Fight Brewing Over Federal Worker Pay Freeze — “Over 100 members of Congress are calling on their colleagues to approve a 4.1% raise for federal employees in 2027 as opposed to enacting a pay plan proposed by the Trump administration that would prevent most civilian workers from getting an increase in their base pay next year.” [Fox5DC]
Voting Rights Being Restored for Some with Felony Convictions — “Nearly 235,000 Virginians are being notified that their felony convictions should have never kept them from voting and they can now register in time for the 2026 general election, according to the Department of Elections (ELECT) … The notifications come after months of confusion on who are now eligible voters, and as early voting is underway in the 2026 general election. [VPM]
Meeting Planned on Oakton Congestion and Safety Study — “The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is hosting the third public meeting for the Oakton Congestion and Safety Study on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, 7-9 p.m., in the Oakton High School cafeteria (2900 Sutton Road, Vienna). FCDOT will present results from the first survey, the analysis conducted for future traffic scenarios and proposals for active transportation improvements.” [Fairfax County]
Fort Belvoir’s Oktoberfest Continues Through Weekend — “The four-day festival will bring authentic German cuisine, beverages, music and dancing to the Fort Belvoir community. Guests can also enjoy a carnival, the Volksmarch 5K/10K Walk and family-oriented activities throughout the event.” [Inside NoVA]
Dolly Parton Day Events Set for Friday —Sept. 25 has been proclaimed as Dolly Parton Day, and various activities are planned around the region to mark the occasion. Among the festivities are a Dolly Parton Concert and Look-Alike Contest in Reston and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Fundraiser in Herndon. [Northern Virginia Magazine]
New Fantasy Bookstore Coming to Falls Church — “The Dark, Unbound, in the works for over a year, has been gradually taking form at 112 W. Broad Street. A new sign for the ‘mystic parlor,’ which plans to sell incense, herbs and candles in addition to books from diverse authors, says it’s planning to open this fall.” [ARLnow]
New Legal Notice — Restaurant seeks on/off-premises mixed-beverage, wine, and beer license. [Public Notices]
It’s Friday — It will be mostly sunny with a high of around 72°F. Expect a north wind at 11 to 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph. Overnight, the weather will be mostly clear with a low of about 56°F, and the north wind will continue at 10 to 13 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. [NWS]
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