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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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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Fairfax Community Services Board head to lead Virginia’s behavioral health department

By Angela Woolsey
Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board Executive Director Daryl Washington has been appointed commissioner of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (courtesy Fairfax County)

Fairfax County will soon have a void to fill at the agency that provides its behavioral health services.

Daryl Washington, who has led the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) since 2018, has been appointed commissioner of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger announced on Monday (Jan. 5).

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Park authority rolls back boulders blocking field at West Falls Church park

By Angela Woolsey
Boulders on the open field at Roundtree Park in West Falls Church (photo provided by tipster)

An array of boulders recently placed on a field at Roundtree Park (3320 Annandale Road) in West Falls Church is being removed, the Fairfax County Park Authority says.

The appearance of dozens of rocks in late December alarmed residents and park visitors, who frequently use the open field for soccer and other recreational activities.

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Books from Fairfax residents and libraries find new life with resale programs

By Angela Woolsey
New Legacy Books collection bin (courtesy Fairfax County Department of Environmental Services and Public Works)

Fairfax County’s efforts to divert more waste away from landfills have taken a literary turn.

The county launched a book reuse and recycling program last month that encourages residents to drop any unwanted books into a green donation bin at the I-66 Transfer Station (4618 West Ox Road) near Fair Lakes.

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Fairfax legislator to resurrect bill enabling local gas-powered leaf blower bans

By Angela Woolsey
Person using a gas-powered leaf blower on stairs (via Callum Hill on Unsplash)

An expanded Democratic majority in the Virginia House of Delegates could bode well for a revived bid to let local governments ban gas-powered leaf blowers.

When the General Assembly convenes this month, Del. Rip Sullivan (D-6) recently confirmed to FFXnow that he intends to reintroduce legislation authorizing localities to prohibit or regulate the machines after previous attempts faltered along party lines.

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