A Centreville man is facing criminal charges after police connected him to a vehicle reported stolen in Reston.
According to the Fairfax County Police Department, detectives responded to the 1600 block of Reston Parkway around 12:35 p.m. on Monday (Nov. 24) after receiving an alert for a 1999 Toyota Camry that had been reported stolen the previous day.
Residents of a three-year-old, 16-home subdivision in the Idylwood area south of Shreve Road never realized they were part of Fairfax County’s trash and recycling service.
Neither did the county staff responsible for overseeing trash collection, as service to the neighborhood never began.
Watch out, Herndon drivers: December will bring an expansion of the 25-mph speed limit zone on Herndon Parkway.
Starting Monday (Dec. 1), the speed limit will drop from 35 to 25 mph on the parkway between Campbell Way and Summerfield Drive, extending an existing 25-mph section that starts at Van Buren Street.
Area Malls Offer Black Friday Hours — “Northern Virginia’s malls are generally closed on Thanksgiving. That means shoppers will head out on Black Friday to scout discounts at malls and retailers … Here are the mall hours in Northern Virginia.” [Patch]
Firefighter Charged With Larceny — “On Thursday, November 25, 2025, an off-duty Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) firefighter was charged with petit larceny by the Fairfax County Police Department.” An employee of the department for three years, the firefighter “has been placed on administrative assignment pending the outcome of a Professional Standards Investigation.” [FCFRD]
Dominion Energy Rate Increase Approved — “State regulators on Tuesday approved a base rate increase for Dominion Energy that will raise the average residential customer’s monthly bill by $13.60, or about 9%, over the next two years.” The State Corporation Commission also created a new class for large-scale energy users to address the growing demands of data centers. [Cardinal News]
Early Voting for Braddock Supervisor Expands — “Early voting for the Braddock District Special Election expands this weekend!” Starting tomorrow (Saturday), early voting will be available at Burke Centre Library in addition to the Fairfax County Government Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Both locations will then be open during the week until early voting ends after Dec. 6. [Fairfax County Office of Elections/Bluesky]
Lawmakers Renew Push for Free School Lunches — “A bill to provide elementary and secondary school students across Virginia with free breakfasts is heading back to the Virginia General Assembly. The proposed bill by Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D-5) was killed in the House Appropriation’s Elementary & Secondary Education subcommittee in January due largely to its $29.2 million price tag.” [ALXnow]
Police Collect Toys for Santa’s Ride — “Since 1988, the Fairfax County Police Department’s annual Santa’s Ride has delivered toys and joy to children in hospitals and local charities … Help make the season brighter by donating new, unwrapped toys, books, or games at one of our many drop-off locations by Monday, December 8.” [FCPD]
Paris Baguette Opening in Falls Church — “Paris Baguette has announced plans to begin serving customers at 169 Hillwood Avenue starting at 6 a.m. on Saturday, offering free giveaways to go with its wide menu of baked goods and other breakfast and lunch items.” [ARLnow]
Comment Period for Parks Fee Increases Extended — “Recognizing the importance of community participation, the Park Authority Board is seeking public input to ensure the proposed 2026 Fee Schedule reflects the priorities of Fairfax County residents. To provide additional time for community members to share their perspectives, the public comment period has been extended to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4.” [Fairfax County Park Authority]
It’s Friday — Expect sunny skies and a high near 41 accompanied by a west wind blowing at 14 to 17 mph, gusting up to 34 mph. For Friday night, the weather will be mostly clear with a low of around 27, as the west wind continues at 7 to 10 mph and gusts reaching up to 20 mph. [NWS]
The president and CEO of Visit Fairfax believes an expected increase of $6.5 million a year in funding for promoting local tourism can be leveraged to create more than $1 billion annually in new economic activity countywide.
The tourism sector’s impact on the county economy “will get to $5 billion a year,” potentially within the next “three to five years,” Barry Biggar predicted at the Board of Supervisors’ Economic Initiatives Committee yesterday (Tuesday).
Like some businesses, local government offices and many services are set to close for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Administrative offices for Fairfax County as well as smaller jurisdictions like Vienna, Herndon and Fairfax City will all be closed on both Thursday and Friday (Nov. 27-28). However, some services will still be available or follow modified schedules.
A 60-year-old man from Hybla Valley is being held without bond after being arrested for allegedly robbing a jewelry store in Arlington on Monday (Nov. 24).
The man was arrested Monday night (Nov. 24) in Fairfax County, just hours after the reported robbery in the 2700 block of Washington Blvd.
Having seen a major drop in opioid overdoses among teens, some Fairfax County supervisors want to focus prevention efforts on young adults.
The 18-to-24 and 25-to-34 age groups appear to be where services need to be intensified, Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay said during a Nov. 25 briefing on the county’s opioid services.
Patriot Pawsabilities, a cat lounge at University Mall in Fairfax, recently celebrated its 1,000th adoption since opening in March 2019.
Owner Monique Ryan said she didn’t have a specific target in mind when she first opened the cat cafe in 2019, but it was a welcome milestone.
FCPS Serves Thanksgiving Meals — “On Monday, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) and Educate Fairfax hosted the first FCPS Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Herndon High School. FNS staff served more than 150 Thanksgiving-inspired meals in one hour, welcoming all students and their families from the community to participate. Close to 100 meals were also served at Justice High School.” [Fairfax County Public Schools]
GMU Professor Reportedly Fired for Drinking — “News4 has learned an adjunct faculty member at George Mason University (GMU) has been fired after multiple sources say they openly drank alcohol with their undergraduate students in class last week. The University confirms it has launched an internal investigation along with a police investigation into the allegations.” [NBC4]
Youngkin Reviews Tax Forecasts — “Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin said a group of corporate executives that advise him on how much tax revenue Virginia’s economy can expect are ‘cautiously optimistic’ about the coming budget cycle.” The report stood in contrast to warnings to the House and Senate appropriations committees that the state might “need to dip into a one-time surplus to cover projected expenses.” [VPM News]
Dems Propose Energy Efficiency Bills — “In recent days, House Democrats released some of their priority bills – two of which zoom in on energy efficiency in homes.” One would establish a task force to review the accessibility of weatherization and efficiency programs offered by power utilities to low-income customers, while the other would require utilities to implement upgrades, potentially reducing heating costs. [Virginia Mercury]
Local Woman Doubts Russia Will Agree to Peace Deal — “Reports of a potential peace deal aimed at ending the nearly four-year war in Ukraine are generating guarded hope among those with loved ones caught in the conflict, including a Fairfax County woman who says she wants to believe progress is finally being made but fears it may not hold.” [WUSA9]
Tysons Korean BBQ Spot Expands — “Now, one of the region’s very best tabletop grill restaurants, Ingle Korean Steakhouse, has expanded from Tysons to 14th Street. Since opening in 2022, Ingle Korean Steak has become a standout on the Korean barbecue scene for its higher-end vibe.” [Washingtonian]
FCPD Increases Patrols for Holidays — “With the holiday season in full swing, Fairfax County Police are stepping up patrols and encouraging residents to take steps to safeguard their homes.” During a patrol on Monday (Nov. 24), “officers from the McLean District worked alongside members of the Tysons Urban Team, passing out fliers and deploying both on bikes and on foot through neighborhoods.” [WUSA9]
Vienna Restaurant Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner — “The Virginian, in conjunction with Vienna Business Association and One Neighborhood Foundation, is hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner for people in our community who are food insecure, homeless, furloughed, or alone for the holidays.” Meals will be available tomorrow (Thursday) from 1-5 p.m., or while supplies last. Donations can be dropped off at the restaurant or sent to One Neighborhood’s Venmo account. [Vienna Business Association]
It’s Wednesday — Patchy fog will gradually give way to sunny skies, with a high near 70. There’s a 30% chance of precipitation. Night will be partly cloudy and breezy, with a low of 38 and winds gusting up to 39 mph. Thanksgiving Day will be partly sunny with a high of 44. [NWS]
