Police and FBI Raid GMU Students’ Home — “In the early morning hours of November 7, more than 12 police officers showed up outside at an address in Springfield, Virginia, knocked, broke down the door, and raided the family home of two Palestinian American students at George Mason University.” The students’ family believe they were targeted for their involvement in the advocacy group Students for Justice in Palestine, which was suspended by GMU on Nov. 12. [The Intercept]
Snow Possible in D.C. Region Today — “A winter weather system is expected to impact the National Capital Region on Thursday, Dec. 5. Currently, we are expecting a slight chance of light snow showers in the morning, with minimal accumulation anticipated.” A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. [Fairfax County Emergency Information]
Suspect in Trump Campaign Office Burglary Arrested — “Police have arrested the man they suspect of burglarizing President-Elect Trump’s campaign office in the Northern Virginia suburbs four months ago in a break-in captured on camera, said a spokesman for the Loudoun County Sheriff’s office.” The man was arrested in California but also has a pending misdemeanor charge in Fairfax County. [Washington Post]
Review of Mount Vernon County Facilities Begins — “The master planning process has officially begun for how the Mount Vernon Governmental Center and other nearby Fairfax County-owned facilities might look five to 10 years from now. On Nov. 18, Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck met with a newly formed steering committee to provide initial information about the project.” [On the MoVe]
Little Beast to Open Falls Church Restaurant — “Known for its picture book-style art and Detroit-style pizza, Little Beast Cafe & Bistro plans on bringing a little whimsy to the ground floor of Broad & Washington (111 E. Broad Street) sometime next year.” The eatery previously had a Reston location that closed last December. [ARLnow]
Winter Wonderland Coming to Annandale — The Eileen Garnett Civic Space will host a Winter Wonderland Festival this Saturday, Dec. 7, one of many winter holiday events planned around Fairfax County. “There will be tree decorating and lighting, live music by the Annandale Terrace Elementary School’s 5th-grade chorus, hot cocoa and treats, and activities for children, including winter-themed crafts.” [Annandale Today]
Reston Steakhouse Plans Gingerbread Decorating Party — “Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse in Reston is throwing a gingerbread house party. Pastry chef Chris Works will be presenting a one-of-a-kind workshop for children of all ages on Sunday, Dec. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.” [Patch]
It’s Thursday — Mostly cloudy skies will clear up gradually, leading to a high around 37 degrees and breezy conditions. Precipitation chances stand at 30%. Night will be mostly clear with a low near 29 degrees, accompanied by a west wind between 16 to 21 mph and gusts as high as 38 mph. [NWS]
