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Published August 24, 2022 at 7:30AM

An excavator at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Nine Displaced by Herndon Townhouse Fire — Fairfax County Fire and Rescue units responded to a fire in the 2100 block of Monaghan Drive at 5:46 p.m. on Monday (Aug. 22). Investigators determined it was ignited by a malfunctioning electrical circuit above the second-floor bathroom. There were no reported injuries, but the fire displaced nine people and caused about $70,000 in damages. [FCFRD]

Courthouse Road Lane Closed in Vienna — “The southbound traveling lane of Courthouse Road SW (south of Maple Ave and north of Nutley Street SW) will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the preparation of storm, sanitary, and waterline tie-ins. Please use caution when in the area.” [Town of Vienna/Twitter]

22-year-old arrested for allegedly raping woman at knifepoint in her Reston apartment

By Fatimah Waseem

Published August 23, 2022 at 2:15PM | Updated August 24, 2022 at 3:25PM

Fairfax County police car (file photo)

(Updated at 10:45 a.m. on 8/24/2022) Fairfax County police have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with sexual assault of a woman in her apartment in Reston.

Anthony Agee, 22, was charged with intent to commit rape, abduction and the prevention of a 911 call in connection with the Sunday (Aug. 21) incident, Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis announced in a press conference today (Tuesday).

Family mourns loss and seeks justice for pedestrian killed in Seven Corners parking lot

By Fatimah Waseem

Published August 23, 2022 at 11:45AM

Albert Sweat, who has eight children, was killed in a crash last week.

The family of a Maryland man who died after a car struck him in a Seven Corners parking lot is seeking justice.

Albert Sweat, 62, of Silver Spring, was killed on Thursday (Aug. 18) after two cars that were merging into the same lane collided in Wilson Blvd, Fairfax County police reported.

NEW: Fairfax County could end local Covid state of emergency next month

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 23, 2022 at 9:30AM

The Fairfax County Government Center (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

An end may be in sight for the local state of emergency that Fairfax County has had in place since the COVID-19 pandemic upended government operations and daily life in March 2020.

“A County Executive agenda item regarding ending the Local Emergency Declaration that was established to support response and recovery related to the COVID-19 pandemic will go before the Board of Supervisors at their next meeting on Tuesday, September 13,” Fairfax County Director of Public Affairs Tony Castrilli said in a statement.

Morning Notes

By FFXnow.com

Published August 23, 2022 at 7:30AM | Updated August 23, 2022 at 9:42AM

Vienna residents mingle for the town's "Chillin' on Church" block party last Friday (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Police Make Arrest in Reston Sexual Assault — “A man is in custody in connection to last night’s sexual assault in Reston. Charges are forthcoming. More information to follow at a press conference planned for [Tuesday] at PSHQ.” [FCPD/Twitter]

Students Return for First Day of School — “There were celebrations across Fairfax County this morning as students greeted their classmates and teachers and administrators welcomed them back to the classroom. Students arrived at Fairfax County schools this morning, excited and ready to learn!” [FCPS, The Washington Post]

JUST IN: Woman sexually assaulted in Reston apartment, police say

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 22, 2022 at 4:10PM | Updated August 23, 2022 at 12:27AM

Fairfax County police car lights flashing (file photo)

Updated at 12:25 a.m. on 8/23/2022 — A man has been taken into custody, and charges are “forthcoming,” Fairfax County police said.

Earlier: A woman reported being sexually assaulted at knifepoint while in her apartment in the Shadowood area of Reston, the Fairfax County Police Department said today (Monday).

Mount Vernon Woods Park to get makeover with new playground and skate park

By Matt Blitz

Published August 22, 2022 at 3:00PM

Mount Vernon Woods Park sign (image via Fairfax County Parks Authority)

Mount Vernon Woods Park is set to add a playground, picnic shelter, multisport court, a field, and a skate park.

Design work is underway on the county-owned, 7-acre park on the southeast side of Huntley Meadows Park in Hybla Valley. The proposed improvements are based on the park’s 2015 master plan, which calls for a number of additions including a playground, a half-court, a skate park, on-site parking, a pavilion, and an open playing field.

Fairfax County creates monkeypox vaccine eligibility form as cases rise

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 22, 2022 at 11:50AM | Updated August 22, 2022 at 4:09PM

Monkeypox cases reported in the U.S. since May, as of Aug. 22 (via CDC)

(Updated at 4:10 p.m.) More monkeypox cases have been reported in the Fairfax Health District than anywhere else in Virginia, as officials grapple with a national outbreak of the disease.

The district, which includes Fairfax County and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church, has now seen 58 cases, as of Friday (Aug. 19), according to Virginia Department of Health data. That’s more than any region in the state other than Northern Virginia, which has 163 confirmed or probable cases overall.

Morning Notes

By FFXnow.com

Published August 22, 2022 at 7:30AM

DXC Technology headquarters from across Tysons Blvd (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fairfax County Public Schools Kick Off New Year — Led by new Superintendent Michelle Reid, FCPS administrators and staff welcomed students back in a video message. “I can’t wait to see our bright future taking shape in our Fairfax County Public School classrooms as we all come together to learn and innovate this year. Our staff and leadership has been working hard all summer, and believe me, we are ready,” Reid said. [FCPS/YouTube]

Fire Department Investigates Fairfax Area Arson — “Fire Investigators are seeking the public’s help in obtaining information regarding an arson that occurred in the basement of a home under construction sometime between the evening on Monday, August 15, and the early morning on Tuesday, August 16, in the 11500 block of Leehigh Drive in the Fairfax area.” [FCFRD]

Most-read Fairfax County stories of the week: Aug. 15-19

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 19, 2022 at 3:45PM

Construction continues on the Makers Rise development near the Innovation Center Metro station (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

The weekend is almost here. Before you live up the last days of summer before school returns or head to bed for some much-needed sleep, let’s revisit the past week of news in Fairfax County.

Here are the 10 most-read stories on FFXnow this week: