Countywide

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted today (Sept. 15) to restore funding for crossing guard services at a number of public high schools.

The board unanimously approved a fiscal year 2026 budget carryover review package that included $707,908 in funding and 11 full-time police positions to restore coverage of 11 crossings at 10 high schools for the remainder of fiscal year 2027, which began on July 1 and will end on June 30, 2027.


News

Two developers are hoping to build a significant amount of new housing on a 41-acre area in Centreville that is currently home to four office buildings.

On the heels of Fairfax County approving an updated long-term vision for a large part of the Centreville area, affiliates of developers Stanley Martin Homes and JLB Partners filed a rezoning application in early September offering two options for redeveloping the Trinity Centre office park.


Around Town

After more than a month in business, Kinship Wine + Wares is ready to christen its launch in Reston with an official grand opening.

The wine and vintage houseware shop will formally introduce itself to Lake Anne Plaza with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by the Reston Chamber of Commerce on Thursday (Sept. 17), followed by a community celebration on Saturday (Sept. 19).


News

The recently removed leader of a national coalition of health care purchasers is facing an assortment of criminal charges after allegedly taking obscene videos of teens at Tysons stores.

Officers were called to the 1900 block of Chain Bridge Road at around 12:30 p.m. on both Aug. 16 and 17 for reports of unlawful filming, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.


Event

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Fairfax City is moving ahead with a plan to add bicycle lanes on University Drive, north of Old Town.

The Fairfax City Council unanimously approved awarding a $725,551 contract to Arthur Construction Company Inc. to construct the bike lanes during a meeting last Tuesday (Sept. 8).  The project calls for parts of the roadway to be reduced to make room for the proposed changes.


Countywide

Fairfax County saw a slight decline in home prices and a more substantial drop in overall sales in August, as buyers pulled back in the wake of increased interest rates.

According to one key regional analyst, that could be the precursor to a sluggish remainder of the year.


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The Town of Vienna has lost a beloved community figure.

Michael Amouri, founder and owner of Caffe Amouri, died at his home this weekend, more than three years after he was diagnosed with lung cancer, the coffeehouse announced Saturday evening (Sept. 12).


Countywide
Artist Michael Alfano’s “Healing Hearts” sculpture outside Wells Fargo on Richmond Highway in Belle Haven (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Metro Service Changes for Track Work — Today (Tuesday), “from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., the Yellow Line will run modified service operating between Huntington and Mt. Vernon Sq only, and trains will single track on the Blue Line between Van Dorn St and Braddock Rd.” Metro workers will be conducting “proactive work” to prevent “track abnormalities from occurring due to extreme heat.” [WMATA/X]

Self-Driving Vehicle Regulations in the Works — “Leaders in the commonwealth are drafting proposals to establish a framework for implementing [autonomous vehicle] policy and create an ongoing advisory committee after the group concludes its work … Virginia’s proposed framework would focus on commercial use rather than personal vehicles, including ride-sharing and delivery services, buses and Class 7 and 8 heavy-duty vehicles.” [Virginia Mercury]

Dump Truck Overturned in Newington — “A couple of people were able to just drive away after an overturning truck and its load of dirt and gravel almost fell on top of them. It happened at Fullerton Rd. and Boudinot Dr. in Newington, VA during the noon hour.” Fairfax County Fire and Rescue responded to treat the driver for non-life-threatening injuries and address a fuel leak from the truck. [Dave Statter/X]

Residents Object to Verizon Landline Phase-Out — “Facing a statewide move from Verizon to phase out copper wire landlines, concerned citizens showed up to a Wednesday town hall meeting hosted by U.S. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Va.-10th, to voice their disapproval.” Speakers worried that losing landlines will leave them with no alternatives in areas with weak or nonexistent cell service. [Fauquier Now/Inside NoVA]

County Encourages Transit Use — “Promoted by the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), Try Transit Week encourages commuters to explore alternatives to driving alone.” Among other incentives, Fairfax Connector is offering fare-free rides on its Route 798 Express bus between Tysons and Bethesda and piloting a closed-container beverage policy. [FCDOT]

I-66 Slugging Challenge Underway — Slugging has expanded on I-66 with the addition of the Monument Drive and University Blvd Park and Rides as new pick-up locations for commuters heading into D.C. and Rosslyn. “Those who register for the 66-day challenge can also receive incentives and become eligible to win up to $1,000 in prizes by logging their slugging trips.” [I-66 Slugging Network]

Chinese Restaurant Expands — “Chili Wok, a brand-new restaurant in Bailey’s Crossroads, offers traditional Chinese homestyle cooking. The restaurant is located in the former Yeshi Kitfo spot at 3400-D Washington Drive. It’s the third Chili Wok, following outlets in Vienna and Del Ray in Alexandria.” [Annandale Today]

FCPS Recruiting Cafeteria Workers — “Join Team FCPS! Fairfax County Public Schools will be hosting an in-person Food and Nutrition Services job fair on Thursday, September 24, 2026 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.). Registration is not required to attend. Meet our team and interview on-site!” [FCPS]

Herndon HS Adds Girls’ Golf — “This summer Herndon High School added its first girls Virginia High School League (VHSL) golf team. A total of nine girls from freshman to seniors represent the Hornets … Reid Kiser, golfer and father of HHS junior Addison Kiser, led the effort to establish the girls team and create more opportunities within an already strong coed golf program.” [Reston Letter]

It’s Tuesday — Sunny with a high of around 79°F, light and variable winds shifting southeast around 6 mph in the morning. Tuesday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to about 59°F. The southeast wind will be around 5 mph before becoming calm in the evening. [NWS]

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Around Town

Good Monday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Sep 14, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Tuesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect a sunny day with a high near 78 degrees. Light and variable winds will shift to the southeast at about 6 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 58 degrees, and southeast winds will become calm in the evening. See more from Weather.gov.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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.