Rally Calls for Data Center Moratorium — “About 200 people – young activists, older adults, and parents with strollers – came out to a rally and march on Oct. 10 to show their support for a moratorium on data centers in Virginia. The event took place outside the Plaza 500 site in the Bren Mar Park community where Starwood Capital is planning to build a huge by-right data center complex next to residential neighborhoods. [Annandale Today]
Spilled Milk Closes Road — Henderson Road was temporarily closed between Winding Creek Court and Wolf Valley Lane in Clifton yesterday (Monday) afternoon “after a semi-truck lost its cargo containing milk crates on the roadway.” Drivers were advised to find alternate routes until the road reopened at around 6:45 p.m., according to Fairfax Alerts. [FCPD/X]
Doctors and Legal Experts on Abortion Amendment — Legal experts have differing views on whether Virginia’s proposed constitutional amendment to protect access to reproductive health care could conflict with existing state laws. There are also disagreements among medical professionals on its potential safety implications. The question is one of three on the ballot for the upcoming Nov. 3 election. [Cardinal News and Virginia Mercury]
Safe Routes to Schools Survey Closing Soon — Fairfax County Public Schools is conducting a Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey that “asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss-and-ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns. Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues … The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.” [FCPS]
New Restaurant on Columbia Pike — “Helal Habibi, who hosted a soft opening for Ziafat in August, told ARLnow that he has been off to a successful start at 3400 Columbia Pike, serving up an array of kebabs and other traditional dishes, including a breakfast menu, with an emphasis on hospitality.” [ARLnow]
Ebbitt House Eyes Fall Launch — “The sign has been installed at the much anticipated Ebbitt House restaurant coming to the Reston Station development … A representative for the new restaurant tells us they are aiming to open around the first week in November,” slightly later than the previously anticipated October time frame. [The Burn]
N. Va. Book Collector Opens Bookshop — Ben “Pagel, who worked in corporate marketing for two decades, sold collectable books on the side before making it his full-time job about five years ago. Now, he’s opened Buzz Bookstore, a brick-and-mortar shop in Occoquan, Virginia, in the town’s oldest building, which dates back to 1750.” [WTOP]
Free Artist Workshops Return — “Over the past four years, Northern Virginia Local Arts Agencies (NVLAA) … has partnered with national nonprofit arts service organization New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) to deliver a series of virtual professional development workshops targeted at empowering artists, performers, and creatives … From November 2026-March 2027, the partnership will continue with five free professional development workshops.” [ArtsFairfax]
It’s Tuesday — Sunny with a high near 80. Winds will be calm early, becoming south at 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Night will be clear with a low around 64. [NWS]
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