A Maryland man has been indicted for second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a woman in Annandale earlier this year.
Musa Kargbo, 43, is now scheduled to stand trial on Jan. 11 in Fairfax County Circuit Court. The Prince George’s County resident is accused of killing Isha Koroma, 26, of Alexandria, outside of the Annandale home where she worked taking care of a child, on Nov. 7, 2025.
A longstanding staple at the South Lakes Village Shopping Center in Reston is saying farewell at the end of September.
Lakeside Asia Cafe (11130 South Lakes Dr J) will close after its last day of business on Wednesday, Sept. 30, according to notices posted outside the restaurant and on its website.
Finding the perfect balance of luxury, budget-friendly pricing, and a prime location in Tysons Corner is finally possible. Indigo at McLean Station is actively welcoming residents to a modern, transit-oriented community located just 0.3 miles from the McLean Metro Station.
To help you find your new home, we are hosting a community Open House on Saturday, October 3rd, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Explore Phase I & Phase II Leasing Options
Indigo at McLean Station offers flexible moving timelines across two distinct phases to fit your scheduling needs:
Phase I (Available Now): Limited studio and one-bedroom layouts remain for immediate move-in. These select homes are reserved for households at the 60% Area Median Income (AMI) level.
Phase II (Mid-October 2026 Move-Ins): Pre-leasing is fully underway for brand-new studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. Phase II layouts accommodate AMI tiers ranging from 50% to 70%.
To see exactly what fits your budget, Visit the Floor Plan Page of our Website to review our current layout availability and download detailed maximum household income guidelines.
Join Our Open House & Lock In Exclusive Savings
Come see our modern architecture and premium amenities in person. We have an incredible, stackable event incentive waiting for you.
Date & Time: Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: 1750 Old Meadow Rd, McLean, VA 22102
What to Expect: Personal tours of Phase I floor plans, access to community amenity spaces, complimentary light refreshments, and a raffle.
Exclusive Open House Special: Apply during the event to get 1/2 month of rent completely free on Phase I apartments! Best of all, this can be combined with our active leasing special of Up to Two Months Free on Select Apartments.
If you cannot make the event but want to beat the crowd, Schedule a Tour Today to book a convenient, private walkthrough.
Modern Apartment Finishes & Financial Flexibility
Every apartment home at Indigo is built with high-end, energy-efficient appliances, contemporary open-concept layouts, and premium finishes. We also prioritize financial flexibility and pet inclusivity:
Flexible Rent Programs: We partner directly with the Flex Platform, empowering residents to split their monthly rent into smaller payments that align with their personal pay cycles.
Zero Breed Restrictions: Our community truly welcomes all dogs. Enjoy an on-site Pet Spa and a dedicated neighborhood walking trail.
Cobu Resident App: Instantly connect with your neighbors, view community event calendars, join local interest groups, and browse an exclusive neighborhood marketplace.
Want a genuine look at our community? Chat With One of Our Residents online to hear directly from the people who call Indigo home.
Secure Your Tysons Corner Apartment Today
Take advantage of our fantastic introductory incentives, including Up to Two Months Free on Select Apartments.
Start exploring immediately by browsing our Virtual Tour Playlist to view high-definition video walkthroughs of our Phase I models. For individual pricing, availability, and specific income qualification charts, Visit Our Website or call our expert leasing team directly at (571) 786-5546.
*Specials apply to new applicants only, on select apartments, are subject to change and may have additional conditions.
Fairfax County officials are considering the first step to supporting a new housing complex at the Hilltop Village Center near Fort Belvoir.
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing at its Tuesday (Sept. 29) meeting on a comprehensive plan amendment to support a 280-unit multifamily residential building for the multiuse complex.
A Bison Celebration is part of the Smithsonian Institution’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The Bison Celebration will be a full day event that brings together organizations, scholars, scientists and filmmakers to celebrate the past, present, and future of North America’s largest land mammal. Through captivating films and thought-provoking panel discussions, the museum will explore the bison’s vital role in restoring grassland ecosystems and its deep spiritual connection to Tribal nations.
A doner kebab chain with more than 170 locations across the globe is opening its first Virginia restaurant in Fairfax County this weekend.
German Doner Kebab (GDK) will host its grand opening celebration at 11 a.m. Oct. 3 in Idylwood just outside Falls Church City (7121b Leesburg Pike Ste R2), the restaurant recently announced via a social media post.
One of Northern Virginia's favorite Halloween traditions is back for the 13th year. Think you’re ready for one of the area’s scariest haunted experiences?
Haunt: Dark Encounters at the Workhouse Arts Center is happening in Lorton, Virginia from October 3 – 30, 2026—and this year, you never know what’s waiting around the next corner. Step inside and there’s no telling what you’ll find. Strange sounds. Unexpected scares. And just when you think you’re in the clear…think again. Bring your bravest friends, because this is one fall night you won’t soon forget.— Haunt: Dark Encounters at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Va.
Plans for upgrades at two NOVA Parks-owned Fairfax County properties are getting a boost under the regional park system’s latest capital budget.
The fiscal years 2027-2031 budget adopted by the NOVA Parks Board of Directors on Sept. 17 allocates $1.5 million for campground renovations at Pohick Bay Regional Park in Lorton and $880,000 for light show improvements at Bull Run Regional Park’s Festival of Lights in Centreville.
Economic headwinds and the Middle East military conflict are impacting the bottom line at Dulles International Airport.
Through July, the airport’s year-to-date passenger count of 16.3 million was down 2.6% from 2025 figures, according to new data reported by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
The Fairfax County School Board voted unanimously Thursday (Sept. 24) to ban the use of Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers (ALPRs) on school property.
The motion, introduced by at-large member Kyle McDaniel and seconded by Springfield District representative Sandy Anderson, prohibits the “installation, procurement, or leasing” of ALPRs on property owned by the school board. It has no impact on the school system’s internal video cameras, speed cameras or school bus stop-arm cameras.
Guilty Plea in Federal Agent Impersonation at Polling Place — “Officials said 44-year-old Alex Nguyen, faces three years in prison for dressing up as a Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) agent outside Timber Lane Elementary School. Armed with an air pistol that looked like a Glock, and wearing sunglasses, a blue zip-up sweatshirt with the FBI logo, and a fake badge, prosecutors said Nguyen lied to election officials that he was on assignment with the FBI’s ‘Election Security’ team several times.” [WJLA]
Fire Causes Partial House Collapse in Hybla Valley — “Crews tried to enter the house, the fire service reports but were blocked by the intense flames and a partial collapse of the second floor and front porch. Eventually, they were able to control the fire and protect a neighboring house by attacking from the exterior. The fire service also reports that it was able to cool a fuel oil tank at the rear of the home.” [Patch]
Pro-Data Center Party Held in D.C. — “On Saturday, PubKey, the cryptocurrency-themed bar in downtown D.C., hosted hundreds — a thousand RSVP’d to the Partiful invite — for a celebration of data centers. It was a party planned on the defensive, counterprogramming what the invite described as a ‘bipartisan psychosis’ over data centers.” [Washington Sun]
New Signage Unveiled at Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail —”The more than 40-mile Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail stretches across Fairfax County, connecting parks and communities along the way. Connolly died on May 21, 2025, after serving Virginia’s 11th Congressional District since 2009. Before going to Congress, he spent 14 years on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, including five years as chairman. Connolly’s family joined local leaders at Lake Accotink Park for the unveiling on National Public Lands Day.” [WTOP]
Defense Health Agency Headquarters Acquired in West Falls Church — “The sale, recorded Sept. 2, was between longtime owner GBA Associates LP and the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), which bought the 43.6-acre campus at 7700 Arlington Blvd. on behalf of the Department of War and the Defense Health Agency …” [Washington Business Journal]
FCPS Hosts First K-12 Quantum Computer — “The quantum computer planned for Skyview [High School] is about the size of a small refrigerator and is designed for learning. Students will have hands-on experience with a technology that operates very differently from the computers we use every day. They will explore fundamental quantum concepts, test problems such as finding the most efficient way to organize a schedule, and compare how a quantum computer approaches a problem with how a traditional computer would solve it.” [Fairfax County Economic Development Authority]
One of I-95 Landfill Entrances to Close — “Due to ongoing safety concerns, the Furnace Road entrance with the U-turn into the I-95 Landfill Complex will be permanently closed [as of Saturday, Oct. 10]. All traffic must use the main Mordor Drive entrance next to I-95.” [Fairfax County Public Works/X]
New Boundaries Considered at Lincolnia School — “FCPS has dropped a previous proposal opposed by many Bren Mar Park parents that called for students to move to Key Middle School and Lewis High School. Under the latest options under consideration, BMP students would continue to attend Holmes Middle School and either continue at Edison High School or move to Annandale High School.” [Annandale Today]
Timeline for Arlington’s Potential Governance Changes Holds Steady — “Pressed forward by the Arlington County Civic Association, potential governance changes could include increasing the size of the Board beyond the current five members; changing the election cycle for Board members; having some or all Board members elected by districts; and/or separately electing a chair … Likely not on the horizon is a switch to city status, since there currently is a statewide moratorium on the creation of new cities until the early 2030s.” [ARLnow]
Enforcement Ramps Up on Maryland Cars with Virginia Registrations — “Maryland law already requires residents to register their vehicles within 60 days of moving to the state. Beginning Oct. 1, the state is adding new fines and enforcement measures for residents who continue using out-of-state plates when their vehicles should be registered in Maryland. The new enforcement applies to all out-of-state tags, not just Virginia plates.” [WMAR2]
Nor’easter Batters Mid-Atlantic Coast — “The storm’s most significant impacts remained along the Delmarva coast, where rough surf, dangerous rip currents, beach erosion and coastal flooding continued. In Ocean City, officials urged residents and visitors to avoid flooded areas after storm conditions forced the cancellation of the three-day Oceans Calling festival … The National Weather Service said tidal flooding remains a concern through early Monday in some Chesapeake Bay and tidal Potomac shoreline communities, with coastal flood advisories in effect for parts of the region.” [WTOP]
It’s Monday — The weather will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures reaching a high of around 70 degrees and a northwest wind at approximately 8 mph. Overnight, the sky remains mostly cloudy with a low temperature near 60 degrees and a northwest wind of 3 to 5 mph. [NWS]
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Good Friday 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 — Sep 25, 2026.
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
Here is what’s going on Saturday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
Expect increasing clouds with a high of 68°F and a 60% chance of showers mainly after 2 p.m. with north winds at 15-18 mph, gusting up to 28 mph. Rain could total between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Overnight, showers are again likely after 2 a.m. with a low of around 57°F and north winds at 13 mph, gusting up to 26 mph. Precipitation might total between a quarter and half of an inch. See more from Weather.gov.
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
We hope you have a great weekend! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋
The National Museum of the American Indian’s Native Cinema Showcase is an annual celebration of the best in Native film. The festival celebrates the best of Indigenous film, spanning documentaries, features, animations, and short-format films by Indigenous filmmakers from across the Western Hemisphere and Arctic.
