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Developer proposes townhouses in place of Reston offices near W&OD Trail

Published June 18, 2025 at 10:00AM

The office building at 1851 Alexander Bell Drive in Reston (via Google Maps)

Another office complex in the Dulles Toll Road corridor is being targeted as a candidate for redevelopment as housing.

The owner of the office buildings at 1835 and 1851 Alexander Bell Drive in Reston filed a rezoning application with Fairfax County late last month that proposes turning the 7.45-acre site into a townhome community.

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Union, local politicians blast Navy Federal Credit Union for change in contractor

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 18, 2025 at 8:30AM

A pick-up truck carries an inflatable rat for 32BJ SEIU's protest of Navy Federal Credit Union (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A giant, inflatable rat towered over Electric Avenue near Navy Federal Credit Union’s Vienna headquarters on Monday (June 16), staring down commuters during the afternoon rush-hour.

Accompanied by whistle blasts and chants of “union busting” and “Navy Federal, shame on you,” the larger-than-life rodent provided an eye-catching centerpiece for a protest organized by the labor union 32BJ SEIU, which alleges that the world’s largest credit union is undermining its janitorial staff by switching to a non-union contractor.

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Flood Watch to take effect in Fairfax County this afternoon

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 17, 2025 at 11:45AM

A car drives down Park Street in Vienna in the rain on June 13, 2025 (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Another round of rain is expected to pass through the D.C. area this afternoon (Tuesday), potentially putting a damper on voting in the Democratic primary.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the region, including Fairfax County, that’s currently set to take effect from 2-10 p.m.

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Shilla Bakery and Cafe launches ‘new era’ in Vienna

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 17, 2025 at 9:15AM

Shilla Bakery and Cafe cakes (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A family-owned bakery with strong local roots is now serving pastries, coffee and more in Vienna.

Shilla Bakery and Cafe opened its doors in Jades Shopping Center at 340 Maple Avenue West yesterday (Monday), taking over a space that had been vacant since Al Nakheel Lebanese Cafe & Market closed in 2022.

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JUST IN: Virginia lifts drought watch for Fairfax County

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 16, 2025 at 1:45PM

Rain falls on Virginia Center Blvd at the Nutley Street intersection near the Vienna Metro station (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

An abundance of rain in recent weeks has alleviated the drought plaguing Northern Virginia, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) says.

The department announced this morning (Monday) that it has lifted drought advisories for the entire Commonwealth, including a drought watch for Fairfax County and the rest of Northern Virginia that had been in place since September.

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FCPS surprises with purchase of discontinuing Herndon private school

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 16, 2025 at 10:00AM

King Abdullah Academy in Herndon, soon to become a Fairfax County public high school (via Google Maps)

Fairfax County Public Schools is taking over King Abdullah Academy’s campus in the Floris area south of Herndon.

The Fairfax County School Board voted 9-0 with three abstentions last Thursday (June 12) to approve a $150 million acquisition of approximately 30 acres at 2949, 2950 and 2954 Education Drive, where the Islamic private school will cease operations after July.

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FCPD: County recreation director had ‘inappropriate’ contact with juvenile worker

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 16, 2025 at 8:30AM | Updated June 16, 2025 at 5:26PM

Audrey Moore Rec Center (staff photo by Jared Serre)

An aquatics director for the Fairfax County Park Authority was arrested last week after police say he had sexual contact with a juvenile recreation center employee.

Officers were called to the Audrey Moore Rec Center (8100 Braddock Road) at Wakefield Park in Annandale at 10:49 a.m. on June 8 for a report of a sexual offense, the Fairfax County Police Department said in a press release.

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BREAKING: Fairfax police boost presence near legislator homes

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 14, 2025 at 1:20PM

Fairfax County Police Department vehicle (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The Fairfax County Police Department is boosting patrols near the homes of legislators in the wake of the fatal shooting of a Democratic lawmaker in Minnesota.

From the FCPD:

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Herndon to launch free ‘Town Square Tuesdays’ concert series

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 13, 2025 at 2:45PM

The band Mystic Warriors will kick off the Town of Herndon's new "Town Square Tuesdays" concert series (courtesy Mystic Warriors)

The Town of Herndon is expanding its summer programming this year with a new “Town Square Tuesdays” concert series.

The free, outdoor concerts will kick off next Tuesday, June 17 on Herndon’s Town Square patio (730 Station Street) with Mystic Warriors, a band based in the D.C. area that plays Andean music.

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Vienna to jump start Liberty Amendments Month with parade

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 13, 2025 at 1:45PM

A banner for Liberty Amendments Month hangs over Maple Avenue in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The U.S. Army’s 250th birthday parade isn’t the only procession taking to the streets in the D.C. region tomorrow (Saturday).

The Town of Vienna will host a parade of its own to kick off its fifth annual Liberty Amendments Month celebrations, which shine a light on the 13th, 14th, 15th and 19th amendments to the U.S. Constitution for bringing the country closer to its egalitarian ideals, at least on paper.