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Local Man Arrested in Florida for Alleged Assault — “A Fairfax County, Virginia, man has been arrested in Florida after authorities say he attacked the mother of his child and left their newborn baby in the snow.” The 20-year-old man “is accused of assaulting and strangling the victim during a Feb. 12 incident — the 13-day-old infant was dropped during the fight, according to a police investigation.” [WTOP]

Pedestrian Fatalities Still Elevated in D.C. Region — “Pedestrians are now twice as likely to be killed in the D.C. area as they were a decade ago, even as more local leaders promise safer streets. For the third consecutive year in 2024, the Washington region recorded more than 100 pedestrian deaths.” [Washington Post]

Second Student Charged in Edison HS Gun Incident — Fairfax County police detectives arrested a 17-year-old Edison High School student on Friday (Feb. 21) who allegedly “shared possession” of the same gun that led to a 16-year-old student’s arrest the previous day. The 17-year-old has been charged with possessing and brandishing a firearm on school property. [FCPD]

Fairfax City Launches Housing Survey — “Fairfax City has launched a survey, open now through March 15, to gather input from the public regarding housing in the city … Survey responses will help shape the city’s Affordable Housing and Homelessness Strategic Plan, set to be published in June.” [City of Fairfax]

Mobile Revolutionary War Museum Stops by Mount Vernon — “The free, 11,000-square-foot VA250 Mobile Museum Experience — a museum on wheels [can be found] at the Mount Vernon Estate’s west visitor parking lot until Feb. 26. The two-room museum is part of the state’s commemoration of Virginia’s role in the 250th anniversary of American independence, called the Semiquincentennial.” [On the MoVe]

Shopping Center in Woodlawn Up for Sale — “KLNB is marketing Sacramento Center at 8792 Sacramento Drive, fronting Richmond Highway near Mount Vernon Country Club in Fairfax County, on behalf of its owner, an affiliate of Capital Investment Advisors … The center is nearly 99% leased and features a standalone Chipotle that opened in September.” [Washington Business Journal]

Spa Opens at Gunston Plaza — “At Gunston Plaza in Lorton, the Gunston Head Spa officially opened for business Feb. 19. Under the same ownership as the nearby Gunston Massage business, the head spa provides clients with specialized head, scalp and hair services, as well as skin care and massages.” [On the MoVe]

Vienna Native Makes College Baseball History — “The College of Charleston has promoted Sam Gjormand to a Division I baseball general manager position. The Vienna native becomes the first female general manager and the second person to hold the position in the history of Division I baseball.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]

It’s Monday — Expect sunny skies and a high of 54 degrees with calm winds transitioning to a southerly 6 to 11 mph breeze during the morning. Monday night will be partly cloudy, with lows around 39 degrees and south winds at 6 to 8 mph. [NWS]

FCPS Reaches Out to Ousted Federal Workers — “Fairfax County Public Schools held an informational session for transitioning federal workers Wednesday night. The aim was to identify skills that can translate into new roles with the school district. The impact of mass firings is being felt throughout the Metro D.C. area.” [WJLA]

ICYMI: Student Charged With Bringing Gun to School — An Edison High School student has been charged with for allegedly bringing a gun to school yesterday (Thursday) morning. The student reportedly showed the gun to other students, one of whom alerted a school resource officer. A 16-year-old was arrested, and the gun confiscated, with no reported injuries. [FFXnow]

Teen Charged with Falls Church Robbery — “An Arlington teen awaiting trial over his alleged role in a 2023 stabbing has been arrested on a robbery charge.” The 19-year-old man “is one of four suspects accused of taking more than $300 in merchandise from a liquor store in Falls Church on Jan. 17.” [ARLnow]

How Federal Firings Might Affect Va. National Parks — “The Trump administration’s firing of hundreds of newly hired National Park Service employees could limit operating hours and cut a range of services at attractions such as Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts and the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, which bring in $32 million and $96 million, respectively, in tourism money to Virginia.” [Patch]

Workhouse Arts Center Leader Details Vision — “While driving by the Workhouse on his way to baseball games with his son, [Keith] Gordon used to ponder the 55-acre property and its potential. Last summer, he became the center’s president and chief executive officer. He sees the center as ‘a diamond in the rough, a story waiting to be told.'” [On the MoVe]

Fairfax County Hosts Black History Month Celebration — Fairfax County’s annual Black History Month Celebration will be held today (Friday) from 5-8:30 p.m. at the county government center. The festivities will include a variety of speeches and entertainment “to explore Black history in Fairfax County and celebrate perseverance and resiliency.” [Neighborhood and Community Services]

Lego-Building Contest Underway in Springfield — “Through March 2, kids looking to prove they’re the best young Lego builder in the area can participate in the 2025 Mini Master Model Builder competition for chance to win the title of DMV’s Mini Master Model Builder.” The winner will go to “Billund, Denmark, for the chance to become the first-ever Global Mini Master Model Builder.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]

It’s Friday — Expect sunny and breezy conditions with a high around 37 degrees and northwest winds at 17 to 20 mph, gusting up to 32 mph. Night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 22 degrees. Winds will decrease to 5 to 10 mph, still gusting up to 18 mph from the northwest. [NWS]