Va. Officials Debate Data Center Tax Breaks — “Amid a growing national pushback on data centers, Virginia senators have voted to end a projected $1.6 billion annual tax break, requiring the industry to resume paying a minimum 5.3% sales tax. The proposal has left some opponents warning that it would bring construction of data centers in Virginia to a screeching halt.” [AP]
Snow Possible Today — “A powerful cold front sweeping through the region Thursday morning will flip the script quickly — sending temperatures tumbling from the 60s into the 40s before most people even finish their morning coffee … Thursday will start wet for the morning commute, with periods of rain moving through the region. As colder air pours in behind the front, that rain could briefly mix with or change over to wet snow during the afternoon hours, [7News First Alert Meteorologist Eileen] Whelan said.” [WTOP]
Potomac Pipe Repairs Rises to $30M — “D.C. region leaders said the cost of repairing the massive Potomac Interceptor pipeline break continues to rise, and new testing could soon reveal the full impact of the January spill … Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments officials said Wednesday that the estimated cost for emergency repair work has now climbed to about $30 million. That number covers the immediate response and rehabilitation efforts, but it is believed that cost could still rise.” [WTOP]
40 Years of Five Guys — “Alexandria-based Five Guys is making a special offer — buy one burger, get a second burger free — to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Hamburger lovers have from now until the end of Thursday, March 12, 2026 to take advantage of the offer. The business got its start in 1986, when Jerry and Janie Murrell presented a choice to their young sons: Go to college or start a business. The boys chose business, rolled up their sleeves and got to work, opening a small carry-out spot in Arlington.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
Assault-Style Weapon Ban Advances — “Virginia may be on the verge of banning the sale of assault-style weapons … The legislation banning the sale, manufacture or transfer of assault-style weapons and large capacity magazines was sent to the governor’s desk on a party line vote.” [WVTF]
Va. Drug Affordability Board on the Horizon — “A five-year journey to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board in Virginia reached a new milestone this week, as the proposal cleared the legislature with near-unanimous votes and strong bipartisan support.” [Virginia Mercury]
‘Walk-In Wednesdays’ at APD — “One of the first people a prospective police officer meets at Alexandria Police Department’s Walk-In Wednesdays is officer Katie Pavelka. She’s a year into the job in Alexandria and had previously worked at the Arlington County Police Department.” [WTOP]
It’s Thursday — Rain showers will transition to a mix of rain and snow by 2pm, with temperatures dropping to around 40°F. Expect breezy conditions with northwest winds at 14-21 mph and gusts up to 38 mph. Precipitation chances are at 90%, but snow accumulation should be minimal. Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low of 33°F, northwest winds at 5-9 mph becoming calm after midnight, and gusts up to 18 mph. [NWS]
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