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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Facing drought threat, D.C. area residents urged to conserve water

By Angela Woolsey
Wolftrap Creek with low water in Vienna's Wildwood Park on June 27, 2024 (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Despite some recent rain, Fairfax County is continuing to see an unusually dry summer, raising the possibility of a drought.

The entire D.C. region, including Fairfax County, has now been placed under a Drought Watch, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) announced today (Monday), urging nearly 6 million residents to conserve water as much as possible.

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Tysons II owner seeks to extend use of parking lot for Cirque du Soleil

By Angela Woolsey
Cirque du Soleil's tents are set up at Lerner Town Square in Tysons (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Despite the signs that popped up near the Tysons Metro station a few years ago, it doesn’t look like construction on “Tysons III” is going to start any time soon.

Tysons II property owner and developer Lerner Enterprises submitted a special permit application to Fairfax County last week seeking to extend its use of the parking lot adjacent to the Metro station for Cirque du Soleil performances through 2030.

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Vendors wanted for month-long Tysons Mixed Market at The Boro

By Angela Woolsey
The first annual Tysons Mixed Market at The Boro (courtesy Tysons Community Alliance)

After a successful first year, the Tysons Mixed Market is coming back for a second summer of food, crafts and art.

Organized by the Tysons Community Alliance (TCA), the market will once again bring small, local businesses and artisans to The Boro (8350 Broad Street) every Wednesday for six weeks from 4-8 p.m., starting on Aug. 21.

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Sheriff’s office: Herndon woman killed in wrong-way crash in Ashburn

By Angela Woolsey
Ashburn Village Road at Fultonham Circle intersection in Ashburn (via Google Maps)

A 22-year-old Herndon woman was killed after driving the wrong way on an Ashburn road and crashing into another vehicle on Friday (July 26), the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) says.

Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Ashburn Village Road near Fultonham Circle around 10:15 p.m. for a report of a crash involving a red Honda Civic sedan and white Toyota Highlander SUV, according to the LCSO.

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Fairfax County’s 4-H Fair to return to Frying Pan Farm for 74th year

By Angela Woolsey
Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival attendees pet a lamb (via Fairfax County Park Authority/Twitter)

The Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival is ready to jump back into the frying pan — Frying Pan Farm, that is.

With carnival rides, farm animals and various family-friendly activities in tow, the 74th annual 4-H Fair will set up shop at Frying Pan Farm Park (2709 West Ox Road) in the McNair area south of Herndon from Aug. 1-4.

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Fairfax County shelter pushes for older animals to get homes

By Angela Woolsey
Caesar, a 10-year-old cat, is among the older pets available for adoption at Fairfax County's animal shelter (courtesy Fairfax County Animal Shelter)

Fairfax County Animal Shelter is trying to drum up some attention for its older furry occupants.

Starting today (Friday), the shelter has waived adoption fees for all dogs and cats 6 years and older as part of a “Vintage Tails” event that will continue through Sunday, July 28.

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New Reston Community Center survey focuses on future of Lake Anne facility

By Angela Woolsey
People walk into Reston Community Center's Lake Anne facility (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Some Reston residents may soon get a survey about the Reston Community Center (RCC) in their mailbox.

Launched on Wednesday (July 24), the survey will be conducted by the University of Virginia’s Center for Survey Research (CSR) to gather public input on the community center’s facilities, programs and services to guide future planning.

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Former GMU professor sentenced to 25 years for child pornography

By Angela Woolsey
The U.S. District Court in Alexandria (via Google Maps)

A one-time assistant professor at George Mason University has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for collecting hundreds of child pornography photos and videos, including from at least two people he coerced, U.S. prosecutors announced yesterday (Thursday).

Daniel Marc Lofaro, a 40-year-old Fairfax resident, was sentenced by a U.S. District Court judge in Alexandria on Wednesday (July 24) after pleading guilty to coercion and entitlement and receiving, distributing and possessing child pornography.

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Kate Spade New York, gelato kiosk open at Tysons Corner Center

By Angela Woolsey
Kate Spade New York is now open at Tysons Corner Center (courtesy Kate Spade New York)

Kate Spade New York has officially made the jump from Tysons Galleria to Tysons Corner Center.

The fashion brand opened a new store in the larger mall last Friday (July 19) after closing its Galleria location in June. Located on the second floor next to Swarovski, Kate Spade New York sells handbags, jewelry, fragrances and other accessories.

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Ten years in, Metro’s Silver Line Phase 1 stations are picking up riders again

By Angela Woolsey
Exiting riders pass through the faregates at the Tysons Metro station (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

On this day 10 years ago, Metrorail arrived in Tysons and Reston, connecting two growing communities in Fairfax County to D.C. by train for the first time.

Decades in the making, the Silver Line’s Phase 1 launch on July 25, 2014 represented the D.C. region’s biggest rail expansion since the Green Line opened in 1991 and set the stage for a connection to Dulles International Airport and Loudoun County that came to fruition with Phase 2 on Nov. 15, 2022.

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