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FCPD steps up presence on Burke Centre Parkway after fatal crash

Published July 24, 2023 at 3:00PM

Fairfax County police are stepping up their presence on Burke Centre Parkway this week (via FCPD/Twitter)

Drivers on Burke Centre Parkway can expect to see more police than usual this week, as the community still reels from a crash that killed one teen and put three others in the hospital.

The Fairfax County Police Department launched a High Visibility Enforcement (HIVE) initiative today (Monday) that will increase the presence of motor and patrol officers along the roadway between Fairfax County Parkway and Burke Lake Road.

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Court rejects petition from police officer fired after fatal Tysons shooting

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 24, 2023 at 1:30PM | Updated August 3, 2023 at 4:41PM

Fairfax County Courthouse (file photo)

(Updated at 4:30 p.m. on 8/3/2023) The former Fairfax County police officer who reportedly shot and killed D.C. resident Timothy Johnson on Feb. 22 in Tysons lost a court petition seeking reinstatment earlier this month.

Wesley Shifflett’s petition alleging that the county violated his due process rights and its own policies during a grievance review was rejected by Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Stephen Shannon, who affirmed County Executive Bryan Hill’s conclusion that the Fairfax County Police Department had followed proper county procedures.

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Family-owned Lebanese restaurant closes for good in Vienna

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 24, 2023 at 10:15AM

Zenola founder and executive chef Samer Zeitoun prepares a dish (via Zenola)

Zenola has permanently closed its kitchen in Vienna.

The Lebanese restaurant announced on Friday (July 21) that its owners, the Zeitoun family, had “made the difficult decision to close” after more than three years in Danor Plaza at 132 Branch Road SE.

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FCPD: Woman sexually assaulted at Marriott hotel in Merrifield

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 21, 2023 at 3:00PM

Courtyard Marriott in Merrifield (via Google Maps)

(Updated at 3:10 p.m.) A woman staying at the Courtyard Marriott in Merrifield was sexually assaulted yesterday (Thursday), Fairfax County police say.

Officers were called to the hotel at 2722 Gallows Road at 1:30 p.m. for the assault, which had just occurred, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.

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After 10 years, disability services nonprofit relocates Merrifield HQ

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 21, 2023 at 2:15PM

Inside Venture X's coworking space in Merrifield (courtesy Venture X)

Like many organizations, The Arc of Northern Virginia is rethinking its approach to office work in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The local chapter of the national nonprofit, which provides services and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will move its headquarters to the recently opened Venture X coworking space at 3060 Williams Drive in Merrifield.

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JUST IN: Gas leak shuts down Route 7 in Wolf Trap

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 21, 2023 at 11:45AM | Updated July 21, 2023 at 12:28PM

A gas leak has closed Route 7 at Forestville Drive/Beulah Road in Wolf Trap (via FCFRD/Twitter)

(Updated at 12:30 p.m.) A gas leak has closed Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) at Beulah Road and Forestville Drive in the Wolf Trap area.

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units are currently at the scene and expect to be there for “an extended period of time,” the department said at 11:39 a.m.

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District Taco will open restaurants in McLean, Springfield soon

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 21, 2023 at 11:00AM | Updated July 24, 2023 at 1:58PM

District Taco serves customizable tacos, burritos and bowls (courtesy District Taco)

Updated at 1:55 p.m. on 7/24/2023 — Sadly for local taco lovers, a public relations representative for District Taco says the openings for its Springfield and McLean locations will be delayed. No new dates have been provided, beyond that the restaurants are “coming soon.”

Earlier: Fairfax County’s newest District Taco restaurants are almost ready to serve customers.

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New ‘virtual food hall’ brings cuisine from around the D.C. area to Tysons

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 20, 2023 at 2:15PM | Updated July 24, 2023 at 3:31PM

The Lebanese kebab shop Yasmine is offering takeout and deliveries through The Kitchen Collective, a new "virtual food hall" in Tysons (courtesy Yasmine)

(Updated at 3:30 p.m. on 7/24/2023) Tysons residents can now pick up a meal from D.C.-based eateries without needing to cross the Potomac River, thanks to a just-launched “virtual food hall” in Fairfax Square.

The Kitchen Collective has opened a pickup window in the office and retail center at 8045 Leesburg Pike, Suite L160, where it will facilitate takeout and delivery orders for a slate of partner restaurants and food concepts.

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Outdoor gear store Arc’teryx suits up for Tysons Corner Center opening

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 20, 2023 at 10:15AM

The outdoor apparel retailer Arc'teryx is opening a new store in Tysons (courtesy Tysons Corner Center)

A Canadian retailer that specializes in outdoor apparel and climbing gear is ready to brave the wilds of Tysons Corner Center.

Arc’teryx will launch its new Tysons store with a grand opening party on Saturday (July 22), featuring music, food, raffles and giveaways.

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Police: Driver in Burke crash that killed teen may have been speeding

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 19, 2023 at 3:45PM

Fairfax County Police Lt. James Curry at scene of fatal crash on Burke Centre Parkway (via FCPD/Facebook)

A driver who crashed into a car with four teenagers, killing one of them, in Burke last night (Tuesday) might have been speeding, Fairfax County police say.

A preliminary investigation suggests the adult, male driver was driving a 2014 Cadillac XTS4 west on Burke Centre Parkway when he crashed into a 2023 Kia Forte attempting to exit the Burke Centre Shopping Center parking lot, the Fairfax County Police Department said in a news release today.