A faith-based nonprofit focusing on services for at-risk youths and their families has expanded its services in Fairfax County through a new office.
Youth for Tomorrow (YFT), a Prince William County-based organization that provides services for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing emotional, behavioral, or family challenges, opened a counseling center at 12011 Route 50, Suite 504, on July 1.
Four years after construction finished on the Vienna Market townhouses, the commercial space intended to support the new homes and draw visitors to a central stretch of Maple Avenue remains empty.
That could soon change after the owner of a new medical spa bought approximately 5,500 square feet of commercial space — more than half of the development’s available 8,200 square feet — for $2.55 million earlier this month.
A pair of high-rise office buildings near the Spring Hill Metro station in Tysons has changed hands with pending redevelopment plans unrealized.
The Highline at Greensboro District offices at 8401 and 8405 Greensboro Drive were acquired Tuesday (Aug. 18) for $77.5 million by Finmarc Management, a Bethesda-based commercial real estate firm that specializes in picking up and revitalizing properties it views as under performing their potential.
Congressional Democrats representing Northern Virginia are launching an investigation into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents’ conduct after an officer pointed a gun at a local woman in a Bailey’s Crossroads parking lot last week.
Reps. Don Beyer (D-8) and Suhas Subramanyam (D-10) announced the investigation yesterday (Wednesday) on Capitol Hill after meeting with Carolina Molina, a Loudoun County resident who filmed her encounter with ICE.
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) board members agreed yesterday (Wednesday) to add $15.5 billion to the authority’s capital spending budget for planned improvements to Dulles International Airport.
MWAA officials also sketched out the anticipated timing and cost of individual components of the improvement plan, which had been pushed as a priority by President Donald Trump.
Victim of Fatal I-495 Crash Identified — Virginia State Police have identified the Toyota Camry driver killed in a two-vehicle crash on I-495 south of Braddock Road on Sunday (Aug. 15) as 68-year-old Hung Nhu Ong of Fairfax. The driver of a BMW in the crash, a 22-year-old man from Annandale, has been charged with driving under the influence. [DC News Now]
Governor Touts $2B Revenue Increase — “Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Wednesday highlighted Virginia’s financial wins in the fiscal year that ended in July,” including a $2.1 billion increase in general revenue funds and projections of an additional $600 million from a new energy consumption tax on data centers. The governor also acknowledged “significant impacts from federal shifts … most notably a loss of 43,600 jobs.” [Virginia Mercury]
Scrutiny of Flock Cameras Builds — “A nationwide debate over police surveillance technology has landed in the Washington region, as lawsuits, a looming Fairfax County protest and new state law collide over automated license plate readers, which are AI-powered cameras capable of tracking a vehicle’s movements.” [WUSA9]
A Look Inside New Skyview High School — “Fairfax County Public Schools didn’t have to start from scratch. The district acquired the building from the King Abdullah Academy, then spent about a year transforming it into a public high school. Now, Skyview is ready for students, with specialized spaces focused on aerospace, technology and robotics.” [WUSA9]
Packed House for Data Center Meeting — “Residents from eight ZIP codes packed a room in Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library Saturday (Aug. 15) to discuss concerns with the Plaza 500 data center plans just outside Alexandria city limits.” The Fairfax County Planning Commission is slated to hold a public hearing on an electrical substation to power the project on Sept. 24. [ALXnow]
Medicaid Eligibility Changes Coming — “Starting Oct. 1, 2026, Medicaid will have eligibility changes for non-citizen adults. Our Department of Family Services is committed to working to ensure that current Medicaid enrollees are aware of these changes and their impact.” The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services is contacting individuals who could be affected by mail this month. [Fairfax County Government]
Funding Challenging for Volunteer Fire Departments — “There’s a financial crisis happening in many volunteer firehouses across the state: The costs of fire engines and other equipment have skyrocketed and the number of emergency calls has increased, while state funding has remained largely flat and funding from localities often can’t stretch to fill the gap.” [Cardinal News]
New Art Exhibit Planned at Reston Gallery — “Animals, plants and landscapes encountered by artist Rosemarie Forsythe in Virginia and around the world will be featured in a solo exhibition opening Sept. 5 at Reston Art Gallery and Studios. ‘Natural Wonders’ will run through Sept. 27 at the artists’ collective at Lake Anne Plaza.” [Patch]
It’s Thursday — Expect a high near 87°F and increasing clouds. There’s a 60% chance of rain throughout the day, with storms most likely from 3-11 p.m. At night, skies will be mostly cloudy with a low around 69°F. [NWS]
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A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a Reston woman at Difficult Run Park in Great Falls on Monday (Aug. 17), the Fairfax County Police Department announced today (Wednesday).
Maryland resident Alexis Antonio Cedillos-Campos was taken into custody this morning in Lanham after detectives determined he had “repeatedly” stabbed 42-year-old Carmen Lizet Puch in her car and doused her in gasoline, intending to set her on fire, police officials said at a press conference.
The Fairfax County Animal Shelter’s Michael R. Frey campus in Fairfax will soon close for about six months as the Ox Road facility undergoes building improvements and HVAC system updates.
Beginning Aug. 31, services such as reunifications with a lost pet and pet pantry requests will move to the shelter’s Lorton campus (8875 Lorton Road), according to the animal shelter’s website. Animals housed by the shelter will also move to the Lorton campus. Field services, community outreach events and off-site events will not be affected by the closure.
Fairfax County officials will start replacing the tennis courts at Jefferson District Park next week using a new, longer-lasting form of concrete.
Construction is expected to begin Monday, Aug. 24 on the Fairfax County Park Authority’s complete replacement of courts No.1 through No. 8 at the Idylwood park (7900 Route 29).
An SUV driving the wrong way crashed this morning (Wednesday) into a Washington Gas regulation station on Ox Road (Route 123) near Burke Centre Parkway in Fairfax Station, resulting in a gas leak that forced evacuations of a nearby school, day care and church.
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) responded at around 10:57 a.m. to the intersection, where it was immediately clear that there was a leak, said Deputy Chief Dave Barlow.
