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Police: Teen faces gun charges after Tysons Corner Center pursuit

Published December 21, 2022 at 11:00AM

A Fairfax County police cruiser positioned outside the Tysons Corner Center Macy's (staff photo by James Cullum)

One of the two individuals arrested at Tysons Corner Center on Sunday (Dec. 18) will face several charges, mostly related to possession of a gun that police say was reported stolen in Prince William County.

The Fairfax County Police Department said Monday that a 16-year-old from Centreville has been charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm by a person underage, possession of a concealed weapon, possession of a stolen firearm and obstruction of justice.

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Police catch loose llama near Fairfax County Parkway, leading to reunion with owner

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 21, 2022 at 9:30AM

Kolby the llama rests on hay in the Fairfax County Animal Shelter's barn (courtesy Fairfax County Animal Shelter)

A stray llama who was caught running on Fairfax County Parkway in the Fairfax Station area over the weekend has been reunited with her owner, the county’s animal shelter says.

Kolby, a 20-year-old female llama, was caught by Fairfax County Animal Protection Police near Popes Head Road Sunday evening (Dec. 18) after escaping her enclosure.

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Kebab restaurant ‘Kirby Club’ opens today in Mosaic District

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 20, 2022 at 3:00PM

The Mosaic District's new restaurant Kirby Club serves eastern Mediterranean cuisine (courtesy Kimberly Kong/Kirby Club)

There will be kebabs galore at the Mosaic District in Merrifield this afternoon.

Kirby Club, a new restaurant concept from the owners of Compass Rose and Maydān in D.C., will open its doors at 4 p.m. today, as first reported by Washingtonian.

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FCPS ‘assessing’ impact after Virginia settles lawsuit over end of universal masking

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 20, 2022 at 11:45AM

Face masks (via Mika Baumeister/Unsplash)

When Fairfax County Public Schools resumes classes in January, students and staff may once again be required to wear face masks — but only around students with disabilities who request the accommodation.

Virginia settled a lawsuit last week with parents of 12 immunocompromised students who argued that the end of Covid-related face mask requirements in schools violated their right to a free, appropriate public education.

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Developer seeks flexibility to add housing on Boro East office complex

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 20, 2022 at 11:00AM

The final phase of a concept plan to redevelop the Boro East office complex in Tysons (via Fairfax County)

A shake-up may be coming to the EastBoro offices, where companies like Booz Allen Hamilton and Alarm.com are currently headquartered.

The building that houses Alarm.com, which shared plans to expand back in February, is one of two that The Meridian Group has proposed razing to make room for housing and retail development on the block bounded by Solutions, Greensboro and Pinnacle drives.

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Major fire takes out riverside house in Lorton, but no injuries reported

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 20, 2022 at 9:30AM | Updated December 23, 2022 at 9:47AM

A house fire in the 11300 block of River Road in Lorton (via FCFRD/Twitter)

Updated at 9:45 a.m. on 12/23/2022 — Five people were displaced by Tuesday’s Lorton house fire, which caused $244,162 in damages, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department said Wednesday (Dec. 21). The cause remains under investigation.

Earlier: A one-story house right by the Potomac River in Lorton was consumed by a massive fire early this morning.

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DEVELOPING: Man killed on Fairfax County Parkway after possibly jumping in front of bus

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 19, 2022 at 3:00PM

Fairfax County police car lights flashing (file photo)

(Updated at 3:10 p.m.) A man was struck by a bus and killed on Fairfax County Parkway this afternoon, Fairfax County police say.

Police say a preliminary investigation indicates that the man “intentionally jumped in front of a vehicle” at the Old Keene Mill Road intersection in Burke. The call for service went out at 1:48 p.m., according to the Fairfax County Police Department.

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Winter clothing donation drive starts today in the Providence District

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 19, 2022 at 1:30PM

A snow-covered mitten holds a paper heart (via Eli Pluma on Unsplash)

Winter is coming, and with temperatures projected to top out in the 30s and low 40s next week, staying warm will soon become even more of a challenge for many Fairfax County residents.

To help those in need get through the season, Providence District Supervisor Dalia Palchik’s office will launch a winter clothes drive today (Monday), collecting coats, gloves and hats of all sizes for donation to local shelters.

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County prosecutor’s office awards grants for domestic violence victim services

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 19, 2022 at 11:45AM

Steve Descano named United Community’s Progreso Center as a recipient of a Community Partnership Grant (courtesy Fairfax County Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney)

A trio of local nonprofits that assist people who have experienced abuse and domestic violence got a little funding boost last week, courtesy of Fairfax County prosecutors.

On Thursday (Dec. 15), the Fairfax County Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney named the Women for Afghan Women (WAW) and United Community’s Progreso Literacy and Citizenship Center as the inaugural recipients of its new Community Partnership Grants, which are intended for organizations that serve victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse and crimes against children.

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Robbery investigation sparked social media rumors of gunfire at Tysons Corner Center

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 19, 2022 at 10:20AM | Updated December 20, 2022 at 10:24AM

Tysons Corner Center at night (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

(Updated at 10:25 a.m. on 12/20/2022) Contrary to some reports on Twitter, there were no gunshots at Tysons Corner Center last night, Fairfax County police confirmed.

Officers with the Tysons Urban Team did take two people into custody at the mall as part of an investigation into a robbery in Arlington County, the department said.