Comstock Companies has received a green light from Fairfax County to install new signs around its mostly completed Reston Row project near the Wiehle Metro station.
However, the Board of Supervisors’ vote on March 17 to approve revisions to a sign plan for the development might not spell the end of discussions about what kinds of signs should be permitted, as the county seeks to balance the needs of its growing commercial centers with more traditionally suburban neighborhoods.
After seeing the success of similar campaigns in Vienna and Fairfax City, among other locations, McLean is planning a restaurant week of its own.
Nearly two dozen restaurants have signed up so far to participate in the inaugural McLean Restaurant Week, which will take place on April 12-19.
Don’t just visit the Chesapeake Bay
Explore, unwind, and create memories on the water.
Imagine a Saturday morning on the water. Coffee on the dock as Annapolis wakes up. Cruising by historic waterfronts. Anchoring in a quiet cove with friends and family. Enjoying dinner at a waterfront restaurant before heading back as the sun sets over the harbor.
That’s the Chesapeake lifestyle.
With miles of shoreline, charming waterfront towns, protected waters, and endless places to discover, the Bay offers a unique combination of adventure and accessibility. It feels like a getaway, but it’s closer than you think.
Every fall, the Annapolis Powerboat Show brings that lifestyle to downtown Annapolis.
From October 8–11, City Dock transforms into a waterfront experience where visitors can step aboard hundreds of boats, explore the latest innovations, meet boating experts, and discover what life on the water could look like.
You don’t have to own a boat to enjoy the show. You just have to be curious.
Find Your Place on the Water
The Annapolis Powerboat Show is your chance to explore the many ways to enjoy the Chesapeake.
Looking for a way to spend weekends with family and friends? Explore spacious pontoon boats and deck boats built for relaxing, entertaining, and making memories on the water. Interested in adventure? Discover center consoles designed for exploring, fishing, and cruising the Bay’s many destinations. Dreaming about longer escapes? Step aboard cruisers and yachts built for comfortable weekends and extended adventures.
Every boat offers a different way to experience the water. The show gives you the opportunity to see them all in one place, compare options, ask questions, and imagine what your own Chesapeake adventures might look like.
More Than a Boat Show
The Annapolis Powerboat Show is about more than boats. It’s about the people, places, and experiences that make life on the water special.
Spend the day exploring the docks, then continue your Annapolis adventure beyond the show grounds. Enjoy waterfront dining, browse local shops, stroll historic streets, and take in views of one of the most beautiful harbors on the Chesapeake. Meet passionate boaters, connect with marine experts, discover new products and innovations, and experience the energy of Annapolis’s signature fall events.
From first-time visitors to longtime boating enthusiasts, there is something new on every dock.
Discover How Easy It Is to Get Started
Not a boater yet, and not sure where to begin? The Annapolis Powerboat Show makes the first step easier by giving you the chance to learn, ask questions, and experience life on the water firsthand.
Explore educational opportunities designed for every level of interest. Attend free seminars led by boating experts, learn more about navigation and safety, and discover resources that will help you feel comfortable on the water.
Visitors may also experience boats in action at the PropTalk Demo Dock, where select models are available for on-water sea trials. For those looking to build their skills, BoatUS on-water training offers hands-on instruction to help new boaters gain confidence at the helm.
The Annapolis Powerboat Show is more than a place to see boats. It’s a place to explore the boating lifestyle.
Your Next Adventure Is Waiting
The Chesapeake Bay offers endless ways to make the water part of your life.
A quiet morning cruise. A waterfront lunch. An afternoon anchored with friends. A new hobby waiting to be discovered. The Annapolis Powerboat Show brings those possibilities together in one unforgettable weekend.
Come curious. Walk the docks. Step aboard. Experience the boating lifestyle for yourself.
Offshore Wind Turbine Now Operating — “Dominion Energy’s major Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is now sending surges of power to the grid, after its first commercial turbine was switched on Monday. It is the largest offshore wind project in America. The single turbine, separate from the structure’s two pilot turbines that have been operational since 2020, is producing 14.7 megawatts” off the coast of Virginia Beach. [Virginia Mercury]
Pedestrian Killed on I-395 — “A pedestrian was found dead in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 395 in Alexandria today (Tuesday), according to Virginia State Police. The crash happened around 6:12 a.m. on northbound Interstate 395 near the Duke Street exit.” [ALXnow]
Man Sentenced for Metro Station Assaults — “A Fairfax County man has been sentenced to one year in connection with assaults and attempted abductions near Metro stations in Alexandria last year, according to court records.” The man was sentenced last Friday (March 20) to 10 years in prison, with nine of them suspended, on charges of assault, sexual battery and attempted abduction. [WJLA]
Beware of Unpaid Toll Text Scam — “Residents have reported receiving fraudulent text messages stating they owe unpaid toll charges and must make an immediate payment to avoid penalties or legal action. The messages claim to be from the General District Court for Fairfax County in an effort to appear legitimate and pressure recipients into responding.” [FCPD]
Lawmakers Advocate for Underground Power Lines — A state senator and a delegate both representing Loudoun County “asked the State Corporation Commission last week to consider burying high-voltage transmission lines, after bills that would initiate a pilot program for the proposed lines passed the General Assembly.” [Virginia Mercury]
Va. Could Ease Ban on Voting Under Guardianship — “Disabled Virginians under guardianship may be able to vote under a new law waiting for Governor Abigail Spanberger’s signature.” The bill, led by Fairfax Del. Kathy Tran, “would ask courts to make an additional finding, one of their competencies to vote, when someone is put under guardianship.” [WVTF]
Centreville Man Charged With Armed Robberies — “A 19-year-old has been arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies in Arlington last month.” Arrested at his home last Friday with the FBI and Fairfax County and Herndon police assisting, the man “faces a total of 20 charges stemming from four incidents on Feb. 24 and 25.” [ARLnow]
New Leasing Team for Towers Club Building — “Stream Realty Partners has been awarded the leasing assignment for 8000 Towers Crescent Drive, a 481,007-square-foot office tower in Tysons, according to a March 24 announcement.” Current occupants of the building include the recently renovated Tower Club and Chima Steakhouse. [Patch]
It’s Wednesday — Expect partly sunny skies with temperatures reaching a high of about 59°F and a south wind blowing at 6 to 9 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 49°F and a continued south wind at 7 to 9 mph. [NWS]
There’s more local news to explore. Check out WSHnow, with stories from around the region.
Reston Children’s Center announces that it is continuing to be a sponsor of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Reston Children’s Center has been part of the CACFP program since 1995.
The same meals will be available at no separate charge to all participants at each CACFP facility without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Good Tuesday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Mar 24, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect partly sunny skies with a high near 59°F and a south wind blowing at 6 to 9 mph. By Wednesday night, the weather will become mostly cloudy with a low around 49°F. The south wind will increase slightly to 8 to 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
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As Fairfax County Public Schools officials develop a policy regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom, some parents worry the division is already too reliant on technology.
Several parents expressed concerns about technology use to the Fairfax County School Board during its meeting last Thursday (March 19).
Under Armour is gearing up for a relaunch at Tysons Corner Center, which also recently bid farewell to a couple of prominent retail tenants.
Operating out of a temporary location near Bloomingdale’s since late 2024, Under Armour will unveil a new concept at the mall on Thursday (March 26) that’s intended to draw in a younger generation of athletes.
A family-owned cafe offering coffee and wine is coming to the Twinbrooke Shopping Center in Kings Park West later this year.
Trummer’s Coffee & Wine Bar, which is inspired by Austrian, Italian and other European-style coffeehouses, will open its doors in the shopping center this fall, a spokesperson for property owner Federal Realty announced last week.
Officially, Arbor Day won’t be recognized in Virginia until the end of April, but Reston Association will get a head start on observing the occasion with a volunteer event at the end of March.
The homeowners’ association is inviting community members to help clean up and enhance some of its natural areas next Tuesday (March 31) from 9:30 to noon.
A new look is in store for the water tower that looms over the Route 123 and Route 7 interchange in Tysons.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted last week (March 17) to support the Tysons Community Alliance’s plan to replace the existing sign on the water tower with an updated “Tysons” logo introduced last spring.
