News

After years of overseeing projects around the D.C. region, Southern Management’s old Tysons office could be the scene of a new redevelopment.

Southern Management, which relocated its offices to Valo Park (7950 Jones Branch Drive) a couple of years ago, has enlisted Insight Property Group for a proposal to raze the building at 1950 Old Gallows Road near the Leesburg Pike/I-495 interchange and replace it with a new, 304-unit apartment building.


News

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is preparing to leave Reston.

The community college will phase out its Reston Technology Center at 1821 Michael Faraday Drive, relocating classes to other campuses before vacating the premises by December 2027, NOVA spokesperson Kathy Parkinson says.


Countywide

New home sales data for Fairfax County and the D.C. region show continued buyer wariness, but there’s no sense of impending doom.

“The [region’s] housing market has been slower-than-typical this spring, but it has fared much better than some expected in the face of cuts to the federal workforce and general economic uncertainty,” said Lisa Sturtevant, chief economist for Bright MLS, the region’s multiple-listing service.


Around Town

One of the world’s largest booksellers returns to Tysons Corner Center next week in a new, revamped location.

Barnes & Noble will officially open its doors next Wednesday (June 18), returning to the mall in a brand new space with an updated layout.


Event

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News

A wholesale redevelopment of Reston National Golf Course for housing is off the table — at least for now.

Going against a recommendation by the Fairfax County Planning Commission, the Board of Supervisors voted yesterday (June 10) not to add the site to a list of potential Comprehensive Plan amendments for staff to review.


Countywide

Fairfax County leaders are tapping the brakes on a plan to potentially oversee trash collection in single-family neighborhoods countywide.

Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay announced yesterday (Tuesday) that a planned June 24 public hearing on the proposal to establish unified sanitation districts will be delayed until Oct. 14.


Countywide
People walking near Shake Shack in the Mosaic District (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Jury Deliberates on Student’s Fatal Shooting — “Jurors began deliberations Tuesday afternoon in the case of a Fairfax County man accused of fatally shooting a Herndon teenager last year. Ismael Cruz-Delcid, 19, was charged last March with first-degree murder for the death of 14-year-old Michai Malave,” who was shot in the Sonesta Extended Stay Suites parking lot in McNair. [WUSA9]

Herndon Bear Relocated — “Thank you to @VirginiaDWR Conservation Police and biologists for safely capturing and relocating our beloved Elden the Bear! We will miss you Elden. You brought us such joy and excitement!” [Herndon Police/X]

Halal Eatery Opens in Annandale — “A new fast-casual dining spot, called Blazin Halal From The Streets of NYC, is now open in Annandale. Located at 4367 John Marr Drive in the Eastgate Shopping Center, Blazin Halal offers jerk chicken burritos, rice platters, spicy smash burgers, New York-style chicken and waffles, and gyros, among other items.” [Annandale Today]

How Much Money Toll Lanes Produce — “Northern Virginia has five separate private-public operators of the toll roads. They operate the Dulles Greenway, Dulles Tollway, 95/495/395 Express Lanes, and I-66 … WUSA9 called and emailed all of the companies that run the tollways. We added the revenue from 2024 (or the most recent available), and it equates to around $580 million a year.” [WUSA9]

Anti-Trump Protest Planned in Reston — “Protesters in Reston and across the country will take to the streets Saturday in ‘No Kings’ rallies nationwide to coincide with a military parade commemorating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary that falls on Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.” In Reston, demonstrations are planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3-5 p.m. [Patch]

Vienna to Add Four-Way Stop — “Soon the intersection of Glyndon Street SE and Adahi Road SE will become a four-way stop thanks to a recent traffic study from the Town’s Public Work Department. Crews will begin installing two new stop signs at the intersection beginning this Wednesday, June 11, at 8 a.m. Please use caution when traveling in the area.” [Town of Vienna/Instagram]

Herndon Student’s ‘Miracle’ Recovery — “James started his senior year at Herndon High School unclear if he’d ever be able to walk again. But, through multiple surgeries, grueling physical therapy sessions and a motivation to end his high school career on a stage, he ended the year with the lead role in the school’s production of ‘Footloose,’ dancing and kicking his feet around.” [WTOP]

Reston Contractor Gets Second Chance — “CACI International has won another shot at a $428 million Defense Logistics Agency competitions after complaining about how the agency evaluated proposals. The company was eliminated from the competition for a task order to help modernize financial management capabilities across several defense agencies.” [Washington Technology]

It’s Wednesday — Expect widespread haze after 11am followed by sunny skies and a high temperature near 87. The calm wind will turn west around 6 mph in the afternoon. For Wednesday night, the sky will be mostly clear and the low temperature will be around 67 with a calm wind. [NWS]


Around Town

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 — Jun 10, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect widespread haze after 10am followed by sunny conditions and a high near 86 degrees. There will be a calm wind that will shift to the northwest at around 6 mph in the afternoon. On Wednesday night, skies will remain clear, with a low temperature of around 66 degrees and calm winds throughout. 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

A body has been found in a small pond near Tysons Galleria.

While an identification hasn’t been publicly confirmed yet, pending notification of the next of kin, police have spent more than three days searching for a Gainesville man who was reported missing after a crash on Friday (June 6).