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Security enhanced at Kilmer MS today as precaution after reported threat, fight

Published December 1, 2023 at 9:30AM | Updated December 1, 2023 at 2:26PM

The entrance to Kilmer Middle School (via Google Maps)

(Updated at 2:25 p.m.) Kilmer Middle School in Tysons has stepped up the presence of its security team today (Friday) in response to an alleged threat of gun violence heard during a fight.

In a message sent to parents at 3:10 p.m. yesterday (Thursday), principal Steven McFarlane said the school had been “made aware of an alleged threat of gun violence that was overheard by students during a fight” that afternoon.

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Nutcracker ballet returns to Tysons and GMU for winter holidays

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 30, 2023 at 3:30PM

A touring production of "The Nutcracker" will stop at Capital One Hall in Tysons on Dec. 3 (courtesy Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet)

Sugar plum fairies are getting ready to descend on Fairfax County, which will host multiple productions of Pytor Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” this holiday season.

The 131-year-old ballet, now a Christmastime tradition, will first waltz into Tysons, with two shows at Capital One Hall (7750 Capital One Tower Road) on Sunday, Dec. 3.

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NEW: FBI headquarters site selection now under federal investigation

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 30, 2023 at 1:15PM | Updated November 30, 2023 at 4:15PM

The current FBI headquarters in D.C. (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

(Updated at 4:15 p.m.) The federal government has officially decided to review its decision to award the FBI’s new headquarters to Prince George’s County, Maryland, over Fairfax County.

The inspector general’s office for the General Service Administration has initiated an evaluation of the “process and procedures” that led the agency to choose a 61-acre site near the Greenbelt Metro station for the FBI’s future headquarters campus, according to a letter sent to Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) today (Thursday).

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Report: Tex-Mex restaurant Ometeo slated to open soon at Capital One Center

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 30, 2023 at 11:00AM

Enchiladas de la Casa from Ometeo, a Tex-Mex restaurant coming to Capital One Center in Tysons (photo by An-Phuong Ly)

A new restaurant is getting ready to open at Capital One Center in Tysons.

Ometeo — a new Tex-Mex concept from a former “Top Chef” winner and the team behind The Salt Line — is expected to open in Capital One’s headquarters building at 1640 Capital One Drive next week, according to a sneak peek from Eater DC.

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Winterfest to bring Santa, free cookies to Fairfax County Government Center

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 29, 2023 at 3:30PM

Fairfax Connector has unveiled three holiday bus wraps, including one featuring cookies (courtesy Fairfax County Department of Transportation)

Fairfax Connector will pull into the Fairfax County Government Center soon for its first-ever Winterfest.

Space is quickly disappearing for the public bus system’s holiday event, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9 in parking lot B of the government center (12000 Government Center Parkway).

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Saudi-inspired coffee shop Shotted expands with second Tysons location

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 29, 2023 at 1:30PM | Updated November 29, 2023 at 4:05PM

Shotted, a Saudi coffee shop, has opened a second location in Tysons Galleria (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

(Updated at 4:05 p.m.) A coffee shop inspired by Saudi Arabia’s cafe culture is now bringing that hip energy to both Tysons malls.

Shotted has gained a loyal following, especially within the D.C. area’s Muslim community, since opening a kiosk at Tysons Corner Center in 2020. Three years later, Shotted has expanded for the first time with a new branch in Tysons Galleria.

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Police search for French bulldog stolen from Newington home

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 29, 2023 at 11:45AM | Updated November 29, 2023 at 12:11PM

A French bulldog named Queen was reportedly stolen from a home in Newington (courtesy FCPD)

Fairfax County police are looking for a man who allegedly stole a Newington resident’s dog.

Officers were called to the 7500 block of Tralee Woods Court at 7:50 a.m. on Monday (Nov. 27) in response to a reported burglary, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.

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County to consider mixed-use development for former ICF office buildings in Oakton

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 29, 2023 at 11:00AM | Updated January 3, 2024 at 11:48AM

The Hunters Branch office buildings, formerly home to ICF International, in Oakton (via Google Maps)

(Updated at 4:50 p.m.) After initially holding off, Fairfax County is now ready to consider allowing a redevelopment of the former ICF International headquarters in Oakton.

At Providence District Supervisor Dalia Palchik’s request, the Board of Supervisors authorized county staff on Nov. 21 to craft a comprehensive plan amendment that would open the door for residential or mixed-use development at the Hunters Branch office buildings (9300 and 9302 Route 29).

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Tysons man charged with possessing child and animal porn

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 29, 2023 at 9:30AM

The Fairfax County Adult Detention Center (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A Tysons man who got arrested for allegedly possessing illegal guns is now also facing child pornography charges.

The Fairfax County Police Department announced yesterday (Tuesday) that its detectives have obtained warrants charging 31-year-old Craig Strasbourger with three counts of possessing child sexual abuse material, one count of soliciting a minor, and one count of possessing animal sexual abuse material.

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Traffic Alert: Hunter Mill Road closed near Nova Wild zoo for gas leak

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 28, 2023 at 7:10PM

Fire and rescue units and Washington Gas are on the scene of a gas leak in the 10600 block of Chamberlain Drive in Reston (via FCFRD/Twitter)

Nearly a mile of Hunter Mill Road in Reston has been closed in response to an outside gas leak in a residential neighborhood.

The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department says units responded around 4 p.m. to the gas leak in the 10600 block of Chamberlain Drive. Washington Gas is currently on the scene making repairs.