A local pizza chain will celebrate its newest location this weekend.
Paisano’s Pizza will hold a grand re-opening on Saturday (Sept. 6) for its new flagship location, located at 12595 Fair Lakes Circle, according to a company spokesperson.
Fairfax County is developing a “Slow Streets” pilot project to slow traffic and scale back cut-through traffic on a residential street in Springfield.
Supported by a federal grant accepted by the Board of Supervisors last week, the project will drop speeds at Cumberland Avenue and Dinwiddie Street to 15 mph from the current 25 mph and make changes to the street in an effort to calm traffic.
Incredibly excited to wrap up an awesome first summer. I’ve learned a lot, and I thought I’d share some of those lessons with you.
1. Hiring a JMU intern is a great idea.
This summer we were lucky enough to hire a young man from Woodbridge named Owen, who is a rising senior at JMU. He was exactly the spark we needed to help us push through our first busy summer season. We’ve already made him a job offer for next summer when he graduates, and we’re hopeful he’ll join us full-time.
2. People are generally helpful and want to see you succeed when you’re first starting out.
Over the summer, I was amazed by how many people wanted to help me get a strong start in my business. There were definitely times when I knew folks might not need a new roof, but they were still kind enough to let me come by, take a look, and give them a free estimate just in case. It was inspiring and motivating to know that there are strangers out there who don’t even know me but still want to see me win.
3. Hard work solves most problems.
From the beginning, I’ve been honest about having a lot to learn in this industry. What I’ve come to find is that even when I don’t know exactly what I’m doing, hard work will still often get me to the right result. When in doubt, just keep pushing. This is something I’ll remember as more hard times come and as we get ready to go through the cold winter season.
4. Working with property managers and realtors can be a win-win for everyone.
This year, we’ve built some great relationships with property managers and realtors. These folks are hardworking and busy, and the last thing they have time to worry about is a roof for their clients. We’ve worked with them to install new roofs, windows, gutters, doors, and siding on multiple occasions.
5. Some folks will slam the door in your face without thinking twice.
Things aren’t always easy in this game, and I don’t want to paint an overly rosy picture without talking about some of the hard stuff too. As a new person working hard to get your name out there, it can definitely be a little daunting when someone yells at you or slams the door in your face. Luckily, most people are warm and will at least talk to you, and we’ve appreciated that as we navigate these bumps along the way.
6. Most homeowners just want transparency and great customer service.
It’s wild how many contractors out there really can’t be trusted. We’ve come to learn quickly that homeowners just want fantastic customer service and transparency throughout the process. If you can honestly show someone how the process is going to take place and hold their hand a little along the way, you can make almost all of your customers pretty happy.
7. Homeowners taught me more than any training could have.
A Reston playground that was damaged by a storm this spring could return soon with some improvements.
Reston Association is currently seeking community feedback on potential upgrades for the Old Trail playground, which was mostly taken out by trees that fell during a rain storm on May 14, communications director Cara O’Donnell says.
Reston Children’s Center announces that it is continuing to be a sponsor of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Reston Children’s Center has been part of the CACFP program since 1995.
The same meals will be available at no separate charge to all participants at each CACFP facility without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
An emerging trend of developers backing off of multifamily housing in favor of single-family housing has reached Tysons.
Property owner Link Logistics is seeking more flexibility in the type of residential development allowed in The Mile, a mixed-use project originally approved in 2019 to replace a 38-acre business park in north central Tysons.
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Apartment rental rates across Fairfax County pushed higher in August, bucking a national downward trend during the month.
Year-over-year median rental rates were up in six of the seven areas of the county surveyed by Apartment List. Updated figures were reported Aug. 28.
YouTube Star Visits Tysons Mall — “The YouTube streamer known as iShowSpeed drew crowds during stops he made in Northern Virginia and D.C. on Monday [Sept. 1], most of which streamed to millions of followers.” His appearance at Tysons Corner Center drew “several hundred people,” prompting Fairfax County police to respond for crowd control. [WJLA]
Oakton Doctor in Drug Case Must Pay Victims — “An Oakton doctor sentenced to prison in a ‘pill mill’ scheme has been ordered to pay restitution and give up two properties. Multiple fatal drug overdoses were tied to the doctor’s drug prescribing scheme.” The order follows David Allingham’s sentencing in May t0 13 years in prison for distributing oxycodone and amphetamines, among other charges. [Patch]
Lake Accotink Water Lowered — “The Fairfax County Park Authority will lower the water level at Lake Accotink after Labor Day in order to complete an assessment of the dam. The assessment is being conducted to evaluate the integrity of the structure and identify any maintenance or repair needs, the Park Authority states.” [Annandale Today]
Woman Charged With Stealing Slushie Machines — “An officer from the Mount Vernon Police District has arrested a woman responsible for stealing more than a dozen Ninja Slushi appliances from stores across Fairfax County, totaling over $10,000 in theft.” The incidents date back to May and primarily targeted Target stores in Springfield and Seven Corners. [FCPD]
Library Unveils New Logo — Fairfax County Public Library is debuting a new logo that evokes ” the endless possibilities available at your library once you step through our doors or open a book.” Coinciding with Library Card Sign-Up Month, the new logo will be incorporated into library materials and displays over the coming months, and FCPL is holding a contest through Sept. 30 to come up with new library card designs. [FCPL]
Route 29 Lane to Close — “The right lane of southbound Route 29 will be closed from Buckleys Gate Drive/Summit Drive to Meadow Estates Drive/Hampton Forest Way between 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, and 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, to perform water main tie-ins as part of the Route 29 widening project … Drivers should expect delays and are advised to use alternate routes.” [VDOT]
Bikeshare Stations Relocated — “We’ve moved the Becontree Ln & Goldenrain Ct station to N Shore Dr & Washington Plaza/Lake Anne in Fairfax County. Additionally, the Vantage Hill Rd & Wainwright Dr station has been relocated to Westwood Center Dr & Sheraton Tysons Dr.” [Capital Bikeshare/X]
Tickets on Sale for ArtsFairfax Awards — “Following three years of sell-outs for the event, ArtsFairfax has moved the luncheon to the Hyatt Regency Reston, a larger location enabling the nonprofit to sell single tickets and increase sponsorships.” The awards ceremony will be led by former WUSA9 reporter Peggy Fox and feature musical performances. [ArtsFairfax]
It’s Wednesday — Expect mostly sunny skies and a high of around 81°F, with calm winds picking up from southeast at around 5 mph during the afternoon. Wednesday night will be mostly clear, with a low temperature of around 63°F and south winds at 6 mph. [NWS]
Good Tuesday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
🕗 News recap
The following articles were published earlier today — Sep 2, 2025.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for September 2, 2025 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Fairfax County sheriff’s deputy charged with domestic assault | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: Corsica Wine Bar swirls around September opening in Reston | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: One University development team lauded for persevering to provide affordable housing | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: Public invited to help paint mural celebrating McLean Community Center’s 50th anniversary | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Former FCPS after-school staffer sentenced for child sex crimes | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: Bunnyman Brewing owners seek second restaurant at Lorton’s Workhouse Arts Center | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Spring state-champion athletes from Fairfax County schools honored by local leaders | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Wednesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
- 9:30 am: History of Arlington House: September LLI Forum
- 👉 4:00 pm: From Prevention to Treatments: Finding Hope in the New Era of Alzheimer’s
☀️ Wednesday’s forecast
Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 81 and calm winds turning south at 5 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 63 and a south wind at 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
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Fairfax County supervisors on Tuesday (Aug. 26) honored five teams and multiple individuals for winning Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 6 state championships in spring sports competition.
“This has become a special tradition — a proud moment,” Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay said during the presentation, which filled the board auditorium at the Fairfax County Government Center with student-athletes, coaches and families.
The team behind one of Fairfax County’s most popular brewery brands is eyeing a space in Lorton to house a new dining concept.
The owners of Bunnyman Brewing are in the “final stage of negotiation” to secure a second retail space at the Workhouse Arts Center, co-owner Sam Gray told FFXnow.