Plans to convert a drive-thru bank into a fast food restaurant in Reston’s South Lakes Village Center are on hold.
At a June 21 meeting, the Fairfax County Planning Commission plans to indefinitely defer the application, which would have converted the bank into drive-thru restaurant.
A man died after hitting a deer on the Dulles Airport Access Highway in Tysons last night (Wednesday).
Police responded to the westbound lanes about a mile west of the Capital Beltway (I-495) for a single-vehicle crash around 8:17 p.m., says the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which has jurisdiction over the Dulles Access Road.
Capitol Police Push to Expand Presence After Assault — “The U.S. Capitol Police wants to increase the number of field offices it has around the country to investigate threats to members of Congress, as well as more funding to beef up cooperation with local police departments, the agency’s chief said Tuesday, a day after a man…attacked staff members of Rep. Gerald E. Connolly” [The Washington Post]
Sister of Man Killed by FCPD Speaks — Nechelle Lemagne, sister of the man shot and killed by police in Penn Daw on May 11, says her brother “was definitely murdered,” expressing bafflement at Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis calling the officers heroes. “Nechelle said she isn’t defending her brother’s actions but questions the way police handled it.” [ABC7]
By Brian Trompeter
Entering the fray on filing-deadline day, David Fiske embarked on a bid for the Democratic nomination in the race for Dranesville District supervisor.
The Virginia 11th Congressional District Democratic Committee recognized this year’s winners of various accolades at an April 16 brunch reception.
“They are clearly dedicated individuals who support community service, the labor movement and Democratic values,” said committee chairman Robert Haley.
By Brian Trompeter
The McLean Citizens Association will give four local youths Teen Character Awards in the 25th annual award ceremony at McLean Day on May 20 at 3 p.m. at Lewinsville Park.
By Brian Trompeter
Vienna Town Council members on May 15 unanimously adopted the town’s fiscal 2024 budget, plus a reduced real-estate tax rate for this year and higher rates for water and sewer service.
By Brian Trompeter
Northern Virginia’s ongoing investments in transportation infrastructure are positioning the region well for moving people and fostering future economic growth, panelists said at a recent Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance forum in Tysons.
By Brian Trompeter
The Rotary Club of Vienna’s annual ViVa! Vienna! celebration not only provides immediate pleasures such as carnival rides and grilled food, but subsequent donations of event proceeds help local groups and town agencies.
Home-buyer activity across the GazetteLeader coverage area last month was highest in the town of Vienna, according to new data, but proved slower in many other areas.
Things were slightly better across the broader Fairfax County market, as prospective buyers came out of winter hibernation in search of homes despite the current inventory crunch.
