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.

News

UPDATED: Fairfax High School cleared after evacuation for bomb threat

By Angela Woolsey
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.

Go to UPDATED: Fairfax High School cleared after evacuation for bomb threat Read more
News

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

By Angela Woolsey
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.

Go to Delegate Bulova to resign, accept appointment by incoming Gov. Spanberger Read more
News

UPDATED: FCPD investigating after body found in Seven Corners lake

By Angela Woolsey and Jared Serre
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.

Go to UPDATED: FCPD investigating after body found in Seven Corners lake Read more
News

Vienna Town Council backs off new restrictions on lawn care noise

By Angela Woolsey
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.

Go to Vienna Town Council backs off new restrictions on lawn care noise Read more
News

Herndon hotel owner requests plan change to allow conversion into housing

By Angela Woolsey
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.

Go to Herndon hotel owner requests plan change to allow conversion into housing Read more
News

Crescent Apartments overhaul to prioritize affordable housing, new community center

By Angela Woolsey
Crescent Apartments in Reston (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) is starting to test the waters on an initial concept for its plan to replace and expand on Reston’s Crescent Apartments.

Now more than a decade in the making after a previous push to revitalize the Lake Anne area stalled, the redevelopment will prioritize preserving the property’s status as a valuable affordable housing site, while also better integrating it with the surrounding community, according to FCRHA Associate Development Director Thor Nelson.

Go to Crescent Apartments overhaul to prioritize affordable housing, new community center Read more
Around Town

Super Pet Expo finds new home after 25 years at closing Chantilly venue

By Angela Woolsey
Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly (staff photo by James Jarvis)

The largest pet event in the D.C. region is leaving Fairfax County.

With the Dulles Expo Center, their home of 25 years, permanently closing in Chantilly this month, Super Pet Expo organizers will bring their showcase for local pet businesses, nonprofits and experts to Manassas Mall next year instead.

Go to Super Pet Expo finds new home after 25 years at closing Chantilly venue Read more
News

Lake Thoreau dredging delayed by insufficient water levels

By Angela Woolsey
The Westcove area of Lake Thoreau is slated to undergo dredging this winter or spring 2026 (via Reston Association/YouTube)

Reston Association had hoped to dredge sediment from Lake Thoreau this fall, but paltry precipitation may force the project to wait until next spring.

While staff still hope to schedule the dredging for sometime this winter, the rain and snow that passed through the D.C. region last week weren’t enough to sufficiently raise water levels at the manmade lake, according to RA communications director Cara O’Donnell.

Go to Lake Thoreau dredging delayed by insufficient water levels Read more
Around Town

Indian jeweler celebrates opening of Tysons store, first in D.C. region

By Angela Woolsey
Inside Tanishq's showroom in Tysons (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

After an approximately 100-day engagement, Tanishq officially celebrated its union with Tysons last week.

The Indian jeweler has been selling necklaces, earrings and other accessories to customers at its new store in the Shops at Fairfax Square (8065 Leesburg Pike, Suite 120) since Aug. 8, but the grand opening on Dec. 2 came with an extra level of ceremony.

Go to Indian jeweler celebrates opening of Tysons store, first in D.C. region Read more
News

Reston among hosts of new street hockey league from Washington Capitals

By Angela Woolsey
Players participate in a Capitals street hockey clinic (courtesy Washington Capitals)

Calling all young hockey players in the D.C. area: the Washington Capitals is launching a new street hockey league and looking for participants.

The inaugural Capitals Street Hockey League (CSHL) season will unfold from March to May 2026 across three host venues, including Lake Fairfax Park in Reston. Games will also be held at Francis C. Hammond Middle School in Alexandria and Ridge Road Recreational Park in Germantown, Maryland.

Go to Reston among hosts of new street hockey league from Washington Capitals Read more
View More Stories