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Capital One Center aims to open urban parks in Tysons next year

Published August 30, 2024 at 10:30AM

Construction is underway on an urban park in Capital One Center's Block D, as seen in June 2024 (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Construction continues at Capital One’s headquarters campus in Tysons, this time to turn vacant land near the McLean Metro station into urban parks.

Work on the future Capital One East and “Block D” parks has been underway for months. In addition to providing open space and recreational amenities, the projects will deliver hundreds of new parking spaces, though it’s unclear whether the lots will be free or paid.

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United Airlines expects busy Labor Day weekend at Dulles Airport

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 29, 2024 at 3:30PM

United Airlines planes at Dulles International Airport (courtesy United Airlines)

The upcoming Labor Day weekend is anticipated to be a busy one for travel, including at Dulles International Airport.

United Airlines, the airport’s biggest carrier, says it will average more than 240 nonstop flights per day to and from Dulles over the holiday weekend, starting today (Thursday) through Monday (Sept. 3). The number of departing flights will be up 10% compared to last year’s Labor Day weekend.

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DMV to offer services at new Tysons office, starting next week

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 29, 2024 at 1:30PM

The office building at 8300 Old Courthouse Road in Tysons (via Google Maps)

Fairfax County drivers will soon have a new site they can visit for vehicle-related services, including registration and license plate changes.

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles will provide DMV Select services out of AAA Tysons Corner’s office in the Centennial Plaza Business Park, starting the Tuesday (Sept. 3) after Labor Day weekend.

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New townhomes take shape near Lake Anne in Reston

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 29, 2024 at 10:30AM | Updated August 29, 2024 at 4:03PM

The first townhomes at Lake Anne could be ready for resident move-ins by fall 2024 (staff photo)

Dozens of townhomes are under construction on the former site of Reston’s Lake Anne Fellowship House.

Developer Tri Pointe Homes opened sales for its Lake Anne Towns development this past Saturday (Aug. 24), welcoming over 50 different groups to a model house at 1641 Fellowship Square for tours, a spokesperson told FFXnow.

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Vienna’s Maple Center loses Donutchew, gets parking lot makeover

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 29, 2024 at 9:30AM

Donutchew's Vienna franchise has closed (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The Town of Vienna is now down to just one mochi donut shop.

Donutchew closed permanently last week after just over two years at 107 Maple Avenue West, serving its final customers on Thursday, Aug. 22. Though some customers got wind of the closure earlier, it wasn’t announced on social media until that evening.

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Rep. Connolly seeks public report on Trump campaign clash at Arlington National Ceremony

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 28, 2024 at 3:30PM | Updated August 29, 2024 at 11:05AM

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump participates in a wreath-laying ceremony the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery (via CSPAN)

One of Fairfax County’s congressional representatives wants a public accounting of reported clash between presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign and staff at Arlington National Cemetery.

This morning (Wednesday), Rep. Gerry Connolly called for the cemetery to “publicly release all that transpired” during the former president and current Republican presidential nominee’s visit on Monday (Aug. 26).

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The Counter leaves Reston Town Center after 15 years

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 28, 2024 at 10:30AM

Workers remove a sign for The Counter, a custom burger joint, at Reston Town Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The clock has run out on The Counter’s stay in Reston.

The custom burger eatery closed for good at the end of July after 15 years in Reston Town Center. Workers dismantled The Counter’s illuminated sign above the door at 11922 Democracy Drive Saturday (Aug. 24) evening — around the same time that Ice Cream Jubilee was wrapping up its grand opening.

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Honeygrow, the stir-fry food chain, opens its doors in Fair Lakes

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 28, 2024 at 9:30AM

The fast-casual chain honeygrow serves customizable stir-fry, salad and dessert bowls (courtesy honeygrow)

Honeygrow is creating a stir in Fair Lakes.

The fast-casual restaurant chain officially opened at 13044 Fair Lakes Shopping Center on Saturday (Aug. 24), serving up stir-fry bowls, salads and honey-drizzled desserts from its signature honeybar.

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D.C. area faces Heat Advisory, air quality issues on Wednesday

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 27, 2024 at 3:45PM | Updated August 27, 2024 at 4:12PM

Sun glare (staff photo by James Jarvis)

This summer is closing out with one final heat wave that’s expected to peak in the D.C. area tomorrow (Wednesday).

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory that’s scheduled to take effect from 1-7 p.m. tomorrow. On top of that, the air quality is expected to enter Code Orange territory for a second straight day, meaning it’ll be unhealthy for people with lung and heart disease, outdoor workers and other sensitive groups to spend time outside.

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Lake Anne jazz festival returns to raise funds for music education

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 27, 2024 at 2:30PM

Paddleboats docked at Lake Anne Plaza in Reston (file photo)

The Mykle Lyons Commemorative Concert and Jazz Festival will return to Lake Anne Plaza in Reston this Saturday (Aug. 31).

For its fourth year, the annual celebration of Lyons, a jazz musician and longtime Reston resident who died in 2021, will seek to continue his legacy by raising funds to create a music education initiative for Reston Association.