A Falls Church man could spend decades in prison following his conviction in connection to the non-fatal road rage shooting of an e-bike rider near West Ox Road in the Fair Oaks area earlier this year.
Milad Attai, 26, agreed to plead guilty yesterday (Monday) to malicious wounding and use of a firearm in commission of a felony, the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney announced.
As a second-generation glass blower, Ian Schmidt has never lost the wonder of seeing molten glass harden into art.
“Working with your hands is a language,” Schmidt said.
The hottest parts of Fairfax County identified by this summer’s “Urban Heat Island Mapping Project” likely won’t come as a huge surprise to local residents.
Tysons, Reston, Fair Lakes, Chantilly and Springfield were among the hot spots recorded by 80 volunteers who fanned out across Northern Virginia on July 16 for the project, which was organized by the nonprofit Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS) in conjunction with the new Virginia Climate Center at George Mason University and the American Red Cross-National Capital Chapter.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Food for Neighbors carried out a now-familiar routine: the mobilization of thousands of volunteers to pick up and sort food donations left in red bags on doorsteps across Northern Virginia.
The nonprofit concluded its Red Bag collection day on Saturday (Oct. 24) with over 38,000 pounds of food heading to food pantries in 60 different area middle and high schools.
Two Shot in Hutchison — Police responded last night to a “domestic-related shooting in the 2200 block of Astoria Circle in Hutchison” just west of Herndon. “Officers located two adult male victims with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect has been identified and is known to one of the victims.” [FCPD/X]
Person Injured in Metro Train Incident — Firefighters responded to the Wiehle Metro station at 8:39 p.m. yesterday (Monday) for a report of a pedestrian getting hit by a train. “Arriving units determined a patient had been caught between a Metro Rail car and the platform. The patient was able to free themselves prior to FCFRD arrival.” They were transported to a local hospital for care. Trains temporarily single-tracked between Wiehle and Spring Hill. [FCFRD/Facebook]
State Reviews License Plate Reader Use — “A Virginia prosecutor’s recent decision not to charge a police officer for sharing license plate reader data with federal authorities without authorization could spur reform efforts in the commonwealth … Although the recent data-sharing case in Isle of Wight was intended to support an investigation, Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, said localities should face penalties if they don’t share data the right way.” [Virginia Mercury]
Primary Challenger for Vivian Watts — “John Michael Forrest, a Democratic candidate running for the Virginia House of Delegates in 2027, is focusing on reducing the costs of rental housing, enacting stricter rules on campaign financing, and regulating AI. Forrest is the first candidate to announce plans to go up against Del. Vivian Watts in a Democratic Primary expected to be held next spring.” [Annandale Today]
Region Makes Progress on Ozone — “After decades of efforts to reduce pollution, the DC region has finally met federal air quality standards for ozone. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments announced Thursday that the region is now in compliance with the 2015 federal ozone standard and has applied to the Environmental Protection Agency for formal recognition.” [Capital Weather]
Cause of Lorton Townhouse Fire Found — A townhouse fire that occurred on Oct. 18 at the intersection of Hagel Circle and Richmond Highway was sparked by “an electrical event” in the home’s second-floor bedroom, investigators found. One person was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and two residents were displaced as a result of the fire, which caused an estimated $143,150 in property damages. [FCFRD]
Tysons Diamond Retailer Sold — Mervis Diamond Importers is being acquired by Atlanta-based Solomon Brothers Jewelers, but its three D.C.-area showrooms, including the flagship in Tysons, will remain intact with no name change. Brothers Zed and Ronnie Mervis say the deal will give them more resources to expand their product offerings and compete against larger chains, while allowing them to keep “serving the loyal customers and friends who have supported Mervis” since it launched in Rockville in 1981. [Washington Business Journal]
Woman Charged With Assault at Wawa — “A Fairfax woman faces a felony charge of assaulting a law enforcement officer and two misdemeanor charges after police said she resisted arrest at a Wawa early Oct. 20.” Officers responded to the convenience store at 9700 Fairfax Blvd after receiving a report of a woman previously trespassed from the business returning. [Patch]
It’s Tuesday — Sunny with a high near 69 and a light northeast wind around 3 to 6 mph. Night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 50 and a light east wind. [NWS]
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Good Monday evening, Fairfax County. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow.
Everything else we published today, Oct 26, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Fairfax County, from our event calendar.
Building Your New Mom Village Mixer
Oct 29: First-time pregnant moms, new moms and perinatal providers – let’s connect! Note: this location is near MOSAIC DISTRICT. [Event]
Alloy! Celebration & Cocktail Party
Oct 29: Tephra ICA Celebration and Cocktail Party [Event]
Diwali: A Celebration of Inner Light – Hosted by the Brahma Kumaris
Nov 1: Celebrate the spirit of Diwali with us at the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center for a joyful and uplifting afternoon for the whole family. [Event]
Dialogue for Democracy
Nov 3: Dialogue for Democracy invites high school students from across the DMV to George Mason University. [Event]
How Retirement Communities Work – A Free Workshop
Nov 4: Interested in learning about how Continuing Care Retirement Communities work, but don’t know where to start? Join us on 11/4 to learn more! [Event]
🎗️ Do It for Dan Fall Fundraiser
Nov 8: Join the Do It For Dan Foundation on Nov. 8 at Caboose Commons for live music, trivia, raffles & more, benefiting lung cancer research at Inova Schar Cancer Institute. [Event]
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Today: Fairfax County saw a high of 72° at 2:55 p.m. (6° above normal), a low of 39° at 3:45 a.m. and no rain.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
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Reston residents will have an opportunity to weigh in tonight (Monday) on a potential redevelopment of the former T-Mobile office park near the Herndon Metro station.
Representatives for developer Stanley Martin Homes are slated to host a community meeting at 6 p.m. in Reston Association’s conference center (12001 Sunrise Valley Drive) on the proposed “East Link” project, which would turn the currently vacant, 36-acre office site into a residential neighborhood.
Fairfax County planning commissioners are recommending approval of a three-tower continuing-care compound on a 5-acre Tysons site currently occupied by the Shipgarten dining and entertainment complex.
If approved by the Board of Supervisors, the parcel at the intersection of Chain Bridge Road and Colshire Drive will be transformed into Corso Tysons — a 427-unit assisted-living facility along with a theater, restaurants and retail outlets that will be open to the public.
A pedestrian is fighting for her life after she was struck by a driver in the University Mall parking lot this morning (Monday).
Officers and Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department responders were dispatched at 11:07 a.m. to the shopping center in the 10600 block of Braddock Road for the crash.
The Reston Association Board of Directors has formally adopted a new budget and capital improvement plan (CIP) for the coming year.
As proposed earlier this month, the budget will increase the assessment fees paid by members to $900 per property, up $10 or 1% from the current $890 rate.
