It hasn’t taken long for Fairfax County food banks to feel the effects of the federal government shutdown.
More empty shelves than expected greeted Rep. James Walkinshaw during a visit to Food for Others in Merrifield yesterday (Monday). He had stopped by the Western Fairfax Christian Ministries’ food pantry in Chantilly earlier that day.
One portion of a stream restoration project running through southeastern Fairfax County is now underway, affecting operations at the Greendale Golf Course (6700 Telegraph Road) in Rose Hill until spring 2027.
Launched yesterday (Monday), the Dogue Creek Stream Restoration Project has been years in the making and will temporarily close hole 5 until March 2026, hole 6 until March 2027 and transition hole 7 from a par 5 to a par 3 until March 2026. Players are also asked not to retrieve golf balls that land in construction zones.
Imagine stepping out of your door and being a brief, 0.3-mile walk from the McLean Metro Station. Indigo at McLean Station is redefining affordable Northern Virginia living, combining an unbeatable Tysons location with brand-new, high-end amenities.
Mark your calendar for our upcoming Open House on Saturday, November 14th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, where you can explore everything our growing community has to offer.
Both Phases Now Open for Tours
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With the introduction of Phase II, Indigo at McLean Station has dramatically expanded its resident perks. When you tour the community, you will experience a wealth of brand-new spaces designed to elevate your daily routine:
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Attendees who submit an application during the event can unlock our exclusive, event-only leasing incentive. Receive an additional 1/2 month of rent free—applicable strictly to Phase I apartments. Best of all, this time-sensitive special stacks directly on top of our premier active promotion of Up to Two Months Free on Select Apartments!
Plan your visit to 1750 Old Meadow Rd, McLean, VA 22102 this November 14th. Browse Our Available Floor Plans, check real-time pricing, and review income qualification criteria on our website, or call our leasing team directly at (571) 786-5546. Can’t make the Open House? Schedule a Tour Today.
Longtime McLean resident and former vice president Dick Cheney has died, leaving behind a legacy largely defined by his advocacy for the U.S.’s invasion of Iraq and expansion of the surveillance state that followed 9/11.
Cheney died Monday due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, his family said Tuesday in a statement.
A mix of pride and gratitude filled the voices of the government and nonprofit officials who spoke at a ceremonial groundbreaking yesterday (Monday) for Fairfax City’s latest housing project.
Speaker after speaker emphasized the array of contributors whose shared belief that housing should be a basic right, not a privilege, paved the road to construction for Beacon Landing, a 54-unit apartment building for people who are at risk of or experiencing chronic homelessness.
On Sunday, November 15 at 4:00 PM, the St. Andrew the Apostle Concert Series proudly presents The Catholic University of America Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Simeone Tartaglione, for a free afternoon of orchestral masterworks at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Clifton.
Program:
• Paul Dukas – The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, best known from Disney’s Fantasia!
• Camille Saint-Saëns – Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor
Soloist: Vasily Popov, cello
• Camille Saint-Saëns – Symphony No. 3 in C minor, “Organ Symphony”
Organist: Michael Murphy
Voters across Virginia are now casting their Election Day ballots, but many in Fairfax County have no need for a last-minute trip to their polling place.
Just shy of 190,000 voters in Fairfax County cast a ballot during the early voting period, which ran from Sept. 19 through 5 p.m. on Saturday (Nov. 1). That’s a jump of 7.4% compared to 2021, which is the last time the three statewide races were on the ballot.
At least 70 people were evacuated from a Fair Oaks movie theater on Sunday (Nov. 2) after a mass shooting threat was reported to law enforcement.
The threat, which was later determined to be non-credible, was received by staff at the Regal Cinemas in Fairfax Towne Center (4110 West Ox Road, Suite 12110) around 8 p.m., according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
Options for Disposing of Pumpkins — “Don’t trash your pumpkins — compost or recycle them instead … Washingtonians have plenty of eco-friendly ways to chuck pumpkins through November,” including “Pumpkin Madness” catapulting events coming this weekend at Centreville’s Cox Farms. [Axios DC]
No Pumpkin Recycling at Frying Pan — Frying Pan Farm Park, however, isn’t accepting pumpkins for recycling this year. “Instead of bringing them here, turn your leftover Halloween pumpkins and gourds into something useful! Now through mid-November, you can drop them off at the I-66 Transfer Station,” where they will be processed for composting or to feed livestock. [Friends of Frying Pan/Instagram]
How N. Va. Could Influence Election — “Democrats currently have a slim majority in Virginia’s House of Delegates, and two competitive Northern Virginia races could help determine which party controls that chamber of the state’s General Assembly,” according to University of Mary Washington political science professor Stephen Farnsworth, who also says “turnout in Northern Virginia is one of the key things to monitor.” [WTOP]
FCPD Launches Gift Card Drive — “The Fairfax County Police Department’s Victim Services Division (VSD) is proud to announce the launch of its 12th Annual Holiday Gift Card Drive, an initiative dedicated to supporting child victims and witnesses of domestic violence, sexual violence, and families grieving the loss of a loved one to homicide.” Gift card donations can be dropped off or mailed to the division until Dec. 19. [FCPD]
Renovated Hybla Valley Park Opens — “More fun, more play! The Hybla Valley Park is officially OPEN! The newly renovated park is packed with awesome features for everyone,” such as dedicated futsal and basketball courts, a new playground “suitable for all ages and abilities” and updated site furnishings. [Fairfax County Park Authority/Facebook]
Troubled Trail Project Costs Rise — “Following a lengthy discussion during Tuesday night’s work session, the Fairfax City Council delayed making a decision on how to address the additional $4.6 million in construction costs required to build the controversial George Snyder Trail.” The council had voted in June to continue with the project as is after debating potentially canceling or downsizing it. [Patch]
Dulles Could Add Direct Service to Taiwan — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority recently secured a five-year agreement with Taoyuan International Airport Corp. “that commits both sides to conduct market research, airline outreach and marketing campaigns to build the case for a nonstop Dulles-Taipei connection.” The agreement could pave the way for other long-haul, nonstop flights to Asia that were halted during the pandemic. [Washington Business Journal]
The Wiggles Tour to Stop in Tysons — “The group’s new Tree of Wisdom Spectacular Tour is heading to North America. And The Wiggles will be stopping in Tysons on August 18, 2026. The performance at Capital One Hall is just one of 17 planned for across the continent.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
It’s Tuesday — Expect sunshine and a high temperature of around 62, accompanied by west winds blowing at 8-11 mph and gusts up to 21 mph. As night falls on Tuesday, there will be mostly clear skies with lows close to 41, with west winds gradually calming at around 5 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 — Nov 3, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect sunshine and a high temperature near 61 degrees, accompanied by a west wind blowing at 7 to 11 mph and gusts reaching up to 21 mph. Tuesday night will be mostly clear with a low temperature around 41 degrees. The west wind will slow down to about 5 mph and become calm in the evening. 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.
The Fairfax County Government Center will be open tomorrow (Tuesday) for election voting and little else.
Most government facilities will be closed for Election Day, which is a designated holiday for the county. Operations affected by the closures include all Fairfax County Public Library branches and Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) programs.
