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News

Reston Association head resigns, setting up third search in eight years

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 23, 2026 at 3:45PM

Mac Cummins served as Reston Association's CEO from August 2022 to Jan. 22, 2026 (via RA)

Reston Association CEO Mac Cummins has stepped down, requiring the homeowners’ association to conduct its third search for a top executive in less than a decade.

Cummins resigned effective immediately to “pursue new professional opportunities,” RA President Travis Johnson announced at a board of directors meeting last night (Thursday).

Discover expanded luxury: Indigo at McLean Station announces major Phase II updates and November 14th open house

Published November 4, 2026 at 10:45AM

Imagine stepping out of your door and being a brief, 0.3-mile walk from the McLean Metro Station. Indigo at McLean Station is redefining affordable Northern Virginia living, combining an unbeatable Tysons location with brand-new, high-end amenities.

Mark your calendar for our upcoming Open House on Saturday, November 14th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, where you can explore everything our growing community has to offer.

Both Phases Now Open for Tours

This exclusive event gives you full access to tour both Phase I and Phase II of our stunning community. Whether you are looking to relocate immediately or planning your next move, we have layouts tailored to your timeline:

Phase I (Immediate Move-In Available): Move right into our modern homes designed for households qualifying under the 60% Area Median Income (AMI) guidelines.
Phase II (Now Leasable): Ready for immediate move-ins, select apartment homes in Phase II are now available to lease. This phase introduces studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom configurations across 50% to 70% AMI tiers.

Double the Amenities, Double the Community

With the introduction of Phase II, Indigo at McLean Station has dramatically expanded its resident perks. When you tour the community, you will experience a wealth of brand-new spaces designed to elevate your daily routine:

Upgraded Fitness & Relaxation: Enjoy full access to an additional, state-of-the-art fitness center and a second designer club room perfect for hosting friends.
Premium Work & Welcome Spaces: Experience our elegant, expansive new lobby and a fully equipped business center tailored for remote professionals.
Outdoor & Pet Luxuries: Pamper your four-legged family members at our brand-new, on-site pet spa (with no breed restrictions) and explore additional outdoor amenity spaces and walking trails.

Stack Your Savings

Attendees who submit an application during the event can unlock our exclusive, event-only leasing incentive. Receive an additional 1/2 month of rent free—applicable strictly to Phase I apartments. Best of all, this time-sensitive special stacks directly on top of our premier active promotion of Up to Two Months Free on Select Apartments!

Plan your visit to 1750 Old Meadow Rd, McLean, VA 22102 this November 14th. Browse Our Available Floor Plans, check real-time pricing, and review income qualification criteria on our website, or call our leasing team directly at (571) 786-5546. Can’t make the Open House? Schedule a Tour Today.

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Countywide

Fairfax County casino bill advances from Virginia Senate subcommittee

By Emily Leayman

Published January 23, 2026 at 2:45PM

State Sen. Scott Surovell presents his Fairfax County casino bill to the Senate's subcommittee on gaming on Jan. 23, 2026 (via Virginia Senate/YouTube)

A Virginia Senate subcommittee has advanced the Tysons casino bill, setting it up for further consideration after its 2025 defeat in a House of Delegates committee.

The Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology voted 5-3 today (Friday) in favor of the legislation from Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-34) to add Fairfax County as an eligible host for a casino.

News

Family of slain CEO frustrated by Fairfax prosecutor’s insanity push

By Jared Serre

Published January 23, 2026 at 1:45PM

Fairfax County Courthouse (file photo)

The man accused of shooting and killing a nonprofit CEO as he slept in his Fairfax City home will likely not face trial due to mental health reasons.

Joshua Danehower, now 36, is instead expected to be committed indefinitely to a state behavioral health facility under an apparent decision between his attorney and prosecutors that will allow him to plead not guilty for reasons of insanity.

Event

Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan

November 12, 2026 6:00 pm -8:30 pm

Event location

Mosaic District

2905 District Ave

Fairfax, Virginia 22031

Add to Calendar

It’s time to get festive. In partnership with Angelika Film Center, the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan is rolling into Mosaic to kick off the season! Take photos with the iconic Coca-Cola Polar Bear and see the truck before it heads to the next stop on its nationwide tour.

Catch Elf on the big screen, enjoy kids activities and face painting, send a letter to Santa and soak up all the festive fun!

Opinion

Poll: Best urgent care in Fairfax

By FFXnow.com

Published January 23, 2026 at 11:45AM

When unanticipated injuries or health concerns crop up, having a trusted, convenient option for receiving prompt treatment can help reduce the accompanying stress.

Here are the nominees for “Best Urgent Care in Fairfax” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. See your favorite center below? If not, write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6.

Voting for the Best Orthopedist in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday, Jan. 30 at 8:30 a.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Pediatrician in Fairfax. The results are now official:

Michael Martin
Ranjana Jain
Laurence J. Murphy

Countywide

JUST IN: Watch elevated to Winter Storm Warning for Fairfax County

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 23, 2026 at 10:35AM

A snow plow near the Park Street and Maple Avenue intersection in Vienna on Jan. 6, 2025 (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The National Weather Service continues to pile on alerts for the potentially massive snowstorm barreling toward the D.C. area.

The agency has now upgraded a previously announced winter storm watch for the region, including Fairfax County, into a Winter Storm Warning that’s scheduled to take effect at 11 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday) and remain in place until 4 a.m. Monday (Jan. 26).

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Nearly half of D.C.-area workers stick with hybrid schedule post-pandemic, report finds

By Scott McCaffrey

Published January 23, 2026 at 10:00AM

Weekday traffic on I-66 near Vaden Drive in Oakton (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Post-pandemic commuting trends appear to be stabilizing in the D.C. region, with workers spending more days at the office, but remote work remains prevalent.

“We seem to be approaching a much more settled ‘new normal,'” Dan Sheehan, transportation operations program director for the Transportation Planning Board (TPB) said at a Jan. 21 meeting, where staff unveiled the new State of the Commute report.

News

Townhomes on former Rudy’s Golf site to begin construction this year

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 23, 2026 at 9:15AM

A rendering of the Banner Heights townhome development coming to Kingstowne (courtesy EYA)

A longtime destination for local golf enthusiasts will soon give way to Kingstowne’s newest residential neighborhood.

Developer EYA anticipates breaking ground this spring on Banner Heights, bringing 174 townhomes to a 17.4-acre site on South Van Dorn Street that once hosted Topgolf’s original facility.

Countywide

Fairfax County unemployment still elevated compared to 2024 in new state data

By Scott McCaffrey

Published January 23, 2026 at 8:30AM

Virginia Career Works advertises job transition resources on a Metro train (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The number of Fairfax County residents among the ranks of the unemployed was up 43% year-over-year, new state jobs data show.

A total of 24,051 county residents were recorded as seeking jobs in November, according to figures reported on Wednesday (Jan. 22) by the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement.