After just a year of operations, the JW Marriott Reston Station is getting a new management company.
Davidson Hospitality Group will take over operations of the 247-room hotel at 11350 Reston Station Blvd from Crescent Hotels and Resorts, starting Oct. 1, Reston Station developer Comstock Companies announced this morning (Thursday).
A Fairfax County supervisor is pressing his colleagues to add funding for additional ballot drop boxes to support future elections.
Currently, the county operates a single permanent voter dropbox at the Fairfax County Government Center, for a community of about 1.1 million people spread across approximately 400 square miles.
Get your lederhosen and dirndls ready! Fort Belvoir Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) is thrilled to host the 28th Annual Oktoberfest, a four-day festival celebrating German culture, food, and family fun from September 24–27 at its new location, Pullen Field.
This highly anticipated community event brings the spirit of Bavaria to Fort Belvoir with authentic German cuisine, beer, and lively music. The festival features a thrilling carnival, a scenic Volksmarch 5K/10K Walk, and activities for the entire family. It’s an unforgettable experience for everyone!
Event Schedule:
Thursday, Sept. 24: 6–10 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 25: 4–11 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 26: noon–11 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 27 (Military Appreciation Day): noon–8 p.m.
What to Expect:
From the sounds of traditional German music to the tastes of bratwurst and pretzels, Oktoberfest offers a multi-sensory experience. Guests can enjoy a wide selection of food and beverages, shop for unique Oktoberfest merchandise like Bavarian mugs and hats, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. The carnival will be running throughout the festival, offering fun rides and attractions for all ages. Ride tickets will be sold onsite, with discounted wristbands for Active Duty and their family members on Military Appreciation Sunday.
Plan Your Visit:
Oktoberfest is located at Pullen Field (9625 Middleton Road) on Fort Belvoir. All visitors aged 18 and older without a valid DoD or military ID must obtain a visitor pass in advance. To ensure smooth access, please arrange for your sponsored pass at least 72 hours prior to your visit. Free parking will be adjacent to the event area. For the most up-to-date information on installation access, vendor lists, and entertainment schedules, please visit the official website at belvoir.armymwr.com.
A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Fort Belvoir Family and MWR extends a heartfelt thank you to our presenting sponsor, USAA, and all our valued sponsors for their incredible support in making this community event possible.
A pair of commercial centers in Fairfax County could get some updates after changing hands last week in a $58 million deal.
The McLean and West Fairfax commerce centers were acquired on Aug. 28 by the Fairfax-based commercial real estate firm Aggregate Real Estate Investors, which also took over two properties in Loudoun County as part of the transaction with Chantilly’s Clarke-Hook Corporation.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is considering tightening rules around funding awarded to nonprofit and regional organizations.
Each year, supervisors distribute about $26 million to the organizations through what is known as the Contributory Fund.
Event location
Valo Park
7950 Jones Branch Dr
McLean, Virginia 22102
$200 Off with Promo Code "Fairfax"
Singular experts, critical innovators and industry leaders come together in Tysons to impart wisdom that attendees can absorb, returning to work refreshed, energized and motivated to apply what they have learned. Keynotes and interactive sessions will offer valuable insights to representatives from fast-growing innovative companies, industry, tech, government and agile smaller businesses.
Legislators Seek Special Session on Dominion Merger — “Alexandria’s state Sen. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D-39) and a handful of other Democratic lawmakers are calling on Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) to convene a special session in September on the proposed Dominion Energy and NextEra merger.” Fairfax County signatories include state Sens. Saddam Azlan Salim and Stella Pekarsky. [ALXnow]
Teachers Protest Weapons Detection Duties — “It was back-to-school night Tuesday at Lake Braddock Secondary School, but some teachers were outside protesting. A requirement from the school says that all teachers have to pitch in with weapons detection duty,” an obligation that some Fairfax County Federation of Teachers and Fairfax Education Association members argue is outside their job description. [NBC4]
Data Centers Driving Some From N. Va. — “The data center debate has hit full force — and Northern Virginia real estate agents say it’s driving some residents out of the area.” However, while real estate agents say some clients are seeking to get away from data centers, and proximity to one “can hurt a home’s value, there’s no clear sign the debate is hurting Northern Virginia’s housing market overall.” [Axios DC]
Injuries in GW Parkway Crash — “A head-on collision on the George Washington Memorial Parkway sent two drivers to the hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries Monday night.” State Sen. Scott Surovell pointed to the crash, which occurred on Aug. 31 near Morningside Lane in Fort Hunt, as evidence that there’s a need for speed cameras on the parkway. [WUSA9]
Kingstowne Uno Might Be Replaced — Zoning documents suggest property owner Federal Realty plans to demolish Uno’s building at 5935 Kingstowne Towne Center and replace it with a new restaurant, possibly for Sweetwater Tavern. When asked, Federal Realty said only that Uno “remains a tenant,” and the Uno franchisee said he “has not been informed by Federal Realty of a lease termination.” [Washington Business Journal]
Calls to Extend Protections for Salvadorans — “Tens of thousands of people from El Salvador, including many in the D.C. area, could face deportation if the Trump administration decides to end their Temporary Protected Status next week. Democratic members of Congress and advocates are calling for the administration to extend Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans, which has been in effect in the U.S. for 25 years.” [WTOP]
Police Seek Man Behind Home Burglary — “On August 28 at 8:40 a.m., officers responded to a townhome in the 6300 block of Manchester Way in Lincolnia for a burglary. The suspect entered the residence through a rear door and took an item of clothing. The homeowner confronted the suspect, causing him to flee. The homeowner was not injured.” [FCPD]
Film Screenings Benefit Dolly Parton Charity — “Regal is expanding its Dolly Parton benefit screenings nationwide this weekend, with 17 participating theatres across Virginia,” including the Regal in Kingstowne. The movies “Steel Magnolias and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas will screen over Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 4-9, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Tickets are $9.25 in a nod to Parton’s iconic hit ‘9 to 5.'” [Press release]
It’s Thursday — Expect mostly sunny weather with a high of 95°F and a heat index of up to 103°F, with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Winds will be light, turning west at 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Thursday night, there is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., with partly cloudy skies and a low of around 77°F. [NWS]
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Good Wednesday 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 — Sep 2, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Thursday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 94 and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Heat index values could reach 103. Winds will shift from south to west at 5 to 8 mph. Thursday night brings a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, followed by a slight chance of showers until 2am. The night will be partly cloudy with a low around 76 and light, variable winds. 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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When students walked to West Springfield High School on Monday morning (Aug. 31), they found a new tool to get the attention of rush-hour commuters along Rolling Road and Grigsby Drive, thanks to concerned community members.
On Sunday, Aug. 30, a small group of West Springfield parents and students had gathered to install small buckets on traffic signs. Those buckets hold large orange flags that pedestrians can carry while crossing Rolling Road.
Visitors from around Virginia came to Occoquan Regional Park in Lorton to celebrate Women’s Equality Day at the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial last week (Aug. 26).
Hosted by NOVA Parks, Wednesday’s event commemorated the women who took part in the suffrage movement, which fought for women’s right to vote leading up to the implementation of the 19th Amendment in 1920.
Fairfax County has seen a drop in countywide employment since the start of the second Trump administration.
A total of 622,800 jobs were reported across Fairfax in the first quarter of 2026, according to figures reported Aug. 28 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s down 2.1% from the first quarter of 2025.
