County Cuts Herndon Police From Training Academy — “In a March 18 letter…Deputy County Executive Thomas Arnold, who oversees public safety, said he had decided ‘to terminate the Town of Herndon Police Department’s affiliation with the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy effective June 1.'” The move came after Herndon Police Chief Maggie DeBoard objected to the academy’s director signing graduation certificates in Chinese. [Washington Post]
Five Men Arrested in Online Child Solicitation Sting — “Five men have been arrested after a multi-day operation to bring down online predators, the Fairfax County Police Department announced on Wednesday…Those people then came to Fairfax County with the intention of committing a sex act with the minor, but instead found detectives waiting for them.” [WUSA9]
Reston Town Center Reports Strong Leasing — Boston Properties recently reported that 96% of its offices at Reston Town Center are leased, despite a 20% vacancy rate in Reston overall. Jake Stroman, co-head of the developer’s D.C. area office, attributes that success to RTC’s “scale and suburban location,” along with the mix of residents, retail, amenities and events. [Washington Business Journal]
Longtime Hybla Valley Dry Cleaner to Close — “South Valley Cleaners, a longtime tenant at Mount Vernon Plaza in Hybla Valley, is closing for good and urging customers to pick up their dry-cleaned garments April 6-7 from noon to 4 p.m.” An employee says business has been hampered by rent increases, inflation and staff shortages. [On the MoVe]
Dog Daycare Expanding to Lincolnia — “Playful Pack, a place offering dog daycare, boarding, and washing, is coming to Barcroft Plaza. The facility is expected to open at the end of the summer or early fall, depending on when the permits are approved, said Tyler Parker, a co-owner of Playful Pack LLC, along with his wife Alyssa and his brother, Scott.” [Annandale Today]
Centreville Students Open Prom Dress Shop — “Marketing students from Centreville High School and the Fair Oaks Classroom on the Mall program will open their Prom Dress Shop for the prom season on Friday, April 5, at Centreville High School…Any area student — not just those from Fairfax County Public Schools — who do not have the funds to purchase a prom dress may choose from hundreds of new dresses donated by Macy’s.” [FCPS]
Mobile Art Exhibit Coming to Tysons — “Capital One Hall is proud to host the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) for a FREE mobile exhibit [on] April 9th 11am-7pm and April 10th 9am-1pm…This dynamic compilation of paintings, prints, photographs, and film, by artists from a range of cultures and time periods, illustrates the universality of human emotions.” [Capital One Center]
Vienna’s Zero Waste Store Highlighted — “A zero waste store in Vienna, Virginia, is a shining example of how small businesses can make a big difference in building a more sustainable future. Through its innovative approach, Trace — The Zero Waste Store, at 140 Church St. Northwest, inspires customers to embrace a lifestyle that is not only mindful of the planet, but also enriching for the community.” [WTOP]
It’s Thursday — Showers are likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm, with some storms potentially producing small hail. The high will near 56, and the chance of precipitation is 60%. Night will be partly cloudy with a low around 39 and a chance of showers until 2 am. [NWS]
Recent Stories
Good Wednesday 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…
A 24-year-old man from Alexandria is facing multiple criminal charges for allegedly shooting a man he was trying to rob in Bailey’s Crossroads. Alexandria City police arrested Abner Neftali Selen…
Sushi Umi has arrived in Tysons. The Japanese restaurant began accepting pick-up orders at 7615 Colshire Road in the Scotts Run neighborhood on April 19 and quietly opened to dine-in…
In the future, Herndon hopes to see a vast swath of land near its Metro station transformed from aging, auto-centric commercial lots into a mixed-use, interconnected neighborhood. That vision solidified…
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Potomac Harmony is Back! Following a gap year of competing, then virtual rehearsals during the pandemic, followed by the well-earned retirement of our long-term director, a year of a director search, Potomac Harmony hit the regional contest stage in Concord, North Carolina in March for the first time since 2018! It was exhilarating, reaffirming, and rewarding!
The chorus hit all of its goals, the biggest of which was to have fun and sing our best on contest stage — we did both! Because we earned a score over 400 points, our new Director, Allison Lynskey, was awarded the Novice Director award, photo above. Additionally, one of our charter members, Jackie Bottash, was nominated for and honored with the Leadership Excellence award. It was a celebratory weekend!
What’s next? So much! We now look forward to upcoming performances, growing our membership, and expanding our musical product with new arrangements and an education component each week. It’s an exciting time to be part of this ever-growing ensemble!
Pedal with Petals Family Bike Ride
Join us on Saturday, May 11th and ride into spring during our Pedal with Petals Family Bike Ride. Back for its second year, Pedal with Petals is going to be bigger than ever. This year’s event will include both an
Encore Creativity for Older Adults at Capital One Hall
Encore Creativity for Older Adults is pleased to raise the curtain and welcome community members to its spring concert at Capital One Hall in Tysons, VA on May 4, 2024. The concert, which starts at 3 PM, will bring hundreds
