A woman accused of using Tysons and Merrifield apartments as part of a “high-end brothel network” on the East Coast will spend the next four years in federal prison.
Federal prosecutors alleged that Han Lee, 42, of Massachusetts, “led one of the most successful prostitution networks on the east coast of the United States.”
Youngkin Lauds Education Department Dismantling — “President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that officially calls on Education Secretary Linda McMahon to dismantle the US Department of Education … In a statement released after the executive order was signed Thursday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin said that ‘Virginia is ready to take full responsibility for K-12 education.'” [Virginia Public Media]
Another Measles Case Reported at N. Va. Airport — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is warning of a second potential measles exposures in northern Virginia. Following a confirmed case involving a passenger at Dulles Airport, the VDH says an infected Maryland resident passed through Reagan National Airport and Metro’s Yellow and Silver line trains. [ALXnow]
Input Wanted on 911 Services — “Fairfax County’s Department of Public Safety Communications (the 9-1-1 Center), in partnership with George Mason University, is seeking your help to improve emergency services.” As part of a research study that also includes integrating automated technology into the county’s 911 system, GMU will host a series of community focus groups, starting tomorrow (Saturday) at Culmore Library. [Fairfax County Emergency Information]
Arrest Made in Bailey’s Crossroads Peeping Incidents — “Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division arrested a man linked to two peeping cases in Bailey’s Crossroads.” Police say the 44-year-old man from Falls Church was caught looking into an apartment window on March 17 and has been linked to earlier cases in the 6000 block of Bellview Drive. [Annandale Today]
Music Therapy Center Coming to Seven Corners — “Recovery Unplugged, an addiction recovery and behavioral health facility that uses music as part of its therapy program, is coming to Seven Corners. Executive Director David Engwall hopes to open in mid-summer. The facility will take over the entire building at 6299 Leesburg Pike.” [Annandale Today]
Herndon Building Supply Company Acquired — “Beacon Roofing Supply, the largest publicly-traded building materials company in the country, has agreed to be acquired by Greenwich, Connecticut-based QXO Inc. in an all-cash deal that values Beacon Roofing at $11 billion. The agreement is a reversal from Beacon Roofing’s initial rejection of a similar offer … made public in January, which it said undervalued the company.” [WTOP]
Celebration of Renovated McLean Park Planned — The Fairfax County Park Authority will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, March 29 at 10 a.m. to celebrate the completion of upgrades at McLean Central Park. “This event will celebrate an extraordinary collaboration to enhance one of McLean’s beloved community spaces and create a more vibrant and accessible park experience.” [FCPA]
It’s Friday — Expect sunny and breezy conditions with a high of 57 degrees and northwest winds blowing between 17 to 21 mph, gusting up to 36 mph. Friday night will have increasing clouds and a low of around 37 degrees. The west wind will calm to 5 to 7 mph before becoming light and variable. [NWS]
The last time Brandon Glass was at George Mason University’s EagleBank Arena (4500 Patriot Circle), it was for his high school graduation. Now, Glass is returning with the circus later this month.
Glass has taken a circuitous route from Springfield’s Robert E. Lee High School — now the John R. Lewis High School — to touring public relations manager at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey.
A 20-year-old man from Maryland was arrested earlier this week for allegedly stealing from a gaming supply store in Fairfax City while dressed as Spider-Man.
Officers with the City of Fairfax Police Department were dispatched at 11:01 a.m. last Saturday (March 15) for a report of a burglary that occurred overnight at Gaming Giant (4021 University Drive), according to a press release.
Economic and geopolitical headwinds are not derailing ongoing development efforts at Dulles International Airport.
Acknowledging 2025 has opened as “a turbulent year,” the president and CEO of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) told that body’s board of directors that the long-term forecast remains positive.
A modern fire station to serve the growing Tysons area won the approval of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Tuesday (March 18).
“This is really an incredible facility. It’s beautiful,” Providence District Supervisor Dalia Palchik said after the 9-0 vote that ended a lengthy process getting to the approval stage.
For over a decade, mixed-use, multi-family residential developments have been the defining building type around Northern Virginia. A recent presentation about redevelopment at the Hunters Branch office complex in Oakton, however, indicated that type of development may be in peril.
The Fairfax County Planning Commission recommended on March 12 that the Board of Supervisors approve a comprehensive plan amendment to allow housing on the nearly 14-acre office campus at 9300 and 9302 Route 29.
The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NOVA Parks) is turning up the pressure on Dominion Energy to end widespread tree clearings along the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail.
At the regional agency’s request, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 9-0 to approve a resolution on Tuesday (March 18) urging Dominion to halt reported plans to cut down any tree along the 45-mile-long trail that might someday interfere with its overhead power lines.
Some say it will breathe new life into the Flint Hill area of Oakton. Others fear it will add to an existing traffic nightmare.
After hearing from both sides, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday (March 18) unanimously approved a Comprehensive Plan amendment to allow mixed-use development on the 33-acre former AT&T site at the intersection of Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) and Jermantown Road.
What to Know About Measles Cases — “In the past few months, over 280 people in the United States have become ill with measles and two people have died. This includes a large and growing outbreak in Texas and New Mexico.” A traveler at Dulles International Airport was also confirmed to be infected earlier this month. [Fairfax County Health Department]
Utah Man Charged With Soliciting Minor — “Detectives from our Child Exploitation Unit arrested a Utah man following their ongoing operation targeting online predators.” Police say the 39-year-old man arrived in Fairfax County on Sunday (March 16) “with plans to commit sexual acts with a minor, only to be met by detectives.” [FCPD]
Virginia EV Charging Plans in Limbo — “Virginia’s push to expand electric vehicle charging stations has hit a major roadblock — 51 of 53 planned projects are now on hold after a federal freeze, jeopardizing efforts to build out the state’s public EV infrastructure.” Local Del. Karrie Delaney says the halt “defies logic.” [Virginia Mercury]
Loudoun Moves to Limit Data Center Development — “The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan amendments that will eliminate data centers as a by-right use within the county.” Going forward, all applications will be subject to public hearings and approval by the board and planning commission. [Loudoun Now]
More Falls Church Residents Miffed by Road Conditions — “Falls Church residents are less satisfied with their roads than they used to be, a new survey suggests. Still, they continue to have a generally positive view of city services and their community’s overall quality of life.” [ARLnow]
Construction Starts on Reston First Watch — “The Reston community is one step closer to getting its brunch on now that construction work has started on the town’s new First Watch restaurant … A big dumpster is sitting in front of the 6,500 s.f. building and workers are removing the former Carrabba’s fixtures in order to rebuild it as a First Watch.” [The Burn]
Springfield Student Pursues World Record — “Sai Charan Kintali carries so many puzzle cubes with him during the day at Irving Middle School in Springfield, Virginia, he keeps them in a special black case in his backpack.” After setting American records, the eighth grader “now has his sights on another achievement: Kintali wants his name in the Guinness Book of World Records.” [WTOP]
Kitten Yoga for Federal Workers Fills Up — The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is offering a free “gentle flow kitten yoga session” at its Lorton campus this Saturday (March 22). Led by Sara Jeffries of Fort Hunt Yoga, the event is aimed at current and former federal employees, who are evidently in need of an occasion “to relax, stretch, and spend time with adorable kittens,” as the limited space is fully booked. [Fairfax County Animal Shelter]
It’s Thursday — Expect showers to begin after 2pm with a high of 71°F, and a 90% chance of precipitation. A quarter to half an inch of rain is possible. On Thursday night, showers will mainly occur before 2am, with lows around 37. There’s an 80% chance of precipitation with similar rainfall amounts. [NWS]
