Saturday: Cloudy and cool, with a high of 59 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• TX Man Charged With Trespassing At CIA Headquarters In NoVA After Repeated Entry Attempts (patch.com) — Security at the CIA’s McLean-area headquarters is under scrutiny after a Texas man allegedly tried multiple times in one week to drive past posted warnings and into the George Bush Center for Intelligence. Federal court filings in Alexandria detail the repeated trespass incidents, the man’s statements to CIA police, and a new June status conference as the case moves forward.
• 6 Scenic Waterfall Trails to Explore in and Around Northern Virginia (northernvirginiamag.com) — If you’re craving nature close to home, Scott’s Run Nature Preserve in McLean offers a waterfall, rare plants, and Potomac Gorge views, though it’s temporarily closed for construction until early summer. The guide also highlights several other scenic waterfall hikes across Shenandoah National Park, Great Falls, and Prince William Forest Park for day trips from Northern Virginia.
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🗞 Nearby News
Tysons
Mom's Day Out Returns to The Boro with Flowers and Fun (tysonstoday.com)
Most of Fairfax County reporting lower apartment rents vs. spring 2025 - Most of Fairfax County reporting lower apartment rents vs. spring 2025 (ffxnow.com)
Where to find live music in Fairfax County this summer - Where to find live music in Fairfax County this summer (ffxnow.com)
Vienna
Morning Notes for April 29, 2026 - Morning Notes for April 29, 2026 (ffxnow.com)
Red, white and all night: Plan your DMV 2026 summer with this festival guide (washingtonparent.com)
Arlington
Critically Missing 15-Year-Old Sought By Arlington Police (patch.com)
National Bookstore Chain Poised To Reopen Arlington Location (patch.com)
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