Ice Skaters in D.C. for Crash Tribute — “In just a few days, the Legacy on Ice concert will bring U.S. figure skating champions to Washington, D.C., to perform and raise money for the families of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) crash victims. 2024 World Championship skater Ilia Malinin, from Reston, Virginia, will be one of the performers — and for him, the show at Capital One Arena is personal.” [NBC4]
Menstrual Product Drive Launches — “Please join us in supporting our local shelters and nonprofits by donating new and sealed packages of tampons, pads, liners, and menstrual cups.” Drop-off locations for the drive, which will start tomorrow (Saturday) and continue through March 31, can be found at all library branches, the Fairfax County Government Center and other county facilities. [Providence District]
Metro Reports 5-Year Ridership High — The first two days of this week were “some of the system’s busiest since before the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020 … Federal workers have been ordered to return to many offices, the weather is warming and big events such as Capitals games are in high demand. That all adds to the ridership resurgence.” [NBC4]
Grand Opening Today for UVA’s Merrifield Campus — “The University will celebrate the grand opening of its Northern Virginia campus in Fairfax Friday, marking a major milestone in its efforts to expand educational access for working professionals in the Washington metropolitan area.” [Cavalier Daily]
Falls Church Monitors Approved Federal Grants — “Amid federal budget-slashing efforts, Falls Church officials are keeping a watchful eye on about $50 million in approved grant funds … [City Manager Wyatt] Shields said about half the $50 million in the pipeline relates to transportation projects. The remainder is split among areas ranging from affordable housing to stormwater.” [ARLnow]
Voting Begins for Reston Association Board — “Reston Association (RA) members are invited to make their voices heard in the upcoming election for the RA Board of Directors. Voting in the 2025 election officially begins at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28. Two individuals are vying for seats this year on the nine-member Board.” [Reston Association]
Local Hot Chicken Restaurants Offer BOGO Food — Crimson Coward will offer buy one, get one deals on chicken tenders at its West Springfield and Annandale locations from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow. The Nashville-style hot chicken chain’s customer appreciation events will also involve a random drawing with tablets and wireless earbuds as potential prizes. [Crimson Coward]
Splash Pad Planned for Gum Springs Park — “The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) plans to replace the baby pool at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Gum Springs with a splash pad, according to an FCPA spokesperson. The existing baby pool, which has been in place for over 50 years, is slated for renovation, but based on community input, the Park Authority decided to transform it into a splash pad.” [On the MoVe]
It’s Friday — Expect sunny skies and a high of around 54 degrees, as the northwest wind at 10 to 15 mph shifts southwest during the afternoon, with potential gusts up to 25 mph. Clouds will increase Friday night, bringing the temperature down to around 44 degrees. [NWS]
