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Another pedestrian seriously injured in Saturday crash on Maple Avenue

Published January 12, 2026 at 8:30AM

Vienna police at the scene of a pedestrian crash near the Maple Avenue W&OD Trail crossing on Jan. 10, 2026 (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A drizzly, foggy evening served as the setting of another crash on Maple Avenue in Vienna that left a pedestrian critically injured.

The crash occurred around 8:10 p.m. on Saturday (Jan. 10) when a driver heading toward Tysons on Maple Avenue East struck the pedestrian near the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail crossing, according to the Town of Vienna Police Department.

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NOW: Hunter Mill Road closed after driver crashes into electric pole

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 9, 2026 at 3:45PM

Hunter Mill Road closed near Lawyers Road in Oakton after single-vehicle crash on Jan. 9, 2026 (via Google Maps)

A driver is in critical condition after crashing into an electric pole on Hunter Mill Road in Oakton, police say.

The crash involved a single vehicle that ran into a utility pole just south of Lawyers Road. A Fairfax Alerts message suggests it occurred around 2 p.m.

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

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 9, 2026 at 2:45PM

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

Published January 9, 2026 at 8:30AM

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

Published January 8, 2026 at 3:45PM

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

Published January 8, 2026 at 2:30PM | Updated January 9, 2026 at 11:36AM

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

Published January 8, 2026 at 11:15AM | Updated January 8, 2026 at 11:48AM

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

Published January 8, 2026 at 9:15AM

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

Published January 8, 2026 at 8:30AM

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

Published January 7, 2026 at 11:10PM | Updated January 8, 2026 at 1:36PM

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.