Those attending Fairfax County School Board meetings in the future may need to give themselves a little extra time to get settled in.
Starting this school year, Fairfax County Public Schools announced that it will expand its growing weapons screening program to school board meetings, requiring attendees to pass through OpenGate detectors before gaining entry.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors went on record yesterday (Tuesday) supporting George Mason University President Gregory Washington as “a critical partner” of the county government and local residents.
The action, taken at the request of Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay, came amid scrutiny of Washington and the university he heads by the Trump administration.
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…)
The Tile Shop has packed up and moved out of Tysons.
The home decor closed its showroom in the Tysons 3 shopping center at 8520C Leesburg Pike on July 31, wrapping up a roughly 12-year run. A sign announcing the closing date encouraged customers to visit other locations in Springfield, Chantilly, Sterling and Rockville, Maryland.
Fairfax County police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash in Centerville earlier this week that killed an 80-year-old man.
Officers responded to the intersection at Sully Park Drive and Kamputa Drive on Monday (Aug. 25) afternoon after a wrong-way driver reportedly struck three other vehicles.
*Mamistad Groups meet IN PERSON-only the introductory Zoom call is virtual. 🙂
Pregnancy and new mom groups are a lifesaver when it comes to normalizing those feelings we just can’t be prepared for.
House Fire in Kings Park West — Firefighters responded to a fire at a single-family house in the 9600 block of Commonwealth Blvd around 1:45 a.m. yesterday (Tuesday). No injuries were reported, as four people in the house were alerted by a smoke alarm. “Preliminary investigation by the FCFRD Office of the Fire Marshal determined the fire originated on the outside of the house and was caused by an electrical event at the air conditioner unit.” [FCFRD/Facebook]
AI-Based School Coming to N. Va. — “The pitch by Alpha School is as innovative as it is sensational: For $65,000 a year, students study for just two hours a day using adaptive apps and personalized lesson plans and spend their afternoons on life skills such as learning to ride a bike or financial literacy.” The school anticipates opening for 25 students this fall at 4550 Walney Road in Chantilly. [Washington Post]
Virginia Prepares for Food Stamp Changes — “After a Republican majority in Congress passed a major reconciliation bill this summer, states are expected to potentially absorb additional costs for SNAP, and will likely impose additional verification requirements for recipients. A recent analysis from Voices for Virginia’s Children estimates nearly 447,000 families are at risk of losing at least some of their SNAP benefits.” [Virginia Mercury]
Au Pair in Double Murder Case Shares Story — “Recordings of the au pair’s interview were entered into evidence during a recent hearing, and [Brendan] Banfield’s attorney provided a copy to News4. In the video of the interview Oct. 25, 2024, the au pair explained what she says happened in the months and days leading up to the killings.” [NBC4]
Metro Unveils New Train Design — “After more than 20,000 votes from customers throughout the region, we have a winner. The public selected Option 3 as the updated livery design for Metro’s incoming rail fleet.” The design features a silver “M” intersecting with a train window with a brown background. [WMATA]
Funding Available for Affordable Housing Projects — “Fairfax County seeks affordable housing development and preservations partners to apply for more than $48 million of funding. Requests for Proposals are being accepted on a rolling basis until all funds are awarded. Interested partners can apply online.” [Fairfax County Housing and Community Development]
Traded Football Player Selling Great Falls Home — “Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen was recently traded from the Washington Commanders to the Minnesota Vikings, taking a $51,000,000 three-year deal. And with that move, the pro footballer apparently no longer needs a mansion in Great Falls.” The home was listed for sale this week with a starting price of $4.25 million. [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Back-to-School Party Coming to Tysons — “The Boro in Tysons is hosting a free night of family fun with the Back to School Boro Bash, featuring a night of crafts, an outdoor movie, refreshments and a school supplies drive. The Back to School Boro Bash will kick off at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6.” [Patch]
It’s Wednesday — Expect sunny skies and a high of 77°F, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 7 to 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. At night, clouds will increase, and the temperature will drop to around 59°F. The northwest wind will slow to about 6 mph. [NWS]
Good Tuesday 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, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect a mostly sunny day with temperatures reaching up to 76°F, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 7-10 mph and gusts as high as 20 mph. As the night rolls in, the sky will be partly cloudy with a low around 57°F. The northwest wind will slow down to around 6 mph before becoming calm later in the evening. 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 busy August at Tysons Corner Center is expected to spill over into the fall with a slew of store openings.
After welcoming the ear-piercing studio Studs earlier this month and the entertainment venue Level99, along with its paired restaurant Victory Brewing, yesterday (Monday), the mall offered an updated preview today of what to expect through October 2025.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is pumping the brakes on consideration of a plan for the county government take over management of trash collection services for all single-family neighborhoods.
“We need to do some more work,” Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn said at the board’s meeting today (Tuesday).
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (WMAA) will receive nearly $7 million in federal funding to support taxiway reconstructions at Dulles International Airport.
The $6.8 million in funding represents the second-largest amount among 18 aviation-related projects approved statewide by the Federal Aviation Administration. Funding comes from a $25 billion appropriation in the 2021 Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act.
