Long plagued by personnel issues, the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) is seeing an unsustainable trajectory of staff turnover — one that staff says demands the immediate attention of lawmakers.
Covid-era initiatives that were once expected to be temporary have become permanent, but only out of necessity, three staffers told a Fairfax County Board of Supervisors committee last week.
A local developer is seeking to install a drive-thru option for a new bank in Springfield.
Property owner Federal Realty has applied for a special exception from Fairfax County to construct an “ATM only drive through” at 6331 Backlick Road, the site of a forthcoming Chase Bank in the Tower Shopping Center.
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.
Fairfax County won’t be able to meet its goal of electrifying its vehicle fleet by 2035.
County officials told the Board of Supervisors’ environmental committee last week (Nov. 25) that the goal is unattainable because fully electric alternatives to all the county’s vehicles aren’t available.
The National Museum of the American Indian’s Native Cinema Showcase is an annual celebration of the best in Native film. The festival celebrates the best of Indigenous film, spanning documentaries, features, animations, and short-format films by Indigenous filmmakers from across the Western Hemisphere and Arctic.
A two-alarm fire that engulfed a single-family house in the Kings Park West neighborhood last weekend has become fatal.
One resident who suffered injuries from the fire early Saturday morning (Nov. 29) has died, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) announced yesterday (Monday). Three other people, including one firefighter, were also hospitalized.
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Caboose Commons
2918 Eskridge Rd
Fairfax, Virginia 22031
Join the Do It for Dan Foundation for our annual fall fundraiser supporting lung cancer research at Inova Schar Cancer Institute. Enjoy live music, trivia, raffles, foundation updates, and a special presentation from thoracic oncologist Dr. Janakiraman Subramanian. Help us raise $10,000 to advance research and better treatment options for people facing lung cancer.
Watch Out for Wintery Weather — “As snow makes its way across Virginia early this week, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) wants drivers to keep their guards up for slick roads and to check road conditions before doing any driving, especially during the Tuesday morning commute.” [Press release]
Sales Tax to Fund School Projects Proposed — “For years a bipartisan coalition at the Virginia legislature has sought to empower localities to offer a new sales tax to cover the cost of local school construction. Governor Glenn Youngkin repeatedly vetoed the effort, but those involved have promised to bring it back and Governor Elect Abigail Spanberger is on board.” [WVTF]
Man Arrested for Displaying Knife — Fairfax City police arrested a man yesterday (Monday) after he reportedly displayed a knife while in a business in the 3900 block of Pickett Road and threatened employees. The man was taken into custody “without incident,” and no injuries were reported. [Fairfax City Police/X]
House Fire Extinguished in Kings Park West — Fairfax County firefighters responded early in the evening yesterday to “a house fire in the 4700 block of Twinbrook Rd in the Kings Park West area. Units arrived to find smoke and fire showing from the rear of the home. The fire is under control. No civilian or firefighter injuries. Fire investigators are on scene.” [FCFRD/Facebook]
Ghost Kitchen Coming to Reston — “A new takeout restaurant called Roadhouse is headed to Reston and it will specialize in burgers, wings, and greens.” The team behind the concept hopes to begin operating out of the kitchen at Open Road in Reston Town Center on Jan. 5. [The Burn]
Hershey Eyes Tysons Pop-Up — “Something sweet is popping up soon in Tysons Corner Center. Hershey Super Sweet Adventure, an interactive pop-up experience, recently filed permits to open in the mall, Washington Business Journal reports.” Permits suggest that the pop-up, which made its debut in Chicago last year, will be located on the mall’s first floor next to Macy’s. [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Volunteers Plant Native Garden in Annandale — “Volunteers spent hours this past weekend creating a native plant garden on Columbia Pike in front of the ACCA Child Development Center. The garden is the first project in the ‘Greening the Greenway’ pilot program, which is aimed at enhancing the Annandale Greenway, a five-mile trail between Annandale Community Park and Green Spring Gardens.” [Annandale Today]
Va. Wildlife at Risk of Reduced Protections — “The Shenandoah salamander, northern long-eared bat and the rusty patch bumble bee are among the many animals on the federal endangered species list that live in Virginia and could be impacted by proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act by the Trump administration.” [Virginia Mercury]
New Legal Notice — Annual 2026-2027 PHA plan available; hearing January 27, 2026. [Public Notices]
It’s Tuesday — Rain mixed with sleet is expected until 2 pm, followed by a chance of rain between 2 pm and 4 pm, with highs near 40°F. Light and variable winds will turn northwest at 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Precipitation is guaranteed, but sleet accumulation will be minimal. Tuesday night will be mostly clear, with lows around 28°F and northwest winds at 10 to 13 mph. [NWS]
Good Monday 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 1, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Rain mixed with snow and sleet is expected until 2pm, followed by a chance of rain between 2pm and 4pm. The high will be around 39, with a light northwest wind increasing to 5-10 mph. Precipitation is certain, but little to no accumulation is anticipated. Tuesday night will be mostly clear with a low of 28; expect a northwest wind of 10-13 mph and 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.
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A man who allegedly claimed to have a bomb before boarding a bus in Woodlawn over the weekend has been arrested.
Blake Davis Norton, 57, boarded a Fairfax Connector bus in Woodlawn yesterday (Sunday) after telling the bus’s driver that he had a bomb in his backpack, the Fairfax County Police Department said in a press release today.
The final piece of a coordinated plan to redevelop the Flint Hill Office Park in Oakton has been solidified.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Nov. 18 to approve property owner Flint Hill Propco LLC’s proposal for a 111-unit townhome complex to replace the Three Flint Hill office building at 3201 Jermantown Road.
After months of hearings and study, the legislature’s Joint Commission on the Future of Cannabis Sales is poised to roll out a final proposal Tuesday that would launch a legal, regulated adult-use cannabis retail market in Virginia — potentially ending five years of economic and legal uncertainty since the commonwealth legalized possession and cultivation in 2021.
The latest version — sponsored by Commission Chair Paul Krizek, D-Fairfax, in the House of Delegates and Sens. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, and Aaron Rouse, D-Virginia Beach, in the Senate — scraps the controversial local-opt-out clause, increases local taxing authority and builds a licensing regime designed to privilege small, independent, Virginia-based businesses over large medical-marijuana operators.
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time for commemorating our ancestors. Rather than a period of mourning, it is an occasion for celebrating with family—both living and dead—and honoring the cycle of life. Learn about La Catrina and her joyful view of life and mortality. Enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the day, including dance performances, coloring activities, and paper marigold and mask making. Visitors are invited to leave photos and mementos of their loved ones on the ofrenda (altar) or commemorate them by writing their names on a butterfly to attach to the memorial arch.
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