Original X Productions CEO Stacy Moscatelli helps cut the ribbon on the Hershey Super Sweet Adventure (staff photo by Katie Taranto)
Guests at Tysons Corner Center can now partake in candy-themed activities and pose for custom chocolate bar wrappers at the new Hershey’s experience, which held a grand opening last week.
Hershey’s Super Sweet Adventure opened Friday (April 24) on the mall’s first level near Macy’s, following a delay earlier this year. The storefront carries Hershey’s treats and a variety of branded collectibles and merchandise, while the backroom makes way for the ticketed experience: an interactive workshop with activities inspired by Hershey’s various confections.
Signs are seen outside the Fairfax County Government Center during the Virginia redistricting referendum, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
By GARY D. ROBERTSON and DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Supreme Court judges on Monday questioned whether the state’s Democratic-led legislature complied with constitutional requirements when it sent a congressional redistricting plan to voters, in a case that carries high stakes for the balance of power in the U.S. House.
Join the National Concert Band of America on Sunday, May 17 at 3 p.m. for Built to Last — a powerful afternoon concert celebrating 250 years of the American experience through music.
From patriotic marches to stirring contemporary works, Built to Last takes audiences on a musical journey through the triumphs, challenges, traditions, and evolving identity that have shaped our nation. The program also highlights music by composers from around the world, reflecting the many voices and cultures woven into the American story.
Attendees can expect an inspiring and accessible program filled with sweeping melodies, energetic rhythms, cinematic soundscapes, and moments of reflection. This family-friendly concert is designed to resonate with audiences of all ages while celebrating the resilience, innovation, and spirit that continue to define America.
Selected to perform at the 2026 Association of Concert Bands national convention, NCBA is recognized as one of Northern Virginia’s premier wind ensembles, known for performances that honor tradition while embracing new voices and perspectives.
Event Details:
• Sunday, May 17 at 3 p.m.
• West Springfield High School
• Free admission
• Family-friendly community event
Celebrate America’s story through the power of live music. Free admission — reserve your tickets today.
The pedestrian crosswalk across Main Street at Lyndhurst Drive in Fairfax City (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
The City of Fairfax is seeking public input on possible improvements to a wonky intersection along Main Street.
The city is studying the intersection of Main Street at its terminus with Lyndhurst Drive and Trapp Road. The intersection is just west of Carter G. Woodson High School.
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis answers questions at a press conference in his department's Real Time Crime Center with Skydio (via Skydio/YouTube)
The Fairfax County Police Department’s use of drones has caught the attention of the Trump administration.
Federal officials, including Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr and White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios, visited the FCPD’s Real Time Crime Center on Friday (April 24) to hype up the potential of drones to transform public safety and the U.S. economy.
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 general view of Bamenda, Cameroon, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Welba Yamo Pascal)
A U.S. Army major employed as a nurse on a military base near Washington, D.C., has been charged with conspiring to provide financial and tactical support to separatist fighters in his native Cameroon, according to court records unsealed last week.
Maj. Kenneth Chungag, a nurse who lives and works on Fort Belvoir in Virginia, is accused of using his military training and experience to assist the Ambazonia Defense Forces in Cameroon.
Pavilion near baseball field in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Police Officer’s Gun Fired in Tysons Corner Center — “On the afternoon of April 2, a D.C. police captain was at Level99 … when he lost his personal weapon while playing a game, Fairfax County police said. A teen found the weapon, thought it was a prop and pulled the trigger, investigators said. No one was shot.” [NBC4]
GOP Suggests Returning Part of N. Va. to D.C. — Republican Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Georgia) introduced legislation last week that would “Make D.C. Square Again” by ceding Arlington and Alexandria back to the District “in the wake of Virginia voters approving a redistricting referendum to benefit Democrats’ representation in Congress.” [ARLnow]
Metro Board Approves Automation Plan — “The WMATA board of directors voted [on April 23] to endorse a plan to fully automate the Red Line and add platform screen doors as part of its capital improvement plan. The other lines would come next. The changes wouldn’t be finished on the Red Line until 2032 at the earliest, and are contingent on federal funding.” [Washingtonian]
Bill Makes Contraceptives Free — “Contraceptive services will soon be free for all privately-insured Virginians under a new law starting in 2027. The Contraceptive Equity Act, sponsored by Sen. Jennifer Carroll Foy (D-Fairfax), will require insurers to cover a broader range of birth control methods without patients having to pay out-of-pocket.” [WHRO]
Mobile Home Fire in Chantilly — Fairfax County firefighters responded just after 1 a.m. on Friday (April 24) to a fire that engulfed a mobile home in the 14500 block of Trans World Avenue in Chantilly. No injuries were reported, but an investigation into the cause of the fire remains underway. [FCFRD/Facebook]
FCPS Principal Defends Early Release Days — “Fairfax County elementary school teachers are using the extra time they receive on monthly early release days to plan, finish trainings, meet with parents and support chronically absent students,” according to Mosaic Elementary School principal Mahri Aste. She says she understands parents’ concerns about the school calendar, but the loss of the scheduled planning time will “impact kids.” [WTOP]
D.C. Considers Self-Driving Taxis — “Robotaxis could be allowed on D.C. streets under anewbill that lays out the rules of the road for autonomous vehicles, providing an alternative to Ubers and Lyfts or traditional taxis.” D.C. Council member Charles “Allen said he sought to address a number of concerns about autonomous vehicles, ranging from safety to congestion to the displacement of human workers.” [Washington Post]
McLean Houses Sell for Combined $25M — “The deals, which create a 6-acre compound across some of the most expensive and exclusive land in Greater Washington, closed 10 days apart. First, on April 14, Arthur and Linda Rodbell sold 1137 and 1169 Crest Lane to Splinter VA LLC for $12.825 million. Then, on Friday, 1173 and 1175 Crest, known as Easter Hill, sold for $12.45 million.” [Washington Business Journal]
It’s Monday — Expect patchy fog before 7 a.m., followed by sunny skies with a high around 69°F. Light winds will shift to an eastward direction at 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Monday night will be mostly clear, with a low near 47°F and southeast winds of 3 to 7 mph. [NWS]
Expect likely showers and possible thunderstorms after 5 pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 66°F. East winds will blow at 10 to 13 mph, with gusts up to 22 mph, and a 60% chance of rain, ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, especially higher during thunderstorms. On Saturday night, showers and potential thunderstorms will continue, with lows around 47°F and northeast winds at 14 mph, gusting up to 23 mph. There’s a 90% chance of rain, with new precipitation amounts between a quarter and half an inch. See more from Weather.gov.
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Fairfax County police controlling traffic on Machen Road at Route 29 after two-vehicle crash (via VDOT traffic cameras)
A woman was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash this afternoon (Friday) on Route 29 near the Centreville Regional Library.
Police, firefighters and a medic with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched to Route 29 at Machen Road around 5:32 p.m. for a crash involving at least one reportedly trapped person, according to scanner traffic.
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones with 2026 Unsung Heroes Award recipients (courtesy Office of Attorney General)
Two Fairfax County Police Department employees were among 19 individuals statewide honored yesterday (Friday) at Virginia’s ninth annual Unsung Heroes Awards.
Presented by the Virginia attorney general’s office, the awards honor those in and out of government who provide extraordinary support for, and a voice to, victims of crime.
