Rep. James Walkinshaw (D) is one of three leading lawmakers introducing a resolution today (Wednesday) commemorating Jamal Khashoggi, a Tysons resident and journalist who was killed at the direction of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince.
The proposed resolution acknowledges the anniversary of Khashoggi’s 2018 killing, in addition to calling on the Saudi Arabian government to “ensure appropriate accountability” for those responsible for his death.
Pedestrian Injured in Bus Crash — A man was taken to a hospital with injuries described as life-threatening last night after being hit by the driver of a Fairfax Connector bus at Government Center Parkway and Monument Drive near Fair Oaks. The bus driver stayed at the scene. Monument Drive closed at the intersection while detectives investigated. [FCPD/X]
House Fire in West Falls Church — Fairfax County firefighters responded just after 9 p.m. yesterday (Tuesday) to “multiple reports of a house on fire in the 3000 block of Graham Road … Units arrived to heavy fire showing from a single-family home.” The fire was extinguished by 9:45 p.m., and no injuries were reported. An investigation is underway. [FCFRD/Facebook]
More Details on Va. SNAP Substitute — “Virginia’s budget surplus will fund a state-level replacement for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program should the federal government shutdown continue into November, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday. Dubbed Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance, or VENA, the newly-created program is expected to send money to SNAP beneficiaries’ Electronic Benefit Transfer cards starting on Nov. 3.” [Virginia Mercury]
AG Claims About Early Inmate Releases Questioned — “The Office of the Attorney General released a dataset on Monday which refuted claims made for months by Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares about the danger of inmates released early because of the enhanced earned sentence credit program.” [Cardinal News]
Police Investigate Seven Corners Shooting — “On October 27, at 11:01 p.m., officers responded to the 6100 block of Leesburg Pike in Seven Corners for a shooting. The victim, an adult male, suffered a gunshot wound to the upper body and was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Preliminarily, this appears to be an isolated incident. The investigation is ongoing.” [FCPD]
Arrest in Gym Theft Spree — “A Maryland man with nearly 140 active warrants has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of gym thefts in Fairfax County, according to police.” The 50-year-old man allegedly “broke into lockers, stole personal items and credit cards, and used them at nearby stores” in at least five different cases starting in December 2024. [Patch]
Local Charities Awarded Grants — “Cox Communications employees awarded a total of $35,000 in grants to local nonprofits, through Cox Charities Community Investment Grants, during [Tuesday’s] Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting.” Recipients included Cornerstones, the Falls Church Education Foundation, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries and more. [Press release]
McLean Community Center Celebrates 50 Years — “The McLean Community Center celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 5 to 10 p.m. The community couldn’t have asked for a better celebration — music through the decades, dancing, food, drinks, trivia, and more — at the center, which officially opened in October 1975.” [Connection Newspapers]
It’s Wednesday — There’s a 20% chance of isolated showers are expected before 10am and after 2pm, with partly sunny skies and a high of 57°F. At night, expect rain and possible thunderstorms after 5am, a low of 51°F, and a 90% chance of precipitation. New rainfall could measure between three quarters and one inch. [NWS]
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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 — Oct 28, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect isolated showers in the morning before 10am, resuming after 3pm with temperatures reaching a high near 57. The north wind will be 8-10 mph with gusts up to 18 mph, and a 20% chance of precipitation. Tonight, rain is mainly predicted after 8pm, as temperatures drop around 50, accompanied by an east wind of 9-13 mph and gusts up to 22 mph. The chance of precipitation increases to 90% with new rainfall amounts of three quarters to an inch possible. 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.
Fairfax County leaders on Tuesday (Oct. 28) added another tool to address the economic impacts of the recent federal worker layoffs under the Trump administration.
The Board of Supervisors approved $150,000 in grant funding from the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement (Virginia Works) in support of a new initiative known as Talent Up Northern Virginia.
Flowers, Fine Art & Fashion is an immersive cultural experience presented by People of The Garden LLC, where nature, creativity, and modest couture converge in a breathtaking indoor garden setting.
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.
November will be a busy month for McLean’s Chesterbrook Shopping Center, bringing a new restaurant and the completion of a multi-million-dollar renovation project.
Sweetgreen announced today (Tuesday) that it will officially open its doors to customers on Nov. 11 at 6220 Old Dominion Drive in Chesterbrook Shopping Center.
By KEVIN FREKING and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The pressure to end the second-longest federal government shutdown is gaining new urgency this week as millions of Americans face the prospect of losing food assistance, more federal workers miss their first full paycheck and recurring delays at airports snarl travel plans.
Hundreds of volunteers congregated at sites across Northern Virginia on Saturday (Oct. 25) to collect, sort and distribute donations to local school food pantries.
Timed to coincide with National Make a Difference Day, the sorting events were organized by the nonprofit Food for Neighbors to help the many students in the region who struggle with getting consistent access to food — a challenge expected to worsen as the federal government shutdown approaches a month in length.
A 27-year-old man appears to have fatally overdosed on Sunday (Oct. 26) in Bailey’s Crossroads, shortly after allegedly injuring another man.
Officers initially responded to the 5900 block of Seminary Road around 2:45 p.m. for a report of a malicious wounding. Upon arriving, they found both the injured man and the 27-year-old man, who was believed to be “the suspect involved in the malicious wounding,” the Fairfax County Police Department said.
County officials are currently seeking feedback on proposed changes to Fairfax Connector bus service early next year.
Through Nov. 12, residents can weigh in on the proposal, which would only affect six different routes.
