Arguably the most famous of all Fairfax County residents turned up Tuesday (June 10), as the local Board of Supervisors ramped up planning for the nation’s 250th birthday bash.
Escorted by a procession that included fife-and-drum accompaniment, George Washington himself strode into the Fairfax County Government Center’s Board auditorium in the person of Daniel Cross.
Herndon officials had a grave discussion earlier this week about plans to build out the remainder of Chestnut Grove Cemetery (831 Dranesville Road).
With people evidently dying to get in, the cemetery is running out of space for graves, but in response to public feedback, town staff have proposed nixing some of the planned new burial spots.
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A proposal that will bring more housing to Oakton near the Vienna Metro station has a stamp of approval from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
The board voted unanimously on Tuesday (June 10) to approve a development plan that will result in the eventual demolition of two existing 12-story office buildings at 9300 and 9302 Route 29 in the Hunters Branch community.
A former CIA analyst will spend the next three years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to improperly sharing top secret national defense information.
Asif William Rahman, 34, of Vienna, was sentenced yesterday (Wednesday) to a total of 37 months in prison — down from the maximum possible sentence of 20 years.
Event location
Ayr Hill Church
100 Ayr Hill Ave NE
Vienna, Virginia 22180
Bypass the mall. Skip the big-box store. Ditch the web. 🎁 The 23rd Annual Holiday Gift Show is Saturday, November 21, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Ayr Hill Church, 100 Ayr Hill Avenue NE in Vienna. Come browse handmade bags and accessories, original watercolor, acrylic and mixed-media art, one-of-a-kind stuffed animals, dog treats and accessories, homemade baklava, stovetop potpourri and more, all from local artists and makers. Free admission, open to the public. See you there! #ViennaVA #ShopLocal #HolidayGiftShow
A new initiative reporting crime data from across the D.C. region in “near-real time” has won praise from local leaders and will provide new tools for policymakers, public safety agencies and the public.
“It’s the only one we’re aware of in the nation,” said Eli Russ, a senior public safety planner for the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG), who serves as project manager for the effort.
Air Quality Alert Issued — “The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has forecast a Code Orange air day for tomorrow, June 12” in the D.C. region. Ozone pollution is expected to make the air “unhealthy for sensitive groups,” who are advised to limit outdoor activities and watch for symptoms of respiratory issues. [COG]
Police ID Body Found in Tysons — “Fairfax County Police have confirmed the body recovered Tuesday in a retention pond near Tysons Galleria is 19-year-old Kyle Coleman from Prince William County. The Morehouse College student went missing after a car crash last Friday night near Tysons Galleria.” [NBC4]
Possible ICE Raids Coming — “Northern Virginia is reportedly among the ‘five cities run by Democratic leaders’ that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is preparing to deploy tactical units to, according to MSNBC.” The other cities are New York City, Seattle, Chicago and Philadelphia. [ALXnow]
Metro Service Plans for Army Parade — Metro has announced its service plans for the Army’s 250th birthday celebration and parade on Saturday (June 14). “Metrorail is running Saturday service frequencies. Trains run every 4-6 minutes at most core stations during the day. At stations further out, trains arrive anywhere from every 8 minutes to every 12 minutes.” [WMATA]
Police Investigate Robbery — A Fairfax County police helicopter “briefly” circled around Annandale yesterday (Wednesday) to assist with a robbery report at 12:04 p.m., in the 7100 block of Murray Lane. Police said an unidentified man “approached the victim and forcefully took a piece of jewelry from them. Detectives are on scene investigating.” [FCPD]
Fairfax City Trail Project Moves Forward — “Fairfax City Council voted 5 to 1 Tuesday night not to adopt the hybrid option for the George Snyder Trail Project, which would have only built the western portion of the trail.” After a failed vote to cancel the project, the council voted 4-2 to construct the trail as previously approved. [Patch]
Military Bases Return to Old Names — “Seven Army bases whose names were changed in 2023 because they honored Confederate leaders are all reverting back to their original names, the Army said Tuesday.” That includes forts A.P. Hill, Pickett and Robert E. Lee in Virginia, though the monikers in each case now officially refer to service members who share the same last names. [Associated Press]
It’s Thursday — Expect sunny skies and a high near 93 during the day, with a calm wind turning west around 5 mph in the afternoon. On Thursday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low around 71, with the south wind at 5 mph calming down in the evening. [NWS]
Good Wednesday 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 — Jun 11, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Thursday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect sunny skies and a high temperature of around 92, with calm winds picking up to around 5 mph from the northwest in the afternoon. As the night progresses, the sky will become partly cloudy and the temperature will drop to a low of around 70, accompanied by light south winds. See more from Weather.gov.
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
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A Groveton man used his position as the leader of a local cultural organization to film minors with hidden cameras, the Fairfax County Police Department says.
Victor “Xai” Souphom, 52, was arrested and charged May 29 with two counts of unlawful filming of a minor — felony charges that, together, carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
Belle Haven residents soon won’t have to travel far for a bowl of ramen.
Yido Ramen and Sushi expects to open its doors in the Belle View Shopping Center later this month, according to its Instagram account. The restaurant announced in late May that it’s looking to hire servers, dishwashers, a kitchen chef and other workers.
