmond
The pharma giant says its Goochland County site will add hundreds of skilled jobs and strengthen Virginia’s life-sciences supply chain.
Virginia readies for 45-day early voting; first ballots Friday
Local registrars are preparing for the commonwealth’s long early-voting window ahead of November’s gubernatorial contest and down-ballot races.
Herndon shooting: Man in critical condition; suspect in custody
Fairfax County Police say an early-morning shooting left one man critically injured in the Herndon area as the investigation continues.
Spotted lanternflies show up on DC area weather radar
Invasive lanternflies were dense enough to appear on radar scans, prompting fresh reminders for residents to stomp and report sightings.
Secret Service probes report of guest with gun at Va. golf course
Agents are reviewing an incident after a guest brought a firearm to a Trump-branded golf course in Virginia; no injuries reported.
Virginia governor’s race: candidates target the car tax
The much-criticized personal property tax on vehicles is squarely in the campaign crosshairs as early voting begins.
Hopkins–UnitedHealthcare split leaves patients scrambling
With negotiations stalled, Johns Hopkins providers are out-of-network for UnitedHealthcare members, forcing difficult, time-sensitive choices across the DC–Baltimore corridor.
Forecast check: Warm stretch continues in Southwest & Central Va.
Forecasters expect a brief late-week warm-up with mid-80s highs before a cooler pattern into early next week.
Prince William updates: crime, schools & development (InsideNoVa)
Catch the latest across Woodbridge, Manassas and Gainesville — from police investigations to transportation and school board moves.
Sources mix: WTOP, WUSA9, WSLS 10, CBS News Baltimore, InsideNoVa (Prince William). Add Daily Press, Loudoun Times-Mirror, or FauquierNow items on request.
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