This photo of the Herndon Railway Station was taken in 1977 and is from the Virginia Room's collection of photos from the Fairfax County Office of Comprehensive Planning, Heritage Resources Branch. (via Fairfax County Public Library)
The City of Fairfax Regional Library’s Virginia Room has long stewarded an extensive collection of historical photographs taken throughout the decades in the county, city, and region. Now, many of those snapshots are available online through Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL).
Launched last week, the Fairfax County History Portal now offers users 24/7 access to more than 5,600 digitized, vintage photos that include local landmarks, aerial views of neighborhoods, and Park Authority sites spanning from Great Falls to Centreville.
Lidded recycling bins provided to the Audubon Estates neighborhood (courtesy Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services)
Fairfax County recently delivered hundreds of recycling bins to a manufactured homes community in Hybla Valley for free.
The 35-gallon, lidded carts were provided in response to years of complaints from Audubon Estates residents, whose private trash hauler has declined to provide designated recycling containers, according to the county’s Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES).
SAVE THE DATE! December 4-6, 2026 Experience the magic of the holiday season at this beloved event that has offered truly unique, handcrafted treasures for more than four decades. Find pottery, glass, jewelry, fashion accessories, woodwork, artisanal foods, and more from eighty exceptional regional artisans. Come discover the perfect gifts, treat yourself to lunch at the onsite café, and celebrate the spirit of the season with us! A juried show since 1982.
• FREE parking | 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101 • Proceeds support the NVHG Scholarship Program for college art students • Tote bags will be given to the first 200 attendees each day • MCC has accessible entrances and restrooms
A U.S. flag in the wind at Great Falls Library (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Fairfax County government offices will close, but public schools will remain open tomorrow (Wednesday) for Veterans Day.
Fairfax County Public Schools students will head to class tomorrow as usual after the school board voted this spring to no longer observe Veterans’ Day as a student holiday. Seeking to reduce disruptions to the standard five-day school week, the board also considered Indigenous Peoples’ Day for elimination, but that proposal didn’t pass.
Inside Jetset Pilates' studio at The Boro in Tysons (courtesy Jetset Pilates)
A national Pilates chain is taking a run at establishing a Virginia presence, starting with the opening of a Tysons studio this weekend.
Jetset Pilates will launch its first Virginia studio in The Boro at 1640 Boro Place, Suite 206, with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, Nov. 14. Classes at 10 and 11 a.m. will be followed by a free party with music, “light bites” and giveaways from 1-3 p.m.
Bypass the mall. Skip the big-box store. Ditch the web. 🎁 The 23rd Annual Holiday Gift Show is Saturday, November 21, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Ayr Hill Church, 100 Ayr Hill Avenue NE in Vienna. Come browse handmade bags and accessories, original watercolor, acrylic and mixed-media art, one-of-a-kind stuffed animals, dog treats and accessories, homemade baklava, stovetop potpourri and more, all from local artists and makers. Free admission, open to the public. See you there! #ViennaVA #ShopLocal #HolidayGiftShow
Officials cut the ribbon on the new Concourse E at Dulles International Airport Nov. 9. (Staff photo by Mary Stachyra Lopez)
The first flight at Dulles International Airport’s first new concourse in nearly two decades was scheduled to take off this morning (Tuesday), following the completion of the first of four construction phases.
State, federal, and business leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting Monday (Nov. 9) to celebrate the opening of Concourse E, a 435,000-square-foot facility that offers direct access to the airport’s AeroTrain, 14 new United Airlines gates, and the airline’s second-largest United Club in the country.
Families cheer on a Star Wars-themed vehicle in the 2025 Reston Holiday Parade (courtesy Lesnick Photo)
Reston Town Center is shaking up its annual holiday parade.
Set to return for a 34th year on Black Friday (Nov. 27), the popular celebration will no longer include some of the larger balloons or horse-drawn carriage rides featured in the past, says a spokesperson for BXP, the main property owner and developer behind the town center.
A wooden bridge over Wolftrap Creek with low water (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Small businesses that have been affected by the prevailing abnormally dry conditions in Fairfax County due to a drought that began earlier this year can now apply for financial relief.
The federal Small Business Administration is offering Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) of up to $2 million to qualifying businesses, agricultural cooperatives, aquaculture enterprises and nonprofit organizations across Fairfax County and the surrounding area.
Trees with red leaves along Jermantown Road in Fairfax City (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
County Resources Available for Veterans — Fairfax County has launched a series of new webpages to help military service members and veterans find targeted resources in response to the findings of a survey conducted in winter 2025. Survey respondents reported concerns about the area’s high cost of living, struggles to afford food and child care, and limited awareness of available services. [Fairfax County Government]
Businesses Offer Veterans’ Day Deals — The regional chain Mr Wash Car Wash is honoring Veterans Day tomorrow (Wednesday) with free services for military service members, veterans and their spouses at 10 locations, including its Tysons, Centreville and Merrifield shops. In addition, the recently opened Camp Bow Wow Dulles South in Chantilly is offering a complimentary day of dog daycare. [Press releases]
Fairfax City Leaders Dig into Budget — “Fairfax City officials are weighing hundreds of millions of dollars in proposed capital improvements, including a $155 million Property Yard project, as the City Council begins developing a fiscal year 2028 budget that must balance infrastructure needs, employee costs and potential pressure on taxpayers.” [Patch]
People Rescued From Van Crash — “On Sunday evening [Nov. 8] around 7:50 p.m., Fairfax County Fire and Rescue responded to a crash in McLean near the intersection of Georgetown Pike and Bellville Road. Witnesses had called the fire department, reporting that a van with people inside had landed in a ditch.” Responders rescued nine people with no injuries reported. [WUSA9]
AG Concerned by Proposed Census Changes — “The U.S. Census Bureau has proposed a rule change that would alter aspects of how census data is collected every decade. The adjustments would change who gets counted, where, and what questions are asked.” Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones announced on Nov. 4 that the state has joined a legal challenge to the rule change. [Virginia Mercury]
Health Clinic Raising Funds for Permanent Home — “Despite a year of disruption caused by having to relocate twice, the Culmore Clinic is continuing to meet the growing healthcare needs of the community while raising funds for its permanent location.” The clinic will eventually occupy 5,000 square feet in Kindred Crossing, an independent living complex expected to break ground in Lake Barcroft in January. [Annandale Today]
Couple Provides Thanksgiving Meals to Families — “Decades after that act of kindness, Jeannine and her husband launched the Blessing Baskets initiative in Northern Virginia, helping families without the means to celebrate on their own with access to a full Thanksgiving meal. It’s produced hundreds of baskets in recent years, with a goal of 750 this fall.” [WTOP]
Donation Record for ArtsFairfax — “The 2026 ArtsFairfax Awards, the region’s premier event to honor major arts contributions, surpassed its fundraising goal in support of the nonprofit’s efforts to dedicate more funding towards grants to local arts organizations across Fairfax County. Though fundraising remains open, the luncheon raised an all-time high of over $233,000 by the close of the event.” [ArtsFairfax]
New Legal Notice — A restaurant seeks an ABC license for wine, beer, and mixed beverages for on- and off-premises consumption. [Public Notices]
It’s Tuesday — Sunny with a high near 68 and a southwest wind at 3 to 7 mph. Night will be clear, with a low around 44. Veterans Day will be mostly sunny, with a high near 66 and calm winds becoming southerly around 5 mph in the afternoon. [NWS]
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📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Fairfax County, from our event calendar.
FREE HAIRCUTS – U.S. Military and Veterans Nov 11: Great Clips salons in Reston and Fairfax City offer free haircuts to U.S. military members and veterans on Veterans Day, Nov 11th. [Event]
Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan Nov 12: Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan makes a stop at Mosaic District [Event]
StoryWorx Book Festival/ Meet the Authors at the Workhouse Arts Center Nov 14: Family Friendly Book Festival [Event]
Who Am I Now? Identity and Possibility in the Menopause Transition Nov 15: Educational presentation about identity and possibility in the menopause transition [Event]
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims Nov 15: Northern Virginia Fairfax Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) cordially invites you to attend… [Event]
When Life Feels Heavy: Finding Peace, Hope & Inner Strength Nov 15: What if even our most difficult experiences could awaken greater strength, compassion, and purpose? [Event]
Catholic University Symphony Orchestra in Concert Nov 15: Free Concert with Full Symphony Color and Majestic Organ Sound in Clifton! [Event]
BrownTown Comedy at the DC Improv!!!! Nov 16: Best and brownest comics at DC Improv [Event]
Free Memory Screening Nov 18: Free Memory Screening Event! [Event]
Washington Spirit Alum Meet & Greet + The Amazing Race Watch Party Nov 18: Meet Washington Spirit alum Joanna Lohman, then stick around to cheer on Joanna and Ali Krieger as they compete on The Amazing Race! [Event]
23rd Annual Holiday Gift Show Nov 21: Bypass the mall. Skip the big-box store. Ditch the web. 🎁 The 23rd Annual Holiday Gift Show… [Event]
First Baby? Connect with other New Moms! Nov 21: Connecting with your own in-person group starts with this quick online introduction to Mamistad and other new moms! [Event]
Today: Fairfax County saw a high of 64° at 1:55 p.m. (3° above normal), a low of 43° at 5:55 a.m., 0.01 inches of rain (Franklin Middle School, Chantilly) and a peak gust of 37 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 2 to 6 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
