Road & Safety: A bus crash on southbound I-95 in Stafford killed 5 and injured 34 when traffic slowed for a work zone and the bus failed to slow. Active Transportation: VDOT and Transurban opened a new 2.5-mile bicycle and pedestrian trail alongside the 495 Express Lanes Extension in McLean, linking to Scott’s Run Nature Preserve and Fairfax County trails. Outdoor Travel Tips: A Virginia-focused guide urges homeowners to avoid nonnative “invasive” plants and choose native species instead. Family Travel Events: The Virginia Aquarium’s July 4 Fireworks Cruise returns with a prime oceanfront view from the Atlantic Explorer. Local Culture & Community: The Mount Airy Fiddlers Convention drew an estimated ~4,500 people over Friday and Saturday, with camping packed at Veterans Memorial Park. Agriculture & Seasonal Planning: USDA approved federal disaster help for Virginia farmers hit by spring frost and freeze, including 43 primary counties and 61 contiguous counties. Wildlife Watch: Reports highlight the spread of elm zigzag sawfly and the need to monitor invasive pests.