By ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — James Comey was charged Thursday with lying to Congress in a criminal case filed days after President Donald Trump appeared to urge his attorney general to prosecute the former FBI director and other perceived political enemies.
Severe Hunger Increases in D.C. Region — “For the third year in a row, the number of people living in the Washington region facing the most severe form of hunger has increased, with more than 820,000 adults regularly skipping meals and struggling to find food in the last year. The rise in critical need is one of a handful of concerns highlighted in a report released Thursday by the Capital Area Food Bank.” [Washington Post]
Va. License Plate Readers Used by ICE — “As federal immigration officials stepped up deportations, law enforcement conducted nearly 3,000 searches related to immigration enforcement on Virginia’s Flock Safety network over a recent 12-month period, according to an analysis by the Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO.” [VJIC at WHRO]
Walkinshaw on Potential Government Shutdown — “Newly elected Virginia Rep. James Walkinshaw says that President Donald Trump’s administration’s threat of mass firing was an ‘amateurish attempt to negotiate’ amid a looming government shutdown.” In an interview with WTOP, he calls for “a real bipartisan negotiation to resolve the differences that exist.” [WTOP]
Superintendent Laments Gun Violence — “I am writing to you again as our nation grieves yet another bout of intense gun violence in schools and communities across the country. Now more than ever, we look to parents as critical partners in preventing gun violence and keeping our schools safe.” [FCPS]
Tysons Casino Opponents Assemble — “Now that another bill promoting a casino in Tysons will be introduced in the next General Assembly, opponents are gearing up again to fight it. Leaders of the opposition presented their arguments at an online presentation on Sept. 24.” [Annandale Today]
Reston VC Firm Plans Investments — “Reston growth equity firm Razor’s Edge has closed an oversubscribed $560 million fund to invest in businesses serving the national security sector. Managing Partner Mark Spoto said he expects to deploy the fund — the 15-year-old investment firm’s fourth and largest ever — in full by the end of 2026.” [Washington Business Journal]
Skate Park Construction Underway — “The Fairfax County Park Authority began construction on a new skate park this month, with completion slated for this winter. Phase 1 of the Mount Vernon Woods Park renovation was completed earlier this year.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
FFXnow Says Goodbye to Reporter — “After seven years at ARLnow — and its Local News Now LLC sister sites ALXnow, FFXnow and the bygone Tysons Reporter and Reston Now — today (Thursday) is Vernon Miles’ last day. He’s departing Northern Virginia’s hyperlocal news scene to work as a writer and producer at FOX 5.” [ARLnow]
It’s Friday — Patchy fog will clear up before 8am, followed by mostly sunny skies and a high of around 81 degrees. A northwest wind will blow at about 6 mph. On Friday night, expect mostly cloudy conditions and a low temperature near 65 degrees with calm wind. [NWS]
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Good Thursday 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 — Sep 25, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Friday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect patchy fog to clear by 9am, giving way to a mostly sunny day with a high near 80 degrees and a gentle northwest wind at 6 mph. The night will be mostly cloudy, with the temperature dropping to a low of around 64 degrees and calm winds. 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.
October will give local residents the chance to “fall into the arts” with artoberVA, a month-long celebration of the arts across Fairfax County.
A collaboration between ArtsFairfax and CultureWorks, the initiative will present a number of free events coupled with discount offers from local artists and arts organizations across Fairfax County and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church.
*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.
Springfield is now home to one of the largest car dealerships in the D.C. area.
Sheehy Subaru, which celebrated its grand opening on Sept. 18 at 7501 Loisdale Road, sits at nearly 51,000 square feet, making it the largest Subaru dealership in the region, according to a company spokesperson.
A new sculpture garden will be on display at Fort Hunt’s River Farm until late October.
The sculpture garden installation was initially showcased at a gala for the American Horticultural Society at River Farm on Sept. 30 and will remain on the site until Oct. 20, exhibit curator Nepenthe Gallery said in a release.
By SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is telling agencies to prepare large-scale firings of federal workers if the government shuts down next week.
The Town of Herndon is moving forward with an update of its comprehensive plan.
Herndon Town Council members on Sept. 23 approved a consulting contract worth nearly $1.2 million to help guide upcoming planning and economic development initiatives.
The Trump administration is moving forward with a threat to withhold over $3 million in grant funding for Fairfax County’s public magnet schools.
The U.S. Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights gave Fairfax County Public Schools and districts in Chicago and New York City until Tuesday (Sept. 23) to agree to stop giving students access to locker rooms and restrooms corresponding with their gender identity or risk losing funding for specialty magnet schools.
