Author: Angela Woolsey

Angela Woolsey is the site editor for FFXnow. A graduate of George Mason University, she worked as a general assignment reporter for the Fairfax County Times before joining Local News Now as the Tysons Reporter editor in 2020.

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Potbelly to celebrate new looks at Fairfax Corner, Reston stores with giveaways

By Angela Woolsey
Potbelly in Fairfax Corner with the old signage (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Potbelly has put the finishing touches on makeovers for its restaurants in Fairfax Corner and Reston.

The national sandwich chain will officially unveil the new looks tomorrow (Friday) with celebrations at both locations, offering a variety of giveaways to customers.

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NEW: Flood Watch issued for D.C. area starting this afternoon

By Angela Woolsey
Storm clouds over Oakton Shopping Center on June 19, 2025 (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Though the thunderstorm that the National Weather Service warned about yesterday (Wednesday) was largely felt in the form of some strong winds, a new round of storms coming this afternoon (Thursday) could potentially have a more meaningful impact.

The NWS has issued a Flood Watch for the D.C. region, including Fairfax County, that’s currently scheduled to take effect at 3 p.m. and stay in place until midnight. About 1 to 2 inches of rainfall are possible, the agency says, though isolated areas could see as much as 3 to 4 inches.

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Fox-y new mural to spruce up Old Town Fairfax retail building

By Angela Woolsey
Rendering of Bailey Sullivan's finished "Fox in the Flowers" mural in Old Town Fairfax (courtesy Fairfax City Economic Development)

A new mural is taking shape in the heart of Fairfax City.

Richmond-based illustrator Bailey Sullivan is currently working on “Fox in the Flowers” and expected to finish painting tomorrow (Friday). The completed mural will be officially unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. on July 10.

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Lake Anne residents ‘suffering’ after cooling system fails during heat wave

By Angela Woolsey
The Vantage Hill Condominiums in Reston (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Reston residents are becoming increasingly frustrated by the cooling system that serves properties around Lake Anne, saying equipment issues and unresponsive management have forced them to endure intense heat this summer without relief.

Residents who shared their experiences with FFXnow say temperatures in their homes have climbed up to 85 degrees or higher this week after one of the chillers that Reston RELAC uses to cool water from Lake Anne shut down last Friday (June 20).

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NOW: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Fairfax County

By Angela Woolsey
Radar forecasts a storm approaching Fairfax County on June 25, 2025 (via National Weather Service)

A thunderstorm is bearing down on Fairfax County, bringing some potential, albeit limited relief from the ongoing heat wave.

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of the D.C. area, including northwestern Fairfax County. Damaging winds with gusts up to 60 mph are possible.

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Herndon ‘hires’ Elden the Bear as parks and recreation mascot

By Angela Woolsey
The Herndon Parks and Recreation Department introduces Elden the Bear as its new mascot (via Town of Herndon/YouTube)

It has been a couple of weeks now since a black bear ventured into Herndon, but the town is still riding the high of that rare visitation.

The bear has inspired a new promotional campaign from the Herndon Parks and Recreation Department, which announced Monday (June 23) that it has “hired” Elden the Bear to serve as its ambassador.

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New Mosaic District cafe serves Oprah-endorsed cookies, coffee and more

By Angela Woolsey
The bakery and cafe maman is open at the Mosaic District in Merrifield (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A new breakfast and brunch option is now available at the Mosaic District in Merrifield.

Maman, a New York-based cafe chain, opened its first Virginia location in the former Oath Pizza space on June 11, and the response so far has been as warm as the recent weather, according to company co-founder Elisa Marshall.

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Military financial services group rethinks plan for redeveloping Reston campus

By Angela Woolsey
Rendering of EYA's proposed townhouse development at 1850 Old Reston Avenue (via VIKA Virginia/Fairfax County)

The American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association (AAFMAA) is no longer planning to transform its administrative offices in Reston into a new headquarters.

With its office needs declining, the member-owned nonprofit, which provides life insurance, mortgages and other financial services to members of the U.S. military community, has shifted its focus instead to housing, according to a rezoning application submitted to Fairfax County on June 24.

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DEVELOPING: Motorcyclist critically injured in Braddock Road crash

By Angela Woolsey
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue ambulance (file photo)

Fairfax County police are investigating a crash on Braddock Road that sent a motorcyclist to the hospital with serious injuries.

Officers and medics were dispatched to Braddock Road at Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia around 8:44 p.m. for a crash involving a motorcyclist and a driver.

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JUST IN: Here’s how hot tomorrow might get in Fairfax County

By Angela Woolsey
Crowd around the splash pad at the Mosaic District in Merrifield (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Another scorching day is on the horizon for the D.C. region.

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for tomorrow (Wednesday), warning that high temperatures and humidity could push the heat index up to 108.

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