Greenheart Juice Shop in Vienna has closed (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Greenheart Juice Shop’s remaining stores are apparently changing hands, continuing a summer of upheaval for the Northern Virginia business.
The juice bar has closed its Vienna location after just over four years at 208 Dominion Road. Its final day of operations was Sunday (Aug. 24), taking loyal customers by surprise.
Winsome Earle-Sears speaks at a rally in Vienna (staff photo by Vernon Miles)
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has ordered state police to investigate explosive allegations from a conservative blog that Fairfax County Public Schools officials helped multiple underage girls obtain abortions in 2021 — a probe whose findings may not surface before Election Day but could still sway voters in the court of public opinion.
Virginia law requires minors to obtain either parental consent or a successful court petition to undergo the procedure. Such records are also exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
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The Vienna Town Council votes on whether to raise the meals tax (via Town of Vienna/X)
Diners will pay a little bit more to eat at Vienna restaurants starting next year.
By a 6-1 vote yesterday (Monday), the Vienna Town Council approved a one-percentage-point increase to the town’s meals tax, bumping the current 3% rate to 4% indefinitely.
The Red Caboose in Vienna serves as a reminder of the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
GMU President Disputes Finding — “Facing mounting pressure from the Trump administration, a lawyer for George Mason University President Gregory Washington told the board on Monday the leader had done nothing unlawful and would not apologize for his diversity, equity and inclusion policies, despite a call from the Education Department to do so.” [Washington Post]
Driver Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash — Fairfax County police officers responded yesterday (Monday) afternoon to a multi-vehicle crash at Sully Park Drive and Kamputa Drive in Centreville. “One adult male driver was transported to a local hospital in life-threatening condition.” The road reopened around 8:45 p.m., but an investigation is ongoing. [FCPD/X]
McLean Mansion Sells for Record Price — “The 22,000-square-foot mansion at 6431 Georgetown Pike sold Monday for $18.5 million,” making it “the most expensive home ever sold in Northern Virginia that doesn’t front the Potomac River.” Listed for $22 million in March, the estate formerly known as Chateau du Soleil first got a makeover to remove some gaudier touches, such as a mirrored ballroom ceiling. It still features a spa, gym, a lap pool, gardens, a jogging path, smart-tech systems, a 200-inch retractable TV and more. [Washington Business Journal]
Man Cited for Concealed Gun at Fairfax Park — “A 40-year-old Annandale man was cited for having a concealed firearm in a public park during last Friday’s Rock the Block event at Old Towne Square, according to authorities. Around 7:54 p.m., police responded for the report of someone carrying a concealed firearm while drinking.” The Fairfax City Council is considering expanding its restrictions on guns, which have been in place since 2021. [Patch]
License Plate Reader Company Pauses Work With Feds — “Flock Safety, whose cameras are mounted in more than 4,000 communities nationwide, put a hold last week on pilot programs with the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection and its law enforcement arm, Homeland Security Investigations, according to a statement by its founder and CEO, Garrett Langley.” [Associated Press/ABC News]
Police Warn About Romance Scams — “Our Financial Crimes Unit is seeing versions of the same pattern: a ‘perfect’ match starts a conversation, moves you to private messaging, avoids meeting in person or on live video, and eventually asks for money or sensitive information. Here’s how to spot the red flags and protect yourself and your loved ones.” [FCPD]
New FCPS Hall of Fame Members Announced — “Three Annandale High School graduates are among the 11 Fairfax County Public School’s Alumni Hall of Fame, Educate Fairfax announced on Aug. 22.” The new inductees, who will be honored at Wolf Trap next month, include CNN anchor Jim Acosta and Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay’s chief of staff, Amir Abu-El-Hawa. [Annandale Today]
Theater Coming to D.C. Area This Fall — “This fall, many exciting plays and musicals are being staged at theaters across the Northern Virginia area. Here are some highlights of the season’s must-see shows,” including “Fair Play” at the renovated 1st Stage in Tysons and NextStop Theatre’s production of “The Last Five Years” in Herndon. [Northern Virginia Magazine]
It’s Tuesday — Expect sunshine and a high near 79 degrees with a northwest wind of 5 to 7 mph. On Tuesday night, it will be partly cloudy and the temperature will drop to around 59 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind at about 6 mph. [NWS]
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Here is what’s going on Tuesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
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☀️ Tuesday’s forecast
Expect mostly sunny skies with a high temperature near 78 degrees and a mild northwest wind of 6 to 8 mph. As night falls, the sky will become partly cloudy with a low temperature around 58 degrees and a steady northwest wind at 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
Grand opening at Gaming Giant's new Fairfax location (staff photo by Vernon Miles)
What? Gaming Giant is evolving!
The Fairfax City gaming shop Gaming Giant celebrated its grand reopening last Friday (Aug. 22) in a new, larger space in the Old Town Plaza shopping center, right in the heart of the City of Fairfax and around the corner from a previous location.
A Reston sign under a tree (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Invasive species, an overpopulation of deer and climate change are threatening Reston’s valued forests, a report released earlier this summer found.
Reston Association’s 2024 State of the Environment Report (RASER), published in June, deemed Reston’s urban forests to be in “fair” condition due to the “collective severity” of those and other challenges, including negative impacts of construction and yard debris getting dumped in natural areas.
A patron samples food at the Taste of NoVA (photo courtesy of Taste of NoVA)
For the first time, one of Northern Virginia’s most popular food festivals is expanding to two days.
The Taste of NoVA, returning for its third year, will be held both October 11 and 12 — Friday and Saturday — from noon to 4 p.m., according to event organizers.
The VA250 Mobile Museum stopped in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
The VA250 Mobile Museum, a hands-on museum on wheels, is heading to southeastern Fairfax County for Labor Day weekend.
The museum is an interactive exhibit that highlights Virginia history as part of the country’s 250th anniversary. It will stop by Gunston Hall (10709 Gunston Road) in Lorton from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Sunday, Aug. 31 through Tuesday, Sept. 2, according to Visit Fairfax, a nonprofit organization that promotes Fairfax County as a tourism destination.