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Park Authority to fund Colvin Run Mill trail instead of Idylwood bridge

Published November 18, 2025 at 3:45PM

The south entrance of a pedestrian tunnel under Route 7 connecting the north and south sides of Colvin Run Mill Park (via Fairfax County Park Authority)

The Fairfax County Park Authority has identified a way to fully fund a sought-after trail on the south side of Colvin Run Mill Park.

Bond funding originally earmarked for a pedestrian bridge over Pimmit Run in Idylwood will be used instead to complete connections in Colvin Run Park, which is bisected by Route 7 (Leesburg Pike), staff told the Fairfax County Park Authority Board at its Nov. 12 meeting.

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Man serving time for Fairfax carjacking accused of attacking state prison officer

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 18, 2025 at 2:45PM

River North Correctional Center in Independence, Virginia (via Google Maps)

A Virginia prison officer died yesterday (Monday) after he was attacked by a man serving time for an armed carjacking in Fairfax County, the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) says.

John Holomon Russell, 32, allegedly attacked Corrections Officer Jeremy Lewis Hall around 7:53 a.m. at the River North Correctional Center in southwest Virginia.

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Single-family houses to transform rare undeveloped land in McLean

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 18, 2025 at 10:00AM

A rendering of the new Knolewood housing subdivision in McLean (courtesy Corcoran McEnearney)

A new housing subdivision is taking shape in McLean.

Knolewood will bring 24 single-family houses to a 25-acre expanse near the corner of Lewinsville Road and Lancia Drive that represent the last remaining undeveloped parcels in McLean, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty announced last Thursday (Nov. 13).

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Culmore Library faces extended closure for HVAC upgrades

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 18, 2025 at 8:30AM

Culmore Community Library in Bailey's Crossroads (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Culmore Community Library will have only a couple of weeks to enjoy 2026 before shuttering for the remainder of the new year.

Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) announced yesterday (Monday) that its Bailey’s Crossroads branch will close to the public on Jan. 17, 2026 to allow “significant” repairs and upgrades to its heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.

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NEW: Booz Allen Hamilton plans HQ move from Tysons to Reston

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 17, 2025 at 1:45PM | Updated November 17, 2025 at 4:55PM

Rendering of Booz Allen Hamilton's future Reston Row headquarters (courtesy Booz Allen Hamilton)

The mystery tenant who sought a pedestrian bridge to connect developer Comstock Companies’ new Reston Row office buildings has been revealed.

Federal contractor Booz Allen Hamilton announced today (Monday) that it will swap its longtime headquarters in Tysons for the entire 9-story building at 1870 Reston Row Plaza, plus “multiple floors” of its 13-story companion at 1800 Reston Row Plaza.

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Vienna accepts $3M from Navy Federal to jump-start work on aquatics center

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 17, 2025 at 10:00AM

A sign for Vienna's Annex Reimagined initiative on the vacant site at 301 Center Street South (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The Town of Vienna will soon dive headfirst into planning for its potential aquatics and fitness center with some financial assistance from Navy Federal Credit Union.

A majority of Vienna Town Council members agreed on Nov. 10 to authorize an agreement that will allow staff to accept a $3 million advance from Navy Federal for hiring a project manager and architectural firm, fulfilling the company’s offer last year to help fund the facility’s design.

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Reston Association moves to end enforcement of Lake Anne AC unit ban

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 17, 2025 at 9:15AM

A woman sits on the boardwalk facing homes along Lake Anne in Reston (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

After more than a month of uncertainty, Lake Anne residents received clarity last week on their options for cooling their homes next summer.

The Reston Association (RA) Board of Directors signaled at its meeting last Thursday (Nov. 13) that it will declare the longstanding ban on individual air-conditioning units in the Reston Deed no longer in effect, starting in mid-December.

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Major League Rugby team chooses Fairfax as new home

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 14, 2025 at 2:45PM

Old Glory DC competes against NOLA Gold in a May 13, 2025 match at George Mason Stadium (photo by Sophia Price/Old Glory DC)

After its courting of professional cricket fizzled, George Mason University has scored an entirely different pro sports league.

George Mason Stadium on the university’s Fairfax campus will serve as the new home of Old Glory DC, the region’s Major League Rugby team, hosting all regular season and playoff matches starting in 2026.

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Board recommends dropping three intersection projects from Reston tax district funding

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 14, 2025 at 10:00AM | Updated November 14, 2025 at 11:35AM

Baron Cameron Avenue at Reston Parkway (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Escalating costs have convinced an advisory board that Fairfax County should scale back its ambitions for funding transportation projects with special taxes collected from Reston property owners.

The Reston Transportation Service District Advisory Board voted at its Sept. 16 meeting to recommend taking three intersection improvement projects out of consideration for funding from the service district:

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Uniqlo to reopen in Tysons with taiko drumming, giveaways

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 13, 2025 at 3:45PM

Uniqlo's expanded store above Barnes & Noble at Tysons Corner Center will open on Nov. 14, 2025 (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Uniqlo is set to unveil its new, expanded store at Tysons Corner Center tomorrow (Friday).

Doors will officially open at 10 a.m. following a roughly 10-minute-long taiko drum performance, kicking off a full weekend of festivities, the Japanese clothing retailer announced.