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Police: Pedestrian killed on Capital Beltway ramp to Route 50

Published September 25, 2023 at 11:45AM | Updated September 25, 2023 at 12:41PM

Virginia State Police vehicle (photo by John Calhoun/JC Photography)

(Updated at 12:35 p.m.) A pedestrian died last night (Sunday) after being hit by a driver on the Capital Beltway (I-495) near Merrifield, Virginia State Police say.

The state police responded to calls about a pedestrian being struck on a northbound I-495 service road to Route 50 around 9:14 p.m., according to a VSP spokesperson.

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Lake Thoreau pool renovation nears finish, as Shadowood pool enters new phase

By Angela Woolsey

Published September 25, 2023 at 11:00AM

The renovation of Lake Thoreau is about 90% complete, Reston Association says (via RA/YouTube)

The Lake Thoreau and Shadowood pool renovations in Reston should both be finished in time for the facilities to open for next year’s swim season, Reston Association staff say.

After running into delays this summer, construction on Lake Thoreau pool at 2040 Upper Lake Drive is about 90% complete, RA Director of Capital Projects Chris Schumaker reported in an update on Friday (Sept. 22). That puts the project on track be done by Thanksgiving, he said.

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Woman convicted again of killing mother and sister in McLean in 2017

By Angela Woolsey

Published September 25, 2023 at 9:30AM

Fairfax County Courthouse (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A woman who shot and killed her mother and sister at their shared home in McLean six years ago has been convicted of murder for a second time.

A Fairfax County Circuit Court jury found Megan Hargan guilty of first-degree murder and using a firearm while committing a felony on Friday (Sept. 22) after a previous conviction got vacated due to juror misconduct.

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Tropical storm may hit Fairfax County this weekend, bringing heavy rain and winds

By Angela Woolsey

Published September 22, 2023 at 3:00PM | Updated September 22, 2023 at 4:04PM

Tropical Storm Ophelia is expected to bring rain and wind to Northern Virginia this weekend (via National Weather Service)

Updated at 4:05 p.m. — A Coastal Flood Advisory issued for parts of Northern Virginia, including Fairfax County, will now take effect at midnight, earlier than initially anticipated, the National Weather Service says.

Earlier: It’s going to be a cold and rainy weekend in Fairfax County, thanks to Tropical Storm Ophelia.

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Tysons Galleria adds Dolce & Gabbana, yoga and knitwear clothing stores

By Angela Woolsey

Published September 22, 2023 at 1:30PM

Alo Yoga is one of three clothing stores to open in Tysons Galleria this September (courtesy Alo Yoga)

Tysons Galleria’s commitment to serving up high-end retail continues with the recent arrival of three new clothing stores.

A boutique from Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana is now open on the second floor near Balenciaga, the mall announced earlier this week on Instagram.

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Vienna begins cultivating new spring look for Maple and Church streets

By Angela Woolsey

Published September 22, 2023 at 10:15AM

The current Maple Avenue streetscape across from the Vienna Town Green (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Generally speaking, florals for spring may not be groundbreaking, but the Town of Vienna is still counting on new flowers and shrubs to give its commercial corridor some seasonal pizzazz.

Landscaping crews began work yesterday (Thursday) to update the landscaping along Maple Avenue and Church Street for the first time in 20 years. The project is intended to “boost curb appeal in the business district,” according to the town.

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Franconia railroad bridge project gets on track with $100M in federal funds

By Angela Woolsey

Published September 22, 2023 at 9:30AM | Updated September 22, 2023 at 6:01PM

The Franconia-Springfield Bypass will add a bridge to accommodate VRE and Amtrak trains (via Virginia Passenger Rail Authority)

(Updated at 6 p.m.) A project to enhance the capacity of a key rail line through Fairfax County is chugging along, thanks to a major infusion of federal cash.

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority has been awarded $100 million in federal funds to design and build a bridge that will allow Virginia Railway Express and Amtrak trains to cross over tracks approaching the Franconia-Springfield station (6880 Frontier Drive), Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner announced yesterday (Thursday).

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Police: Woman sexually assaulted at West Falls Church motel, suspect sought

By Angela Woolsey

Published September 21, 2023 at 3:45PM

Quarry Inn Motel in West Falls Church (via Google Maps)

Fairfax County police are searching for a man suspected of raping a woman at the Quarry Inn Motel just west of Falls Church City.

The man allegedly arranged to meet the woman at the motel (7179 Lee Highway) last Saturday (Sept. 16) at 6:40 p.m., according to the Fairfax County Police Department.

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Mosaic District celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with outdoor movies

By Angela Woolsey

Published September 21, 2023 at 2:30PM | Updated September 21, 2023 at 4:36PM

The Mosaic District's Strawberry Park (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

(Updated at 4:35 p.m.) Merrifield’s Mosaic District is bringing its “Films in the Park” screening series back for the fall — this time, with three times more Lin-Manuel Miranda.

While the live recording of “Hamilton” on Broadway remains walled off on Disney Plus, the prolific Tony, Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winner wrote songs for three out of the four featured movies, including tonight’s opener, “Encanto.”

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Fairfax County Courthouse nears launch of Virginia’s first self-help resource center

By Angela Woolsey

Published September 21, 2023 at 11:30AM

The Fairfax County Courthouse (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The Fairfax County Courthouse will soon lend a helping hand to visitors intimidated by the prospect of navigating the legal system on their own.

The county’s new Self Help Resource Center will officially open at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 with a kick-off event in the courthouse law library (4110 Chain Bridge Road, Room 115), the Fairfax Bar Association recently announced.