Obituary

Obituary: Harry Joseph Lister (1936-2025)

By FFXnow.com

Harry J. Lister, who in the 1970s helped revamp regulations around retirement savings and spent his 70s and 80s enjoying his own retirement, died June 27 at his home in Ashburn, Virginia. He was 89 years old.

A native of Westwood, New Jersey, and a resident of Reston, Virginia, for nearly 50 years, he spent his entire career in investment management – first as an officer with the Wall Street firm Calvin Bullock, Ltd., in Manhattan, then for more than three decades with Washington Management Corp., a subsidiary of Johnston, Lemon Group in Washington, D.C.

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Around Town

Fast-casual hibachi chain opens newest location in Idylwood

By Jared Serre
Quickway Hibachi in Idylwood Plaza (staff photo by Jared Serre)

A regional chain of fast-casual hibachi restaurants has opened its newest location in Fairfax County.

Quickway Japanese Hibachi celebrated its grand opening at 7511-L Leesburg Pike over the weekend (June 28-29), bringing another dining option to Idylwood Plaza.

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News

Inova brings specialist care clinics together at new Herndon facility

By Vernon Miles
Ribbon cutting for Inova Cares Clinics and Inova Juniper Program (image via Inova)

Last month, Inova officially opened a new care center in Herndon, bringing together its family, women, and children-specialized clinics under one roof.

The new facility is located at 365 Herndon Parkway, Suite 105, just across Fairfax County Parkway from Reston Hospital.

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Countywide

Busy travel period expected on roads, rails and airplanes for Independence Day

By Scott McCaffrey
Traffic on Route 28 in Chantilly near the Route 50 interchange (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

For Fairfax County residents preparing to make a getaway for the Independence Day holiday, planning ahead could ease hassles no matter the mode of travel.

Here’s what to expect if you’re traveling for the extended weekend, from driver and airplane passenger projections to Metro and bus service impacts.

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Event

5dollar5k

Group photo of runners and families posing on a sunny field behind a banner that reads '5 Dollar 5K' during a community run event.

Event location

Bluemont Park

601 N Manchester St

Arlington, Virginia 22205

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Join Comunidad for its Annual 5Dollar5K—a fun, family-friendly race that brings neighbors together in support of local children, teens, and families in Falls Church and Arlington. Run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, and bring the little ones for a special Kids’ Dash! Registration is just $5, and children ages 12 and under participate for free. Comunidad is a community development organization based in the Seven Corners area of Falls Church. We hope you'll join us and together help us build comunidad!

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Countywide

Morning Notes for July 2, 2025

By FFXnow.com
Raining at the Mosaic District in Merrifield (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Firefighter Injured in Tysons Fire — “At 3:05 p.m. [Tuesday], #FCFRD responded to reports of a townhouse fire in the 8100 block of Madrillon Court in the Tysons area. Units arrived to find fire showing from the roof of multiple townhouses. A second alarm was requested. The fire is under control. No civilian injuries. One firefighter was transported with non life-threatening injuries.” [FCFRD/Facebook]

Senate Passes Federal Budget Bill — “Virginia’s two Democratic senators voted against a Republican budget package that passed the Senate Tuesday morning in a 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote after an all-night session.” Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner say thousands of Virginians will lose health insurance coverage under the bill. [ALXnow]

Budget Bill Would Move Space Shuttle — “Texas lawmakers have added legislation to the One Big, Beautiful Bill that, if passed, would move the Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center to Houston.” Kaine filed an amendment to nix the $85 million needed for the shuttle to be transported from its current home in Chantilly. [Northern Virginia Magazine]

Science Center Construction Underway — The Northern Virginia Science Center, a long-planned, 70,000-square-foot interactive science museum in Dulles, broke ground in March. Expected to finish construction in 2027, the facility is a partnership between the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond and the Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation, the nonprofit that runs the Children’s Science Center at Fair Oaks Mall. [Washington Business Journal]

Beyer: More AI Regulation Needed — “Rep. Don Beyer warns that AI could have significant negative consequences if not regulated and lauded the promise of fusion energy at a recent forum hosted by the Democratic Business Council of Northern Virginia … Beyer is working on a master’s degree in machine learning at George Mason University, which is informing his work in Congress on the issue.” [Annandale Today]

Fourth of July Safety Tips — “Many of us are getting ready to celebrate with barbecues, fireworks and outdoor fun. But this popular holiday also brings some serious safety risks that you need to know about. From dangerous heat to firework injuries, here’s what you need to watch out for this Independence Day weekend.” [Fairfax County Emergency Information]

Meetings Coming on Gallows Road Plan — “Long-term recommendations from a Gallows Road study will be presented at two meetings held by the Fairfax County Department of Transportation in July.” An initial meeting on the road’s north and middle segments is planned at Kilmer Middle School on Tuesday, July 15, while one focused on the southern segment will be held on July 17 at Woodburn Elementary School. [Patch]

It’s Wednesday — Showers and thunderstorms likely before noon, followed by a slight chance after 5pm. Clouds will gradually clear, reaching a high near 84. The chance of precipitation is 60%, with possible higher amounts in thunderstorms. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low of 69. [NWS]

Around Town

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 1, 2025

By FFXnow.com

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 — Jul 1, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Wednesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.

⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast

Showers and thunderstorms are likely before noon, followed by a slight chance after 5pm. The day will be cloudy, gradually clearing to mostly sunny with a high near 84. Expect a Northwest wind of 3-5 mph and a 60% chance of precipitation. New precipitation amounts may be less than a tenth of an inch, with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 69 and light, variable wind. 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.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

News

Vienna credit union no longer required to refund $80M in overdraft fees

By Associated Press
A sign for Navy Federal Credit Union's headquarters branch in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

By KEN SWEET AP Banking Reporter

NEW YORK (AP) — Navy Federal Credit Union will no longer have to refund $80 million to servicemen and women for illegally charging them overdraft fees on their accounts, after the President Donald Trump-led Consumer Financial Protection Bureau moved to dismiss the case.

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News

Another developer offers to finally bring housing to Kingstowne Towne Center

By Vernon Miles
Northwest view of a multifamily residential building proposed to replace office building at Kingstowne Towne Center (via Design Collective/Fairfax County)

While office and retail markets are struggling, a new application could bring more residents and — hopefully — more customers to Kingstowne Towne Center.

On paper, the 35-acre Kingstowne Towne Center is a mixed-use parcel, blending commercial and residential development. In reality, though, housing has yet to materialize at the shopping center, with various projects languishing even after getting Fairfax County’s approval.

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Around Town

New McDonald’s, rising from Burger King’s ashes, could open soon in Reston

By Jared Serre
The forthcoming McDonald's in Reston (staff photo by Jared Serre)

It looks like Ronald McDonald gets the last laugh in Reston’s fast food burger battle.

Following extensive renovations to a former Burger King at Hunters Woods Village Center, McDonald’s expects to open on the site this month, a company representative told FFXnow.

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Announcement

Annual Day of the Dead Celebration

By National Museum of the American Indian

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time for commemorating our ancestors. Rather than a period of mourning, it is an occasion for celebrating with family—both living and dead—and honoring the cycle of life. Learn about La Catrina and her joyful view of life and mortality. Enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the day, including dance performances, coloring activities, and paper marigold and mask making. Visitors are invited to leave photos and mementos of their loved ones on the ofrenda (altar) or commemorate them by writing their names on a butterfly to attach to the memorial arch.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

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