Expect a mostly sunny day with temperatures reaching around 80°F accompanied by a south wind blowing at 6 to 13 mph and gusts up to 21 mph. Tuesday night will bring showers and potential thunderstorms after 5am, as the temperature drops to around 60°F with a south wind at 8 mph. There is a high 90% chance of precipitation, and new rainfall amounts may range between a quarter and half of an inch. See more from Weather.gov.
An American Airlines jet takes off from National Airport (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)
Fairfax County leaders continue to push the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) to fund an outside analysis of aircraft noise’s impact on neighborhoods along the flight path at Reagan National Airport.
“This is merely asking MWAA to do what a whole lot of other airports across the country have done,” Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay said on Sept. 30, when supervisors unanimously approved making the request of MWAA CEO Jack Potter.
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Centreville Road at Woodland Park Crossing in Herndon (via Google Maps)
A man remains hospitalized after being struck by a driver near Arrowbrook Centre in Herndon late last week.
Fairfax County police officers and medics were dispatched around 7:22 p.m. on Friday (Oct. 3) for a crash involving a driver in a 2012 Nissan Versa hitting a pedestrian near the intersection of Centreville Road and Woodland Park Road just south of the Dulles Toll Road.
The CIA headquarters at Langley seen from the air (staff photo)
The woman who crashed into the main gate at the CIA’s McLean headquarters while driving drunk earlier this year has been found guilty of three charges.
A federal jury on Thursday (Oct. 2) convicted 27-year-old Monia Spadaro of driving under the influence, reckless driving and eluding police in connection with the May 22 incident, according to online court records.
Get ready to fire up your taste buds, Fairfax! On Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 1-5 PM, Unity of Fairfax is hosting its very first Summer Cookout Cook Off, and YOU are the judge.
A gateway sign for Springfield on the Old Keene Mill Road pedestrian bridge (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Fairfax County is revisiting its vision for downtown Springfield in the hopes of adapting it to a new era.
The county’s Department of Planning and Development will formally kick off its Franconia-Springfield Planning Study with a virtual community meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. Interested members of the public must register to receive a link to the Zoom meeting.
The office building at 1818 Library Street in Reston Town Center (courtesy BXP)
A company that helps thousands of companies around the world manage their personnel and finances is planning a move westward along the Silver Line corridor.
Workday will relocate its existing office in Tysons to Reston Town Center, where it has signed a lease for all of the eighth and ninth floors at 1818 Library Street, property owner and developer BXP announced last Thursday (Oct. 2).
Willow Springs Elementary School renovation rendering (via FCPS)
A planned renovation of Willow Springs Elementary School is still on track, as Fairfax County officials extend a review period for the project.
The Board of Supervisors unanimously voted last Tuesday (Sept. 30) to extend the deadline for county review of the proposal to May 27, 2026. The board approved the extension as part of its administrative items with no discussion.
One driver was killed yesterday (Sunday) night after colliding with oncoming traffic in the Fort Belvoir area.
The crash occurred shortly before 7:40 p.m. at the intersection of Jeff Todd Way and Telegraph Road when a northbound Cadillac driver crossed over a median on Jeff Todd Way and hit a southbound Toyota Highlander head-on.
The windmill in Bailey’s Crossroads at the Route 7 and Columbia Pike interchange (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Teacher Charged With Assaulting Student — An instructional assistant at Providence Elementary School was charged on Friday (Oct. 3) with misdemeanor assault after allegedly “aggressively” handling a student during a physical education class on Sept. 18. “No injuries were reported. A teacher who witnessed the incident reported it to the school administration, and the instructional assistant was placed on administrative leave.” [City of Fairfax Police]
New Safety Measures After DCA Crash — “The Federal Aviation Administration made permanent changes to how helicopters operate in the airspace around D.C. in response to the Jan. 29 midair collision near Reagan National Airport … Similar adjustments were made at Baltimore Washington International and Dulles airports to increase the distance between helicopters and commercial flights.” [WTOP]
Va. Moves Toward Trans Sports Ban — “The Virginia Board of Health on Thursday voted to begin a lengthy process to bar transgender people from playing in female sports and restrict the facilities they use. Shortly before the vote, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) issued an executive directive giving his support to the move.” [Washington Post]
Tysons Apartments Up for Sale — Developer LCOR “is marketing Kingston at McLean Crossing, a 319-unit apartment complex at 7480 Birdwood Ave,” as for sale. Currently 96% occupied, with an average rent of $2,745 per unit, the two towers are “the first of several buildings planned as part of the 21-acre The Commons of McLean phased development, later rebranded McLean Crossing.” [Washington Business Journal]
Police Investigate Assault at Park — Fairfax City police “officers were dispatched around 4:15 p.m. [on Thursday, Oct. 2] for the report of an assault at Kutner Park, which is located at 3901 Jermantown Road, according to a police spokesman. Investigators believe that there were fewer than eight juveniles involved in the assault.” [Patch]
Reminders for Pedestrian Safety Month — “October is Pedestrian Safety Month so there’s no better time to take a moment and renew your efforts to travel safely. Whether you are walking, biking or driving, keep in mind that safety is a two-way street and is everyone’s job. If we each take a moment and consider safety, we hope to reduce the number of pedestrian accidents in Fairfax County.” [Fairfax County Government]
Automotive Teacher Wins $50K Prize — “Rebecca Fenton received quite a shock last week. The Fairfax County Public Schools automotive instructor was surprised in her classroom by family, FCPS staff and students, and a news crew. They had all gathered to celebrate Fenton winning a prize in teaching excellence that included a $50,000 check.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Craft Festival Coming to Chantilly — “When the Capital Arts and Craft Festival opens October 10 at Dulles Expo Center, there will be one Reston-based artist making her debut at this largest indoor art festival in the region. Ceramic artist Laurie Baron will be among 225 artisans from throughout the country at the three-day event.” [The Burn]
It’s Monday — Patchy fog is expected to clear by 10am, making way for a sunny day with a high near 81 degrees and calm winds turning south at 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. The evening will be mostly clear with a low around 61 degrees and a gentle south wind at 6 mph. [NWS]
