Fairfax County officials celebrate the completion of the Innovation Station North Neighborhood Access project (via Fairfax County/YouTube)
After more than a year of construction and a decade of planning, residents who live north of the Innovation Center Metro station near Herndon can finally walk or bike directly to the transit stop.
Fairfax County officials cut a ribbon last Friday (Feb. 27) to celebrate the completion of the Innovation Station North Neighborhood Access project, which added a shared-use path and two pedestrian bridges to connect the neighborhoods along Farougi Court and Apgar Place to the Metro station’s kiss-and-ride lot.
Moo Thru's future location in Burke (staff photo by Emily Leayman)
Moo Thru, a Virginia-based ice cream franchise, is working to open its next ice cream shop in Burke.
Franchise owner Morgan Johnson confirmed to FFXnow that the shop plans to open this summer at Burke Town Center (6025H Burke Centre Parkway). The timing is dependent on permit approvals and construction.
Finding the perfect balance of luxury, budget-friendly pricing, and a prime location in Tysons Corner is finally possible. Indigo at McLean Station is actively welcoming residents to a modern, transit-oriented community located just 0.3 miles from the McLean Metro Station.
To help you find your new home, we are hosting a community Open House on Saturday, October 3rd, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Explore Phase I & Phase II Leasing Options
Indigo at McLean Station offers flexible moving timelines across two distinct phases to fit your scheduling needs:
Phase I (Available Now): Limited studio and one-bedroom layouts remain for immediate move-in. These select homes are reserved for households at the 60% Area Median Income (AMI) level.
Phase II (Mid-October 2026 Move-Ins): Pre-leasing is fully underway for brand-new studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. Phase II layouts accommodate AMI tiers ranging from 50% to 70%.
To see exactly what fits your budget, Visit the Floor Plan Page of our Website to review our current layout availability and download detailed maximum household income guidelines.
Join Our Open House & Lock In Exclusive Savings
Come see our modern architecture and premium amenities in person. We have an incredible, stackable event incentive waiting for you.
Date & Time: Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: 1750 Old Meadow Rd, McLean, VA 22102
What to Expect: Personal tours of Phase I floor plans, access to community amenity spaces, complimentary light refreshments, and a raffle.
Exclusive Open House Special: Apply during the event to get 1/2 month of rent completely free on Phase I apartments! Best of all, this can be combined with our active leasing special of Up to Two Months Free on Select Apartments.
If you cannot make the event but want to beat the crowd, Schedule a Tour Today to book a convenient, private walkthrough.
Modern Apartment Finishes & Financial Flexibility
Every apartment home at Indigo is built with high-end, energy-efficient appliances, contemporary open-concept layouts, and premium finishes. We also prioritize financial flexibility and pet inclusivity:
Flexible Rent Programs: We partner directly with the Flex Platform, empowering residents to split their monthly rent into smaller payments that align with their personal pay cycles.
Zero Breed Restrictions: Our community truly welcomes all dogs. Enjoy an on-site Pet Spa and a dedicated neighborhood walking trail.
Cobu Resident App: Instantly connect with your neighbors, view community event calendars, join local interest groups, and browse an exclusive neighborhood marketplace.
Want a genuine look at our community? Chat With One of Our Residents online to hear directly from the people who call Indigo home.
Secure Your Tysons Corner Apartment Today
Take advantage of our fantastic introductory incentives, including Up to Two Months Free on Select Apartments.
Start exploring immediately by browsing our Virtual Tour Playlist to view high-definition video walkthroughs of our Phase I models. For individual pricing, availability, and specific income qualification charts, Visit Our Website or call our expert leasing team directly at (571) 786-5546.
*Specials apply to new applicants only, on select apartments, are subject to change and may have additional conditions.
A Fairfax Police officer pilots a drone (photo via FCPD)
A Fairfax County police pilot program that uses drones to gather initial information in emergencies continues to grow after receiving overwhelmingly positive returns.
Launched in fall 2025, the “Drone as First Responder” program features specially-outfitted drones that are deployed and remotely piloted to the location where an emergency is reported.
Entrance to Beau Jour De Ma Vie in Idylwood (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
A bakery that aims to replicate the taste and freshness of a Parisian cafe has opened up in Idylwood.
De Ma Vie kicked off its soft opening this past weekend (Feb. 28 to March 1) by letting visitors sample its croissants, tarts and other pastries for free.
Featuring both voice and instrumental performance on vielle, lute, gittern, harp, recorder, douçaine, and bagpipe, the program will include works by, among others, Johannes Ciconia, Trebor, Johannes Senleches, Solage, Guillaume de Machaut, Guillaume Dufay, and Gilles Binchois, rousing dance music from medieval Florence and finely wrought instrumental arrangements from the Faenza codex and the Buxheim Organ book.
Rep. James Walkinshaw (staff photo by Jared Serre)
An additional $9.2 million in federal funds is coming to Fairfax County, raising the county’s total earmarks to nearly $17 million for this fiscal year.
Rep. James Walkinshaw announced today (Tuesday) that he had helped procure approximately $13.4 million for the county in the minibus appropriations package that passed last month.
Vote dividers at a Fairfax County polling place for the 2023 general election (file photo)
Some voters will cast ballots in a special election for the Braddock District seat on the Fairfax County School Board today (Tuesday), while early voting for a statewide congressional redistricting amendment will begin later this week.
Polls opened at 6 a.m. and will remain open until 7 p.m. throughout the Braddock District. The special election is only open to registered voters in the Braddock District, but district residents can also register and vote a provisional ballot on Election Day at their assigned polling place.
Snow falling on a resting deer in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Potomac River Advisory Lifted — “D.C. health officials are lifting a recreational advisory on the Potomac River, citing an improvement in water quality after a sewage line collapsed in January. A section of the Potomac Interceptor collapsed Jan. 19, spilling hundreds of millions of gallons of untreated sewage into the river and creating a stinky environmental disaster.” [WTOP]
Local Iranian Americans Split on Bombings — “Iranian Americans in the D.C. region are expressing sharply different views of the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend, and whether the attacks will move Iran closer to a goal they share: safety and a better future for Iranians.” [WTOP]
Fundraiser to Help Stabbing Victims’ Family — “The Virginia Chapter of the Non-Resident Nepali Association has organized a fundraising campaign to support the remaining family of the victims of a brutal stabbing rampage by Chhatra Thapa, 54, on Feb. 23 in Fairfax. Thapa killed his wife, Binda Thapa, 52, and daughter, Mamta, 33, a nurse.” [Annandale Today]
Worker Assaulted During 7-Eleven Robbery — “City of Fairfax police arrested a juvenile suspect who they say seriously assaulted a convenience store employee on Monday morning. Officers responded around 5 a.m. to investigate the report of a robbery at the 7-Eleven located at 3965 Jermantown Road.” [Patch]
Rules for AI in Education Considered — “As schools adopt AI and students spend more time on screens, state lawmakers have questions about the technology’s impact on students’ safety, critical thinking and learning skills. Del. Sam Rasoul, D-Roanoke, said due to these concerns, lawmakers and educators are now trying to keep pace with rapid AI advancements.” [Virginia Mercury]
Tulips to Take Over National Mall — “Tulip Day marks the beginning of spring with a massive, 150,000-flower display of freshly bloomed tulips in the heart of D.C. The event is from 11:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, March 15. Ticket-holding visitors will be able to pick their own bouquet, with a limit of 10 flowers per person.” [NBC4]
Meeting on Oakton Traffic Study Coming — “The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will hold a second public meeting for the Oakton Congestion and Safety Study on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 7 p.m., in the cafeteria of Oakton High School.” Staff will present an analysis of existing conditions and seek feedback on proposed improvements that came out of a public workshop in November. [FCDOT]
Trail Advocates Win National Recognition — “Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail, a volunteer group dedicated to trail maintenance and education efforts, was recognized with an award last month for its trail renovation work. The organization was honored with the ‘Trail of the Year’ award from the Public Lands Alliance at the nonprofit’s conference in Daytona Beach,” Florida. [ALXnow]
It’s Tuesday — Expect a 70% chance of rain before 2pm and possibly after 5pm, with cloudy skies and a high near 48. At night, there’s an 80% chance of rain after 7pm, with a low around 45, accumulating another tenth to a quarter-inch. [NWS]
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🌧️ Tuesday’s forecast
Expect rain until 2pm, followed by a slight chance of rain after 5pm, with a high near 48. The light and variable wind will shift to south at 6 mph in the afternoon. There’s an 80% chance of precipitation, and new amounts may range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch. Tuesday night will see rain, mainly after 7pm, a low around 44, and a south wind of 6-8 mph. The chance of precipitation stays at 80%, with similar precipitation amounts as earlier. See more from Weather.gov.
Snow on the hood of a Fairfax County school bus (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
While accumulations are limited, today’s snowfall was substantial enough to convince Fairfax County Public Schools to delay classes tomorrow (Tuesday).
All schools and central offices will open two hours late tomorrow after the National Weather Service issued an advisory warning of potentially challenging travel conditions during the morning rush hour.
