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SCOOP: Gretchen Bulova will seek husband’s seat in House of Delegates

Published December 11, 2025 at 12:30PM

Gretchen Bulova (photo courtesy of candidate)

Fairfax Democrats won’t have to look far for a candidate to succeed Del. David Bulova (D-11) in the House of Delegates.

Gretchen Bulova will seek to replace her husband as the 11th House District’s delegate once he officially joins the cabinet of Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger next month, she told FFXnow.

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UPDATED: FCPD investigating after body found in Seven Corners lake

By Angela Woolsey and Jared Serre

Published December 11, 2025 at 9:40AM | Updated December 11, 2025 at 10:48AM

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.

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Kabob chain enhances McLean location with ‘Moby’s Market’ grocery

By Jared Serre

Published December 10, 2025 at 2:45PM

Moby Dick House of Kabob in McLean (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A local favorite for a taste of the Mediterranean is now offering more than just quick bites.

Moby Dick House of Kabob, which boasts 30 locations across the D.C. area, recently celebrated the grand opening of Moby’s Market in McLean — adding a grocery element to the restaurant at 6703 Lowell Avenue.

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JUST IN: School board Democrat wins Braddock District supervisor race

By Jared Serre

Published December 9, 2025 at 9:15PM

Rachna SIzemore Heizer, Democratic candidate for Braddock District supervisor

Democrat Rachna Sizemore Heizer has been elected to represent the Braddock District on Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors.

Sizemore Heizer, who represents Braddock on the Fairfax County School Board, has secured nearly 67% of the vote once all precincts began reporting results, leading Republican Ken Balbuena (29.91%) to concede the special election today (Tuesday).

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Vienna PD deputy named town’s new police chief

By Jared Serre

Published December 9, 2025 at 11:45AM

Incoming Vienna Police Chief Dan Janickey (courtesy Town of Vienna)

The Vienna Police Department didn’t have to go far to find its newest chief of police.

Dan Janickey, who has served as the department’s deputy police chief for more than a decade, will succeed the retiring Jim Morris starting Feb. 1, 2026, the Town of Vienna announced yesterday (Monday).

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Vienna man convicted of killing girlfriend on Burke Lake Park camping trip

By Jared Serre

Published December 8, 2025 at 4:45PM

Fairfax County Courthouse (staff photo by James Jarvis)

A Vienna man was convicted today (Monday) of murdering his girlfriend while camping in Burke Lake Park in 2023.

Rami El-Sayed, 36, was convicted on one count each of first-degree murder and concealment of a dead body, the Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office announced.

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What to know about Tuesday’s special election for Braddock District supervisor

By Jared Serre

Published December 8, 2025 at 3:45PM

Ken Balbuena, Rachna Sizemore Heizer and Carey Chet Campbell (staff photos by Jared Serre)

Fairfax County’s Braddock District will soon have a new representative on the Board of Supervisors.

After six weeks of early voting, residents will officially head to the polls tomorrow (Tuesday) to select the successor to James Walkinshaw, who vacated the seat after winning election to Congress in September.

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Interactive Hershey experience coming in Tysons in early 2026

By Jared Serre

Published December 8, 2025 at 1:45PM

The entrance at the Hershey Super Sweet Adventure (photo courtesy Kyle Flubacker/OGX Productions)

A pop-up experience bringing guests closer to one of the world’s largest confectionery brands will be unwrapped in Tysons next year.

The Hershey Super Sweet Adventure will “transport guests into a whimsical workshop with games, activities and interactive fun” at Tysons Corner Center beginning “early” next year, according to a press release.

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FCPD still looking to solve 2021 killing that followed July 4 block party

By Jared Serre

Published December 5, 2025 at 2:45PM

People of interest in the 2021 killing of Tafari "Trey" Nadhim (photo via FCPD)

More than four years after the body of Maryland resident Tafari “Trey” Nadhim was found in Hybla Valley, Fairfax County police are still searching for those responsible for his death.

Nadhim is believed to have been shot and killed in the early morning hours on July 5, 2021 — hours after attending an Independence Day block party. His body was located three days after his death in the 7800 block of Janna Lee Avenue.

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Bar in Old Town Fairfax expands offerings with live music

By Jared Serre

Published December 4, 2025 at 1:45PM | Updated December 4, 2025 at 9:40PM

Mackenzie's Tunes and Tonics at Old Town Plaza in Fairfax City (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

After more than two years in business, Mackenzie’s Tunes & Tonics can finally live up to the first half of its name.

The bar and restaurant in Old Town Fairfax (3950 University Drive, Suite 210) can now host live music, a new chapter that it will commemorate with a ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. today (Thursday) and a weekend of “special events.”