News

An employee of the U.S. State Department has been accused of unlawfully storing more than 1,000 classified documents at his Vienna home.

Federal prosecutors arrested and charged Ashley J. Tellis earlier this month with one felony count of unlawfully retaining national defense information.


Countywide
A tree with bright red leaves along Lynnhaven Place near Oakton Library (photo by Susan Woolsey)

Lawyers Road Closures Scheduled — “Weather permitting, Lawyers Road (Route 673) between Hunter Mill Road (Route 674) and Garrett Street (Route 3217) will be closed to through traffic Saturday, Oct. 25; Sunday, Oct. 26; Saturday, Nov. 1; and Sunday, Nov. 2, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. each day for drainage pipe replacement … Through traffic will be detoured via Hunter Mill Road and Vale Road (Route 672)/Malcolm Road NW.” [VDOT]

Judge Sides with Seven Corners Nonprofit — “In an Oct. 7 oral ruling and Oct. 17 written opinion, Judge Leonie Brinkema of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia said [Attorney General Jason] Miyares’ push to obtain donor lists from American Muslims for Palestine is overly broad and likely violates the First Amendment’s protection of freedom of association.” [Virginia Mercury]

Metro Ridership Drops During Shutdown — “Metro platforms have been sparsely sprinkled with passengers for weeks, a clear sign of the effects of the government shutdown rippling through the region’s transit system … Metro says ridership among federal employees is down 24 percent since the shutdown began on Oct. 1, compared to weekdays in September.” [DC News Now]

Marine Corps Marathon to Return — “The Marine Corps Marathon is still happening this weekend despite the government shutdown, bringing numerous road closures to Arlington. Now in its 50th year, the sold-out race — one of the largest marathons in the country — will begin as scheduled on Sunday morning, just like the Army Ten-Miler last week.” [ARLnow]

Man Reunites With Life-Saving First Responders — “On May 17, 2025, Benjamin Shaul, 36, went into cardiac arrest at his home after feelings of indigestion … On Friday, October 17, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue held a Resuscitation Reunion to reunite the Shaul’s with the first responders who provided emergency medical care that day and undoubtedly helped save Mr. Shaul’s life.” [FCFRD]

Former Capitals Star Sells McLean Home — “The McLean, Virginia, home previously owned by former Washington Capitals star T.J. Oshie has sold for $9.3 million. Washington Fine Properties announced the sale of the home, at 1004 Dogue Hill Lane, on Tuesday. The house was built in 2021 and features six bedrooms, six full bathrooms, two half baths and 11,400 square feet of living space.” [WTOP]

Op-Ed Makes Case for Reston as Development Model — “Modern suburbia is rightfully characterized as car-centric and aggressively unwalkable with bland, copy-pasted building facades. But Simon’s vision was radically different in a way that yields continuous dividends to its residents, seemingly in perpetuity.” [Greater Greater Washington]

Reston Library to Host Puzzle Sale — The Friends of the Reston Regional Library are bringing back their annual puzzles and games sale this Thursday through Sunday (Oct. 23-26). Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. except on Sunday, when the sale will end at 3 p.m. “Hundreds and hundreds (dare we say ‘thousands’?) of gently used puzzles in good condition are just waiting for you at this super fun sale.” [Fairfax County Public Library]

New Legal Notice — The Andalusia Lounge seeks an ABC restaurant permit for 6239 Little River Turnpike; objections due within 30 days. [Public Notices]

It’s Wednesday — Clouds will increase throughout the day as the temperature reaches a high near 64°F. West winds will blow at 8 to 14 mph, occasionally gusting as high as 24 mph. For Wednesday night, expect mostly clear skies with a low temperature around 44°F and a gentle west wind of approximately 7 mph. [NWS]


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Around Town

Good Tuesday 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 — Oct 21, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Wednesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.

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☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect sunny conditions and a high of near 63 with west winds between 8 and 15 mph and gusts up to 24 mph. For Wednesday night, the weather will be mainly clear, with lows around 42 and a mild west wind at approximately 7 mph. 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.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.


News

Most Fairfax City residents appear to be in favor of efforts by the city council to further restrict the ability to carry firearms around town.

An overwhelming majority of the 12 speakers during a public hearing on Oct. 14 expressed support for a proposed ordinance that would align the city’s gun policy with that of Fairfax County.


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A historic house in the Wolf Trap area that has previously served as a plantation home and an art studio could soon take on new life once again, thanks to the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Resident Curator Program.

An application submitted through the program this summer proposes to restore not only the vacant Lahey Lost Valley House at 9750 Brookmeadow Drive, but also the trails and parkland surrounding it.


News

Two men on opposite ends of the age spectrum pleaded guilty yesterday (Monday) to manslaughter for separate fatal shootings, the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano announced this morning.

Herndon resident Ismael Cruz Delcid, now 20, was arrested in March 2024 and charged with second-degree murder after shooting 14-year-old Michai Malave outside the Sonesta Extended Stay Suites in the McNair area south of Herndon.


News

The City of Fairfax Police Department is investigating multiple crimes believed to have been perpetrated by a group of “young adults and juveniles.”

Each of the incidents in question occurred over the past weekend at various different locations, the department announced yesterday (Monday).


News

Plans to raze an aging office building and replace it with 400 residential units in the Fairfax Ridge Road area of Fairfax Center won unanimous support from the Fairfax County Planning Commission last Thursday (Oct. 16).

The proposal to amend the county’s comprehensive plan guiding development of the site will now be considered by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Nov. 18.


Around Town

Though the weather is getting colder, Fairfax County’s Mason District hopes to get residents out to their favorite local eateries with the return of its nascent restaurant week campaign.

The second annual Mason District Restaurant Week launched yesterday (Monday) and will continue through Sunday (Oct. 26) with 17 participating establishments — almost twice as many as last year.