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Morning Notes

Published July 20, 2022 at 7:30AM

A bicyclist on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail passes Herndon Caboose Park (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

More Money Requested for Silver Line Phase Two — “Officials with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority are seeking an additional $250 million in funding to pay for construction…citing the project’s complexity, coronavirus-related restrictions, an increase in the cost of building materials, and supply chain slowdowns as key factors for the cost increase.” [The Washington Post]

Mochi Doughnut Eatery Opens in Vienna — The regional chain Donutchew has opened a franchise in the former Starbucks at 107 Maple Avenue West, offering about 20 flavors of doughnuts made with glutinous rice flour. The shop gives Vienna a second option for mochi doughnuts and bubble tea after Bubble Mochi opened nearby in January. [Patch]

Surging prices, inflation push food insecurity to new heights in Fairfax County

By Fatimah Waseem

Published July 19, 2022 at 3:45PM | Updated October 9, 2023 at 2:43PM

A food and resource distribution drive in Reston last month drew hundreds (Photo via Cornerstones).

Prior to the pandemic, Fairfax County had the highest amount of food insecurity in the state. Now, some advocates say that number has more doubled.

According to the Fairfax Food Council and other county and local advocates, food insecurity remains a growing challenge for moderate-income families in what is a high cost-of-living area.

JUST IN: Fairfax County Adult Detention Center inmate dies after medical emergency

By Brandi Bottalico

Published July 19, 2022 at 3:00PM | Updated July 19, 2022 at 4:45PM

The Fairfax County Adult Detention Center (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

(Updated at 4:45 p.m.) A 61-year-old inmate at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center died yesterday (Monday) in a hospital after “a medical emergency,” Fairfax County police said.

Glenn Myer was transported to Fairfax Hospital on Friday (July 15) for a medical emergency, according to a Fairfax County Police Department press release. He was in the ICU when he died from the medical emergency, police said.

VDOT agrees to support Scotts Run stream restoration in McLean

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 19, 2022 at 2:15PM | Updated July 19, 2022 at 2:47PM

Scotts Run stream seen from Old Dominion Drive (via Google Maps)

(Updated at 2:45 p.m.) Fairfax County has sealed the deal on a plan to restore a portion of Scotts Run stream parallel to the Capital Beltway.

The county’s Board of Supervisors approved an agreement today (Tuesday) with the Virginia Department of Transportation, which will contribute almost $1.4 million to the project’s design and construction.

Future Soapstone Connector will cut through historic district in Reston

By Fatimah Waseem

Published July 19, 2022 at 1:30PM

The massive project will likely cut through a historic district (Photo via FCDOT).

A massive, half-mile road extension in Reston will likely have to cut through a historic district on Association Drive.

The Soapstone Connector would bring a new, direct link between Sunset Hills Road and Sunrise Valley Drive over the Dulles Toll Road — a critical connection that would relieve congestion on Wiehle Avenue.

Wings and burgers ‘factory’ to open in Oakton, Huntington next month

By Fatimah Waseem

Published July 19, 2022 at 11:45AM

The Oakton location is similar to another restaurant in Georgia (Photo via WNB Factory).

WNB Factory, a restaurant that specializes in wings and burgers, is expected to open two Fairfax County locations next month.

The business plans to open at Hunter Mill Plaza (2952 Chain Bridge Road) between Aug. 15 and 30, depending on final permit approvals, according to a company representative.

Bank in Reston Town Center shutters

By Fatimah Waseem

Published July 19, 2022 at 11:00AM | Updated July 20, 2022 at 6:29PM

The PNC blank has closed (Photo via Google Maps).

(Updated at 6:30 p.m. on 7/20/2022) PNC Bank customers will have to go elsewhere to conduct business in Reston Town Center.

The location at 11932 Democracy Drive in the town center has permanently closed, according to its website. The vacancy is near the location of Fogo de Chao, a new Brazilian steakhouse that is under construction.

Fairfax County Public Library to shorten hours, citing recruitment challenges

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 19, 2022 at 9:30AM | Updated July 20, 2022 at 1:50PM

Fairfax County Public Library will soon modify its hours due to staffing issues (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

(Updated at 1:50 p.m. on 7/20/2022) Fairfax County Public Library will trim back its hours, starting next month, due to challenges in hiring staff.

Starting on Aug. 14, the county library system’s eight regional branches will be open from 1-9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, and from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Wednesdays through Sundays.

Morning Notes

By FFXnow.com

Published July 19, 2022 at 7:30AM

The Vienna bookstore Bards Alley celebrated its fifth anniversary this past weekend (staff photo by Pia Kramer)

GW Parkway Rehab Breaks Ground in McLean — “Top federal and local officials participated in a groundbreaking ceremony Monday morning on a $161 [million] project to upgrade the northern section of the George Washington Memorial Parkway.” [Patch]

W&OD Trail Detour Starts in Reston — “In preparation for the future bridge there, underground utilities along the trail on the west side of Wiehle Ave in Reston are being relocated, necessitating a detour to the gravel trail to the north. This detour will be in effect from Tues, July 19 to Fri, July 22.” [W&OD Trail/Twitter]

Fairfax County under Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Flood Watch

By Brandi Bottalico

Published July 18, 2022 at 3:45PM

The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in the area through 10 p.m. (via National Weather Service)

Fairfax County and areas nearby are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch this evening.

The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch earlier today (Monday), cautioning flooding may occur this evening, and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10 p.m.