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Tech giant Oracle seeks to build more parking on Reston office campus

Published March 5, 2026 at 1:45PM

A sign for Oracle's office campus in Reston (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Oracle wants to provide more parking for employees on its Reston campus.

An attorney representing the Texas-based technology corporation sent a letter to Fairfax County’s zoning administrator in January asking if a surface parking lot could be constructed on the office property at 1900 Oracle Way instead of a previously approved parking garage.

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Mediterranean restaurant with bar coming to Capital One Center

By Angela Woolsey

Published March 5, 2026 at 9:15AM

La Omri will occupy a vacant space at Capital One Center currently covered by a "Broadway in Tysons" wrap (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The restaurant group behind Sir Sandwich is planning to expand its presence in Tysons.

La Omri, a new Mediterranean restaurant and bar from IRG Concepts, will open in late 2026 at Capital One Center, filling approximately 7,500 square feet of street-level space across from Capital One Hall.

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Virginia Supreme Court allows redistricting referendum, with early voting starting Friday

By Angela Woolsey and Associated Press

Published March 5, 2026 at 8:30AM

FILE - The state and U.S. flags fly over the Virginia State Capitol as the 2024 session of the Virginia General Assembly gets underway, Jan. 10, 2024, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

For the second time, Virginia’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that voters can cast ballots on a Democrat-led congressional redistricting plan that could help the party win four more U.S. House seats, as the justices review legal challenges to the effort.

The court ruled that a statewide referendum can be held on April 21 on whether to authorize mid-decade redistricting, upending a temporary restraining order put in place by a Tazewell County judge last month. It comes after the top court made a similar ruling last month in a related case.

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Lake Newport pool renovation on track to finish for summer season

By Angela Woolsey

Published March 4, 2026 at 3:15PM

Crews chip out plaster from the Lake Newport swimming pool in Reston (via Reston Association/YouTube)

The Lake Newport swimming pool should be available for Reston Association’s upcoming pool season, despite recent winter weather disrupting an ongoing renovation.

The project to “chip out” layers of plaster that have built up over the years and resurface the pool at 11601 Lake Newport Road is still on track to be completed by this summer, RA communications director Cara O’Donnell confirmed to FFXnow.

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BREAKING: Fairfax County casino bill passes House of Delegates

By Angela Woolsey

Published March 4, 2026 at 2:00PM | Updated March 4, 2026 at 5:59PM

Del. Rodney Willett asks the House of Delegates to pass Sen. Scott Surovell's Fairfax County casino bill (via Virginia House of Delegates)

Legislation that would pave the way for a casino in Fairfax County will soon head to Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, who could sign, amend or veto it.

The Virginia House of Delegates passed SB 756 from Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell initially by 64-32 today (Wednesday), advancing a legislative effort that has gained momentum over the past few years alongside increasingly vocal opposition from many local residents and elected officials.

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Worldgate Drive residential project returns to Herndon architectural review board

By Angela Woolsey

Published March 4, 2026 at 10:00AM

Overview of BXP and NV Homes' Worldgate Drive redevelopment from the Elden Street and Worldgate Drive intersection (via KTGY/Town of Herndon)

Design work is progressing on an approved redevelopment of two empty office buildings on Worldgate Drive in Herndon.

At a work session tonight (Wednesday), the Town of Herndon’s Architectural Review Board (ARB) will discuss the latest plans for an apartment building, stacked condominiums and townhouses that would replace offices at 13100 and 13150 Worldgate Drive.

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Vietnamese eatery from D.C. chef opening soon at Tysons Galleria

By Angela Woolsey

Published March 4, 2026 at 9:15AM

Beef pho from Chao Ban (courtesy of Rey Lopez)

A new restaurant will bring Vietnamese cuisine with a dash of Cajun influences to Tysons Galleria’s food hall (2001 International Drive) next week.

Chao Ban, a brand-new, fast-casual concept from D.C. chef Kevin Tien, is scheduled to open next Tuesday (March 10) on the mall’s third floor, a spokesperson told FFXnow.

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Bank of America proposes drive-thru ATM at former Merrifield Uno

By Angela Woolsey

Published March 3, 2026 at 3:45PM

The vacant Uno Pizzeria and Grill building at Gatehouse Plaza in Merrifield (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Bank of America is taking over the former Uno Pizzeria and Grill at Gatehouse Plaza in Merrifield.

The shopping center’s owner, an affiliate of the developer Silver Companies, revealed the identity of its new tenant at 3058 Gate House Plaza in a special exception request that Fairfax County zoning staff accepted for review on Feb. 25.

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Completed path gives residents direct route to Innovation Center Metro station

By Angela Woolsey

Published March 3, 2026 at 2:45PM

Fairfax County officials celebrate the completion of the Innovation Station North Neighborhood Access project (via Fairfax County/YouTube)

After more than a year of construction and a decade of planning, residents who live north of the Innovation Center Metro station near Herndon can finally walk or bike directly to the transit stop.

Fairfax County officials cut a ribbon last Friday (Feb. 27) to celebrate the completion of the Innovation Station North Neighborhood Access project, which added a shared-use path and two pedestrian bridges to connect the neighborhoods along Farougi Court and Apgar Place to the Metro station’s kiss-and-ride lot.

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French bakery starts serving fresh bread, pastries in Idylwood

By Angela Woolsey

Published March 3, 2026 at 10:00AM

Entrance to Beau Jour De Ma Vie in Idylwood (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A bakery that aims to replicate the taste and freshness of a Parisian cafe has opened up in Idylwood.

Beau Jour De Ma Vie kicked off its soft opening this past weekend (Feb. 28 to March 1) by letting visitors sample its croissants, tarts and other pastries for free.