Education Spotlight: An Arlington science teacher, Daniel Bernhardt of Swanson Middle School, was named an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow and will serve as a teacher in residence at the Library of Congress for 2026-27. Road Work & Travel: VDOT crews will shift traffic on the I-64 east to I-464 north ramp (exit 291A) in Chesapeake overnight starting Aug. 14, with the ramp widening and a new lane setup; the broader interchange project is targeted for completion by summer 2027. Public Health: A measles case with high community exposure was confirmed in Kentucky’s Christian County, prompting renewed reminders for Virginia families to check MMR vaccination status. Blood Supply: The American Red Cross says the U.S. remains in a blood crisis after a roughly 25% drop in June, urging eligible donors—especially for O-positive—to schedule appointments. Local Safety: Firefighters in Forest responded to a middle school blaze sparked when an escaped python knocked over a heat lamp; eight classrooms were damaged and will be repaired. Crime Watch: Police say a reptile theft scheme hit pet stores across Maryland and Northern Virginia, with suspects allegedly stealing dozens of snakes and lizards.