Two window washers in Tysons were rescued this morning (Thursday) after the crane carrying their basket malfunctioned, leaving them dangling off a 22-story building.
Fairfax County’s Fire and Rescue Department responded to Tysons Tower (7900 Tysons One Place) around 9:20 a.m. after receiving numerous reports of the partial collapse, which saw one end of the basket drop — placing it at an unrecoverable angle.
Fairfax County Public Schools has decided to resolve a former student’s lawsuit challenging its policies supporting transgender students before it can reach trial.
The now-graduated student, identified as Jane Doe and represented by the right-wing organization America First Legal, recently accepted the Fairfax County School Board’s offer of a judgment that includes $50 and compensation for legal fees, according to court documents.
Finding the perfect balance of luxury, budget-friendly pricing, and a prime location in Tysons Corner is finally possible. Indigo at McLean Station is actively welcoming residents to a modern, transit-oriented community located just 0.3 miles from the McLean Metro Station.
To help you find your new home, we are hosting a community Open House on Saturday, October 3rd, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Explore Phase I & Phase II Leasing Options
Indigo at McLean Station offers flexible moving timelines across two distinct phases to fit your scheduling needs:
Phase I (Available Now): Limited studio and one-bedroom layouts remain for immediate move-in. These select homes are reserved for households at the 60% Area Median Income (AMI) level.
Phase II (Mid-October 2026 Move-Ins): Pre-leasing is fully underway for brand-new studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. Phase II layouts accommodate AMI tiers ranging from 50% to 70%.
To see exactly what fits your budget, Visit the Floor Plan Page of our Website to review our current layout availability and download detailed maximum household income guidelines.
Join Our Open House & Lock In Exclusive Savings
Come see our modern architecture and premium amenities in person. We have an incredible, stackable event incentive waiting for you.
Date & Time: Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: 1750 Old Meadow Rd, McLean, VA 22102
What to Expect: Personal tours of Phase I floor plans, access to community amenity spaces, complimentary light refreshments, and a raffle.
Exclusive Open House Special: Apply during the event to get 1/2 month of rent completely free on Phase I apartments! Best of all, this can be combined with our active leasing special of Up to Two Months Free on Select Apartments.
If you cannot make the event but want to beat the crowd, Schedule a Tour Today to book a convenient, private walkthrough.
Modern Apartment Finishes & Financial Flexibility
Every apartment home at Indigo is built with high-end, energy-efficient appliances, contemporary open-concept layouts, and premium finishes. We also prioritize financial flexibility and pet inclusivity:
Flexible Rent Programs: We partner directly with the Flex Platform, empowering residents to split their monthly rent into smaller payments that align with their personal pay cycles.
Zero Breed Restrictions: Our community truly welcomes all dogs. Enjoy an on-site Pet Spa and a dedicated neighborhood walking trail.
Cobu Resident App: Instantly connect with your neighbors, view community event calendars, join local interest groups, and browse an exclusive neighborhood marketplace.
Want a genuine look at our community? Chat With One of Our Residents online to hear directly from the people who call Indigo home.
Secure Your Tysons Corner Apartment Today
Take advantage of our fantastic introductory incentives, including Up to Two Months Free on Select Apartments.
Start exploring immediately by browsing our Virtual Tour Playlist to view high-definition video walkthroughs of our Phase I models. For individual pricing, availability, and specific income qualification charts, Visit Our Website or call our expert leasing team directly at (571) 786-5546.
*Specials apply to new applicants only, on select apartments, are subject to change and may have additional conditions.
Ice-skating season at Tysons’ Capital One Center begins today (Thursday).
Skaters can take to a new, 9,000-square-foot ice skating rink at the development starting at noon, Capital One Center announced.
The museum’s annual Native Art Market features award-winning and innovative Indigenous artists from across the Western Hemisphere. This event invites lovers of art and craftsmanship to meet Indigenous artists and learn about the traditional arts and contemporary Indigenous creativity. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase traditional and contemporary handcrafted artworks, including beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and sculpture.
Fairfax County police are pursuing a manslaughter charge against the driver who allegedly crashed into an ambulance in Herndon last month, killing a passenger in his car.
Jose Lopez Martinez, a 23-year-old resident of Nokesville, was arrested on Tuesday (Dec. 2) after detectives brought the new charge, which comes on top of an initial charge of driving while intoxicated for the Nov. 25 crash.
Event location
Bluemont Park
601 N Manchester St
Arlington, Virginia 22205
Join Comunidad for its Annual 5Dollar5K—a fun, family-friendly race that brings neighbors together in support of local children, teens, and families in Falls Church and Arlington. Run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, and bring the little ones for a special Kids’ Dash! Registration is just $5, and children ages 12 and under participate for free. Comunidad is a community development organization based in the Seven Corners area of Falls Church. We hope you'll join us and together help us build comunidad!
FCPD Details Thanksgiving DWI Arrests — “Between November 26 and November 30, the FCPD arrested and charged twenty impaired drivers with a variety of DWI offenses. This enforcement push marked the department’s commitment to improve safety and remove impaired drivers from our roadways.” [FCPD]
New Agreement to Protect Chesapeake Bay — Outgoing Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin joined his counterparts from Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and “other regional representatives” on Tuesday (Dec. 2) to enact “a new, 15-year agreement to reduce pollution, build habitats, and protect the Chesapeake Bay.” [Virginia Mercury]
Virginia Lagging in Traffic Safety Laws — “When it comes to laws aimed at keeping drivers and passengers safe, D.C. and Maryland are ahead of Virginia, according to a new report from Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. But all three jurisdictions have room to improve … Among the improvements needed in Virginia include a need for a strong seat belt law.” [WTOP]
Bill Could Allow More Faith-Based Affordable Housing — “By some estimates, the Commonwealth has a shortage of some 300,000 homes and apartments, but some lawmakers are hoping to boost construction by relaxing some regulations for faith-based and nonprofit groups.” Legislation proposed by state Sens. Jennifer Carroll Foy, whose district includes Burke, and Jeremy McPike would allow religious organizations to develop affordable housing by-right. [NBC4]
Dems Committed to Redistricting Push — “Virginia Democrats appear to be sticking to a plan to put a constitutional amendment before voters that would allow a new congressional map in 2026, despite a sweeping victory in November’s general election and a fluid redistricting landscape nationwide.” Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell expects Democrats could flip at least the 1st and 2nd Congressional districts with redrawn maps. [VPM]
Juveniles Arrested for Vape Shop Burglaries — “A heavy police presence shattered the calm of a quiet street in the Broyhill Crest neighborhood in Annandale on Tuesday morning. Armed with a search warrant, police found evidence in a home on Bradley Circle tying a juvenile to burglaries at nine vape shops.” Police have identified a total of five juveniles they believe were involved, including three were arrested on Dec. 2. [Annandale Today]
Massive Debris Removed From Mount Vernon Trail — “The Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail discovered the debris, a large sling fender, sitting in the Potomac River’s low tide line near the Marina Towers building at 501 Slaters Lane during the Nov. 15 Mega Trash Bash cleanup.” Volunteers needed to return a week later to cut up the fender, which weighed an estimated 500 pounds, so they could remove it. [ALXnow]
Mini Art Vending Machine Offers Holiday Prints — Fairfax City’s Mini-Art Machine has reemerged at Cinema Arts Theatre (9650 Main Street), where it will sell winter and holiday-themed watercolor prints by artist Tommy Tang for $1 through Sunday, Dec. 28. “These stunning mini art prints would make perfect gift tags or holiday card enclosures for those special people on your list!” [Fairfax City]
It’s Thursday — Expect a mostly sunny day with highs around 42 degrees and wind gusts up to 24 mph. Evening will be partly cloudy, with lows near 23 degrees. Northwest winds of 5-10 mph will become light and variable after midnight, with gusts potentially reaching 18 mph. [NWS]
Good Wednesday 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 — Dec 3, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Thursday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
The weather will transition from mostly cloudy to sunny, reaching a high of around 42 degrees. A northwest wind will blow at 5 to 14 mph, gusting up to 25 mph. During Thursday night, expect increasing cloudiness with a low of about 22 degrees. The northwest wind will be at 5-10 mph, becoming light and variable after midnight, with potential gusts up to 18 mph. 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 West Potomac High School senior is representing Sudan at the inaugural World Taekwondo Under-21 Championships this month in Nairobi, Kenya.
Yousif Abdelrahman is a team captain at Yoo’s Martial Arts in Hybla Valley, and the 18-year-old grew up in Northern Virginia. He is among 682 participating fighters, and will compete on tomorrow (Thursday) in the men’s 63 kilogram division.
Fairfax leaders will have another funding gap to fill in the coming months, as they solidify fiscal year 2027 budget proposals for both the county government and school system.
How much additional funding the county will need to generate or cut, and where they will find it, remain very much up in the air.
The Vienna Police Department is searching for a vehicle used in the theft of approximately $1,000 in products from a local grocery store.
A white Honda Pilot SUV that officers learned had been stolen was used as a getaway vehicle by two men who reportedly shoplifted the groceries on Monday (Dec. 1), police said.
A Bison Celebration is part of the Smithsonian Institution’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The Bison Celebration will be a full day event that brings together organizations, scholars, scientists and filmmakers to celebrate the past, present, and future of North America’s largest land mammal. Through captivating films and thought-provoking panel discussions, the museum will explore the bison’s vital role in restoring grassland ecosystems and its deep spiritual connection to Tribal nations.
