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Construction to lift up flood-prone Wolf Trap intersection underway

Published April 9, 2024 at 11:30AM

Wolftrap Creek frequently floods Old Courthouse Road at Besley Road (file photo)

In less than two years, the flooding that plagues Old Courthouse Road at Besley Road during every rain storm should be relegated to the past.

Construction has been underway since February to realign the intersection on the border of Tysons and Wolf Trap, giving it a literal boost with a bridge and other design and safety improvements.

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McLean citizens group seeks data to show need for Dunn Loring elementary school

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 8, 2024 at 1:30PM

Fairfax County Public Schools is seeking to build a four-level Dunn Loring Elementary School at Idylwood and Gallows Road (via Fairfax County)

Planning is well underway for a new elementary school in Dunn Loring, but some McLean residents argue that Fairfax County Public Schools still hasn’t explained why the project should be prioritized over other needs.

As part of a resolution on the proposed county and FCPS budgets, the McLean Citizens Association’s board of directors urged the Fairfax County School Board last Wednesday (April 3) to “refrain from constructing” the school if officials can’t “provide adequate data” justifying it.

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Arlington man charged with manslaughter for fatal Bailey’s Crossroads crash

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 8, 2024 at 9:30AM

Westbound Leesburg Pike at South Jefferson Street in Bailey's Crossroads (via Google Maps)

A 23-year-old man from Arlington has been charged with manslaughter in connection to a Feb. 16 crash in Bailey’s Crossroads that resulted in the death of a 93-year-old woman.

The Fairfax County Police Department announced on Thursday (April 4) that its detectives believe Isai Jimenez Paz was speeding when he allegedly crashed into a Toyota Corolla at the Leesburg Pike and South Jefferson Street intersection.

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Vienna town manager throws out first pitch for Baltimore Orioles

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 5, 2024 at 2:30PM

Vienna Town Manager Mercury Payton with the Baltimore Orioles mascot before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch on April 1, 2024 (courtesy Mercury Payton)

When Vienna Town Manager Mercury Payton stepped on the infield grass at Camden Yards earlier this week to throw a ceremonial first pitch, he thought about his family.

He thought about his wife and 17-year-old daughter, who had accompanied him to the Baltimore Orioles’ game on Monday (April 1) against the Kansas City Royals. He also imagined the reactions of his late father and grandfather, who took him to games as a kid and helped turn him into a lifelong O’s fan.

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McLean Central Park basketball court to undergo renovation

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 5, 2024 at 11:00AM

The McLean Central Park basketball court is slated for renovation (courtesy Fairfax County Park Authority)

The outdoor basketball court at McLean Central Park is getting a new and hopefully improved look.

Contractor ATC began mobilizing this week for a renovation of the facility, a process expected to take about six weeks, depending on the weather, the Fairfax County Park Authority announced yesterday (Thursday).

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Poll: What are your plans for watching the 2024 solar eclipse?

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 5, 2024 at 9:30AM

A view of the Aug. 21, 2017, total solar eclipse from Madras, Oregon (via NASA/Gopalswamy)

In just three days, the moon will cross right in front of the sun, creating a total solar eclipse that will be visible from more than a dozen states.

Virginia isn’t one of those states, but in Fairfax County, an estimated 87.4% of the sun will still be blocked when the eclipse peaks around 3:20 p.m. — a bigger percentage than the 2017 event, according to the Fairfax County Park Authority.

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Tysons-based Hilton ranked as the best company to work for in the U.S.

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 4, 2024 at 3:30PM

Hilton, which has corporate headquarters in Tysons, has topped Fortune's 2024 100 Best Companies to Work for rankings (courtesy Hilton)

Hilton continues to rake in five-star reviews from employees.

The Tysons-based hotel giant has been named the best company to work for in the U.S. by Fortune Magazine, which released its 27th annual round-up of the top 100 companies today.

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Overturned truck spills jet fuel at Fort Belvoir, prompting environmental review

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 4, 2024 at 1:30PM

Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services and Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department respond to a fuel spill at Davison Army Airfield at Fort Belvoir on April 3, 2024 (courtesy of Fort Belvoir Fire Emergency Services)

Clean-up efforts are underway at Fort Belvoir after a truck overturned near its airfield yesterday (Wednesday), spilling thousands of gallons of jet fuel and temporarily closing part of Richmond Highway.

Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services and the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched to the Davison Army Airfield (6954 Britten Drive) around 6:30 p.m. in response to an overturned government fuel truck.

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Food trucks, mobility maze to energize upcoming Tysons Placemaking Fest

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 4, 2024 at 11:00AM

A "mobility maze" has been painted in the parking lot behind The PARC at Tysons for the Tysons Community Alliance's upcoming Placemaking Fest (maze and photo courtesy of Tech Painting Co)

The Tysons Community Alliance (TCA) hopes to put the “play” in “play-cemaking” with a mini festival on Saturday (April 6) that will feature food, art and opinions about what might make the urban center tick.

Hosted by Celebrate Fairfax at The PARC at Tysons (8508 Leesburg Pike) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the TCA Placemaking Fest is envisioned as both an example of how to distinguish Tysons and an occasion for community members to share their thoughts on future activities that could cement that identity.

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Construction to begin on workforce housing development in Tysons

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 3, 2024 at 3:30PM

Somos at McLean Metro's first phase will add 231 units of workforce housing at 1750 Old Meadow Road in Tysons (courtesy SCG Development)

An office building in Tysons is being demolished to make way for workforce housing near the McLean Metro station.

SCG Development announced today (Wednesday) that it has closed on the financing needed to build the first phase of the project, which is being called Somos at McLean Metro. Construction can begin immediately on the mid-rise, 231-unit rental apartment building at 1750 Old Meadow Road.