Juneteenth is tomorrow (Thursday), marking the 160th anniversary of the day Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation in the state.
While some festivities took place last weekend, including Vienna’s Liberty Amendments Month kick-off and Fairfax City’s celebration, Fairfax County will still play host to a number of events commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. and showcasing the historical and cultural contributions of African Americans.
Soccer fever is in the air, with the FIFA World Cup and the Tysons Community Alliance’s COPA Tysons Soccer Fest both back in action.
After making its debut last year, COPA Tysons returned this summer with a series of watch parties and promotions, culminating in a soccer festival and tournament at Ken Lawrence Park (8008 Jones Branch Drive) this Saturday (June 21).
Imagine living just steps from the Metro, enjoying upscale amenities, and saving money on rent—all without leaving Tysons Corner. Indigo at McLean Station is a brand-new, affordable housing community located a brief 0.3-mile walk from the McLean Metro Station, delivering the ultimate connected Northern Virginia lifestyle.
We invite you to experience the neighborhood firsthand at our upcoming Open House on Saturday, October 3rd, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pick Your Perfect Layout: Phase I or Phase II
Whether you need an immediate change of scenery or are planning a late-fall transition, Indigo has options:
Immediate Move-Ins (Phase I): Don’t wait to upgrade your lifestyle. We have limited studio and one-bedroom apartments available right now for households qualifying at the 60% Area Median Income (AMI) standard.
Mid-October 2026 Move-Ins (Phase II): Secure a future home today. Pre-leasing is open for studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom configurations spanning 50% to 70% AMI tiers.
Ready to find your match? Visit the Floor Plan Page of our Website to browse up-to-date real-time pricing and verify our income qualification criteria.
Open House Details & Combined Savings
Join us for an exciting afternoon of touring, prizes, and massive rental discounts.
Event Date: Saturday, October 3rd (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Address: 1750 Old Meadow Rd, McLean, VA 22102
The Experience: Explore our gorgeous community spaces, tour Phase I apartments, sample local light refreshments, and enter our raffle.
The Stackable Special: Submit your application during the Open House and receive an extra 1/2 month of rent free on Phase I homes. This event-only special stacks on top of our active promotion of Up to Two Months Free on Select Apartments!
Can’t attend on October 3rd? Schedule a Tour Today to pick a time that works best for you.
A Tech-Forward, Welcoming Neighborhood Vibe
Indigo at McLean Station isn’t just a place to sleep—it’s a true community. We focus on giving you a seamless, stress-free living experience through modern perks:
Tailored Rent Payments: Keep control of your cash flow with our Flex Platform partnership, allowing you to pay rent on a customized monthly schedule.
A Paradise for Pets: We love your pets as much as you do, which is why we feature no breed restrictions, an on-site Pet Spa, and a pristine walking trail.
The Cobu App Connection: Our digital neighborhood platform lets you chat with neighbors, plan resident events, score discounts at local Tysons businesses, and trade goods safely.
To hear how much our community loves living here, Chat With One of Our Residents to get an honest, unedited look at the Indigo experience.
Claim Your New Apartment Home
Don’t miss out on the best affordable leasing incentives in Tysons Corner, featuring Up to Two Months Free on Select Apartments.
Go on a digital walkthrough right now via our Virtual Tour Playlist to see our stunning layouts. For further details on floor plans and qualifications, Visit Our Website to contact us online, or call our leasing center at (571) 786-5546.
*Specials apply to new applicants only, on select apartments, are subject to change and may have additional conditions.
With one fiery dissent, Fairfax County School Board members on June 12 approved a one-time bonus of up to $1,000 for many public school workers.
The $31.4 million cost of the bonuses comes from a state contribution of $19.7 million, to be matched by $11.7 million in local funds.
The museum’s annual Native Art Market features award-winning and innovative Indigenous artists from across the Western Hemisphere. This event invites lovers of art and craftsmanship to meet Indigenous artists and learn about the traditional arts and contemporary Indigenous creativity. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase traditional and contemporary handcrafted artworks, including beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and sculpture.
Though only one party had races on the ballot, Fairfax County saw a year-over-year increase in voter turnout for yesterday’s primary election.
Approximately 9% of the county’s registered voters cast a ballot on Tuesday, June 17, according to unofficial results — a jump from the 7.98% overall turnout last June, when both parties had U.S. House races on the ballot.
Event location
Bluemont Park
601 N Manchester St
Arlington, Virginia 22205
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!
Another office complex in the Dulles Toll Road corridor is being targeted as a candidate for redevelopment as housing.
The owner of the office buildings at 1835 and 1851 Alexander Bell Drive in Reston filed a rezoning application with Fairfax County late last month that proposes turning the 7.45-acre site into a townhome community.
A consultant’s report on parking in Fairfax City identified several possible improvements, but it was ambivalent on whether or not the city needs another parking garage.
Shared during a Fairfax City Council work session on June 3, the new report was commissioned by the city as part of its attempts to “address its future economic development and growth,” as higher-density developments start reducing the existing parking supply.
A giant, inflatable rat towered over Electric Avenue near Navy Federal Credit Union’s Vienna headquarters on Monday (June 16), staring down commuters during the afternoon rush-hour.
Accompanied by whistle blasts and chants of “union busting” and “Navy Federal, shame on you,” the larger-than-life rodent provided an eye-catching centerpiece for a protest organized by the labor union 32BJ SEIU, which alleges that the world’s largest credit union is undermining its janitorial staff by switching to a non-union contractor.
Attorney General Primary Has a Winner — “Former Del. Jay Jones will look to be the face of legal resistance to President Donald Trump in Virginia after winning Tuesday’s closely watched Democratic state primary for attorney general … State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi led Former Richmond City Mayor Levar Stoney in the tightly locked race Tuesday night.” [Associated Press]
Oakton Man Arrested for Alleged Threats — “A former Coast Guard lieutenant has been arrested for allegedly making threats to assassinate President Donald Trump, according to court documents obtained by Fox News.” An affidavit says the man posted threats on social media that “involved graphic references to guns, poisoning, and knives.” [FOX5]
Software Company to Open Tysons HQ — “Medallia Inc., a customer and employee relationship software provider, said Tuesday it will invest $2 million to open an East Coast headquarters in Tysons. The Pleasanton, California-based company will add 100 new jobs in Tysons over the next two years with the expansion.” Medallia anticipates moving into the 31,360-square-foot office at Tysons Tower near the end of 2025. [Washington Business Journal]
Anti-Trump Statue on National Mall — “A statue that shows a giant ‘thumb’s up’ gesture crushing the Statue of Liberty’s head, mangling her crown, and cracking her face down the middle, has appeared on the National Mall. The site is close to the space a tongue-in-cheek salute to January 6 rioters materialized last October.” [Washingtonian]
Local Food Bank Fears SNAP Cuts — “At Food for Others, shelves that were once fully stocked with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) supplies are expected to dwindle. With another round of SNAP cuts under debate in Congress, food banks across the region are preparing for a spike in need.” [WUSA9]
Affordable Housing Advocate Remembered — “Conrad Egan, who served as Providence District Commissioner on the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) from 1997-2001, and then as its Chairman until 2008, passed away on June 9, 2025. Mr. Egan’s accomplishments as an affordable housing advocate are many.” [FCRHA]
Dunkin’ Raises Funds for Local Nonprofits — “For every ice coffee or cold brew sold at participating locations on Wednesday, Dunkin’ will contribute $1 to The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, which provides the simple joys of childhood to battling hunger or illness … Guests can participate in Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day at the Dunkin’ located at 2280 Hunters Woods Plaza in Reston.” [Patch]
FFXnow Launches Press Club — FFXnow Press Club is now live! Following in the footsteps of our sister site, ARLnow, we launched a new feature yesterday (Tuesday) that allows subscribing readers to directly support our local reporting. For $10/month or $100/year, members get an upgraded newsletter free of banner ads and sneak peeks at what’s to come each day. [FFXnow]
It’s Wednesday — Expect a high around 90°F with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7 p.m. Rainfall amounts range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Night could bring lows around 74°F. Tomorrow (Thursday), showers and thunderstorms are likely after 2pm, with highs around 93°F. Chance of precipitation is 70%. [NWS]
By OLIVIA DIAZ Associated Press/Report for America
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Democrats seeking to be Virginia’s next lieutenant governor and attorney general remained locked in tight races in Virginia’s primary election Tuesday night.
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.
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