Author: Angela Woolsey

Angela Woolsey is the site editor for FFXnow. A graduate of George Mason University, she worked as a general assignment reporter for the Fairfax County Times before joining Local News Now as the Tysons Reporter editor in 2020.

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Potential bill would exempt Lorton waste incinerator from Va. carbon reduction regulations

By Angela Woolsey
Reworld's I-95 Energy Resource Recovery Facility off of Furnace Road (via Google Maps)

A requirement established by the Virginia Clean Economy Act could force a Lorton incinerator that converts waste into energy to shut down, undermining the intent of the law, state Sen. Scott Surovell (D-34) says.

The Senate majority leader plans to introduce a bill at the Virginia General Assembly’s upcoming session that would exclude Fairfax County’s I-95 Energy Resource Recovery Facility (9898 Furnace Road) from regulations requiring larger electricity generators to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions, starting in 2031.

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Matchbox closes, leaving void at Reston Station

By Angela Woolsey
Matchbox at Reston Station has closed (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Matchbox has fizzled out at Reston Station, leaving behind an empty restaurant and outdoor patio.

The pizza chain permanently closed its doors at 1900 Reston Metro Plaza Drive, Suite 100, at the end of 2025, Greater Reston Living reported, citing posts from residents on the social media site NextDoor.

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Capitals invite Reston Town Center to ‘Rock the Rink’ skate and watch party

By Angela Woolsey
Ice skaters enjoy the rink at Reston Town Center's pavilion (courtesy Reston Town Center)

When the Washington Capitals take on the Chicago Blackhawks tomorrow (Friday), local fans will be able to take in the action while hitting the ice themselves at Reston Town Center.

For the first time, D.C.’s NHL team is bringing a “Rock the Rink” skate and watch party to the town center’s ice skating pavilion (1818 Discovery Street), inviting community members to enjoy a variety of activities before cheering on the boys in red.

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JUST IN: Driver charged for I-495 crash that killed two on Christmas

By Angela Woolsey
Su Nguyen and Annie Vu were killed in a crash on I-495 in Idylwood on Christmas 2025 (via GoFundMe campaign)

Police have officially filed charges against a driver who was allegedly speeding when he crashed into a minivan on the Capital Beltway (I-495) on Christmas, killing two of its occupants.

Devin Juliana, a 48-year-old from Steubenville, Ohio, has been charged with reckless driving, the Virginia State Police announced today (Thursday). More charges may be coming, pending their approval by Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano’s office.

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Sen. Kaine leads renewed push in Congress to limit Trump’s war powers after Venezuela raid

By Associated Press and Angela Woolsey
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., speaks to reporters about a war powers resolution regarding Venezuela on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

The Senate advanced a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, sounding a note of disapproval for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere.

Democrats and five Republicans voted to advance the war powers resolution on a 52-47 vote and ensure a later vote for final passage. It has virtually no chance of becoming law because Trump would have to sign it if it were to pass the House. Still, it was a significant gesture that showed unease among some Republicans after the U.S. military seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a surprise nighttime raid.

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Kuwaiti smoothie cafe makes regional debut at Tysons Corner Center

By Angela Woolsey
Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe has opened a kiosk at Tysons Corner Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Though 2026 is only a week old, Tysons Corner Center has already welcomed one new business, while bidding temporary adieu to an old one.

Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe made its D.C.-area debut with a soft opening last Saturday (Jan. 3), more than a year after signs announcing that it would be “opening soon” first appeared.

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FCPS finalizes school boundary recommendations ahead of public hearing

By Angela Woolsey
A Fairfax County Public Schools bus (file photo)

An end to Fairfax County Public Schools’ first district-wide boundary overhaul in four decades is within sight, though the approval of new maps is unlikely to resolve all questions.

Superintendent Michelle Reid’s final recommendations for the revised boundaries have been released ahead of a presentation to the Fairfax County School Board tonight (Thursday) and a public hearing that will be held at Luther Jackson Middle School this Saturday (Jan. 10) at 10 a.m.

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UPDATED: Second pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash today, this time on Route 1

By Angela Woolsey
Richmond Highway is closed at Mount Eagle Drive in Huntington after a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash on Jan. 7, 2026 (via 511Virginia)

For the second time in one day, Fairfax County police are investigating a pedestrian death resulting from a hit-and-run crash.

Officers responded around 9:48 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 7) to Richmond Highway at Mount Eagle Drive in Huntington after a pedestrian was reportedly struck by at least four vehicles.

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Artists pay tribute to Lake Anne Plaza in exhibit opening Thursday

By Angela Woolsey
Rosemarie Forsythe's painting of Reston's Used Book Shop is among the works included in the new exhibit Art of Lake Anne (courtesy Reston Art Gallery and Studios)

With its first exhibit of the new year, Reston Art Gallery and Studios is turning its attention to a subject close to home: Lake Anne Plaza.

The gallery at 11400 Washington Plaza West, Suite B, will unveil the new exhibition “Art of Lake Anne” tomorrow (Thursday), showcasing interpretations of Reston’s original village center from nine different local artists.

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Tiki Thai restaurateurs expand grab-and-go concept to Tysons Galleria

By Angela Woolsey
Bird's Eye Thai in Tysons Galleria (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A new eatery at Tysons Galleria is catering to diners who crave staples of Thai cuisine but don’t have the time to eat a full, sit-down meal.

Bird’s Eye Thai, a relatively new concept from the team behind Reston’s Tiki Thai, opened just over a month ago on Dec. 6 in the mall’s third-floor food court, taking the place of the recently relocated Empanadas de Mendoza.

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