The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors directed staff yesterday (Tuesday) to expedite efforts to fulfill goals laid out in the ongoing Plan Forward update related to the creation of “suburban village centers” throughout the county.
The designation could be applied to shopping and activity centers described as “mixed-use community focal points within suburban neighborhoods.”
A man convicted as a teen in a Fairfax County court for allegedly shooting a person in the face during a drug deal had his conviction reversed this summer due to violations of his right to a speedy trial.
Virginia’s Court of Appeals reversed the young man’s 2023 conviction for unlawful wounding on July 14 after finding that a deadline extension granted for the trial didn’t qualify for an exception specifically allowed by the state’s speedy trial law.
Come out and enjoy one of Northern Virginia’s favorite street festivals in the heart of Clarendon on Saturday, September 26th, from 11am – 6pm.
This fun-filled celebration takes over eight blocks around the Clarendon Metro Station with live music, dancing, a vibrant beer and wine garden, delicious offerings from local restaurants and food trucks, a dedicated Kids Zone with family-friendly activities, and 150+ vendors featuring Arlington’s best artists, makers, and small businesses. Thousands of residents and visitors gather each year to enjoy great food, entertainment, shopping, and community spirit—all in one of Arlington’s most walkable neighborhoods. Don’t miss this showcase of local flavor, creativity, and fun for everyone!
Check out details including vendors, exhibitors, and performers at the Clarendon Day! website. This is a free admission event and will take place rain or shine.
Just like the slasher movie villain he donned as a disguise, a man charged with destruction of the Lorton Station Community Association’s property kept coming back.
The Fairfax County Police Department arrested a 22-year-old man from Lorton on Aug. 17 after he allegedly destroyed the windows of the community association’s building at 9050 Lorton Station Blvd on six different occasions.
Fairfax County is expanding the use of electric and hybrid-electric buses in Fairfax Connector in an effort to reduce emissions and “modernize” its transit fleet.
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) announced this week that 19 new next-generation hybrid-electric buses are being added, advancing a goal to transition nearly a quarter of the fleet to the technology by the end of the year.
The SLHS PTSA Food Pantry will be hosting its 9th Annual “Do It Your Way 0.5K” on September 27th from 2-4pm at Lake Anne Plaza. Join others in our community for music provided by DJ Randy Platts, pre-race warm-ups led by Kurt Rose, Celebrity Starters, cookies based by SLHS culinary students, a live raffle, and the most rewarding 650 steps you’ll take all year. Register online now or in-person the day of the event. All proceeds will directly support over 500 local students and families in the SLHS Pyramid each week.
Fairfax County is loaning $12 million to the consortium redeveloping the former Franconia Governmental Center site into affordable housing.
At its meeting Tuesday (Aug. 25), the Board of Supervisors voted 9-1 to approve the loan with Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity opposed.
When Nadir Naimi talks about his new restaurant Sheeba, the words “authenticity” and “customer experience” frequently crop up.
The first franchise of a growing, family-owned chain to open outside its home state of Michigan, the Yemeni eatery served dinner to its inaugural patrons in Vienna at 111 Church Street NW last Friday (Aug. 21).
Va. Seeks to Fill SNAP and Medicaid Gaps — “The General Assembly set aside more than $500 million in the 2026-2028 biennial budget to cover new administrative costs and cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.” Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed an executive order Tuesday (Aug. 25) focused on mitigating the impact of the federal spending cuts but “acknowledged that the state will not be able to absorb the full cost.” [Cardinal News]
Flags Lowered for Dolly Parton — “Gov. Abigail Spanberger has ordered all state and local flags to fly at half-staff to honor the memory of country music icon Dolly Parton. Parton died Tuesday at the age of 80.” Her publicist said she passed away after “a brief battle with cancer.” [Inside NoVA]
Two-Way I-95 Toll Lane Study Underway — “News4 has learned that a study is now underway to transform the I-95 express lanes into a two-way operation at all times instead of just the one direction the lanes go in now. There could also be another expansion of those express lanes south past Fredericksburg.” [NBC4]
Legislators Concerned by License Plate Readers — “License plate readers are being used by many governments and law enforcement agencies. But details about the data are secret … Senator [Danica] Roem and Delegate [Irene] Shin both say they would like to see members of the General Assembly allow for more transparency when they gavel into session in January.” [WVTF]
County Adds AI Chatbot to Website — “Our new ‘Ask Fairfax’ Generative AI chatbot is designed to help you quickly find information across fairfaxcounty.gov … It’s similar in style to tools like Copilot, ChatGPT and Claude, but focused exclusively on county information so you can get answers from trusted sources.” [Fairfax County Government]
SOL Scores Tick Up — “Virginia students continued to make progress in reading and math last school year, posting gains that moved them closer to pre-pandemic performance levels, the Virginia Department of Education announced Tuesday.” [Virginia Mercury]
Asphalt Plant Proposed in Springfield Area — “Vulcan Materials Co. is proposing to add an asphalt plant to its Edsall concrete production facility on Industrial Drive in the Springfield area of Mason District. The company plans to file an application with the county within the next few days.” [Annandale Today]
Jeff Goldblum Headlines GMU Arts Lineup — “Actor and jazz pianist Jeff Goldblum will headline a fall performing arts lineup at George Mason University that also includes international dance and vocal groups, two major orchestras and student productions. Goldblum and The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra will perform Oct. 3 during the 21st annual ARTS by George! benefit at the Center for the Arts.” [Patch]
It’s Thursday — Expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 90, though there’s a 30% chance of rain, mainly after 2pm. At night, there’s a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially before midnight, with a low around 69. The sky will be mostly cloudy, and winds will become calm. [NWS]
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Good Wednesday 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 — Aug 26, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Thursday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon, with a 40% chance, and a high nearing 90°F with mostly sunny skies. Winds from the south will be around 7 to 9 mph. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms may occur before midnight, followed by patchy fog and mostly cloudy conditions, with a low around 68°F. Winds will calm from the south at 6 mph. There’s a 50% chance of precipitation. 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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A driver was taken to a hospital earlier this afternoon (Wednesday) after crashing into a tree on Route 123 (Dolley Madison Blvd) in McLean during rush hour.
Police officers and Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department personnel were dispatched at around 3:51 p.m. for the single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Dolley Madison and Mayflower Drive.
