Hundreds of Fairfax County residents are expected to hit the streets tomorrow (Saturday) as part of a nationwide protest movement opposing the Trump administration.
Though the main event will take place at noon near the National Mall in D.C., a dozen rallies are also planned across the county for this year’s second “No Kings Day of Action,” many of them organized by local chapters of the grassroots, liberal activist network Indivisible.
Claims that a social worker at Centreville High School pressured students into obtaining abortions without informing their guardians appear to be baseless, attorneys hired by Fairfax County Public Schools say.
A preliminary investigation found not only that the teacher who made the allegations may have withheld and fabricated evidence, but that state officials might have been made aware of the allegations well before they were publicly reported, King & Spalding partner Sean Royall said in statements sent yesterday (Thursday) to the U.S. Department of Education and Sen. Bill Cassidy, who chairs the Senate education committee.
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Attorney General Candidates Spar in Debate — “In their only debate of the election cycle, Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares and Democratic challenger Jay Jones laid out their plans should they be elected Virginia’s top prosecutor Thursday night at the University of Richmond … Both men portrayed themselves as defenders of the law who would work to stem crime statewide, enforce consumer protections and uphold Virginians’ rights.” [Virginia Mercury]
Space Industry Conference Postponed — “Connected DMV, one of the hosts of the conference, has moved spaceNEXT to Feb. 18-20, saying the [federal government] shutdown hindered its ability to attract speakers across key agencies who need federal travel approvals … SpaceNEXT was set to take place on Nov. 11-12 at Capital One Hall in Tysons, which remains the venue.” [DC Inno]
Dolly Parton Library Coming to N. Va. — “A new Northern Virginia chapter of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library announced Thursday it is launching a fundraising campaign to provide free books to young children, with Alexandria [becoming] the first city in the region to host the program.” [ALXnow]
Honeygrow Arrives in Lincolnia — “Honeygrow, a fast-casual dining spot in Barcroft Plaza, opens tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. Honeygrow specializes in stir-frys, salads, and ‘Honeybar’ desserts. It’s located at 6464 Lincolnia Road in the space formerly occupied by Chico’s Natural Pet Market.” [Annandale Today]
New Shop Opens at Dulles Airport — “We’ve got The Goods @ IAD!!!!! This new addition has just opened its doors … From travel essentials to the latest tech from iStore, sweet treats from Dylan’s Candy, and a dazzling array of unique gifts, souvenirs, self-care items, delicious snacks, and grab-and-go goodies, you’ll find everything you need to prepare for your journey!” [Dulles Airport/X]
Ace Hardware Celebrates Vienna Opening — “The Town of Vienna officially welcomed its newest neighbor, Ace Hardware, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 9, 2025. Vienna residents, business leaders, public officials, and other community members gathered for the highly-anticipated opening.” [Town of Vienna Economic Development]
Grants Available for Fairfax City Nonprofits — “The City of Fairfax is offering a competitive grant process for human services nonprofit organizations that serve residents of Fairfax City. Applications will be accepted from Oct. 8 through Dec. 1 … This grant opportunity is intended to help nonprofit safety net providers remain sustainable by mitigating some of their financial burdens.” [City of Fairfax]
Glow-in-the-Dark Show in McLean — “McLean’s Alden Theater is planning a truly glowing performance this month. Lightwire Theater will present Dino-Light on Friday, October 24. The group combines puppetry, dance, and electroluminescent technology to create extravagant light-up creations.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
New Legal Notice — Sonesta ES Suites is seeking an ABC alcohol license for 12815 Fair Lakes Parkway; objections due within 30 days. [Public Notices]
New Legal Notice — Sonesta ES Suites is applying for an ABC hotel beer/wine license for 13700 Coppermine Road in Herndon; objections due in 30 days. [Public Notices]
It’s Friday — Expect sunny skies and a high of 63 degrees with a northwest 6-to-8-mph wind during the day. On Friday night, the sky will be mostly clear with a low temperature of around 46 degrees, accompanied by calm wind conditions. [NWS]
Good Thursday 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 — Oct 16, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Friday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect sunny skies and a high near 63, accompanied by a northwest wind at 6 to 8 mph. The night will be mostly clear with a low around 45 and calm 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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Fairfax County police detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred last night (Wednesday) in the Hutchison neighborhood near Herndon.
Officers were dispatched to the 13000 block of Parcher Avenue at 9:31 p.m. for a “suspicious person” call. The caller reported seeing an unconscious person lying on the ground with “lots of blood coming from the leg,” according to scanner traffic.
For the next week, desserts will be a force for good at several restaurants and bakeries in Fairfax County.
Tatte, Bourbon Boulevard and other local establishments are participating in this year’s Bakes for Breast Cancer, an annual fundraiser that encourages bakers to donate proceeds from their dessert sales to support breast cancer research.
The Virginia Department of Transportation is urging drivers to avoid traveling on southbound I-495 in McLean tonight (Thursday) while its crews finish realigning the highway.
Three southbound lanes will close to traffic, starting at 8:30 p.m. with a single left lane and continuing with two other lanes by 9:30 p.m. The closures will extend from Georgetown Pike to the area just south of the American Legion Bridge.
No special election is on the calendar, but that hasn’t stopped a former PTA president from seeking a potential seat on the Fairfax County School Board.
Tom Dannan, a Democrat from Burke, is the first declared candidate looking to succeed Rachna Sizemore Heizer as the school board’s Braddock District representative, he announced yesterday (Wednesday).
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has approved developer Comstock’s request to build an elevated pedestrian bridge connecting two of its new office buildings in the Reston Row portion of Reston Station.
The plan to build the secure passageway somewhere between the fourth and seventh floors of the buildings will meet the needs of a Fortune 500 company planning to lease space in the buildings, a representative of the developer told supervisors at the public hearing on Tuesday (Oct. 14).
