A new initiative reporting crime data from across the D.C. region in “near-real time” has won praise from local leaders and will provide new tools for policymakers, public safety agencies and the public.
“It’s the only one we’re aware of in the nation,” said Eli Russ, a senior public safety planner for the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG), who serves as project manager for the effort.
Air Quality Alert Issued — “The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has forecast a Code Orange air day for tomorrow, June 12” in the D.C. region. Ozone pollution is expected to make the air “unhealthy for sensitive groups,” who are advised to limit outdoor activities and watch for symptoms of respiratory issues. [COG]
Police ID Body Found in Tysons — “Fairfax County Police have confirmed the body recovered Tuesday in a retention pond near Tysons Galleria is 19-year-old Kyle Coleman from Prince William County. The Morehouse College student went missing after a car crash last Friday night near Tysons Galleria.” [NBC4]
Possible ICE Raids Coming — “Northern Virginia is reportedly among the ‘five cities run by Democratic leaders’ that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is preparing to deploy tactical units to, according to MSNBC.” The other cities are New York City, Seattle, Chicago and Philadelphia. [ALXnow]
Metro Service Plans for Army Parade — Metro has announced its service plans for the Army’s 250th birthday celebration and parade on Saturday (June 14). “Metrorail is running Saturday service frequencies. Trains run every 4-6 minutes at most core stations during the day. At stations further out, trains arrive anywhere from every 8 minutes to every 12 minutes.” [WMATA]
Police Investigate Robbery — A Fairfax County police helicopter “briefly” circled around Annandale yesterday (Wednesday) to assist with a robbery report at 12:04 p.m., in the 7100 block of Murray Lane. Police said an unidentified man “approached the victim and forcefully took a piece of jewelry from them. Detectives are on scene investigating.” [FCPD]
Fairfax City Trail Project Moves Forward — “Fairfax City Council voted 5 to 1 Tuesday night not to adopt the hybrid option for the George Snyder Trail Project, which would have only built the western portion of the trail.” After a failed vote to cancel the project, the council voted 4-2 to construct the trail as previously approved. [Patch]
Military Bases Return to Old Names — “Seven Army bases whose names were changed in 2023 because they honored Confederate leaders are all reverting back to their original names, the Army said Tuesday.” That includes forts A.P. Hill, Pickett and Robert E. Lee in Virginia, though the monikers in each case now officially refer to service members who share the same last names. [Associated Press]
It’s Thursday — Expect sunny skies and a high near 93 during the day, with a calm wind turning west around 5 mph in the afternoon. On Thursday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low around 71, with the south wind at 5 mph calming down in the evening. [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 11, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Thursday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect sunny skies and a high temperature of around 92, with calm winds picking up to around 5 mph from the northwest in the afternoon. As the night progresses, the sky will become partly cloudy and the temperature will drop to a low of around 70, accompanied by light south winds. 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.
A Groveton man used his position as the leader of a local cultural organization to film minors with hidden cameras, the Fairfax County Police Department says.
Victor “Xai” Souphom, 52, was arrested and charged May 29 with two counts of unlawful filming of a minor — felony charges that, together, carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
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Belle Haven residents soon won’t have to travel far for a bowl of ramen.
Yido Ramen and Sushi expects to open its doors in the Belle View Shopping Center later this month, according to its Instagram account. The restaurant announced in late May that it’s looking to hire servers, dishwashers, a kitchen chef and other workers.
After years of overseeing projects around the D.C. region, Southern Management’s old Tysons office could be the scene of a new redevelopment.
Southern Management, which relocated its offices to Valo Park (7950 Jones Branch Drive) a couple of years ago, has enlisted Insight Property Group for a proposal to raze the building at 1950 Old Gallows Road near the Leesburg Pike/I-495 interchange and replace it with a new, 304-unit apartment building.
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is preparing to leave Reston.
The community college will phase out its Reston Technology Center at 1821 Michael Faraday Drive, relocating classes to other campuses before vacating the premises by December 2027, NOVA spokesperson Kathy Parkinson says.
New home sales data for Fairfax County and the D.C. region show continued buyer wariness, but there’s no sense of impending doom.
“The [region’s] housing market has been slower-than-typical this spring, but it has fared much better than some expected in the face of cuts to the federal workforce and general economic uncertainty,” said Lisa Sturtevant, chief economist for Bright MLS, the region’s multiple-listing service.
One of the world’s largest booksellers returns to Tysons Corner Center next week in a new, revamped location.
Barnes & Noble will officially open its doors next Wednesday (June 18), returning to the mall in a brand new space with an updated layout.
