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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South Block lines up new juice shops in Fairfax City, Springfield

By Angela Woolsey
South Block has leased one of three new tenant spaces under construction at Fair City Mall in Fairfax City (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

South Block will continue its steady march to bring smoothies, acai bowls and cold-pressed juice to health foodies throughout Northern Virginia in 2025.

The Arlington-based chain anticipates opening its newest juice shops at Fair City Mall in Fairfax City and at Old Keene Mill Shopping Center in West Springfield early next year, founder and CEO Amir Mostafavi told FFXnow.

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Tysons Community Alliance offers free demos to encourage bicycling

By Angela Woolsey
The Capital Bikeshare station at Jones Branch Drive and Blyton Street in Tysons (via Google Maps)

The Tysons Community Alliance (TCA) wants to make the case that two wheels can be just as effective as four for getting around Tysons.

The nonprofit booster group is inviting community members to familiarize themselves with the area’s bicycle and scooter options with two Capital Bikeshare demonstrations this week, followed by a more extensive “Wheel Wise” event with safety tips and swag bags.

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Fitness and wellness gym Club Studio opens at Tysons West

By Angela Woolsey
The gym Club Studio has opened at Tysons West (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A new option for those looking to get fit without having to endure the summer heat is now available in Tysons.

Club Studio has completed a $11 million retrofit of the former 24 Hour Fitness at Tysons West (1500 Cornerside Blvd A). The 48,891-square-foot gym opened for workouts just before the Fourth of July and began offering classes last Friday (July 5), the business announced on Instagram.

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County board approves renovation for Armstrong Elementary School

By Angela Woolsey
A rendering of Armstrong Elementary School's planned library addition (via Fairfax County Public Schools)

Fairfax County Public Schools can move ahead with a renovation of Armstrong Elementary School in Reston.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved the project without discussion after a public hearing on June 25, setting the stage for an expansion that will give the school additional space and updated amenities.

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JUST IN: Excessive Heat Warning issued for Fairfax County

By Angela Woolsey
Sun shining among trees in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The heat and humidity that have baked the D.C. area through much of July so far are reaching dangerous levels.

The National Weather Service issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the region, including Fairfax County, shortly after 2 p.m. today (Tuesday). Scheduled to stay in effect until 8 p.m., the notice warns that heat index values — which measures air temperatures combined with humidity — could reach up to 110.

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Metro to upgrade bicycle parking, including at some Fairfax County stations

By Angela Woolsey
Bicycle lockers outside the McLean Metro station in Tysons (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Metro is preparing to kick a multi-phase update of its bicycle parking facilities into gear later this year.

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will install hundreds of new bicycle lockers and racks at 74 different stations, replacing amenities that, in some cases, date back to when the stations were first constructed 30 to 40 years ago.

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Four people arrested in Alexandria tied to several Fairfax County ABC store thefts

By Angela Woolsey
The Virginia ABC store at Plaza at Landmark in Lincolnia (via Google Maps)

Fairfax County police have made headway on a months-long investigation into over a dozen thefts targeting local liquor stores.

Detectives believe the crimes were all committed by the same “crew,” identifying a man arrested in Alexandria and three juvenile individuals as suspects, though others may also be involved, the Fairfax County Police Department said yesterday (Monday) in a news release.

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Halal burger truck to open first brick-and-mortar spot in Tysons Galleria

By Angela Woolsey
Char'd, which operates food trucks in Northern Virginia and Maryland, draws customers even in the rain (photo by Faezeh Fathnezhad)

Updated at 4:25 p.m. on 8/8/2024 — Char’d will get a grand opening at Tysons Galleria at noon on Aug. 18, the business announced on Instagram.

Earlier: A food truck that sells halal burgers has staked out a spot in Tysons Galleria (2001 International Drive) for its first brick-and-mortar location.

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Vienna Police: Woman arrested for assaulting Carnegie Diner workers

By Angela Woolsey
Carnegie Diner and Cafe in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The last week of June was apparently a tough one for Vienna food service workers.

On the same day that a man reportedly threatened Hawk & Griffin employees and customers over the pub’s Pride flags, a woman got arrested after she assaulted three workers at Carnegie Diner & Cafe (501 Maple Avenue West), the Vienna Police Department says.

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UPDATED: Opening of Wiehle Avenue pedestrian bridge delayed

By Angela Woolsey
The pedestrian bridge over Wiehle Avenue at the Washington & Old Dominion Trail crossing (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail users will have to wait a little longer before they can cross Wiehle Avenue in Reston without having to brave vehicular traffic.

A bridge over the busy roadway was slated to open to pedestrians, bicyclists and other travelers on Tuesday, July 9, Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn announced on July 3.

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