A corner of the current FBI headquarters, the J. Edgar Hoover building in DC by Rich Renomeron licensed under Creative Commons.

New Congressional spending bill would affect FBI headquarters relocation

This week, Congress released an omnibus spending bill for the rest of fiscal year 2023. It includes provisions to rethink how much office space federal agencies need, finalizing the decision to build the next FBI headquarters in suburban Maryland or Virginia, and carbon reductions for federal buildings.  (Jory Heckman / Federal News Network)  

The Smithsonian to receive federal funds to aid in site-selection of next museums

Also in this week’s expected Congressional spending bill, the Smithsonian Institution will receive $4 million to help with site selection and other personnel issues for two new museums. The museums, the American Women’s History Museum and the National Museum of the American Latino, are slated to go on the National Mall, but some have expressed concerns about that placement.  (Daniel J. Sernovitz / Business Journal)  

Arlington prioritizing community-based historic preservation in new grant program

The Arlington County Board is finalizing a new Historic Preservation Fund, which would center community partnerships in new projects related to historical and cultural sites in the county.  (Scott McCaffrey / Sun Gazette)  

Lawsuit filed by family of Bethesda cyclist who was fatally struck by driver inside bike lane

The family of slain cyclist Sarah Langenkamp is seeking civil redress after the driver who struck her was charged with three traffic violations instead of a criminal vehicular manslaughter charge. The Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office declined to press criminal charges after reviewing a video of the incident.  (Dan Morse / Post)  

MoCo seeking volunteers to find out who is currently experiencing homelessness

Montgomery County is soliciting volunteers for the annual Point-In-Time street count that estimates how many people are currently experiencing homelessness county-wide. The count is scheduled for the overnight hours of Wednesday, Jan. 25.  (Michelle Queen / Montgomery County Media)  

McLean community members frustrated with Beltway expansion voice concerns to state legislators

State Delegate Kathleen Murphy and state Senator Barbara Favola attended the most recent meeting of the Northern Virginia Citizens Association, a group of McLean community members who have organized against the I-495 Express Lanes extension. The group asked the legislators for future state legislation to regulate transportation public-private partnerships.  (Angela Woolsey / FFXNow)  

390-unit residential development breaking ground in White Oak near US Food and Drug Administration campus

A new multifamily residential development in White Oak will break ground early next year. At a minimum, 15% of units will be moderately priced dwelling units, which is required by the Montgomery County Planning Board.  (Apps Bichu / Bethesda Beat)  

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