The upcoming Labor Day weekend is anticipated to be a busy one for travel, including at Dulles International Airport.
United Airlines, the airport’s biggest carrier, says it will average more than 240 nonstop flights per day to and from Dulles over the holiday weekend, starting today (Thursday) through Monday (Sept. 3). The number of departing flights will be up 10% compared to last year’s Labor Day weekend.
A Maryland developer is looking to fit a new residential subdivision on eight acres in Lorton between Route 123 and Ox Road.
L&F Laurel Highlands LLC submitted a rezoning application to Fairfax County on Tuesday (Aug. 27) proposing 23 new single-family homes on the mostly vacant land.
Fairfax County drivers will soon have a new site they can visit for vehicle-related services, including registration and license plate changes.
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles will provide DMV Select services out of AAA Tysons Corner’s office in the Centennial Plaza Business Park, starting the Tuesday (Sept. 3) after Labor Day weekend.
The Virginia Board of Education on Wednesday approved the final touches on the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act plan, designed to address concerns with how schools were rated and student performance was measured to determine better how to direct state resources.
During the special meeting in Richmond, the board approved Virginia’s ESSA plan, readiness weighting for different grade levels, and the overall school performance and support framework proposal as part of its package of accountability system changes.
Dozens of townhomes are under construction on the former site of Reston’s Lake Anne Fellowship House.
Developer Tri Pointe Homes opened sales for its Lake Anne Towns development this past Saturday (Aug. 24), welcoming over 50 different groups to a model house at 1641 Fellowship Square for tours, a spokesperson told FFXnow.
FCPS Investigation Finds No Issues with Football Team — “A monthslong investigation into allegations that Hayfield Secondary School’s football coaches improperly recruited players didn’t verify any of the accusations, Fairfax County Superintendent Michelle Reid said Tuesday night.” [WTOP]
Break-Ins Reported at Local Businesses — “Stores spent Tuesday cleaning up after a series of smash-and-grab break-ins across the D.C. area overnight. Starting just after 1 a.m., there were a series of at least 10 break-ins in Northwest D.C., Montgomery County and Fairfax County,” including at a nail salon and European Wax Center in Pimmit Hills’ Tysons Station shopping center. [NBC4]
Temps at Dulles Airport Hit Record High — “Wednesday marked the fifth record high set in D.C. this summer. Dulles International Airport climbed to 99 degrees, also setting a record high Wednesday.” In the District, temperatures reached 101 degrees late in the afternoon, breaking a record for Aug. 28 set in 1948. [Washington Post]
Boxing Gym Coming to Annandale — “Z’s Boxing Gym is expected to open in mid to late October at 4119 John Marr Drive next to Goodwill. While the facility will help clients improve their fitness, the main objective is to train people for boxing matches.” [Annandale Today]
Construction Nears on Former Mount Vernon School — “In recent weeks, the lawn in front of the Original Mount Vernon High School (OMVHS) has been sectioned off and surrounded by security fencing, while excavators have begun digging up earth — all in preparation for the kickoff of internal renovations and new construction at the site this fall.” [On the MoVe]
Emergency Storm Pipe Repair Needed in Vienna — “Traffic alert! One lane of Lawyer’s Road at Blair Road, NW will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. now through Sept. 4 while Washington Gas relocates a gas main to accommodate an emergency repair to replace a collapsed metal storm drainpipe. Expect delays.” [Town of Vienna/Twitter]
Fair Lakes Developer Names New Leader — “For just the second time in its 59-year history, Fairfax real estate development firm Peterson Cos. will have a president whose last name is not Peterson…President and CEO Jon Peterson is relinquishing the president’s role,” which will be taken over by Madison Marquette Chief Operating Officer Daniel McCahan. [Washington Business Journal]
It’s Thursday — Expect a mostly sunny day with a high near 88 and a 60% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts may range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch. Thursday night will be cloudy with a low around 69. [NWS]
By Brian Trompeter
The Westminster School will look sharp and have some new offerings when students return to class Sept. 3.
By Brian Trompeter
Vienna officials in March held a dedication ceremony for the long-delayed replacement bridge linking the Washington & Old Dominion Regional Trail with the historic Freeman Store & Museum.
By Brian Trompeter
Virginia had fewer homicides, but more vehicle thefts and drug arrests, during 2023, according to the annual statewide report released Aug. 20 by Virginia State Police.
One of Fairfax County’s congressional representatives wants a public accounting of reported clash between presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign and staff at Arlington National Cemetery.
This morning (Wednesday), Rep. Gerry Connolly called for the cemetery to “publicly release all that transpired” during the former president and current Republican presidential nominee’s visit on Monday (Aug. 26).
