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UPDATED: Taxi driver killed, three injured in Richmond Highway crash

Published December 15, 2025 at 12:30PM | Updated December 16, 2025 at 12:58PM

Police block northbound Richmond Highway at North Kings Highway in Groveton after a fatal crash (via VDOT traffic cameras)

One person has died and three other people were injured Monday morning (Dec. 15) in a crash involving a taxi, a Metrobus and a van on Richmond Highway in Groveton.

Police received multiple calls reporting a crash in the 6300 block of Richmond Highway shortly after 10 a.m., Fairfax County Police Department Capt. Jesse Katzman said in a media update around 1 p.m.

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National security tech contractor moves N. Va. office to Reston

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 15, 2025 at 11:45AM

The national security contractor Vibrint celebrates its new Reston office with a ribbon-cutting (courtesy Vibrant)

While Fairfax County’s overall office market is still mired in a post-pandemic slump, Reston continues to attract new businesses.

Preceding Booz Allen Hamilton as a newcomer to the area is Vibrint, a national security technology contractor that opened a 15,000-square-foot office at 11600 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 440, earlier this month.

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FCDOT proposes streets for testing reduced 20-mph speed limit

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 15, 2025 at 10:00AM

A car on Glade Drive near Green Range Drive in Reston (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

At some point in the new year, Fairfax County residents might start seeing signs for 20-mph speed limits in their neighborhood.

The Fairfax County Department of Transportation has proposed several streets for inclusion in a pilot study testing the reduced speed limits that’s tentatively expected to launch in summer 2026.

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Dusting of snow delays opening of Fairfax County parks, school sites

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 14, 2025 at 11:40AM

Park Street in Vienna is clear after snow on Dec. 14, 2025 (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

As predicted, Fairfax County was hit by its second snowfall of the season overnight, though accumulations appear to have stopped short of the 1 to 3 inches forecast by the National Weather Service.

In anticipation of the winter weather, the Fairfax County Park Authority delayed opening its parks and facilities until 9 a.m. today (Sunday). Other county facilities opened on time.

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NEW: Winter Weather Advisory issued for possible Sunday snow in D.C. area

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 13, 2025 at 11:10AM

Snow on an evergreen tree in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Another snowstorm is expected to visit Fairfax County and the rest of the D.C. region tomorrow (Sunday).

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory shortly after 9 a.m. that’s expected to take effect at midnight and continue until 10 a.m.

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UPDATED: Fairfax High School cleared after evacuation for bomb threat

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 11, 2025 at 1:00PM | Updated December 11, 2025 at 3:52PM

Fairfax High School (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Update — Fairfax High School has been cleared after a sweep of the campus didn’t turn up any safety threats, police say. Students are being dismissed in accordance with “normal” procedures.

“Nothing was found and there were no reported injuries,” a Fairfax City police spokesperson said.

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Delegate Bulova to resign, accept appointment by incoming Gov. Spanberger

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 11, 2025 at 11:15AM

David Bulova (courtesy Spanberger Transition)

Some Fairfax voters will soon be faced with yet another special election.

Del. David Bulova (D-11), who represents Oakton, Fairfax City and the Fair Oaks area, will step down from his seat in the General Assembly after accepting an appointment from governor-elect Abigail Spanberger to serve as Virginia’s secretary of natural and historic resources.

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UPDATED: FCPD investigating after body found in Seven Corners lake

By Angela Woolsey and Jared Serre

Published December 11, 2025 at 9:40AM | Updated December 11, 2025 at 10:48AM

Fairfax County Police Capt. Jesse Katzman discusses death investigation in Water's Edge neighborhood (via FCPD/X)

Local police are investigating after a body was located this morning (Thursday) in a Seven Corners lake.

Fairfax County police responded to the 3300 block of Lakeside View Drive in the Water’s Edge neighborhood around 8:07 a.m. after community members reported seeing the body of an adult man floating in the lake.

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Vienna Town Council backs off new restrictions on lawn care noise

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 11, 2025 at 9:15AM

A landscaping worker with a weed trimmer in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The Vienna Town Council decided not to move forward this week with tightened restrictions on noise produced by lawn and landscaping equipment.

After receiving largely dissatisfied feedback at a public hearing, the council voted 6-1 on Monday (Dec. 8) to reject noise ordinance amendments that would’ve prohibited multiple pieces of equipment from being used on residential properties before 8 a.m. and expanded a Sunday ban on all contractor noise to also include federal holidays.

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Herndon hotel owner requests plan change to allow conversion into housing

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 11, 2025 at 8:30AM

Hyatt House in Herndon (via Google Maps)

The owner of Herndon’s Hyatt House appears ready to move forward with a potential redevelopment, but it may have to wait a little longer for any changes to be considered.

New York-based developer Widewaters has asked the Town of Herndon to amend its comprehensive plan for the hotel site at 467 Herndon Parkway to allow housing as “a viable near term redevelopment option,” according to the submitted request.