Culmore Community Library will have only a couple of weeks to enjoy 2026 before shuttering for the remainder of the new year.
Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) announced yesterday (Monday) that its Bailey’s Crossroads branch will close to the public on Jan. 17, 2026 to allow “significant” repairs and upgrades to its heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.
Peak Flu Season Coming — “It could be a cold-season double whammy, with a new flu strain and a chillier-than-normal winter forecast for D.C.” Due to the government shutdown, data is limited on the new H3N2 strain, which emerged over the summer. The Virginia Department of Health’s dashboard says overall respiratory illness activity in the state is currently “low” but “trending up.” [Axios DC]
Man Injured in Red Bull Truck Crash — “A man was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries in Fairfax County on Monday, police said.” Traffic camera footage shows the crash occurred when a Red Bull vehicle collided with another box truck on Richmond Highway at the North Kings Highway intersection in Groveton. [DC News Now]
Supreme Court Passes on University Board Lawsuit — “The Virginia Supreme Court has refused to take up a case that suspended multiple appointees by Gov. Glenn Youngkin from serving on three Virginia university governing boards. Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares appealed to the court after the Fairfax County Circuit Court suspended eight governing board appointments from serving at George Mason University, Virginia Military Institute and the University of Virginia.” [Virginia Mercury]
Election Cleared Way for Cannabis Sales — “During her campaign, Democrat Abigail Spanberger, elected governor two weeks ago, pledged to sign legislation establishing a regulated retail system — reversing the impasse that kept marijuana sales in limbo since Virginia legalized possession and home cultivation in 2021.” A final proposal is expected next month from a joint commission chaired by Fairfax Del. Paul Krizek, who will carry the legislation in 2026. [Virginia Mercury]
ATM ‘Jackpotting’ Under Investigation — “Detectives from our Financial Crimes Unit are actively investigating a series of ATM thefts after Apple Federal Credit Union reported that $175,000 was stolen from one of its Fairfax branch ATMs last month.” Police say the suspects approached the drive-up ATM in the 4200 block of Members Way near Fair Oaks multiple times overnight on Oct. 3-4, installing malware that rigs the machine to “dispense large amounts of cash.” [FCPD]
Reston Parkway Ramp Closes for Bridge Repairs — “The southbound Reston Parkway (Route 602) ramp to the eastbound Dulles Toll Road (Route 267) will have nighttime closures Monday night, Nov. 17, through Thursday night, Nov. 20, for repairs to the northbound Reston Parkway bridge over the Dulles Toll Road.” The ramp will be closed each night from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. [VDOT]
Dulles Airport Offers Parking Reservations — “Travelers at Dulles International Airport now have the option to book premium parking spaces for a higher fee. The airport sent an email announcing that it would begin offering PassPark Premium parking options.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Nonprofit Sees Drop in Food Donations — The 25th Project, a nonprofit that will provide 2,500 free meals at Burke Community Church on Thanksgiving and Christmas, “has noticed a slowdown in donations compared to last year,” according to founder Jay Herriott. “He suspects that is because of the recent 43-day government shutdown, which was the longest in U.S. history.” [WTOP]
It’s Tuesday — Rain is likely after 1pm, with increasing clouds and highs around 50°F. Afternoon winds will come from the southwest at around 5 mph. Precipitation chances are 50%. For Tuesday night, rain is expected mainly before 1am, with lows around 41°F and southeast winds at 3 to 5 mph. Precipitation chances rise to 90%, with new amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. [NWS]
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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 — Nov 17, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect a possibility of rain after 4pm with increasing clouds and a high near 49. Winds will become westward at about 5 mph in the afternoon, with a 30% chance of precipitation. Tuesday night will bring more rain, mostly after 7pm, with temperatures dropping to around 41. Southeast winds will be at 3 to 5 mph, and there is a 90% chance of precipitation. Rainfall amounts could range from a quarter to half an inch. See more from Weather.gov.
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.
A plan to upgrade Metro’s service and long-term sustainability by establishing dedicated funding for the transit system won backing Monday afternoon (Nov. 17) from two key panels.
The boards of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) each formally endorsed the funding plan laid out in late October by the DMV Moves Task Force at a joint meeting.
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Guests will journey through a living landscape featuring dramatic floral installations, botanical art, and a one-of-a-kind rectangular runway designed around lush greenery and sculptural plantings. Throughout the evening, attendees will experience a curated runway presentation showcasing modest fashion designers, alongside original fine art, artisan vendors, and interactive floral experiences.
A Fairfax County woman joined Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill last week (Wednesday) to call for action with substantial increases to health care costs on the horizon.
With the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits slated to expire at the end of the year, 57-year-old Lili Combs stands to see her annual health insurance premiums increase by nearly $1,000, she said steps from the U.S. Capitol building.
The mystery tenant who sought a pedestrian bridge to connect developer Comstock Companies’ new Reston Row office buildings has been revealed.
Federal contractor Booz Allen Hamilton announced today (Monday) that it will swap its longtime headquarters in Tysons for the entire 9-story building at 1870 Reston Row Plaza, plus “multiple floors” of its 13-story companion at 1800 Reston Row Plaza.
Fairfax County leaders joined hundreds of local residents for a variety of festivities celebrating the reopened Mount Vernon Recreation Center on Saturday (Nov. 15).
“We’ve waited long, we’ve suffered long,” Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck said at the grand reopening, noting that more than two and a half years had elapsed since the facility at 2017 Belle View Blvd closed for renovation and expansion.
The Town of Vienna will soon dive headfirst into planning for its potential aquatics and fitness center with some financial assistance from Navy Federal Credit Union.
A majority of Vienna Town Council members agreed on Nov. 10 to authorize an agreement that will allow staff to accept a $3 million advance from Navy Federal for hiring a project manager and architectural firm, fulfilling the company’s offer last year to help fund the facility’s design.
After more than a month of uncertainty, Lake Anne residents received clarity last week on their options for cooling their homes next summer.
The Reston Association (RA) Board of Directors signaled at its meeting last Thursday (Nov. 13) that it will declare the longstanding ban on individual air-conditioning units in the Reston Deed no longer in effect, starting in mid-December.
