- Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai, a Fairfax resident who works as the director of a D.C. NGO, has been arrested and charged with funnelling millions from a Pakistani spy organization into the United States. Federal agents are hoping Fai’s arrest will lead them to more members of the ring in America. [Examiner/WaTimes]
- Gabe Klein on biking in Chicago versus D.C.: “I never get tired—it’s so flat! In D.C., it’s all downhill to downtown and all uphill on the way home. Here, biking is really easy.” [Time Out Chicago]
- Dan Snyder’s arguments for why a judge shouldn’t throw out his lawsuit against the Washington City Paper are due on August 1. [WTOP]
- Is DDOT letting down pedestrians regarding promises it made about Connecticut Avenue? [GGW]
- We’re big fans of Jim Vance round these parts, so it should come as no surprise that we’re recommending you read this profile about Vance and his broadcast partner Doreen Gentzler. [Washingtonian]
- A group of tech startups will be the new tenants for the Manhattan Laundry art deco building on 14th Street NW. [Housing Complex]
- Fairfax County authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a 75-year-old Springfield man inside his home and searching for his grown son, who is not a person of interest in the killing, but is on medication and could be a danger to himself. [WJLA]
- Prince George’s County is looking to clampdown on dance halls, where 61 homicides have occurred since 2005. [WaPo/Examiner]
- If you haven’t made reservations yet, the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington has added a few more eateries to this summer’s Restaurant Week. [RAMW]
- Unearthed: some very cool photographs of the construction of the 11th Street Bridge in the 60s. [DDOT]
- Just me, or does pizza delivery by Segway seem like the kind of thing that would work in Clarendon, but not in the District? [WTOP]
- In 2005, there were no bids for a piece of property next to the Congress Heights Metro station. This year, the parcel sold for $3 million and will host a seven-story, 281,000-square-foot office and retail development. Thanks, St. Elizabeths! [Examiner]
- Did you enjoy our photographs from the Goodman League? Then check out Mike Prada’s feature on the league. [SB Nation]
- The National Zoo Kids’ Farm is saved! [WaPo]
- Once started, where will Wang fit? [MASN]
Photo by Vileinist.
