Sunday Morning Bakehouse is now serving its signature croissants and donuts in Tysons.
After giving local residents a preview with occasional pop-ups earlier this year, the bakery officially opened its doors on Sunday (Sept. 21) at 1796 Chain Bridge Road in Heming, the 28-story apartment and retail building in the Scotts Run neighborhood near the McLean Metro station.
Democratic voters in Fairfax County’s Braddock District have yet another visit to the polls to add to their calendar.
Even as early voting continues for the statewide Nov. 4 general election, the Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) has scheduled a firehouse primary for Oct. 4 to determine its nominee for Braddock District supervisor.
Something unique is happening in the heart of Tysons, Virginia: A new venue for assisted living and memory support is offering a fresh, hospitality-driven approach to care—where residents explore possibilities for creativity, purpose, and connection. Opened in fall 2025, Kokua is part of Mather, an innovative pioneer in senior living.
For a limited time, Kokua is welcoming new residents seeking assisted living or memory support in the DC area with exclusive move-in incentives. Nestled in a lively urban neighborhood, our LEED-Gold certified community incorporates biophilic design that brings the outside in to enhance health and wellbeing.
In our assisted living and memory support neighborhoods, residents enjoy a collection of thoughtfully designed spaces that feel like an upscale hospitality destination.
Multiple restaurants offer chef-prepared cuisine with flexible, open-hour service, complemented by demonstration kitchens, art and music studios, as well as gathering spaces. A spacious outdoor terrace, Marzenia Salon, and beautifully appointed amenity areas create opportunities for wellness, connection, and everyday enjoyment.
Residents enjoy opportunities to choose from enriching programs, meaningful social opportunities with experiences such as sensory walks, meditation, acupuncture, Reiki, songwriting workshops, poetry readings, Sensory Symphony Swim, and more. (more…)
Vienna is working to keep body-worn cameras, first implemented with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, in operation after the program’s federal funding expires.
The Capital Improvement Plan, presented to the Vienna Town Council at a work session on Monday, Sept. 15, included a plan to bridge the gap between the funding provided for the body cameras by ARPA and that funding being worked into the police department’s operating budget.
Both of the top federal prosecutors in Virginia resigning within a month of each other, reportedly after facing pressure from the Trump administration, is cause for alarm, Fairfax County’s Democratic supervisors say.
Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay and his Democratic colleagues urged Congress and judges in the Eastern District of Virginia to intervene after interim U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert resigned on Friday (Sept. 19) under circumstances they argued “appear politically motivated, and malicious.”
Fil-Am Spring Fest 2026 is a free Filipino-American cultural festival hosted by Fil-Am FEST Inc. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax, Virginia.
The festival celebrates Filipino culture, heritage, food, music, dance, small businesses, and community connection. Guests can enjoy cultural performances, Filipino food vendors, family-friendly activities, artisan and retail vendors, community partner booths, and nonprofit initiatives.
Drivers may notice an abundance of tree trimming along the George Washington Memorial Parkway over the next couple of months.
The National Park Service announced yesterday (Monday) that crews will spend the next eight weeks maintaining and evaluating trees along the southern section of the parkway between Mount Vernon and the Belle Haven area just south of Alexandria.
Family of Man Killed in Woodlawn Seeks Support — “The sister of Jaylin Theodore Hartless says the family is struggling to process the sudden loss of the 21-year-old Alexandria man who was fatally shot Friday morning in Fairfax County’s Woodlawn area.” The family has started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for funeral expenses. [ALXnow]
Alexandria Joins FCPS Appeal — “Alexandria City Public Schools escalated its legal battle against the Trump administration Monday, filing a motion to intervene in Fairfax County’s appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and requesting emergency injunctive relief to halt federal funding restrictions tied to the district’s transgender student policies.” [ALXnow]
Kirby Club Successor Now Open — NAJA, the Lebanese restaurant taking over for Kirby Club, opened yesterday (Monday) at the Mosaic District in Merrifield. New owner Tariq Alaeddin “who grew up between Beirut and Herndon, is trying to introduce more Lebanese flavors to a broad audience.” [Washingtonian]
WTOP Reporter Dies From Cancer — “WTOP business reporter Jeff Clabaugh, whose steady-paced voice conversationally delivered money news to the D.C. region for three decades, has died at 63. Following a yearlong battle with cancer, Clabaugh died Thursday night in his home, with his long-term partner, Russ Rader, at his side.” [WTOP]
Contractor Leases Reston Building — “CACI International Inc. has quietly leased a whole building in Reston just a stone’s throw from its headquarters near Reston Town Center, according to a real estate source and online Fairfax County information. Permits filed in late August … show the government IT contractor (NYSE: CACI) is building out all six floors at Reston Commons at 11487 Sunset Hills Road.” [Washington Business Journal]
Police Share Autumn Safety Tips — “As the sun sets earlier, our officers want to remind everyone that safety on the road is a shared responsibility. Whether you are walking, running, or driving, taking a few extra precautions can help prevent crashes and save lives.” [FCPD]
New Tysons Gaming Venue Tested — “Looking for a new spot for date nights or weekend fun? Then make plans to visit Level99, Tysons Corner Center’s new immersive gaming spot that opened in August … My husband and I set off to check it out and see if it was worth the hype.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
It’s Tuesday — Showers are possible between 4pm and 5pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Expect increasing clouds and a high near 85. Precipitation chance is 30%. Night will be mostly cloudy, with a low of around 66. [NWS]
Good Monday 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 — Sep 22, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect showers and thunderstorms mainly after 4pm, with mostly sunny conditions and a high near 85. South wind at 6-9 mph, and a 30% chance of precipitation. Tuesday night, chances of showers and thunderstorms decrease before 8pm, with only a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. It will be mostly cloudy, and the temperature will dip to around 64. The south wind will calm down to around 6 mph, and the chance of precipitation remains at 30%. 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 Lorton man has been convicted of murder after he shot his girlfriend last year, though he claimed to police that she had died by suicide.
Huy Tien Nguyen, 48, was convicted of second-degree murder by a Fairfax County Circuit Court jury today (Monday), a charge that could result in up to 40 years in prison, Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano announced.
Restonians are once again expected to turn out by the thousands for a community-wide yard sale this weekend.
According to a release, Reston Association’s semi-annual Community Yard Sale is scheduled to come back “bigger than ever” on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at 12010 Sunrise Valley Drive, near the Reston Wegmans.
