A Fairfax County high school student is one of just five to reach the finals of a national cooking contest held in Arlington this summer.
Safaa Haizoun, a 10th grade student at the Virginia Virtual Academy, an online program offered by multiple public school districts statewide, earned a spot in the K-12 National Cook-Off in early June by designing an original recipe for creamy masala chicken.
A woman and her 8-year-old child were in their car when a man reportedly climbed on the hood and robbed them earlier this month, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
The department is asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect in the incident, which occurred in the 5200 block of Montgomery Street in Springfield on June 14 around 9:10 p.m.
Address: 1114 Ware Street SW
Neighborhood: Vienna Woods
Type: 7 BR, 5 (+1 half) BA single-family detached – 4844 sq. ft.
Open House: Saturday, June 27th, 12-2 pm
Listed: $1,999,999
Noteworthy: Resort-Inspired Custom Home Minutes from Downtown Vienna
Exceptional luxury custom home in the highly sought-after Vienna Woods community. Built in 2023, this stunning Craftsman-style residence sits on a quiet 0.29-acre lot and offers 4,844 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space with 7 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms.
The elegant interior features soaring ceilings, hardwood flooring, designer lighting, and an open-concept layout ideal for modern living and entertaining. A spacious dining room flows seamlessly into the family room, while the gourmet chef’s kitchen impresses with premium cabinetry, high-end appliances, a large center island, double sinks, and a bright breakfast area with direct backyard access. A main-level bedroom with an en-suite bath provides flexibility for guests or multi-generational living.
Upstairs, the luxurious owner’s suite offers dual walk-in closets and a spa-inspired bath with double vanities, a soaking tub, and a custom-tiled walk-in shower. Three additional bedrooms and two full baths, including a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, complete the upper level. The fully finished lower level adds exceptional versatility with a spacious recreation room, gym/bedroom, bonus room, and an additional bedroom with an en-suite bath. Outdoor living is equally impressive. The private backyard retreat features a swimming pool with a modern retractable cover for year-round enjoyment, a pool house with a recreation area, kitchenette, and full bath, plus a spacious patio and fenced yard. Ideally located near Southside Park, Yeonas Park, downtown Vienna, the W&OD Trail, Tysons Corner, Metro access, and within the highly rated Madison High School pyramid.
Listed by:
Morgan Samson – The Casey Samson Team
morgansamson.cst@gmail.com
(703) 609-1745
Fairfax County leaders say a recent proliferation of electrically assisted bicycles (e-bikes) among young people provides benefits but also brings dangers.
“It’s only a matter of time before we see serious injuries and worse,” Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn said at the Board’s June 23 meeting.
With the short-lived mochi donut wars in the rearview mirror, a new contest between more traditional, Southern-style donut chains has officially begun in Vienna.
The Texas-based franchise Shipley Donuts is now selling its signature hexagon-shaped pastries at 256 Maple Avenue East, filling a long-vacant storefront previously occupied by T-Mobile.
The Fairfax City Council has unanimously approved the first pay raise for its members and the mayor in over a decade, increasing annual compensation to $22,000 for members and $24,000 for the mayor.
The new rates are the maximum allowed under Virginia law, and will take effect July 1, 2027. The current pay is $12,000 for council members, and $13,000 for the mayor.
Fairfax County leaders are asking Gov. Abigail Spanberger to take into account the local area’s unique circumstances if a drought emergency needs to be declared in Virginia.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday (June 23) authorized Chairman Jeff McKay to send a letter to Spanberger, laying out concerns of local leaders and Fairfax Water officials.
Fairfax County officials are warning residents in the Great Falls area to watch out for a potentially rabid coyote.
The coyote reportedly attacked multiple pet dogs and at least one person in and around neighborhoods along Utterback Store Road and Streamview Court during the day last Thursday, June 18, the Fairfax County Health Department said in an advisory issued Tuesday (June 23).
Heat Wave Possible Next Week — “At the moment, the National Weather Service has the DC area within a large area of extreme heat risk for Thursday July 2 through Saturday July 4. The region of potential extreme heat coincides with a strong, sprawling area of high pressure known as a heat dome.” [Capital Weather]
Burke Residents Survey Storm Damage — “Families in a Burke neighborhood are beginning the long recovery process after powerful storms swept through the area Monday night … Several homes on Winford Court sustained significant damage, forcing some residents to leave their homes as cleanup efforts continue.” [WUSA9]
Council Convened to Address Prison Conditions — “The Governor’s Community Partnership Council On Corrections, which Spanberger announced Tuesday, will bring together representatives from advocacy groups, faith-based organizations, healthcare and public safety groups and former prisoners to share their experiences and work towards solutions.” [Virginia Mercury]
Judge Seeks Answers on Kennedy Center Tarp — “On Wednesday, US District Judge Christopher Cooper ordered the Kennedy Center to explain to the court why the building’s facade is currently obscured by a tarp … The tarp went up in the early hours of June 13, as workers were preparing to remove the ‘Donald J. Trump’ lettering from the front portico of the Kennedy Center.” [Washingtonian]
Tysons Contractor Makes Acquisition — “McLean-based Fortune 500 government contractor Booz Allen Hamilton plans to acquire Austin, Texas-based defense technology company Ultra I&C Mission Solutions for $720 million, a move designed to expand its offerings in mission-critical software, encryption and edge-computing products.” [Virginia Business]
FCPS Awards Outstanding Staff — “Tricia Wayland, the assistant principal at Bailey’s Upper Elementary School, was named 2026 Outstanding School-Based Leader at Fairfax County Public Schools’ Honors ceremony earlier this month.” Other winners included Mosaic Elementary School’s Amanda Blevins (elementary teacher), Langley High’s Scott McCormick (secondary teacher) and Bucknell Elementary’s Rashida Green (principal). [Annandale Today]
Carnival Underway in Tysons — For the past week, Lerner Town Square near Tysons Galleria has been hosting carnival rides, including a Ferris wheel, a tilt-a-whirl, a carousel and more. Set to remain in town through Sunday (June 28), the Tysons Carnival is offering a buy-one, get-one ride credit promotion today only. [Powers & Thomas Midway Entertainment]
Musical Cast Visits Workhouse Arts Center — Gwynne Wood, who plays Lucy Burns in the musical “Suffs” at National Theatre, “and understudy Gretchen Shope answered questions from several hundred ‘Suffs’ fans under a tent right next to the Lorton Prison Museum. The museum tells the story of the suffragists who were imprisoned there in 1917 for picketing the White House for women’s rights to vote.” [WTOP]
It’s Thursday — The weather will be mostly sunny with a high of about 87°F, accompanied by a light south wind picking up to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. By night, expect partly cloudy skies with a low around 69°F and a south wind blowing at 6 to 8 mph. [NWS]
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Good Wednesday 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 — Jun 24, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Thursday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
The weather will be mostly sunny with a high near 87°F. A light south wind will pick up to 5 to 9 mph in the morning, with possible gusts up to 18 mph. Thursday night, expect increasing cloudiness with a low around 68°F and south winds from 7 to 10 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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