A motorcyclist has been hospitalized following a crash on Richmond Highway (Route 1) near Beacon Center.
Police officers and units with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, including medics, were dispatched to Richmond Highway at Memorial Street in Groveton at around 12:51 p.m. for the crash, according to scanner traffic.
ArtsFairfax is planning a series of exhibitions to showcase local artists around Fairfax County.
The “ArtsFairfax Presents” initiative was developed after a survey commissioned by the local arts agency last year revealed that, for many artists working in Fairfax County, finding affordable and appropriate spaces to showcase their work can be a challenge.
Address: 14187 Royal Oak Lane
Neighborhood: Heritage Crossing
Type: 4 BR, 3 (+1 half) BA townhouse – 1920 sq. ft.
Open House: Saturday, July 11 from 1-3pm & Sunday, July 12 from 2-4pm
Listed: $554,900
Noteworthy: Key updates: HVAC (’16), water heater (’20), fence (’22), flooring (’23-’24)
Centreville is one of those Northern Virginia locations that quietly does a lot well — commuter access, everyday convenience, local parks, community resources, and weekend staples all within reach. Set in Heritage Crossing, this end-unit townhome offers three finished levels, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, two assigned parking spaces, and a fenced rear yard with patio. The home gives you practical space in the places that matter. The finished lower level includes a full bath and fireplace, creating flexibility for recreation, guests, work-from-home needs, or additional everyday living. The main level offers a comfortable flow for daily use, while the end-unit placement and fenced rear patio add outdoor space without taking on a large yard. The location is the story here. From local errands, shopping, and dining to Centreville Regional Library, Cox Farms, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Cub Run Rec Center, and major commuter routes, this home sits in a pocket that connects well to the surrounding area. I-66, Route 28, Route 29, Fairfax, Chantilly, Tysons, Dulles International Airport, and Washington, DC are all part of the larger access picture, with regional Metro options available through Vienna/Fairfax-GMU and the Silver Line corridor. Prior updates reportedly include HVAC installed in 2016, water heater replaced in 2020, fence replaced in 2022, attic insulation updated in 2023, and LVP/carpet updates in 2024.
Listed by:
Jillian Carmical – Corcoran McEnearney
jillian@jilliancarmical.com
(703) 401-7579
The Fairfax County School Board recently passed a resolution affirming its support for a possible 1% sales tax to fund its $400 million backlog of maintenance and capital improvement projects.
In light of the new state budget adopted by the Virginia General Assembly late last month allowing local jurisdictions to increase their sales tax rate up to 1% to support education and transportation, the school board voted unanimously on July 9 to ask the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to place the issue before voters as a referendum during a general election.
On another hot, muggy summer day, dozens of volunteers are fanning out across Northern Virginia to find the region’s hottest neighborhoods.
The “Urban Heat Island Mapping Project,” led by George Mason University’s Virginia Climate Center and the local nonprofit Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS), involves more than 30 teams with at least two volunteer scientists each measuring temperatures and humidity at different locations.
The George Mason Friends will hold their semi-annual Fall Book Sale at George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale from Wednesday evening, September 23 through Sunday, September 27, 2026.
A Preview Sale will be held on Wednesday evening from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm for a $20 entry fee per adult. A no entry fee, General Sale, will begin on Thursday, September 23 and run through Sunday, September 27, with hours 10:00 am to 5:30 pm daily.
Noodles & Company has closed its Herndon-area restaurant, one of more than two dozen locations expected to shutter this year.
The fast-casual chain’s closure yesterday (Wednesday) at 2405 Centerville Road in the Village Center at Dulles leaves just a handful of open locations in Fairfax County. Some of the other locations closed in recent years include Chantilly, Vienna, and Hybla Valley.
Fairfax County police are asking for the public’s help to find information on a near-deadly assault on a man in the Idylwood area that occurred earlier this month.
Officers responded to the 3000 block of Graham Road for a report of a suspicious event on July 5 around 11:30 a.m. When they arrived, they found an adult man “suffering from several injuries throughout his body,” police said yesterday (Wednesday) in a press release.
Wildfire Smoke Enters D.C. Region — “Wildfires burning in parts of Minnesota and western Ontario, Canada, are sending thick plumes of smoke toward the eastern United States.” Smoke concentrations “may increase modestly in the DC area, especially across northern Maryland,” today. An Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for Northern Virginia. [Capital Weather]
Supervisor Charged With Reckless Driving — “Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez has been charged with reckless driving for going 104 miles per hour in a 70-mph zone. Jimenez is scheduled to appear in the Fairfax County General District Court on July 20, 9:30 a.m. The traffic stop, by Virginia State Police trooper Alex Pak, occurred on May 5.” [Annandale Today]
Diarrhea-Causing Parasite Cases Reported in N. Va. — “Ten cases of cyclosporiasis were reported in Virginia between the start of the year and June 6, including four in Northern Virginia, according to data from the Virginia Department of Health. That’s compared to a year-to-date average of 6.6 cases statewide.” [ARLnow]
FCPD Expands Use of AI Tech — “Following a pilot program, Fairfax County police are using AI-equipped body cameras to translate 57 languages … Fairfax also uses AI to assist 911, handling transcriptions and deploying drones to incidents. In some cases, the AI deploys a drone to a scene and the drone pilot has eyes on an incident before officers can arrive in person.” [NBC4]
DOJ Bid for Va. Voter Rolls Dismissed — “A U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit seeking Virginia to hand over its voter rolls to the federal government has been tossed out by a federal judge … The ruling found that the Civil Rights Act does not require Virginia to provide the federal government with unredacted voter rolls.” [ALXnow]
Nightlife Spot Taking Over Chantilly Bob Evans — “An interesting new restaurant and lounge is in the works for the Route 50 corridor in Chantilly.” Taking over the former Bob Evans building at 14050 Thunderbolt Plaza after plans for Raising Cane’s fell through, Neat High Fidelity Indian Lounge will offer “elevated Indian flavors, handcrafted cocktails and magnetic nightlife,” owner Kishan Bikki says. [The Burn]
Reston Student’s Book Shared With County Board — At the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday (July 14), Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn distributed “copies of a book written and illustrated by Lake Anne Elementary School fourth-grader Amaya Samba” with his colleagues. “The small booklet, titled ‘My Mindful Minis,’ was created by Samba to help children and adults manage stress and anxiety.” [Hunter Mill District Office]
D.C. Cracking Down on Ticket Scalpers — “The DC Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to pass the Restricting Egregious Scalping Against Live Entertainment (RESALE) Act, which implements key protections for consumers when buying tickets for live music and theatre. In effect: concert’s tickets should get a lot cheaper.” [Washingtonian]
It’s Thursday — Expect patchy smoke from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with mostly sunny and hot conditions, reaching a high near 100°F and a heat index up to 104°F. Night will be partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., followed by patchy smoke. The low will be around 76°F. [NWS]
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Good Wednesday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Jul 15, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Thursday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect mostly sunny and hot conditions today with a high near 99 and heat index values up to 104. Patchy smoke is possible before 2 p.m. Winds will shift from north to west at 5 to 8 mph. Tonight, there’s a slight 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., with patchy smoke returning after 10 p.m. The night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 74 and winds shifting from west to north at 5 to 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
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The Fairfax County School Board recently voted to confirm calendars for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 school years that emphasize full five-day instructional weeks, while preserving a full week of spring break and two full weeks of winter break.
Superintendent Michelle Reid proposed calendars last Thursday (July 9) that maintain the 180 instructional days required by Virginia law and follow extensive parameters passed by the board earlier this summer. The school board adopted the proposal on a 10-1 vote.
