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Police investigate Tysons vehicle break-in spree, possibly by same man

Published May 1, 2025 at 2:30PM | Updated June 26, 2025 at 2:19PM

Fairfax County police shared images they say show a possible suspect behind a series of vehicle break-ins in Tysons (via FCPD)

Update — The Fairfax County Police Department announced on June 25 that a 34-year-old man from Maryland has been arrested in connection with the vehicle break-ins reported around Tysons.

“He is being held at Prince George’s County Jail awaiting extradition back to Fairfax County where he will be charged with three counts of Felony Credit Card Theft, three counts of Credit Card Fraud, and three counts of Destruction of Property,” the FCPD said.

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Pedestrian improvements planned on Crestview Drive in Herndon

By Angela Woolsey

Published May 1, 2025 at 1:15PM

A map showing the location of Fairfax County's planned Crestview Drive Walkway project in Herndon (via FCDOT)

Fairfax County transportation staff are developing plans to fill in sidewalk gaps along a neighborhood road just outside the Town of Herndon.

Details of the Crestview Drive Walkway project will be shared with the public for the first time at a community meeting next Wednesday (May 7) at 6 p.m. in the Clearview Elementary School cafeteria (12635 Builders Road).

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Early voting in Virginia’s 2025 Democratic primaries to kick off tomorrow

By Angela Woolsey

Published May 1, 2025 at 9:45AM

A voting ballot drop box at the Fairfax County Government Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Early voting in Virginia’s 2025 Democratic primary begins tomorrow (Friday), officially kicking off the party’s bid to retake statewide seats that were swept by Republicans in 2021.

Rep. Abigail Spanberger has already secured the gubernatorial nomination, setting up a historic race with Republican nominee and current Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears that will give Virginia its first-ever female governor.

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Local couple unveils new Peruvian chicken restaurant today in Vienna

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 30, 2025 at 3:45PM

Inside Cuco's Peruvian in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A new option for Peruvian chicken has arrived in Vienna, courtesy of a couple with extensive knowledge of both Vienna and Peru.

Cuco’s Peruvian opened its doors today (Wednesday) at 146 Maple Avenue West in the Vienna Shopping Center, taking over a space that had belonged to another Peruvian chicken restaurant, Don Pollo.

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Report: FCPS affirms commitment to diversity in response to federal funding threat

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 30, 2025 at 2:30PM

Fairfax County Public Schools (file photo)

Fairfax County Public Schools is one of two Virginia school divisions that reportedly declined to sign a form committing it to complying with federal anti-discrimination laws and a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that barred race from being considered in college admissions.

Superintendent Michelle Reid instead sent a “modified certification and assurance document” to Virginia education leaders last week affirming FCPS’ compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Virginia Mercury reported yesterday morning (Tuesday).

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Police: Man shot outside Bailey’s Crossroads nightclub

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 30, 2025 at 11:00AM

Black Rose Lounge in Bailey's Crossroads (staff photo by Jared Serre)

Fairfax County police are investigating a shooting outside a nightclub in Bailey’s Crossroads that sent a man to the hospital early this morning (Wednesday).

Officers responded to the Black Rose Lounge at 5815 Seminary Road at 1:02 a.m. for a report of shots fired. According to the police scanner, officers in the neighborhood heard “what we believe is a lot of gunfire” and sent someone to “check it out” before the official dispatch came in.

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JUST IN: Former FCPS teacher charged with assaulting student

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 29, 2025 at 6:00PM

Parklawn Elementary School (staff photo by James Jarvis)

A now-retired Fairfax County Public Schools teacher is facing criminal charges for allegedly assaulting a student and a colleague.

Detectives began investigating Mary Simons, 63, of Arlington after Child Protective Services received a tip on March 28 alleging that she had assaulted a student while teaching at Parklawn Elementary School in Lincolnia, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.

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Police: Teen shot during struggle with state trooper in Kings Park West

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 29, 2025 at 11:15AM

A Virginia State Police vehicle (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A teen was shot after being tackled by a Virginia State Police trooper during a pursuit in the Kings Park West neighborhood early this morning (Tuesday).

The trooper encountered the 16-year-old boy while investigating a vehicle that had reportedly fled from a Fairfax City police traffic stop near Burke Station Road and Main Street at around 12:43 a.m., according to VSP spokesperson Matthew Demlein.

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Reston golf course redevelopment pitch not recommended by county staff

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 29, 2025 at 9:45AM

NVR's proposed concept for redeveloping Reston National Golf Course (via Fairfax County)

Fairfax County planning staff appear to agree with many neighboring residents that Reston National Golf Course should remain a golf course.

Property owner War Horse Cities and developer NVR’s proposal to replace the 168-acre golf course at 11875 Sunrise Valley Drive with housing and parkland or other public uses is among eight potential Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan amendments not recommended for advancement in a staff report.

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FCPD: Man shot in Mount Vernon neighborhood after storage unit dispute

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 28, 2025 at 2:30PM

Fairfax County police car with lights on (file photo)

Fairfax County police have arrested and charged a man for a shooting over the weekend that was allegedly sparked by a dispute over a storage container unit.

Officers were dispatched to the 3100 block of Woodland Lane in Mount Vernon’s Woodland Park neighborhood for a reported shooting at 8:10 a.m. on Saturday (April 26).