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County board takes key step to fund future Tysons Community Center

Published October 16, 2023 at 1:30PM

Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing's planned Dominion Square West development will include a Tysons Community Center (courtesy APAH/KGD Architecture)

Fairfax County will sell bonds to finance the Tysons Community Center planned as part of the Dominion Square West housing project.

The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority was authorized by the Board of Supervisors last Tuesday (Oct. 10) to sell up to $43 million in facilities bonds to fund the community center, which has an estimated cost of $41 million.

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Creole and Asian seafood restaurant will open in the Mosaic District soon

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 16, 2023 at 10:30AM | Updated October 16, 2023 at 5:39PM

Kreole will serve seafood with Creole and Asian flavors (courtesy Common Plate Hospitality)

(Updated at 5:40 p.m.) The Mosaic District has reeled in a different kind of seafood restaurant.

Kreole, a new concept that blends flavors from Creole and Asian cuisines, will open in the Merrifield neighborhood ~~tomorrow (Tuesday)~~ next Monday (Oct. 23) at 2985 District Avenue, Unit 115. The news was first reported by Eater DC.

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School board advances W.T. Woodson High School renaming

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 16, 2023 at 9:30AM

W.T. Woodson High School is getting renamed (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fairfax County Public Schools is moving forward with a name change for W.T. Woodson High School.

The Fairfax County School Board voted 10-0 with two members absent on Thursday (Oct. 12) to drop former FCPS superintendent Wilber Tucker Woodson as the namesake of the 61-year-old school at 9525 Main Street outside Fairfax City.

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FCPD: Teen arrested for Tysons carjacking, victim hit by liquid candy

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 13, 2023 at 1:30PM

Outside a parking garage at Tysons Corner Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A Maryland teen was arrested last night (Thursday) for a carjacking at Tysons Corner Center where the victim was hit by a mystery fluid that turned out to be candy.

The 14-year-old and another teenager stole a BMW X5 yesterday from a man who was sitting in the SUV while parked in one of the mall’s garages, the Fairfax County Police Department said.

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McLean Pet Fest set to take over park this Sunday

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 13, 2023 at 11:00AM

McLean Pet Fest will return this Sunday, Oct. 15 (courtesy McLean Community Center)

Dogs, cats and other household critters in McLean will get an early taste of Halloween when the McLean Community Center’s annual pet festival returns this weekend.

The McLean Pet Fest will unfold at McLean Central Park (1468 Dolley Madison Blvd) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 15). MCC says costumes will be “welcome” at a pet parade scheduled for 3 p.m.

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Grand opening announced for Lorton’s new police station and animal shelter

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 13, 2023 at 9:30AM | Updated October 13, 2023 at 1:06PM

The Fairfax County Animal Shelter's Lorton campus and the Lorton District Police Station share a site (courtesy Fairfax County)

(Updated at 1:05 p.m.) Fairfax County is ready to unveil its new, combined police station and animal shelter in Lorton.

The Fairfax County Animal Shelter’s Lorton campus and the Lorton District Police Station will get a grand opening celebration on Saturday, Oct. 28. The event will start with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., followed by an open house with games, refreshments, tours and more from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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BREAKING: Former FCPD officer indicted for fatally shooting Timothy Johnson

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 12, 2023 at 2:45PM | Updated October 12, 2023 at 5:09PM

The Fairfax County Courthouse (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

(Updated at 5 p.m.) A former Fairfax County police officer will face a court trial for shooting and killing Timothy Johnson outside Tysons Corner Center in February.

A grand jury indicted Wesley Shifflett today (Thursday) on felony charges of involuntary manslaughter and reckless discharge of a firearm, Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano’s office announced.

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Fairfax County launches survey to gauge state of recycling services for residents

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 12, 2023 at 1:15PM

Recycling bin (via Sigmund on Unsplash)

Fairfax County wants to know what trash collectors are telling residents about recycling.

In anticipation of Fairfax Recycles Day, which will fall on Nov. 15, the county’s Department of Public Works and Environmental Services is surveying residents throughout October about whether their hauler is sharing educational materials on recycling.

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Fairfax County agrees to promote Potomac Heritage Trail

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 12, 2023 at 11:00AM

A Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail marker in Great Falls Park (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fairfax County will add its voice to the chorus of local governments touting the presence and benefits of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.

The Board of Supervisors authorized staff on Tuesday (Oct. 10) to sign an agreement committing the county to developing, maintaining and promoting its segments of the trail, which spans almost 900 miles from the Allegeny Highlands in western Pennsylvania to the Potomac River’s mouth in Northern Neck.

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With Election Day nearing, local candidates to debate in McLean and Vienna forums

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 12, 2023 at 10:15AM | Updated November 8, 2023 at 10:06AM

Voters fill out ballots in the 2023 Democratic primary at Cunningham Park Elementary School (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A pair of upcoming candidate forums will give McLean and Vienna residents a chance to get to know the people aspiring to represent them.

First up, the McLean Citizens Association is hosting a debate at 7:30 p.m. today (Thursday) between candidates for the Dranesville District’s supervisor and school board seats.