By Brian Trompeter
The McLean Citizens Association (MCA) on Oct. 4 lent its backing to the proposed Astoria mixed-use redevelopment in downtown McLean, but expressed reservations that additional students living at the site might exacerbate overcrowding at nearby schools.
By Brian Trompeter
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay (D) and his Republican challenger, Arthur Purves, politely exchanged views – with the occasional sharp elbow – during a televised Oct. 2 forum.
By Brian Trompeter
Mars Inc.’s McLean headquarters expansion features an environmentally friendly design, public and private amenity spaces, and connections with an adjacent property’s pathways.
By Brian Trompeter
Fairfax County supervisors on Sept. 26 unanimously approved a request by Tysons Corner Holdings LLC and Tysons Corner Property Holdings LLC to modify development plans at Tysons Corner Center, which will include new uses for the site formerly occupied by the Lord & Taylor store.
By Brian Trompeter
Colorful murals capture the attention of passersby and may lead them to linger in communities – and perhaps part with some money at local shops.
By Brian Trompeter
The Fairfax County government wants to build a new walkway along Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) just west of the town of Vienna, but may have to use a quick-take eminent-domain process if negotiations can’t be concluded successfully with two property owners along the route.
By Brian Trompeter
Northern Virginia’s transportation network is benefiting from significant investments and almost has recovered from the pandemic, but challenges remain – most prominently, bridging Metrorail’s funding gap, regional leaders said Sept. 29 at the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance’s (NVTA) 19th annual “What You Need to Know About Transportation” forum.
By Brian Trompeter
The former Faith Baptist Church building at 301 Center St., S., which served as a temporary police station during construction of the department’s new headquarters, will be razed soon.
By Brian Trompeter
While frequently exchanging unpleasantries at a forum hosted Sept. 27 by the Great Falls Citizens Association (GFCA), candidates seeking to become the next Dranesville District supervisor fielded questions on taxes, the environment, law enforcement, Metro funding and drag-queen shows.
By Brian Trompeter
Fairfax County long has enjoyed economic success, in no small part because of its proximity to the nation’s capital, but officials are casting seeds far and wide to keep the prosperity flowing.
