America’s birthday party continues.
The United States Mint on [March 23] unveiled a Revolutionary War-themed quarter at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, continuing the yearlong celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday.
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A defense technology company in Reston will invest $7 million to expand its headquarters, potentially creating nearly 200 new jobs.
Blue Sky Innovators plans to build out a 20,000-square-foot laboratory called “SkyLab,” which will provide a secure workspace for government customers, atop its current headquarters at RTC West (12120 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 330), according to a press release.
A Belle Haven family is turning to the community for information and financial support after their beloved dog was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash on the George Washington Memorial Parkway earlier this month.
Owner Alicia Naylor was plastering her Belle View neighborhood with flyers for Buck — a 2-year-old Australian shepherd who went missing after slipping out of his harness around 8 p.m. the previous night — when she received a call that he had been struck by a driver at approximately 5:30 p.m. on March 12.
A new pedestrian safety measure will soon help slow down drivers as they approach a Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail crossing in Herndon.
The Town of Herndon announced last week that it’s working to install a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) for the crosswalk connecting the trail across Crestview Drive near Old Heights Road.
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One man was killed last night (Sunday) after being stabbed in Bailey’s Crossroads, according to police.
Fairfax County police were dispatched to the 6000 block of Bellview Drive just before 9 p.m. for the reported stabbing.
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Fairfax County planners are fine with a Maryland developer jettisoning retail options for two all-residential buildings at Kingstowne Towne Center near Alexandria.
At its March 18 meeting, the Fairfax County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of Halle Companies’ proposal to convert a parking lot into 646 units at the shopping center.
One Injured in Centreville House Fire — Fairfax County firefighters responded to the 13300 block of Regal Crest Drive at 1:23 p.m. yesterday (Sunday) after receiving “multiple reports of a single-family home on fire … One civilian was transported with non-life- threatening injuries. There were no firefighter injuries.” [FCFRD/Facebook]
Hundreds Participate in ‘No Kings’ Protests — “The ‘No Kings’ movement made its way to Northern Virginia Saturday, where dozens of protests were held. Hundreds of people took to the streets in Alexandria, Fairfax, Springfield, and other communities across the Commonwealth to rally against the Trump administration’s policies.” Rallies were also held in D.C., where protestors mingled with National Cherry Blossom Festival attendees. [NBC4]
Limited Action by Va. on Tax Bills — “Dozens of bills that could have increased taxes for Virginians were introduced at the start of the 2026 General Assembly session. A handful of statewide measures survived the session cull and are headed to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk,” including taxes related to the legalization of retail marijuana sales and fantasy and skill gaming. [Cardinal News]
Carvana Exploring Springfield Dealership — “Tempe, Arizona-based Carvana is exploring the takeover of a 20,000-square-foot shuttered car dealership [at 6570 Amherst Avenue] in Springfield for a new sales operation, according to paperwork filed with county planning staff.” The company primarily sells vehicles online, but it also has “vending machine towers” in Gaithersburg and Richmond, and operates a storage yard and warehouse on Alban Road in Newington. [Washington Business Journal]
Va. Rejoins Multistate Voter Roll System — “Prominent voting rights advocates are applauding a new executive order returning Virginia to a multistate voter roll program and limiting when voters can be removed from the rolls before elections.” Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s executive order, signed last week, reversed a 2023 decision by her predecessor, Glenn Youngkin, to leave the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC). [ARLnow]
Woman Honored for Mount Vernon Slavery Memorial — The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association recently honored Leesburg native Sheila Coates for advocating for George Washington’s Mount Vernon to recognize the lives of the people enslaved on the plantation. “A memorial was designed and installed. And the annual October wreath-laying ceremony started in 1983 was made permanent thanks to Coates’ persistence.” [NBC4]
N. Va. Restauranteurs Share Fave Spots — “We asked NoVA’s top culinary talent where they eat when they’re off the clock. From fine dining to ice cream that’s worthy of a special occasions, this is where chefs eat.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Award for Rec Center Energy Upgrades — “The Fairfax County Park Authority was honored with a Governor’s Environmental Award in recognition of its energy upgrades at the Spring Hill Rec Center on March 24 at the Environment Virginia Symposium in Richmond. The awards program recognizes successful and innovative efforts that improve Virginia’s environment.” [FCPA]
It’s Monday — Expect a 40% chance of showers, with partly sunny skies and a high near 69°F. Winds will come from the southwest at around 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 24 mph. Monday night will be mostly cloudy, with a 30% chance of showers after 2 a.m. and a low around 59°F. Southwest winds will blow at about 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. [NWS]
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Fairfax County police are investigating a fight at the South Lakes Village Center in Reston that ended with one teen in the hospital.
Officers were dispatched shortly after 2 p.m. on Friday (March 27) to the Sunoco gas station at 11190 South Lakes Drive for an incident initially reported as a stabbing, according to the police scanner.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors could soon receive a staff proposal on potentially consolidating “placemaking groups” that promote either the county as a whole or specific communities in it.
County Executive Bryan Hill said he expects to detail his proposals to elected officials later this spring.
Fairfax County officials are seeking public feedback on a proposed walkway along Idylwood Road to improve pedestrian and bicycle access.
The project will replace existing sidewalk and asphalt trail segments to form a continuous walkway along the northwest side of the road, extending about 100 feet of sidewalk east of Idylwood Court and 170 feet of trail west of Hillside Drive.