A national apparel and textile distributor has leased approximately 95,600 square feet of warehouse space at the historic Robinson Terminal property in Springfield.
The transaction “stands as one of Northern Virginia’s largest industrial lease commitments this past year,” according to George Boosalis, principal broker of Boosalis Properties, which represented the tenant for the lease at 7201 Wimsatt Road.
Two candidates seeking to be the Fairfax County School Board’s next Braddock District representative made their cases to local Democrats in an online forum on Monday (Jan. 5) ahead of this weekend’s endorsement caucus.
Both Tom Dannan and Alexa Krezel are vying to succeed Rachna Sizemore Heizer, who was elected to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors late last year.
Fairfax County will soon have a void to fill at the agency that provides its behavioral health services.
Daryl Washington, who has led the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) since 2018, has been appointed commissioner of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger announced on Monday (Jan. 5).
A pedestrian seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Annandale this morning (Wednesday) has now died, the Fairfax County Police Department says.
Police are still working to identify the driver of a dark-colored sedan that’s believed to have been involved in the crash, which occurred around 7:02 a.m. on Little River Turnpike near Shelley Lane, according to a press release.
WASHINGTON (AP) — CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who betrayed Western intelligence assets to the Soviet Union and Russia in one of the most damaging intelligence breaches in U.S. history, has died in a Maryland prison. He was 84.
A spokesperson for the Bureau of Prisons confirmed Ames died Monday.
Police Chief on Effect of ICE Ramp-up — “As President Donald Trump’s administration continues to focus on federal immigration enforcement, there’s no evidence it has impacted community trust in Fairfax County, Virginia, Police Chief Kevin Davis said.” According to Davis, domestic violence calls can be one indicator of whether people feel comfortable calling the police, and Fairfax County saw no “substantial change” to that data in 2025. [WTOP]
Route 29 Widening Closes Lanes — “Weather permitting, the northbound Route 29 right lane between Clifton Road/Stringfellow Road (Route 645) and Sandy Point Lane (Route 7983) will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 7; Thursday, Jan. 8; Friday, Jan. 9; and Monday, Jan. 12, through Friday, Jan. 16, between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day for paving-related work as part of the Route 29 widening project … Drivers should expect delays and are advised to use alternate routes.” [VDOT]
Spanberger Shares Priorities Before Inauguration — “Democrat Abigail Spanberger will soon be sworn into office as Virginia’s 75th governor, making her the first woman to lead the Commonwealth. Spanberger will take her oath of office outside the Virginia State Capitol Building on Jan. 17 … Spanberger joined WTOP’s Shawn Anderson and Anne Kramer to discuss her plans as she prepares to serve as Virginia’s governor for the next four years.” [WTOP]
Man Charged After Allegedly Fleeing Traffic Stop — “A 63-year-old Fairfax man who tried to escape from a traffic stop early Sunday morning in Fairfax City faces nine charges, including one felony, according to authorities. Fairfax City police officers were on patrol shortly after 2 a.m. when they spotted a vehicle speeding and swerving near the intersection of Fairfax Boulevard and Fair Woods Parkway.” [Patch]
Tysons IT Contractor Buys Reston Company — Government contractor 22nd Century Technologies, which also goes by TSCTI, acquired “BT Federal Inc., the Reston-based subsidiary of London publicly-traded telecommunications firm BT Group” on Dec. 30, “marking its fourth acquisition in a little over two years. The company did not disclose a deal price, but [CEO Anil] Sharma said the acquisition is TSCTI’s largest to date.” [Washington Business Journal]
Vienna Soccer Player Goes Pro — “Vienna resident Audrey McKeen of the Virginia Development Academy has signed a professional contract with the National Women’s Soccer League’s Racing Louisville. The deal makes her one of the youngest players in the league. The 17-year-old will officially join the club in 2026. The deal is through the 2028 season.” [Inside NoVA]
Virginia Wine Ranked Among U.S.’s Best — “A signature red blend from Barboursville Vineyards has earned a place among the Top 50 U.S. Wines of the Year. Decanter, one of the United Kingdom’s most respected wine publications, chose Barboursville’s Octagon 2017 for its annual list. The publication reviewed more than 3,500 American wines for the ranking.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Falls Church Council Selects Mayor — “Falls Church’s incumbent mayor narrowly won reappointment to a new two-year term yesterday (Monday). Letty Hardi was selected by colleagues to continue in the post on a 4-3 vote, with new Council member Arthur Agin delivering the slim margin of victory.” [ARLnow]
New Legal Notice — Restaurant seeks ABC wine/beer on/off-premises license; objections due 30 days. [Public Notices]
New Legal Notice — ABC off-premises wine/beer license sought; objections due within 30 days. [Public Notices]
It’s Wednesday — Expect mostly sunny skies during the day with a high temperature of around 57°F. The northwest wind will be blowing at 6 to 11 mph, and it could gust up to 23 mph. For Wednesday night, the sky will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 36°F. The northwest wind will diminish to around 6 mph and become calm by the evening. [NWS]
An array of boulders recently placed on a field at Roundtree Park (3320 Annandale Road) in West Falls Church is being removed, the Fairfax County Park Authority says.
The appearance of dozens of rocks in late December alarmed residents and park visitors, who frequently use the open field for soccer and other recreational activities.
Fairfax County’s efforts to divert more waste away from landfills have taken a literary turn.
The county launched a book reuse and recycling program last month that encourages residents to drop any unwanted books into a green donation bin at the I-66 Transfer Station (4618 West Ox Road) near Fair Lakes.
An expanded Democratic majority in the Virginia House of Delegates could bode well for a revived bid to let local governments ban gas-powered leaf blowers.
When the General Assembly convenes this month, Del. Rip Sullivan (D-6) recently confirmed to FFXnow that he intends to reintroduce legislation authorizing localities to prohibit or regulate the machines after previous attempts faltered along party lines.
Efforts to revitalize Seven Corners could spell the end of two businesses that have anchored one of the corners for decades.
The Falls Church-based developer that has owned the New Grand Mart and Pistone’s Italian Inn since the 1950s is now looking to replace the grocery store and restaurant with a 450-unit residential complex, according to a rezoning application submitted to Fairfax County on Dec. 30.
