A Herndon private school has settled a lawsuit with a Jewish family who claimed that the school discriminated against their children due to their religion, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced today (Tuesday).
The Nysmith School will provide just shy of $150,000 in monetary relief to the family, in addition to “implementing new policies and procedures” after allegedly expelling three students who complained of antisemitic harassment from their peers, the attorney general said.
The newest location of a fast casual hibachi restaurant chain has officially opened in Burke.
Quickway Japanese Hibachi began serving customers earlier this month at 5749-B Burke Center Parkway, taking over the former GameStop storefront in the Burke Centre Shopping Center.
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A new housing subdivision is taking shape in McLean.
Knolewood will bring 24 single-family houses to a 25-acre expanse near the corner of Lewinsville Road and Lancia Drive that represent the last remaining undeveloped parcels in McLean, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty announced last Thursday (Nov. 13).
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.
Rising ninth- and 10th-graders from a wide swath of western Fairfax County will have the opportunity to attend the county’s newest high school starting next fall.
Fairfax County School Board members voted last Thursday (Nov. 13) to allow students who otherwise would attend Centreville, Chantilly, Westfield, Oakton or South Lakes high schools to instead join the first classes at the currently unnamed new high school.
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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!
Culmore Community Library will have only a couple of weeks to enjoy 2026 before shuttering for the remainder of the new year.
Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) announced yesterday (Monday) that its Bailey’s Crossroads branch will close to the public on Jan. 17, 2026 to allow “significant” repairs and upgrades to its heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.
Peak Flu Season Coming — “It could be a cold-season double whammy, with a new flu strain and a chillier-than-normal winter forecast for D.C.” Due to the government shutdown, data is limited on the new H3N2 strain, which emerged over the summer. The Virginia Department of Health’s dashboard says overall respiratory illness activity in the state is currently “low” but “trending up.” [Axios DC]
Man Injured in Red Bull Truck Crash — “A man was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries in Fairfax County on Monday, police said.” Traffic camera footage shows the crash occurred when a Red Bull vehicle collided with another box truck on Richmond Highway at the North Kings Highway intersection in Groveton. [DC News Now]
Supreme Court Passes on University Board Lawsuit — “The Virginia Supreme Court has refused to take up a case that suspended multiple appointees by Gov. Glenn Youngkin from serving on three Virginia university governing boards. Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares appealed to the court after the Fairfax County Circuit Court suspended eight governing board appointments from serving at George Mason University, Virginia Military Institute and the University of Virginia.” [Virginia Mercury]
Election Cleared Way for Cannabis Sales — “During her campaign, Democrat Abigail Spanberger, elected governor two weeks ago, pledged to sign legislation establishing a regulated retail system — reversing the impasse that kept marijuana sales in limbo since Virginia legalized possession and home cultivation in 2021.” A final proposal is expected next month from a joint commission chaired by Fairfax Del. Paul Krizek, who will carry the legislation in 2026. [Virginia Mercury]
ATM ‘Jackpotting’ Under Investigation — “Detectives from our Financial Crimes Unit are actively investigating a series of ATM thefts after Apple Federal Credit Union reported that $175,000 was stolen from one of its Fairfax branch ATMs last month.” Police say the suspects approached the drive-up ATM in the 4200 block of Members Way near Fair Oaks multiple times overnight on Oct. 3-4, installing malware that rigs the machine to “dispense large amounts of cash.” [FCPD]
Reston Parkway Ramp Closes for Bridge Repairs — “The southbound Reston Parkway (Route 602) ramp to the eastbound Dulles Toll Road (Route 267) will have nighttime closures Monday night, Nov. 17, through Thursday night, Nov. 20, for repairs to the northbound Reston Parkway bridge over the Dulles Toll Road.” The ramp will be closed each night from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. [VDOT]
Dulles Airport Offers Parking Reservations — “Travelers at Dulles International Airport now have the option to book premium parking spaces for a higher fee. The airport sent an email announcing that it would begin offering PassPark Premium parking options.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Nonprofit Sees Drop in Food Donations — The 25th Project, a nonprofit that will provide 2,500 free meals at Burke Community Church on Thanksgiving and Christmas, “has noticed a slowdown in donations compared to last year,” according to founder Jay Herriott. “He suspects that is because of the recent 43-day government shutdown, which was the longest in U.S. history.” [WTOP]
It’s Tuesday — Rain is likely after 1pm, with increasing clouds and highs around 50°F. Afternoon winds will come from the southwest at around 5 mph. Precipitation chances are 50%. For Tuesday night, rain is expected mainly before 1am, with lows around 41°F and southeast winds at 3 to 5 mph. Precipitation chances rise to 90%, with new amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. [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 — Nov 17, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect a possibility of rain after 4pm with increasing clouds and a high near 49. Winds will become westward at about 5 mph in the afternoon, with a 30% chance of precipitation. Tuesday night will bring more rain, mostly after 7pm, with temperatures dropping to around 41. Southeast winds will be at 3 to 5 mph, and there is a 90% chance of precipitation. Rainfall amounts could range from a quarter to half an inch. See more from Weather.gov.
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A plan to upgrade Metro’s service and long-term sustainability by establishing dedicated funding for the transit system won backing Monday afternoon (Nov. 17) from two key panels.
The boards of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) each formally endorsed the funding plan laid out in late October by the DMV Moves Task Force at a joint meeting.
A Fairfax County woman joined Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill last week (Wednesday) to call for action with substantial increases to health care costs on the horizon.
With the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits slated to expire at the end of the year, 57-year-old Lili Combs stands to see her annual health insurance premiums increase by nearly $1,000, she said steps from the U.S. Capitol building.
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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