Angela Woolsey

Reston National pitches housing, reconfiguration as ‘evolution’ of golf course

Published July 30, 2026 at 3:45PM

A display for the Reston National Evolution renovation and development project in the Reston National Golf Course clubhouse (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A timeline hasn’t crystallized yet, but the owner of Reston National Golf Course is preparing to embark in earnest on a long-debated overhaul.

War Horse Cities, which has owned the 168-acre golf course property at 11875 Sunrise Valley Drive since 2019, formally launched its “RNGC Evolution 18” initiative at an open house on June 19, outlining plans to renovate the golf facilities, while also allowing housing development on a 14-acre portion of land.

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Community arts groups report boost from Capital One Hall access

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 30, 2026 at 2:45PM

A reception celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Capital One Hall Community Arts Partnership (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Since opening in October 2021, Capital One Hall has drawn an array of nationally recognized musical and comedy acts, Broadway shows and even a circus to Tysons, but the performing arts venue has also opened doors for many local community and nonprofit artists.

Thanks to a Community Arts Partnership with ArtsFairfax, Fairfax County’s official arts agency, Capital One Hall (7750 Capital One Tower Road) has hosted 48 local nonprofits so far have collectively drawn more than 61,000 attendees and generated $2.4 million in ticket revenue, officials shared at a July 14 reception celebrating the collaboration’s first five seasons.

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Permanent Toimoi Bakery store, new Falafel Inc. flagship coming to Mosaic District

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 30, 2026 at 8:30AM

Toimoi Bakery at the Mosaic District farmers market (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A staple of local farmers’ markets will soon become a permanent presence at the Mosaic District.

Toimoi Bakery is targeting early 2027 for opening a brick-and-mortar storefront in the Merrifield neighborhood, co-owner Gabriel Santos told FFXnow.

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Annual Fairfax County Carnival and 4-H Fair return to Frying Pan Farm Park tomorrow

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 29, 2026 at 3:45PM

People watch a horse demonstration at the 2025 Fairfax County 4-H Fair (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The annual Fairfax County Carnival and Fair will return to Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon tomorrow (Thursday) for four days of food, rides and animals.

Now in its 76th year, the event serves as the county’s signature summer celebration and a showcase for the local 4-H organization, which promotes agriculture, civic engagement, science and healthy living through a variety of programs for kids aged 5 to 18.

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UPDATED: Trump announces $22B plan to remake Dulles Airport

By Angela Woolsey and Associated Press

Published July 29, 2026 at 2:50PM | Updated July 29, 2026 at 6:48PM

Mobile lounges at Dulles International Airport with the main terminal building in the background (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

President Donald Trump officially unveiled his sought-after plan to renovate Dulles International Airport this afternoon (Wednesday) at an Oval Office event with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

A presentation of the proposal, which is expected to cost approximately $22 billion and eliminate the airport’s polarizing mobile lounges or “people movers,” was shared this spring by the newsletter Airport Architecture.

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Community leaders, past and present, reflect on 150 years of Tysons in new short film

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 29, 2026 at 1:45PM | Updated July 29, 2026 at 4:20PM

A driver on Route 123 past the Route 7 interchange in Tysons near the Tysons water tower and Lumen Apartments (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Tysons will be celebrated on the silver screen tonight (Wednesday) with the premiere of a short film reflecting on the first 150 years of its history.

Produced by Fairfax County’s Channel 16 as part of an ongoing “Providence Perspectives” oral history series, the 42-minute documentary will screen for the first time at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas (1667 Silver Hill Drive) at The Boro at 7 p.m.

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Lidl to open next month in former Whole Foods at Idylwood Plaza

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 29, 2026 at 11:45AM | Updated July 29, 2026 at 6:50PM

Lidl's grocery store at Idylwood Plaza is opening soon (photo by Rosan Choi)

Idylwood and Pimmit Hills residents will have a new destination for obtaining groceries, starting next month.

Lidl announced today that its latest store will open its doors in Idylwood Plaza at 7511 Leesburg Pike on Aug. 12. The German chain is taking over a portion of the massive space vacated in February 2025 by Whole Foods Market, which relocated to Falls Church City.

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Input wanted on new designs for Lake Thoreau dock, Newport tennis courts

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 29, 2026 at 10:00AM

Rendering of the proposed Lake Thoreau observation dock redesign (via Reston Association)

Reston Association has settled on designs for two long-awaited capital projects, unveiling final concepts for a new dock at Lake Thoreau and updated tennis courts at Lake Newport last week.

A community meeting will be held at 6 p.m. today (Wednesday) to discuss the proposed Lake Thoreau observation dock design. Attendees can meet RA staff at the dock, which is located near the swimming pool at 2040 Upper Lakes Drive.

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More housing approved for Lofts at Reston Station despite parking, clean-up concerns

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 28, 2026 at 2:45PM | Updated July 28, 2026 at 4:23PM

Rendering of proposed Lofts II at Reston Station development (via Land Design Consultants/Fairfax County)

An expansion that would more than double the size of the Lofts at Reston Station has secured Fairfax County’s approval, but not everyone was convinced the project is ready to move forward.

At its July 14 meeting, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved home builder Pulte Group’s rezoning application for a second phase of the condominium development, which opened in 2019 with 44 units at the corner of Reston Station Blvd and Michael Faraday Drive.

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Indoor golf venue with restaurant scores Capital One Center location

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 28, 2026 at 8:30AM

Capital One's headquarters building in Tysons (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

An entertainment company that combines indoor golf simulators with full-service food and drinks is coming to Tysons.

Five Iron Golf anticipates opening its first Virginia location in early 2027 at Capital One Center, where it will occupy approximately 17,000 square feet across two floors of the banking giant’s headquarters building at 1675 Capital One Drive.