The Fresh Market is leaving the Town of Vienna.
The North Carolina grocery chain’s last day of business after nearly 15 years at Danor Plaza will be May 31, employees confirmed to FFXnow.
The Virginia Supreme Court’s nullification on Friday (May 8) of the redistricting referendum narrowly approved by voters last month left local and state-level Democrats reeling.
The Fairfax County Democratic Committee blasted the ruling as “a stunning betrayal” of the majority of Virginia voters — including nearly 70% of Fairfax County voters — who backed the proposed constitutional amendment, which would’ve let the General Assembly implement new Congressional districts drawn to favor Democrats in 10 out of 11 seats.
A man who pleaded guilty to two assaults committed in Reston last year could face additional jail time for those crimes following his arrest last week in Arlington.
Koby Berry, 28, was charged with assault and attempted abduction with the intent to defile by Arlington County police last Thursday (May 7) after he allegedly covered the mouth of a woman and tried to push her further into a bathroom at a Pentagon City shopping center the previous day.
|
Fairfax County police believe a teenager was behind the recent fatal stabbing at the Farrington Place condominiums.
The unnamed 16-year-old boy was arrested by detectives on Wednesday (May 13) and charged with first-degree murder, the Fairfax County Police Department announced yesterday (Thursday).
Add to Calendar
Menopause is more than a physical transition—it can also be a time of profound change in how we see ourselves and what we want from life. As familiar roles, responsibilities, and priorities shift, many women find themselves asking, “Who am I now?” In this presentation, we'll explore how our identities have been shaped and consider which parts of ourselves still fit and which may be ready to change.
RSVP: erica@indigotangles.com
Man Fatally Shot by Police on Columbia Pike — “A police standoff inside a Columbia Pike 7-Eleven ended with gunfire” last Friday (May 8). A man who had barricaded himself in the convenience store and was reportedly armed with a knife “was shot and killed after officers tried to take him into custody,” Arlington County police said. [ARLnow]
Road Closures in Fairfax, West Springfield — “Willowmeade Drive (Route 5407) between Route 29 and Knight Arch Road (Route 7699) will be closed from 7 a.m. Monday, May 11, until 7 a.m. Thursday, May 14, for Route 29 intersection work as part of the Route 29 widening project.” In addition, a portion of Taft Drive is going to be closed for about a month, starting at 9 a.m. today, for the Rolling Road widening project. [VDOT]
Vehicle Sales Approved for Office Site — “The Board of Supervisors on May 5 authorized a new use for a property in a hidden corner of Mason District with two vacant office buildings. The board passed a motion to rezone the property [at 6850 Versar Center in Springfield] from I-5 to the C-8 [district] to allow the sale of passenger vehicles.” [Annandale Today]
Some Skepticism of DOJ Investigation — “The Department of Justice says it formally launched a new investigation [last] week into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano … But former federal prosecutor Gene Rossi is skeptical. He says the point may be the announcement rather than the investigation.” [WVTF]
Man Faces Federal Gun Charges — “A Woodbridge man faces federal firearms charges after a Feb. 18 domestic dispute in Herndon … Federal authorities took over prosecution after state-level charges of carrying a concealed weapon and obstruction of justice were dropped in Fairfax County General District Court on May 5.” [Patch]
Fairfax Native Leads Softball Team to First Title — “At the center of the breakthrough season is head coach Maggie Mrowka, a Fairfax County native who became the youngest head coach in Division I college softball when she took over the program last year. Now, in her first season leading the Cougars, Mrowka has guided Charleston to one of the biggest accomplishments in program history.” [WJLA]
Falls Church Plans Cemetery Tours — “A series of monthly walking tours will explore Oakwood Cemetery and the lives of some of those interred there,” starting at 4 p.m. on May 24. “The tours are part of Falls Church’s commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026 and are a welcome addition, said Jim Coyle, who chairs the Falls Church250 Committee.” [ARLnow]
VR Tool Offers Caregivers Insight Into Aging — “Taking care of a loved one at the end of their life can often be a stressful and confusing task, so Fairfax County wants to help. The Virginia county is offering a new virtual training series, developed by Embodied Labs, called Exploring the Dimensions of Aging through Virtual Reality.” [WTOP]
It’s Monday — Expect a 40% chance of rain before 2 PM. The weather will start cloudy but should gradually become mostly sunny, with a high near 67°F and a north wind at 7 to 9 mph. Night will be mostly clear with a low around 45°F. [NWS]
Good Friday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
🕗 News recap
The following articles were published earlier today — May 8, 2026.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for May 8, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Comstock: Reston and Herndon never considered for casino development | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: DOJ investigation part of ‘pattern’ of partisan attacks, Fairfax prosecutor’s office says | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: Old Town Fairfax celebrates Asian food and culture with festival’s return | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:05 am: JUST IN: Va. Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redistricting plan, giving GOP a win | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: County leaders honor Garden Club of Fairfax for century of service | 🗣️ Comments
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Saturday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
- 8:00 am: Falls Church Garden Club Plant Sale
- 8:00 am: GUTS Toastmasters: Get Up to Speak
- 10:00 am: OLLI Ideas Festival
- 11:00 am: Second Saturday Sungazing
- 11:00 am: Infinite Legacy’s 4th annual Summers in Seven Corners Block Party
- 11:00 am: Free Family Swim
- 11:00 am: Kitten Spring Fling
- 👉 3:00 pm: Ode to Joy: Beethoven’s 9th
- 4:00 pm: Sparkling Blind Tasting with Sara Gann
- 6:00 pm: Cartoonist Sophia Glock at Bards Alley
- 6:30 pm: Arts in Daily Spaces Exhibit Opening and Concert
- 7:00 pm: The Big Jam 2026
- 7:00 pm: FREE Beatles Tribute Concert: Magical Mystery Girls
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
- 8:30 am: HomeAid National Capital Region’s Builders for Babies Diaper Drive
- 1:00 pm: Paragon Philharmonia presents Battle of the Decades
- 2:00 pm: Reston Art Gallery Presents its May Exhibit “Down the Shore” by Pat Macintyre
- 3:00 pm: Side-By-Side: Stewart Goodyear Plays Gershwin
⛈️ Saturday’s forecast
Showers and thunderstorms are possible, mainly after 3 PM, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 73°F. Winds from the south will reach speeds of around 11 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph. There’s a 30% chance of precipitation. Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low around 55°F, and a southwest wind of about 5 mph becoming calm later in the evening. See more from Weather.gov.
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
We hope you have a great weekend! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋
Fairfax County supervisors saluted the Garden Club of Fairfax on May 5 for its members’ efforts over the past century.
“Thank you for all you do in our community,” said Dranesville District Supervisor Jimmy Bierman, who sponsored the centennial resolution while acknowledging that he, unlike club members, lacked a green thumb.
|
By DAVID A. LIEB and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter-approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering another major setback to the party in a nationwide battle against Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.
The Asian Festival on Main will be coming back to Old Town Fairfax for a sixth consecutive year next week in commemoration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
The free festival, which claims to be one of Virginia’s biggest cultural events, will take place on Sunday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., spanning Main Street, University Drive and Sager Avenue.