Walker Road Reopens — The new Walker Road bridge reopened “to traffic late Friday night, Aug. 1. Remaining project work, which includes grinding the bridge deck smooth and finishing the shoulders, guardrail and the asphalt approaches, will occur via weekday daytime lane closures. Final project completion is scheduled late this fall.” [VDOT]
Homeless People Found Dead — “Three apparently homeless people died on the streets in Annandale on July 29, the Fairfax County Police Department confirms. Officers responded to a report of two people unresponsive outside the Goodwill store at 7031 Columbia Pike at 6:45 a.m. They discovered an adult male and an adult female deceased.” A third person was found deceased behind the 7-Eleven an hour later. [Annandale Today]
Tysons Firm Hired to Build Ballroom — “On July 31, The White House announced its plan to build a new ballroom. The $200 million project will begin next month and is expected to be completed before the end of President Donald Trump’s term … McLean-based Clark Construction is on board to build the ballroom.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Pet Dies in Apartment Fire — “#FairfaxsBravest are on scene of a 2-alarm garden-style apartment fire in the 7900 blk of Charles Thomson Ln in Annandale. Units arrived to smoke/fire showing & located a fire on the 3rd floor. Fire is under control. No injuries. Sadly 1 pet was found deceased. 14 units affected.” [FCFRD/X]
Football Coaches Put on Leave — “Two football coaches at Fairfax High School in Virginia have been placed on leave, following allegations of recruitment violations last school year. The allegations come less than one month before the season’s kickoff on Aug. 28.” FCPS says it’s working with independent investigators on the issue, which embroiled Hayfield Secondary School last year. [WTOP]
Gaza Protest in Vienna — “A group of citizens met at Peterson Lane Park, 599 Malcolm Road, NW, for a planned protest [on July 25]. The protestors walked from Malcolm to Lawyers Road, and then to the area of Colin Lane, NW, protesting the events in Gaza. The citizens were using bullhorns and other items to create noise. They were warned of the violation of using a portable public address system and that it was also a violation to protest a residence.” [Vienna Police]
County Offers Back-to-School Vaccine Clinics — “The Fairfax County Health Department’s back-to-school immunization clinics begin Friday, August 1 from 1-4 pm at the Joseph Willard Health Center and Mount Vernon District Office clinics. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are also welcome.” [Fairfax County Health Department]
Twin Peaks Cast Visits Tysons — “Thirty-five years after that first premiere, the two cast members and executive producer Sabrina S. Sutherland (who worked as production coordinator on the original series and executive producer on Twin Peaks: The Return) are going on a cross-country tour to chat with fans and share stories … On Monday, Aug. 4, the group stops at Capital One Hall in Tysons.” [Washington City Paper]
Middle Eastern Food Festival Returning — “Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek-Catholic Church in McLean is preparing for a celebration of culture, cuisine, and community at the 32nd Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival on Aug. 30 and 31. Attendees can enjoy Middle Eastern favorites such as Kibbeh, Shish Kabob, Roast Lamb, Falafel, and more.” [Patch]
It’s Monday — Expect a sunny day ahead with a high temperature of approximately 87 degrees. The calm morning wind will transition to an easterly 6 mph breeze in the afternoon. As night falls, the sky will become partly cloudy and the temperature will drop to around 66 degrees. The southeast wind of 5 mph will subside and become calm as the evening progresses. [NWS]
