News

A McLean man was sentenced last week following the May 2025 shooting of a man said to have kicked his Tesla.

Kianmehr Shirinipaziziba, 20, was sentenced Friday (Sept. 25) to 10 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter; four years and four months of that sentence were suspended.


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Fairfax County supervisors on Tuesday lauded the service of Victor Hoskins, who spent more than seven years as president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority before departing over the summer.

Hoskins was honored at the same meeting supervisors expressed appreciation for the work of Christopher Leonard, who recently retired as deputy county executive for health and human services.


Around Town

A Chantilly-based dessert store is expanding its offerings with the launch of a new battery-powered gelato cart that it hopes to operate at weddings, corporate gatherings, and other events.

SoftSpot, which opened at 13905A Metrotech Drive in early 2025, will churn its fresh Italian-style gelato in front of guests in the self-contained cart — without the need for outlets or cords.


Announcement

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time for commemorating our ancestors. Rather than a period of mourning, it is an occasion for celebrating with family—both living and dead—and honoring the cycle of life. Learn about La Catrina and her joyful view of life and mortality. Enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the day, including dance performances, coloring activities, and paper marigold and mask making. Visitors are invited to leave photos and mementos of their loved ones on the ofrenda (altar) or commemorate them by writing their names on a butterfly to attach to the memorial arch.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:


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A Fairfax County Circuit Court judge last week issued a summary judgment against the Town of Herndon in its ongoing legal battle against Comstock after the developer backed out of a long-stalled downtown redevelopment project in 2024.

The town’s lawsuit, filed last year, had demanded that Comstock return the title of a nearly 5-acre site in the northeast quadrant of the Elden and Center Street intersection, that had been transferred to the developer with plans for a mixed-use block with apartments, an arts center, retail space and a parking garage.


Event

Miles for Migraine will host its 10th annual 2-mile Walk, 5K Run and Relax DC/VA/MD event on Saturday October 3rd at Laurel Hill Central Green Park in Lorton Virginia. This event is a fundraiser for Migraine & Headache Awareness, Treatment & Research. It's more than a walk/run – come connect with your local migraine & headache community, listen to our speakers & visit sponsors in the festival area.

The 5K run is professionally timed. The Walk and the Relax events are free, but donations are encouraged. All walk and run finishers receive a finisher medal.


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Apartment rents across the D.C. region are high, but a new data analysis suggests they likely would have been even pricier had the COVID-19 pandemic not intervened.

August’s median regional rent across the D.C. region was about 2.5% below what it would have been had Covid not upended the rental market in the early 2020s, according to projections reported Sept. 24 by Apartment List.


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A man who prosecutors say terrorized dozens of young girls to obtain sexually explicit material — and was previously convicted in Fairfax County of the sexual assault of two minors—was recently sentenced to 40 years in prison on federal charges.

Malachi Morgan Thomas, 24, of Woodbridge, pleaded guilty in April to one count of production of child sexual assault material and one count of possession. He was sentenced on Friday (Sept. 25) in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.


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Fairfax County and neighboring localities are feeling the impact of federal government workforce reductions and immigration enforcement, according to a recent regional survey.

The report released last Thursday (Sept. 24) from Gallup and the Greater Washington Community Foundation, titled “Voices of the Community: DC, Maryland, Virginia,” incorporated research on federal government disruptions on the region’s residents.


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Cyclists riding a paved trail through a wooded area, with tall power transmission towers and lines ahead.
Bicyclists on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail in Dunn Loring (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Crash Seriously Injures Motorcyclist in Springfield — “Police said medics transported the motorcyclist, a man, to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. According to officials, no other vehicles were involved in the collision.” [DC News Now]

Duke of Edinburgh Visiting Mount Vernon — “His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 1, as part of a visit to the United States marking America’s 250th anniversary. He will be accompanied by British Ambassador to the United States Sir Christian Turner. The current duke is Prince Edward, the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

Youth Advocates Push Back on Increased Marijuana Penalties — “The maximum civil penalty for consuming or offering marijuana in public is set to rise from $25 to $250 on July 1, 2027, the same day retail sales are scheduled to begin. A second offense also carries a $250 fine and requires substance-use education or treatment, or both, if available, while a third or subsequent offense is a Class 4 misdemeanor.” [Virginia Mercury]

Fairfax City Candidates to Participate in Voter Event — “Fairfax City voters will have an opportunity Wednesday to meet candidates running for mayor, City Council and School Board ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.” [Patch]

Jake’s Ice Cream Spotlighted on National TV — “Jake’s Ice Cream in Falls Church was featured on the September 23 episode of The Drew Barrymore Show in a segment called the ‘Drew-Gooders.’ The segments celebrate ‘inspiring people doing good in the world.’ Robin Rinearson opened Jake’s Ice Cream on Columbia Pike in 2021 after her “differently-abled” nephew Jake was laid off from his job.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]

Arlington and Alexandria Intervene in Dominion Energy Merger Case — “Intervening in the proceeding means that Arlington and Alexandria can provide expert testimony about impacts on local residents, question witnesses in the hearing and engage in any potential settlement discussions.” [ARLnow]

Juveniles Dead in Crash After I-395 Chase — “‘One passenger died at the scene,’ VSP said in a release. ‘Three other occupants were transported to area hospitals, where the driver and a second passenger succumbed to their injuries. The final occupant remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.'” [ALXnow]

Nightly Ramp Closures at I-495, Route 123 Interchange Begin — “Weather permitting, the I-495 (Capital Beltway) and Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) interchange will have nightly closures for paving Monday night, Sept. 28, through Saturday night, Oct. 3, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.” [VDOT]

Kennedy Center Employees Claim Repairs Were Delayed — “In a letter to Congress, former staff members alleged Executive Director Matt Floca halted a funded plan to address roof issues in April. The Kennedy Center closed earlier this month after officials cited deterioration near the roof and a partial ceiling collapse.” [Fox5DC]

It’s Tuesday — The weather will be mostly sunny with temperatures reaching a high of 76°F, accompanied by northwest winds at 5 to 8 mph. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 60°F and a light west wind. [NWS]

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Around Town

Good Monday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Sep 28, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Tuesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.

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🌤️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures reaching a high of around 76°F and a gentle northwest wind blowing at 3 to 6 mph. By Tuesday night, conditions will become partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to about 60°F and calm winds. See more from Weather.gov.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.


Announcement

The museum’s annual Native Art Market features award-winning and innovative Indigenous artists from across the Western Hemisphere. This event invites lovers of art and craftsmanship to meet Indigenous artists and learn about the traditional arts and contemporary Indigenous creativity. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase traditional and contemporary handcrafted artworks, including beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and sculpture.