Changing Face Of Fairfax County — The demographics of the county are changing at a rapid pace. One known as a predominantly white, middle-class school system, FCPS has fast-growing numbers of poor students and children of immigrants for whom English is a second language. A look at the Class of 2026, which just finished kindergarten, and what challenges the school system faces. [Washington Post]
Metro Ready For July 4 — Heading down to the Mall on July 4? Metro has changes to the schedule to accommodate holiday crowds on Friday. [Metro]
Safety Drill On Silver Line — Metro teamed with public safety officials on Sunday for an emergency drill on the overhead tracks near Silver Line’s Spring Hill Station on Sunday. The Silver Line opens on July 26, and officials want to be prepared for all scenarios. [WTOP]
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