A pro-Palestinian protest that lasted for months outside Secretary of State Antony Blinken's house was suddenly cleared by Virginia law enforcement last Friday. Officials said the Chain Bridge Road encampment created "unsafe conditions" for traffic. (ArlNow)
🍎 Virginia is overhauling how it rates schools under Gov. Glenn Youngkin. The state will measure an accountability rating for schools judging students' academic performance and factors like absenteeism. (Washington Post)
💪 Local athletes made a splash at the Olympics this weekend. Among the wins: Arlington swimmer Torri Huske earned gold; Prince George's County's Kevin Durant led Team USA to victory in basketball; and Bethesda's Katie Ledecky won bronze. (NBC4/ESPN/Axios)
