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Published September 7, 2023 at 8:30AM | Updated September 11, 2023 at 10:46AM

Lake Thoreau is seen at dawn (photo courtesy Terry Baranski).

Former Israeli Combat Vet to Bring Second Thesis Gym to Vienna — Thesis gym operator Ori Perlman has inked a deal for a second fitness center in Vienna, buoyed by strong demand at the downtown D.C. location the former Israeli combat specialist-turned-fitness-specialist opened more than a year ago. [Washington Business Journal]

Adult Man Found with Life-threatening Injuries in Fairfax County — “Authorities are investigating an adult man found with life-threatening injuries in Fairfax County. There is a police presence at Stringfellow Rd. under Interstate 66 in Greenbriar. Authorities say Stringfellow Rd. will remain closed during this investigation. Exits ramps from Eastbound and Westbound Interstate 66 onto Stringfellow Rd. are closed.” [FOX 5]

County activates heat plan for second day in a row

By Fatimah Waseem

Published September 6, 2023 at 9:30AM

The heat is expected to continue through the week (staff photo by Jay Westcott).

The county is activating its heat plan for the second day in a row this week.

With a Heat Advisory in effect from noon to 7 p.m. today (Wednesday), the heat plan intended to offer cooling centers during normal operating hours. The centers will also provide supplies like bottled water, sunscreen, insect repellent, and body wipes.

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By FFXnow.com

Published September 6, 2023 at 8:15AM

Reston is likely not a target in the quest for a new casino (staff photo by Angela Woolsey).

County School Board Candidate Sends Controversial Mailer — “School board candidate Harry Jackson is pictured on the front of a postcard sent to voters in Fairfax County. On the flip side are illustrations of sex acts depicted in some of the books he wants FCPS to remove from schools. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports,” [NBC 4]

Man Injured in Fairfax County Crash — “Several exit ramps from Interstate 66 in Greenbriar were closed temporarily after a crash Tuesday morning, according to Fairfax County police.” [WJLA]

Thriller novelist David Baldacci headlines county library’s new Local Author Book Festival

By Angela Woolsey

Published September 5, 2023 at 3:00PM

Suspense novelist David Baldacci will headline Fairfax County Public Library's first Local Author Book Festival (photo by Allen Jones)

For local bookworms who missed out on last month’s National Book Festival in D.C., you’re in luck.

Fairfax County Public Library will launch a book festival of its own on Sept. 30 with an exclusive focus on writers based in Northern Virginia.

County activates cooling centers as heat advisory goes into effect

By Fatimah Waseem

Published September 5, 2023 at 10:15AM

The county has activated its heat plan for today (Tuesday) as temperates climb today.

Cooling centers around the county will be available during normal operating hours in response to a National Weather Service heat advisory that is in effect from noon to 8 p.m.

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By FFXnow.com

Published September 5, 2023 at 8:15AM | Updated September 18, 2023 at 8:47PM

An overview of International Drive in McLean.

Teen Charged in Fatal Fairfax County Shooting — “Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, have arrested and charged a 17-year-old who they say is responsible for the fatal shooting of a man in a parking lot in the Woodlawn area on Friday evening.” [WTOP]

New Stroller Policy In Effect for Fairfax Connector Buses —“. Effective immediately, adults boarding with a child in a stroller are no longer required to fold the stroller and hold the child in their lap. This family-friendly approach allows passengers to board Fairfax Connector buses with children comfortably secured in their strollers,” [Fairfax County Government]

Handling of public records emerges as top focus of Fairfax Circuit Court clerk race

By Matt Blitz

Published August 31, 2023 at 3:00PM

Fairfax County Circuit Court clerk candidates Gerarda Culipher and Chris Falcon (photos by Renata Grzan, Erin Nicole Brown Photography)

How public records should be handled will be a key issue in the race to replace retiring Fairfax County Circuit Court Clerk John Frey.

Democrat Chris Falcon and Republican Gerarda Culipher are both vying to fill the position that Frey will vacate when he retires in December. Frey, a Republican, has served as clerk of the county’s circuit court for the last 32 years. He ran for Virginia Attorney General in 2012.

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By FFXnow.com

Published August 30, 2023 at 8:15AM

Lily pads cover the pond at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in Chantilly (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

TJ No Longer Ranked the Best U.S. High School — After three years in the top spot, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology has dropped to fifth in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best High School Rankings.” The data used for the 2023 list comes from 2018-2021, before the magnet school’s admissions policy changes took effect. [WTOP]

Potomac River Running Low on Water — “The Potomac River supplies drinking water to some 5 million people in the D.C. region, and right now, the river is running low. Water managers announced they may have to use water from backup reservoirs upstream — it would be the first time in more than a decade.” [DCist]

Fairfax County’s speed camera pilot hits bump due to malfunctioning flashing lights

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 29, 2023 at 10:30AM

A speed camera on Kirby Road outside Chesterbrook Elementary School (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Some broken lights have unexpected challenges for Fairfax County’s speed camera pilot program, which appears to be having an effect on drivers, based on early data.

For about a week in mid-July, the Winko-Matics — flashing lights that signal when a school zone is in effect — failed to turn on at three of the eight sites involved in the pilot, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.

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Published August 29, 2023 at 8:15AM | Updated August 5, 2024 at 10:41AM

The Trillium, a senior living facility, is taking shape in the expansion of The Boro in Tysons (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Emergency Task Force Called for Florida Hurricane — “VA-TF1 has been activated by @fema as an 80-person Type I urban search and rescue team in response to #Hurricane #Idalia. The team will leave to assist the affected region [Monday] evening.” [Virginia Task Force 1/Twitter]

Senior Housing Complex Opens in Kingstowne — Fairfax County and developer Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing recently celebrated the grand opening of Oakwood Meadow Senior Residences, a 150-unit apartment building for low-income adults aged 62 and older. Located at 5815 South Van Dorn Street, the development is aimed at seniors earning 60% of the area median income or less. [FCRHA]