Court proceedings against one former employee of Fairfax County Public Schools concluded last month, while cases against three others continue.
A teacher accused of selling vape cartridges to numerous students at Falls Church High School entered a guilty plea last month.
A potential legal battle is brewing over the stalled project to revitalize Herndon’s downtown.
The Town of Herndon filed a declaration in Fairfax County Circuit Court last Friday (Feb. 28) terminating Comstock Companies’ rights to the nearly 5-acre block at the northeast corner of Center and Elden streets that the developer had planned to turn into an arts center, apartments, retail space and a parking garage.
Walk into almost any gym in January, and it’s packed.
Walk into that same gym a few months later, and it’s noticeably quieter.
It isn’t because people stopped wanting to be healthier. It’s because most people eventually run into the same problem:
They simply don’t know what to do.
You download a workout plan. You watch videos online. You try different machines. You spend time figuring out exercises, wondering if you’re doing them correctly, and hoping you’ll eventually see results.
For busy adults, that approach rarely lasts.
That’s one reason personalized training has become one of the fastest-growing segments of the fitness industry.
Instead of paying for access to equipment, people are investing in coaching, accountability, and a plan that’s built specifically for them.
That shift is happening nationwide — and locally, Alloy Personal Training has become the go-to answer for busy adults across Northern Virginia.
At Alloy Personal Training, every member follows a personalized program based on their goals, current fitness level, and any limitations they may have. Every workout is coached by a professional trainer, so there’s never any guesswork about what to do next.
Most members train just two or three times each week in 55-minute sessions, making it realistic to fit fitness into a busy schedule.
Unlike large group classes where everyone performs the same workout, Alloy’s small-group format allows each person to follow their own individualized program while still benefiting from the energy and accountability of training alongside others.
For many members, that’s the difference.
It’s not about finding more motivation.
It’s about removing the obstacles that cause people to quit.
You don’t need to spend hours researching workouts.
You don’t need to wonder whether you’re making progress.
You simply show up, and your coach takes care of the rest.
Whether your goal is to build strength, lose weight, improve energy, stay active as you get older, or simply feel better every day, consistency matters more than perfection.
And consistency becomes much easier when you have a plan designed specifically for you.
That’s why more adults throughout Northern Virginia are moving away from traditional gyms and choosing a more personalized approach to fitness.
If you’ve been thinking about getting back into a routine—but haven’t found something you could truly stick with—Alloy Personal Training invites you to experience it for yourself.
Your complimentary Starting Point Session includes a conversation about your goals, an InBody body composition analysis, a movement assessment, and a personalized roadmap designed around you.
With studios in Falls Church, Reston, and Fairfax City, Alloy helps busy adults train smarter—not longer.
Schedule your complimentary Starting Point Session today and discover why so many of your neighbors have made the switch.
Hazardous Weather Possible Today — “A powerful storm system is moving into our area, bringing serious weather risks on Wednesday, March 5, and Thursday, March 6. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook about these dangerous conditions.” Thunderstorms, damaging wind gusts, hail and even “a tornado or two” are possible. [Fairfax County Emergency Information]
ICE Raids Reported in N. Va. — “Local communities were already on the alert when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement carried out multiple raids in Northern Virginia yesterday and today (Tuesday) … This morning, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem brought an ABC News crew along for an ICE operation.” [ARLnow]
More Criticism of Commuted Sentence for Former FCPD Officer — Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s decision to commute the prison sentence given to former Sgt. Wesley Shifflett, who was convicted of recklessly handling a gun in the fatal shooting of Timothy McCree Johnson, “denies the Johnson family the justice they were promised,” the Fairfax County NAACP says. The move was also condemned by the Virginia Black Legislative Caucus. [Fairfax County NAACP]
Arrest Made in County Facility Burglary — A 44-year-old Roanoke man has been arrested and charged in connection with a burglary of a Fairfax County facility in the 14000 block of Flint Lee Road in Chantilly that was reported at 4:39 a.m. on Feb. 26. “He is being held at the Western Virginia Regional Jail and is awaiting extradition to Fairfax County.” [FCPD]
Bill Would Address Payments for Wrongful Convictions — “While Virginia law allows people like Merritt — who were wrongfully convicted based on fabricated testimony or intentionally suppressed evidence — to get additional compensation, that compensation isn’t always approved. Del. Rip Sullivan (D–Fairfax) said that’s because the law states that payments from the commonwealth can’t happen until the locality agrees to pay its share.” [Virginia Public Media]
Catholic Schools to Host Teacher Job Fair — “On March 8, school principals from 40 Catholic schools will be scouting for new teachers for pre-school, elementary school, middle school and high school-level positions. Prospective teachers are encouraged to attend the fair,” which will be held from 9-11 a.m. at St. Bernadette School (7602 Old Keene Mill Road) in Springfield. [Catholic Diocese of Arlington]
Students at Vienna School Start Mentoring Program — “Cunningham Park Elementary School sixth grader Ruth Gaffiney told WTOP the plan came to her at the beginning of the year, when she and her classmates were helping first graders log on to computers for the first time.” The experience inspired a “Cardinals Care for Cardinals” program where the students help their younger peers with reading. [WTOP]
It’s Wednesday — Expect showers and potential thunderstorms after 4pm, with a high near 64 and winds at 15-21 mph, gusting up to 37 mph. Precipitation chance is 100%. Showers are likely at night with a possible thunderstorm, a low around 43, and winds at 9-15 mph shifting west after midnight, gusting up to 22 mph. [NWS]
Good Tuesday 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 — Mar 4, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect showers and potential thunderstorms with severe heavy rainfall today, with a high near 63 and breezy south winds at 15-22 mph, gusting up to 38 mph. The precipitation chance is 100%, and rainfall amounts will be between three quarters and one inch. Tonight, anticipate showers and thunderstorms until 11 pm, followed by a chance of showers until 1 am, with a low around 42 and south winds turning west after midnight at 9-15 mph, gusting up to 22 mph. The precipitation chance will be 60%, with new amounts ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 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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Our Mom Eugenia’s Merrifield expansion is complete.
The family-owned Greek restaurant announced last week that its new, private dining room and outdoor patio at the Mosaic District (2985 District Avenue, Suite 185) are now available for reservations.
A simple team approach, coupled with reliance on a standout player, helped the South Lakes Seahawks win a fourth straight regional basketball championship.
Led by senior forward Jordan Scott, South Lakes won the 6D North Region tournament Friday night (Feb. 28) by defeating the Westfield Bulldogs, 67-51, in the title game of the boys high school competition at Wakefield High School in Arlington.
The Democratic majority on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday (March 4) called on Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to use his influence to lobby against potential moves of federal government agencies to areas outside the local region.
The Trump administration sent out a memo last week giving all federal department and agency heads until April 14 to submit proposals for relocating facilities outside the D.C. region to “less-costly parts of the country,” the Washington Post reported.
A ridership revival has led to a $20 million increase in projected revenue from Metro passengers in the coming fiscal year.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) released new budget forecasts last week that now anticipate $464 million in passenger revenue for fiscal year 2026, which begins July 1.
The Langley High School girls basketball team won its second-ever region title and first since 2017 by defeating the Oakton Cougars Friday night (Feb. 28) in a championship game at Wakefield High School.
The Saxons (24-3) won the game and the 6D North Region title with a 54-37 victory. Oakton fell to 23-5 for the season, but both teams move on to the state tournament, which opens this week.
