News | FFXnow - Part 419

Business and Professional Women’s Club Marks Founders’ Day

Published May 9, 2024 at 6:00AM

The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Inc. Northern Virginia Business and Professional Women’s Club (NOVABPW) Mid-Atlantic District recently held its 2024 “Founders’ Day” program, dedication and candlelight service at Mrs. Jo’s Petite Eats Patisserie and Café in McLean.

NOVABPW has a “heartfelt duty to uplift our fellow members who are business and professional owners,” the organization added. “We are dedicated to sharing valuable insights into industry trends, equipping them with essential tools, and fostering connections among entrepreneurs. These connections serve as pathways to forge mutually enriching partnerships, which nurture the growth of their businesses and professional endeavors.”

Regional Median Listing Price Hits Record

By Scott McCaffrey

Published May 9, 2024 at 6:00AM

The Washington region’s real-estate market hit an all-time record in median listing price for the week ending April 28, according to new data.

The median price for new listings of $649,999 topped the previous record, set two weeks before, at $649,000. In between, for the week ending April 21, the total was $640,000.

Decision by Supervisors to Ladle Higher Rate on Top of Assessment Jump Mirrors Arlington

By GazetteLeader

Published May 9, 2024 at 6:00AM

By Brian Trompeter

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors this week were slated to formally adopt a fiscal 2025 budget that will include increasing the real-estate tax rate by 3 cents to $1.125 per $100 assessed value.

Planning Commission Backs Hotel in Place of Tysons Office Building

By GazetteLeader

Published May 9, 2024 at 6:00AM

By Brian Trompeter

The Fairfax County Planning Commission voted 7-0 May 1 – with the unusual abstention of four members – to recommend that county supervisors approve a proposal by Cityline Partners LLC to build a hotel instead of an office building in eastern Tysons.

With plans for a temporary shelter still in limbo, Reston’s unhoused residents brace for summer heat and change

By James Jarvis

Published May 8, 2024 at 3:45PM | Updated May 10, 2024 at 2:04PM

Xavier Turner and Andy "Pops" Whiddon at an encampment in Reston (staff photo by James Jarvis)

(Updated at 2 p.m. on 05/10/2024) As the Virginia summer looms, residents of Reston’s tent encampment are preparing for challenges beyond sweltering temperatures.

Many are anxious about the impending installation of no-trespassing signs, which will mark the beginning of a two-week countdown before they must leave the forested area between Inova’s emergency room, the North County Government Center and Sunrise Assisted Living. The encampment stretches across multiple properties owned by Inova and the county.

Community suggests fire station relocation, new rec center at Franconia Governmental Center

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published May 8, 2024 at 2:30PM | Updated August 1, 2024 at 10:17AM

The existing Franconia Governmental Center is adjacent to the Franconia Fire Station (via Google Maps)

Fairfax County is taking another look at its plans for the Franconia Governmental Center.

After two initial meetings to gather input from the community in April, Franconia District Supervisor Rodney Lusk hosted a final community conversation at John Lewis High School on Monday (May 6) to share preliminary feedback on what the county should do with the nearly 3-acre property at 6121 Franconia Road.

Vienna turns to community for guidance on parks and recreation plan update

By Angela Woolsey

Published May 8, 2024 at 1:30PM

The Vienna Community Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The time has come for Vienna residents to take a stand on the town’s parks and recreation facilities, events and programming.

The Town of Vienna will host an “interactive” community meeting next week to solicit public input on its new parks master plan. Dubbed “Our Plan to Play,” the document will establish a vision for the town’s parks and rec system, identifying existing gaps and amenities that could be added in the future.

Reston dance company founder and more to be honored by 2024 ArtsFairfax Awards

By Angela Woolsey

Published May 8, 2024 at 11:30AM

The 2024 ArtsFairfax Awards will go to the Peterson Family Foundation, philanthropist Anne Kline, the nonprofit We Rock Cancer and Reston's Gin Dance Company founder Shu-Chen Cuff (courtesy ArtsFairfax)

The winners of the 2024 ArtsFairfax Awards are in.

ArtsFairfax, a nonprofit that serves as Fairfax County’s arts agency, announced this week that it will honor Reston dancer Shu-Chen Cuff, philanthropist Anne R. Kline and two local charities at its annual awards ceremony, which will be held for a fourth straight year at Capital One Hall (7750 Capital One Tower Road) in Tysons.

Hilton hotel approved for Scotts Run in Tysons despite county staff objections

By Angela Woolsey

Published May 8, 2024 at 10:30AM

A dual-branded Hilton hotel is under consideration for Tysons' Scotts Run neighborhood (via Fairfax County)

Another hotel may soon check into Tysons’ Scotts Run neighborhood.

Developer Cityline Partners secured the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors’ approval yesterday (Tuesday) to construct a dual-branded Hilton hotel on part of a block originally slated to become an 18-story office building.

Arlington developer proposes townhomes in Oakton, replacing aging office building

By James Jarvis

Published May 8, 2024 at 9:30AM

A residential development is proposed to replace offices at 3201 Jermantown Road in Oakton (via Fairfax County)

An Arlington-based developer has proposed demolishing a large office building in Oakton and replacing it with 139 townhomes.

Property owner Flint Hill Propco LLC, an affiliate of Network Realty Partners, aims to replace the 183,000-square-foot office building and the surrounding parking lot at 3201 Jermantown Road in the Flint Hill Office Park, according to an application recently submitted to Fairfax County.