Expect sunshine and a high temperature near 70 during the day, accompanied by a north wind blowing at 8 to 13 mph and gusts reaching up to 22 mph. As nighttime approaches, the sky will remain clear, with the temperature dropping to a low of around 44, while the north wind continues to blow at around 9 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
Fairfax County firefighters respond to a fire at Davis Industries property on Richmond Highway (via FCFRD/X)
At least seven people have been hospitalized, and local residents are being advised to shelter in place, as firefighters seek to control a two-alarm fire at a metal scrap yard along Richmond Highway in Lorton.
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue units were dispatched just after 1 p.m. to the Davis Industries property at 9920 Richmond Highway for an outside fire, according to scanner traffic.
Imagine living just steps from the Metro, enjoying upscale amenities, and saving money on rent—all without leaving Tysons Corner. Indigo at McLean Station is a brand-new, affordable housing community located a brief 0.3-mile walk from the McLean Metro Station, delivering the ultimate connected Northern Virginia lifestyle.
We invite you to experience the neighborhood firsthand at our upcoming Open House on Saturday, October 3rd, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pick Your Perfect Layout: Phase I or Phase II
Whether you need an immediate change of scenery or are planning a late-fall transition, Indigo has options:
Immediate Move-Ins (Phase I): Don’t wait to upgrade your lifestyle. We have limited studio and one-bedroom apartments available right now for households qualifying at the 60% Area Median Income (AMI) standard.
Mid-October 2026 Move-Ins (Phase II): Secure a future home today. Pre-leasing is open for studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom configurations spanning 50% to 70% AMI tiers.
Join us for an exciting afternoon of touring, prizes, and massive rental discounts.
Event Date: Saturday, October 3rd (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Address: 1750 Old Meadow Rd, McLean, VA 22102
The Experience: Explore our gorgeous community spaces, tour Phase I apartments, sample local light refreshments, and enter our raffle.
The Stackable Special: Submit your application during the Open House and receive an extra 1/2 month of rent free on Phase I homes. This event-only special stacks on top of our active promotion of Up to Two Months Free on Select Apartments!
Can’t attend on October 3rd? Schedule a Tour Today to pick a time that works best for you.
A Tech-Forward, Welcoming Neighborhood Vibe
Indigo at McLean Station isn’t just a place to sleep—it’s a true community. We focus on giving you a seamless, stress-free living experience through modern perks:
Tailored Rent Payments: Keep control of your cash flow with our Flex Platform partnership, allowing you to pay rent on a customized monthly schedule.
A Paradise for Pets: We love your pets as much as you do, which is why we feature no breed restrictions, an on-site Pet Spa, and a pristine walking trail.
The Cobu App Connection: Our digital neighborhood platform lets you chat with neighbors, plan resident events, score discounts at local Tysons businesses, and trade goods safely.
To hear how much our community loves living here, Chat With One of Our Residents to get an honest, unedited look at the Indigo experience.
Claim Your New Apartment Home
Don’t miss out on the best affordable leasing incentives in Tysons Corner, featuring Up to Two Months Free on Select Apartments.
Go on a digital walkthrough right now via our Virtual Tour Playlist to see our stunning layouts. For further details on floor plans and qualifications, Visit Our Website to contact us online, or call our leasing center at (571) 786-5546.
*Specials apply to new applicants only, on select apartments, are subject to change and may have additional conditions.
McLean High School alum Michelle Vaccaro won the 2025 Army Ten-Miler's Overall Female finisher title (courtesy Army Ten-Miler)
The U.S. Army’s decision to move forward with its annual Ten-Miler last weekend, despite an ongoing federal government shutdown, paid off for one McLean High School graduate.
Michelle Vaccaro was the first woman to complete the 10-mile race on Sunday (Oct. 12), beating thousands of other runners visiting from around the world with a finishing time of 56 minutes and 44 seconds.
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.
A New York City food hall venture is slated to open its two latest D.C.-area locations in Fairfax County later this month.
Wonder, which describes its food halls as a one-stop shop to conquer any craving, will soon begin serving diners in Franconia on Oct. 23 and in Reston on Oct. 30.
Join Breast Cancer Collective for the 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer on Sunday, October 18, at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria. Walk alongside survivors, caregivers, friends, families, and neighbors for an uplifting community event supporting access to breast cancer screening and care across the DMV. Walk to Bust Cancer brings our community together to turn hope into action and help expand access to timely breast health care. Register to walk, gather your team, and join us at Fort Hunt Park.
Jermantown Road approaching the Copperfield Square Apartments and a turn lane for Katherine Johnson Middle School (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
An $18.4 million project to reduce congestion and improve safety on a nearly mile-long portion of Jermantown Road has been more than half a decade in the making. Now, an updated proposal is finally ready for public viewing.
Presented to the Fairfax City Council at a work session on Oct. 7, the project calls for a number of new turn lanes, enhanced markings for pedestrians, and tighter management of access to the roads.
Peraton has its headquarters at 1875 Explorer Street in Reston Town Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
A Reston-based information technology company may lay off nearly 100 people by the end of this year.
Citing “uncertainty around the future of some contracts with federal agencies,” the contractor Peraton issued layoff notices to 92 employees earlier this month, the Washington Business Journal reported last week.
Dar Mariam at sunset in Vienna (photo by Amy Woolsey)
After a couple months in business, Dar Mariam is starting to settle into its home in Vienna.
The restaurant celebrated its grand opening on Aug. 15 in the former Donutchew storefront at 107 Maple Avenue West, driven by a mission to bring authentic Arabian cuisine, particularly from Iraq and Kuwait, to a wider audience.
People walking on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail east of Hunter Mill Road (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Dominion Energy is planning to take down more trees near its power lines along the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail — this time, with the consent of NOVA Parks.
Starting next Monday (Oct. 20), the power company will begin “selective” pruning and removals of trees and other vegetation on a 2.6-mile section of the trail between its Clark substation in Vienna and the Hunter substation in Wolf Trap, just outside Reston.
A Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department engine and ambulance respond to a medical emergency at the Tysons Office Center at 8133 Leesburg Pike (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Tysons Offices Bought for Possible Data Center — Affiliates of Serverfarm, a California-based data center investor, acquired the office buildings at 7990 and 7980 Quantum Drive in mid-September for $37 million and $13 million, respectively. The 7990 Quantum building is already home to the 44,000-square-foot Equinix DC7 data center, but the 7980 building’s proximity to the Reserve at Tysons Corner apartments, which are 150 feet away, means the Fairfax County board’s approval is required for any data center development. [Washington Business Journal]
Government Shutdown Drags On — “Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson predicted Monday the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history, saying he ‘won’t negotiate’ with Democrats until they hit pause on their health care demands and reopen.” [Associated Press]
Cause of Franconia House Fire Identified — “On Sunday, October 12, around 8:00am, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department responded to reports of a house fire in the 5800 block of Queens Gate Court.” No injuries were reported, but the fire resulted in an estimated $259,338 in property damages. Investigators found that the fire started from “improperly discarded ashes” in a plastic trash can next to the garage. [FCFRD]
Oldest Metro Railcars Retired — “The era of carpeted Metro trains ended with the official retirement of railcars dating to the 1980s … The 2000 series railcars began service in 1983. They had to be pulled out of storage to help carry riders a few years ago when there were wheel issues with the 7000 series.” [NBC4]
Maternal Mortality Data Funding at Risk — “Virginia’s Maternal Mortality Review Team will continue its operations until August of next year. The future of the team, however, will depend on future congressional action and Virginia’s willingness to continue it.” [Virginia Mercury]
Comet Could Be Visible Over D.C. Region — “It has been five years since the Northern Hemisphere had a really bright and beautiful comet to see, which was Comet NEOWISE. Sky watchers can now start looking for Lemmon about 90 minutes before dawn and starting Thursday, it may be visible in the predawn and post-sunset dark skies.” [WTOP]
World’s Largest Earthquake Drill Coming — “The Great Southeast ShakeOut is the world’s largest earthquake drill. People in homes, schools, offices and other places all practice the same thing at the same time. The drill happens every year on the third Thursday in October. That’s Oct. 16 this year, and it starts at exactly 10:16 a.m.” [Fairfax County Emergency Information]
Vienna to Give Away Free Tree Seedlings — “Get a free tree at the Town’s fifth annual Native Tree Seedling Giveaway! The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 18, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (or until the last tree is given away) outside the Vienna Community Center … Volunteers will give away 150 bareroot seedlings in six species.” [Town of Vienna]
It’s Tuesday — The weather will be mostly cloudy and reach a high near 70, accompanied by a north wind at 11 to 14 mph, gusting up to 22 mph. Tuesday night will see mostly clear conditions, with temperatures dropping to around 54 and a north wind around 8 mph. [NWS]
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.
