The weather will transition from cloudy to mostly sunny, reaching a high near 70, accompanied by a north wind of 11 to 13 mph and gusts up to 22 mph. Tuesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 52 and a north wind at around 9 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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Hartwell Park is coming early fall 2026 to Birchwood at Brambleton, introducing the Fairmont and Worthington Collections of single-level elevator condominiums thoughtfully designed for vibrant, connected 55+ living.
The Fairmont Collection, from the $500s, offers 1- to 3-bedroom residences with private balconies, penthouse residences available, and a den in select residences. With up to 1,661 sq. ft., these right-sized homes offer easy, adaptable spaces for hosting, relaxing or simply enjoying more time to yourself.
The Worthington Collection, from the $700s, is designed for those who aren’t ready to compromise on space. These expansive 2- and 3-bedroom residences offer a den in select residences, private balconies, generous primary suites and up to 2,442 sq. ft. of sophisticated living—with fewer residences on every floor for a quieter, more private home.
At Hartwell Park, thoughtfully planned amenities, scenic surroundings and meaningful social connections create a lifestyle centered on what matters most. Beyond Birchwood, Bram Quarter eateries and Brambleton’s thriving town center continue to evolve with restaurants, retail destinations and services that bring even more convenience to everyday.
Explore the Fairmont and Worthington floorplans, discover the home that feels right for you and join the VIP list to stay connected as Hartwell Park gets closer to opening.
The proposed meadow trail concept for Salona Park in McLean (via Fairfax County Park Authority)
The Fairfax County Park Authority is looking for the community’s feedback again on a proposal for developing Salona Park in McLean.
The new concept, which will be presented at a community meeting at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Monday), centers on a half-mile-long walking trail that would loop around the approximately 10-acre site, which currently consists of undeveloped meadows and woods.
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.
Sign for a home under contract (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Home sales and average sales prices across Fairfax County rose in September, as buyers cashed in on lower interest rates despite ongoing economic concerns.
A total of 953 properties went to closing for the month, up from 920 in September 2024, according to figures reported Friday (Oct. 10) by Bright MLS, using data from MarketStats by ShowingTime.
The pad thai from Sorn Thai in McLean (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Longtime food critic Tom Sietsema wrapped up his 25-year run at the Washington Post last week with the release of his final fall dining guide.
Sietsema’s survey of the “40 Best Restaurants in and Around D.C.” is dominated by the District, which is home to all of the top-five ranked entries. But five Fairfax eateries still made the cut, along with one that will soon set up shop in the area.
Waterfront homes along Lake Anne in Reston (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Reston RELAC is dead again, and this time, a resurrection might not be on the table.
Reston Lake Anne Air Conditioning, the utility that provides cooling services for most Lake Anne residents, discontinued operations last Thursday (Oct. 9) following a trying summer where mechanical issues led to reported temperatures of 85 degrees and higher in some homes.
Tables with sun shades at Reston Town Square Park (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Transit Changes for Indigenous People’s Day — “On Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, Fairfax Connector will operate on a Holiday Weekday schedule. This is due to the Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day holidays.” Metrorail is “operating on Saturday frequencies at all stations not experiencing track work. Metrobus will operate on a Saturday supplemental schedule.” [WMATA]
Motorcyclist Injured in Hit-and-Run — “An adult male on a motorcycle was struck in a hit-and-run crash at Leesburg Pike and Patrick Henry Drive in Seven Corners last night, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The victim is in the hospital with a life-threatening condition. The driver fled the scene in a dark-colored SUV.” [Annandale Today]
Arrest for Exposure at Chantilly Bus Stop — “On October 8, at 1:15p.m., officers responded to 4700 block of Stonecroft Boulevard in Chantilly for a sex offense. An adult victim reported seeing a man masturbating by a public bus stop.” A Fair Oaks man was taken into custody and charged with indecent liberties, indecent exposure and obscene sexual display. [FCPD]
Reston Office Buildings Sold — “Brookfield has offloaded a pair of 2000s-era office buildings that it owned for nearly two decades at its Halley Rise development site in Reston. The Canadian investment giant sold One and Two Halley Rise, a pair of six-story office buildings each weighing in at 190K SF, for $53M.” [Bisnow]
FCPD Helicopter Denied Air Space Access — “Air traffic control at DCA denied a request by the Fairfax County Police helicopter to fly in an area not far from where planes were descending over the Potomac River,” suggesting new safety rules might need to be tweaked. In this case, the denial doesn’t seem to have affected the FCPD’s ability to respond to a suspicious person call that turned out to be “a man who had cut his thumb.” [WJLA]
Man Reports $40KScam — “Detectives from our Financial Crimes Unit have charged a New York man after he traveled to Fairfax County to scam a victim out of $40,000 in Kings Park West. On September 13, officers took a walk-in report for a fraud case” involving a man who claimed to be a representative of the victim’s bank “and convinced him to withdraw money on two separate occasions and hand it over in person.” [FCPD]
GMU Study Analyzes Va. Energy Needs — “A George Mason University report released Friday looks at how Virginia can meet its mandatory goal of decarbonizing the state’s utility providers while also getting more localities on board for certain energy projects.” [Virginia Mercury]
Metro Previews Rail Closures for Next Year — “Metro has shared information on upcoming rail station closures for planned work through September 2026, with work impacting all lines of the transit system. The closures are part of improvement and maintenance efforts to improve the reliability and safety of the nearly 50 year old system, Metro said.” [WTOP]
It’s Monday — Patchy drizzle with a chance of showers before 11am, then showers likely after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Tonight, expect patchy drizzle with a chance of showers before and after midnight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%. [NWS]
Expect a chance of showers after 3pm, cloudy skies, and a high near 69 with light east winds increasing to 5-8 mph in the morning; 20% chance of precipitation. For Saturday night, there’s a 70% chance of showers mainly after 2am, lows around 59, and a northeast wind at 7-13 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph; new precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible. See more from Weather.gov.
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While our Fall 1 season is in swing, we have some terrific opportunities for making art coming up soon. Our Fall 2 season runs late October through December, with six-week and three-week classes you’ll love. We have some new themes in the mix, including Acrylic Painting Fundamentals (adults) and Sculpting with Nature and Found Objects (4th-6th graders). Explore the wheel together at our parent-child ceramics class. And our perennials always shine: painting, drawing, ceramics, sewing, sculpture, and printmaking. Take a look now!
