News

Plans for the nearly billion-dollar planned bus rapid transit (BRT) project in the Richmond Highway corridor took another step forward at the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on April 22.

The supervisors formally accepted $47.7 million in grant funding from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) in support of the project, which is currently estimated to cost $979 million. The money will come from the Commonwealth’s “Smart Scale” funding pool.


Countywide

Rep. Gerry Connolly, who has represented Virginia’s 11th district for nearly 20 years, will not seek another term in Congress, he announced today (Monday).

The 75-year-old congressman, who was diagnosed with esophageal cancer late last year, has seen a re-emergence of the illness, according to a statement.


News

Great Falls is one of 233 communities nationwide where the value of a typical “starter home” now tops $1 million, according to a new Zillow analysis.

At just over $1.2 million, the typical value of a Great Falls starter home is six times the national average. Great Falls is the lone Virginia community to make the 2025 list.


News

A motorcycle rider died in a fiery crash yesterday (Sunday) after allegedly speeding on I-66, police say.

According to the Virginia State Police (VSP), a trooper spotted a motorcyclist traveling over 100 mph on eastbound I-66 near Nutley Street in Merrifield at around 12:09 a.m.


Event

Flowers, Fine Art & Fashion is an immersive cultural experience presented by People of The Garden LLC, where nature, creativity, and modest couture converge in a breathtaking indoor garden setting.

Guests will journey through a living landscape featuring dramatic floral installations, botanical art, and a one-of-a-kind rectangular runway designed around lush greenery and sculptural plantings. Throughout the evening, attendees will experience a curated runway presentation showcasing modest fashion designers, alongside original fine art, artisan vendors, and interactive floral experiences.


Countywide

Arrest in Armed Robberies at Fairfax County Store — “The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said a man from Maryland was charged with armed robbery.” [DC News Now]

McLean Baseball Team Works to Defend State Title — “After a close loss to Washington-Liberty, the Highlanders are 11-4 as the postseason nears.” [Washington Post]

Fairfax County Students Advocate for After-School Programming — “The county’s Middle School After-School Program is on the chopping block in the proposed fiscal 2026 budget as the county faces a $300 million shortfall.” [Inside NoVa]

Get Your Real ID, Without a Trip to the DMV — “These pop-up events offer many of the same services as a standard DMV office.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]

It’s Monday — Expect sunshine and a high temperature near 75 during the day, with initially north winds at 5 mph calming in the morning. In the evening, it will be mostly clear with a low around 54, accompanied by a south wind from 5 to 7 mph. [NWS]


Around Town

Good Friday 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 — Apr 25, 2025.

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  • Man arrested for sexual battery inside Target near Reston Town Center (9216 views)
  • BREAKING: One teen arrested and another hospitalized after West Potomac High School stabbing (6497 views)
  • Panera Bread returns to Reston tomorrow (6362 views)
  • BREAKING: Two FCPD officers shot during Fair Oaks traffic stop, gunman killed (4720 views)
  • County leaders to consider trash-collection takeover after 5-year waiting period (4565 views)
  • Widening starts this weekend for Fairfax County Parkway near Fairfax Station (4547 views)
  • Two killed in Lake Barcroft crash Sunday night (3823 views)
  • FCPS given more time to submit plans for Centreville High School expansion (3555 views)
  • Reston tea shop braces for impact of high-risk tariffs (2842 views)
  • Police: Juvenile charged in stabbing at West Potomac High School (2519 views)
  • 📅 Upcoming events

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

    Here are the events planned for Sunday:

    ⛈️ Saturday’s forecast

    Scattered showers are expected before 11 am, followed by likely showers and possible thunderstorms between 11 am and 5 pm, and intermittent showers and storms after 5 pm. The day will be mostly cloudy with a high near 78°F, southwest wind at 10-14 mph, and gusts up to 22 mph. There is a 70% chance of rain with new totals under a tenth of an inch, potentially higher during thunderstorms. In the evening, anticipate scattered showers and storms before 8 pm, becoming mostly clear with a low around 46°F and a northwest wind at 17 mph and gusts up to 30 mph. The precipitation chance drops to 30%. 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.

    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. 👋


    News

    At their first meeting after a stabbing at West Potomac High School this week, School Board members said safety and the Fairfax County Public Schools budgets are inextricably linked.

    School Board members expressed sympathy for staff, students and families affected by the stabbing, but also used it as a rallying cry in an ongoing budget battle with the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.


    News

    After an hours-long standoff, law enforcement arrested a robbery suspect Thursday in Fairfax County’s Huntington neighborhood.

    Anthony Edwards, of Maryland, was located in the attic of a vacant home in the 2400 block of Byrd Lane around 7:30 p.m., less than a mile from the convenience store he is accused of burglarizing.


    News

    A local college student who failed an exam is accused of threatening to shoot his professor in that class.

    The 20-year-old Springfield man, who is a student at Northern Virginia Community College’s Annandale campus, was arrested April 18 after bombarding his math professor with numerous intimidating emails, according to court documents.