Dulles Greenway Toll Hike Rejected — Drivers who use the Dulles Greenway will not have to pay higher tolls to use the privately owned 14-mile road” after Virginia’s State Corporation Commission rejected proposed increases. “The commission issued a final order Wednesday, denying the request, saying it would ‘materially discourage’ the public’s use of the Greenway.” [WTOP]
Lt. Gov. Announces Gubernatorial Candidacy — “Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, the first Black woman to hold statewide office in Virginia’s long history, has officially set her sights on the state’s top political office.” She is the first Republican to join the 2025 race for governor, while Rep. Abigail Spanberger is currently the only person seeking the Democratic nomination. [NBC4]
Community Center Library Dedicated to Police Shooting Victim — “On Wednesday, Bijan Ghaisar’s family and friends dedicated a library to his memory on what would have been his 32nd birthday. The quiet, reflective space of books and art has been established inside the Iranian American Community Center in Tysons.” [WTOP]
Lawsuit Filed Over Reston Station Development — Tokyo-based Daito Trust Construction filed a federal lawsuit on Aug. 30 alleging that Reston Station developer Comstock “breached its contract by wrongly reducing Daito’s ownership share” in the BLVD apartments at 1908 Reston Metro Plaza. Seeking $10 million in damages, the complaint centers on whether Comstock met a condition that would’ve required Daito to contribute $40 million to the project. [Washington Business Journal]
Arrests Made for Reported Tysons Larceny — Detectives with the Fairfax County Police Department’s Tysons Urban Team arrested three people on Sept. 1 for a larceny reported in the 8300 block of Leesburg Pike around 3:30 p.m. Police say the trio had over $1,700 in stolen merchandise in their possession and an additional $20,000 worth in their vehicle and hotel room. [FCPD]
Mason District Gets Its Own Restaurant Week — “Mason District’s first-ever Restaurant Week starts Sunday, Sept. 8, and runs through Sept. 15. Nine restaurants are participating, and a few more might be added. Some restaurants will offer limited set meals and others will have discounts and special deals.” [Annandale Today]
Fire Department Finishes Muscular Dystrophy Fundraiser — “#FCFRD is thrilled to announce another successful Fill the Boot campaign for MDA, which raised an amazing $174,855.51! We thank our community, donors, volunteers, and partners for their support!” [FCFRD/Twitter]
It’s Friday — Expect partly sunny skies and a high near 81, accompanied by a 6 mph east wind. Friday night will see mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 66, with a southeast wind of the same speed. [NWS]
