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Terminal redesigns, people mover alternatives and more proposed for Dulles Airport

Published January 22, 2026 at 10:00AM | Updated January 22, 2026 at 10:38AM

New terminal for Dulles Airport proposed by Bermello Ajamil and Partners (via Zaha Hadid Architects)

A building exclusively for diplomatic visits, an autonomous shuttle system and a conversion of its distinctive main terminal into a museum are just some of the changes that could be in store for Dulles International Airport.

The U.S. Department of Transportation requested proposals in early December for ways to “revitalize” the airport on the Fairfax/Loudoun county border, claiming that it’s in “a state of disrepair” and already-planned renovations are “insufficient” for a global gateway to the nation’s capital.

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McLean Chocolate Festival postponed as region braces for winter storm

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 22, 2026 at 9:15AM

A sign marks a snow emergency route prioritized for plowing in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The McLean Chocolate Festival has been postponed, and other events across Fairfax County are likely to follow, as a potentially major snow storm bears down on the D.C. region.

Originally set for this Sunday (Jan. 25), the McLean Chocolate Festival will instead return for its 14th year on Sunday, March 15, the Rotary Club of McLean announced yesterday. It will be held at the McLean Community Center (1234 Ingleside Avenue) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Free job fair will bring dozens of tech-focused employers to Tysons

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 21, 2026 at 3:45PM

The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority's booth at an Aug. 13, 2025 job fair organized by the University of Virginia (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

After a year of firings undermined the typical stability of the federal workforce, Fairfax County’s economic development and business leaders have championed the technology sector as a promising bet for diversifying the local job market.

That pivot will continue with the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) bringing a free tech and cyber hiring event to Capital One Hall (7750 Capital One Tower Road) in Tysons tomorrow (Thursday).

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Police: Driver dies after losing control on I-66 ramp in Centreville

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 21, 2026 at 2:40PM

Remains of vehicle in crash on I-66 at Route 28 on Jan. 21, 2026 (courtesy Virginia State Police)

An Alexandria man was killed this morning (Wednesday) in a crash on I-66 that left his vehicle totaled.

Nurelen Befekadu, 35, was driving on the westbound I-66 ramp to Route 28 (Sully Road) in Centreville around 5:36 a.m. when he lost control of his vehicle and hit a sound wall, according to the Virginia State Police.

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Dulles Corner office building eyed for townhouse redevelopment

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 21, 2026 at 11:45AM

Pulte Homes is proposing to redevelop the Park West at Dulles Corner office building with townhomes (via Land Design Consultants/Fairfax County)

The Dulles Corner office park near the Innovation Center Metro station could become one building smaller, if Fairfax County approves a recently submitted redevelopment proposal.

Developer Pulte Homes and property owner Finmarc Management are seeking to replace the four-story Park West building at 13880 Dulles Corner Lane with 145 townhomes, including 81 attached units and 64 stacked units.

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Fairfax County casino bill back on the table for 2026 session

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 21, 2026 at 9:15AM | Updated January 21, 2026 at 10:48AM

Virginia Players Alliance table at the 2025 Asia on Main Festival in Fairfax City (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-34) is once again rolling the dice on legislation to allow a casino in Fairfax County.

A bill that would add the county to Virginia’s list of localities eligible to host a casino was officially introduced yesterday (Tuesday) in the state Senate, which referred it to a Committee on General Laws and Technology.

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Eight Fairfax restaurants ranked among region’s 100 best by Washingtonian

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 21, 2026 at 8:30AM

Tiffin Hut at Woodland Park Crossing in Herndon (staff photo by Emily Leayman)

Washingtonian released its annual ranking of the D.C. region’s 100 very best restaurants yesterday (Tuesday), championing culinary offerings to seek out in 2026 from across the District, Northern Virginia and Maryland.

For the third year in a row, Joon in Tysons placed higher on the list than any other Fairfax establishment, though at no. 35, it has slipped down from 23rd in 2024 and 24th last year.

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JUST IN: McGuire declares victory in 17th House District special election

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 20, 2026 at 9:20PM

Garrett McGuire (photo via campaign)

Democrats are on track to add another vote to their already-comfortable majority in the Virginia House of Delegates.

Garrett McGuire, who won a primary last month to become the Democratic nominee, has declared victory in today’s special election for the 17th House District, which covers the Franconia area of Fairfax County from I-95 to Hayfield and Huntington.

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FCPD: Maryland man charged with drawing gun at Springfield Town Center

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 20, 2026 at 3:45PM

Sign outside vehicle entrance for Springfield Town Center (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Fairfax County police are charging a man who allegedly pulled out a gun at Springfield Town Center this past weekend, prompting the mall to be evacuated.

Officers responded to the 6600 block of Springfield Mall at 7:04 p.m. on Saturday (Jan. 17) after detectives were alerted to a weapons call.

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Errant bus driver takes passengers for unwanted ride to Vienna Metro station

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 20, 2026 at 3:20PM | Updated January 20, 2026 at 4:43PM

Bus shelters at the Vienna Metro station (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A routine bus trip from New York City to D.C. took a harrowing turn for passengers last night (Monday) when the driver reportedly decided to ditch their intended destination for a journey into the unknown.

As documented in a viral thread on the nascent social media platform Bluesky by user Musicology Duck, a driver on a BestBus route from Penn Station to Union Station and Dupont Circle allegedly sped down a highway and refused to go to Union Station despite pleas from both riders and the bus company’s staff, dropping everyone off at the Vienna Metro station only after the police were called.