Warm Winter Expected Despite El Niño — “For the DC region, however, stormy does not necessarily mean snowy. We expect the combination of a powerful El Niño and conditions in the North Pacific to produce a substantially milder-than-normal winter, with below-normal snowfall.” [Capital Weather]
Spanberger Reflects on Redistricting Attempt — “Just six months ago, Virginia Democrats hoped a new congressional map would help them capture 10 of the state’s 11 U.S. House seats. Instead, they went into Tuesday’s midterm election under the existing boundaries and flipped two Republican-held districts, with a possible third pickup still undecided Wednesday afternoon.” [Virginia Mercury]
Dulles Airport Marketed for Data Centers — “The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has been marketing two parcels of land at Dulles International Airport for possible data center development.” Any development on the 181-acre and 19-acre plots would need federal approval “due to proximity to active runways.” MWAA is planning nearly 3 million square feet of industrial development around the airport separate from its multi-billion-dollar redevelopment initiative. [Washington Business Journal]
Fairfax City Office Building Sold — “City Square, a 28,500-square-foot, four-story office building on 1.5 acres at 10640 Page Ave., sold for $3.2 million on Oct. 21” to Singh Capital Partners. The building is 95% leased, mostly by behavioral health tenants drawn to its plentiful parking and small, flexible office suites, said Joe Friedman, a principal at KLNB Capital Markets, which represented the seller. [WBJ]
Police Investigate Bank Robbery — Fairfax County police officers responded at 12:48 p.m. yesterday (Wednesday) to the 7700 block of Richmond Highway in Hybla Valley for a reported bank robbery. “The suspect entered the bank, implied a weapon, and took money.” [FCPD/X]
Local Leaders Discuss Sustainability — “Opening the Oct. 19 Green Fairfax Environmental Summit, Dalia Palchik, Providence District member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, teed up some of the challenges of an urbanizing county, asking, ‘Can the county grow and be more sustainable at the same time?'” The summit drew about 100 people to Mitre’s headquarters in Tysons and could be the first of future annual events. [The Connection]
Meeting Tonight on Clemyjontri Park — “The Fairfax County Park Authority invites the community to a public meeting to learn more about the plans for reimagining Clemyjontri Park on Thursday, November 5 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in the cafeteria of Langley High School located at 6520 Georgetown Pike in McLean.” [FCPA]
Fire Department Honors Workers — “On Monday, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue celebrated the accomplishments of its members at its Medal Day Ceremony. Held twice a year, this ceremony recognizes the career milestones and exceptional service of our personnel.” [FCFRD]
It’s Thursday — Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain from 7–10am and highs near 75. South winds 9–11 mph may gust up to 21 mph. Tonight stays mostly cloudy, with a 40% chance of rain after midnight, lows around 60, and winds becoming calm. [NWS]
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