Lawyers Road Closures Scheduled — “Weather permitting, Lawyers Road (Route 673) between Hunter Mill Road (Route 674) and Garrett Street (Route 3217) will be closed to through traffic Saturday, Oct. 25; Sunday, Oct. 26; Saturday, Nov. 1; and Sunday, Nov. 2, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. each day for drainage pipe replacement … Through traffic will be detoured via Hunter Mill Road and Vale Road (Route 672)/Malcolm Road NW.” [VDOT]
Judge Sides with Seven Corners Nonprofit — “In an Oct. 7 oral ruling and Oct. 17 written opinion, Judge Leonie Brinkema of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia said [Attorney General Jason] Miyares’ push to obtain donor lists from American Muslims for Palestine is overly broad and likely violates the First Amendment’s protection of freedom of association.” [Virginia Mercury]
Metro Ridership Drops During Shutdown — “Metro platforms have been sparsely sprinkled with passengers for weeks, a clear sign of the effects of the government shutdown rippling through the region’s transit system … Metro says ridership among federal employees is down 24 percent since the shutdown began on Oct. 1, compared to weekdays in September.” [DC News Now]
Marine Corps Marathon to Return — “The Marine Corps Marathon is still happening this weekend despite the government shutdown, bringing numerous road closures to Arlington. Now in its 50th year, the sold-out race — one of the largest marathons in the country — will begin as scheduled on Sunday morning, just like the Army Ten-Miler last week.” [ARLnow]
Man Reunites With Life-Saving First Responders — “On May 17, 2025, Benjamin Shaul, 36, went into cardiac arrest at his home after feelings of indigestion … On Friday, October 17, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue held a Resuscitation Reunion to reunite the Shaul’s with the first responders who provided emergency medical care that day and undoubtedly helped save Mr. Shaul’s life.” [FCFRD]
Former Capitals Star Sells McLean Home — “The McLean, Virginia, home previously owned by former Washington Capitals star T.J. Oshie has sold for $9.3 million. Washington Fine Properties announced the sale of the home, at 1004 Dogue Hill Lane, on Tuesday. The house was built in 2021 and features six bedrooms, six full bathrooms, two half baths and 11,400 square feet of living space.” [WTOP]
Op-Ed Makes Case for Reston as Development Model — “Modern suburbia is rightfully characterized as car-centric and aggressively unwalkable with bland, copy-pasted building facades. But Simon’s vision was radically different in a way that yields continuous dividends to its residents, seemingly in perpetuity.” [Greater Greater Washington]
Reston Library to Host Puzzle Sale — The Friends of the Reston Regional Library are bringing back their annual puzzles and games sale this Thursday through Sunday (Oct. 23-26). Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. except on Sunday, when the sale will end at 3 p.m. “Hundreds and hundreds (dare we say ‘thousands’?) of gently used puzzles in good condition are just waiting for you at this super fun sale.” [Fairfax County Public Library]
New Legal Notice — The Andalusia Lounge seeks an ABC restaurant permit for 6239 Little River Turnpike; objections due within 30 days. [Public Notices]
It’s Wednesday — Clouds will increase throughout the day as the temperature reaches a high near 64°F. West winds will blow at 8 to 14 mph, occasionally gusting as high as 24 mph. For Wednesday night, expect mostly clear skies with a low temperature around 44°F and a gentle west wind of approximately 7 mph. [NWS]
