A plan to add bike lanes and reconfigure part of Huntington Avenue in the Mount Vernon District has come to a halt without a clear path forward.
The project, which was a joint effort of Virginia’s Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT), has stalled after multiple years of planning, both agencies told FFXnow.
Residents in the Wolf Trap area might need to find a new source of bonsai and other plants in the future.
The owners of Wolf Trap Nursery are seeking to redevelop the nearly 6.5-acre property at 9439 Leesburg Pike where they have sold a variety of home and garden plants for 53 years, according to a rezoning application recently submitted to Fairfax County.
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
This exclusive event gives you full access to tour both Phase I and Phase II of our stunning community. Whether you are looking to relocate immediately or planning your next move, we have layouts tailored to your timeline:
Double the Amenities, Double the Community
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:
Stack Your Savings
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.
George Mason University’s efforts to diversify its workforce violate a civil rights law intended to end segregation, according to the Trump administration.
Following a roughly six-week-long investigation of GMU’s hiring practices, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has found that the Northern Virginia-based university violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race in public education.
National Guard in D.C. Now Armed — “Some National Guard units patrolling the nation’s capital at the direction of President Donald Trump have started carrying firearms, an escalation of his military deployment that makes good on a directive issued late last week by his defense secretary.” [Associated Press]
Fire at Merrifield Shopping Center — Fairfax County firefighters responded to “reports of smoke coming from” the Providence Place shopping center in Merrifield around 4:15 a.m. on Friday (Aug. 22). “Arriving units located a fire in the kitchen of a restaurant in the shopping center … Smoke extended to two neighboring businesses. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire.” [FCFRD/Facebook]
Algae Clears From Lake Accotink — “Lake Accotink is now clear of the reported blue-green algae. However, please remember that swimming and pets are not permitted in the lake. Algae blooms are normal and natural occurrences during the summer months depending on temperature, sunlight, and nutrient conditions. Please lookout for lakefront signs and advisories through September in the event of another bloom.” [Fairfax County Park Authority/Facebook]
FCPD Videos of Traffic Violations Go Viral — Since the Fairfax County Police Department’s communications director bought a pointer with a Mickey Mouse-like hand, “millions of people are viewing and engaging the videos with ‘Tappy,’ the pointer’s given name. In July, views reached 19 million on Facebook. The department has over 61,000 Instagram followers, a spike of over 200% since the beginning of January 2024.” [WTOP]
Regional Restaurant Week Extended — Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s (RAMW) annual Summer Restaurant Week was set to end yesterday (Sunday), but the organization “announced Thursday that more than 120 restaurants have opted to extend their restaurant week deals until August 31.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Virginia’s Largest-Ever Lottery Jackpot Claimed — “According to the Virginia Lottery, the winner in June 27’s Mega Millions drawing purchased one ticket that ended up being worth nearly $350 million … While we do not know their identity, the Virginia Lottery says the winner plans to buy a zero-radius riding lawn mower with their millions.” [WUSA9]
Fairfax City Man Owns World’s Largest Zelda Collection — “In July, the Guinness Book of World Records made it official, declaring software engineer Constantine Adams as the new world record holder for the largest collection of [Legend of] Zelda memorabilia, more than doubling the previous record of 1,816 held by Anne Martha Harnes of Norway.” [Patch]
It’s Monday — The weather will be sunny with a high temperature of around 83 degrees and a northwest wind blowing at 7 to 10 mph. During Monday night, conditions will be partly cloudy with a low temperature of about 61 degrees, and the northwest wind will continue at approximately 7 mph. [NWS]
In its 14th year of production, Skye Ballet Center presents The Nutcracker. The absolutely gorgeous ballet will take place on Saturday, November 28th at 2 pm and 6 pm. Join us to a wonderful start to the holiday season!!
SBC Nutcracker
South Lakes High School
2:00 and 6:00 pm
Good Friday 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 — Aug 22, 2025.
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
Here is what’s going on Saturday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
Expect sunshine and a high temperature around 83 degrees, accompanied by a south wind blowing at 6 to 10 mph. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with the temperature dropping to around 67 degrees and the south wind continuing at 7 to 10 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
We hope you have a great weekend! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋
Those who have come to try Layered‘s viral fruit-shaped pastries during the cafe’s soft opening have been finding much more than they’ve bargained for.
Since the cafe opened its doors in Fairfax City at Courthouse Plaza (3924 Blenheim Blvd) earlier this summer, diners have been greeted by long lines and, in some instances, empty cases.
Checkers & Rally’s is circling Fairfax County, searching for a spot that one of its drive-thru restaurants can pull into.
No specific locations have been identified yet, but the fast-food chain is actively recruiting franchisees who could introduce it to the county, according to a public relations representative, citing Springfield specifically as one possible area of interest.
A church that wants to build affordable housing on its campus in the Herndon area will soon step up its efforts to win over skeptical neighbors.
The Community of Faith United Methodist Church announced on Wednesday (Aug. 20) that it has partnered with the affordable housing developer Pennrose on the project, which could bring around 90 apartments to its 8.9-acre property at 13224 Franklin Farm Road.
In the mood to bowl a strike with some friends? Fairfax County has a handful of alleys to try out.
Here are the nominees for “Best Bowling Alley in Fairfax” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. See your favorite place below? If not, write them in!
Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5.
Voting for the Best Kid’s Birthday Party Venue in Fairfax is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 9 a.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Seafood Restaurant in Fairfax. The results are now official:
