Countywide

Fairfax County urges locals to kill spotted lanternflies — “On your next outdoor excursion, try finding the egg masses of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect in Fairfax County.” [Fairfax County]

It’s Tuesday — Expect a partly sunny day with temperatures reaching around 78 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 6 to 9 mph. As for Tuesday night, the skies will be mostly cloudy and the temperature will drop to approximately 56 degrees, while a gentle north wind of 3 to 5 mph persists. [NWS]

Gov. Youngkin announces Virginia passes 500 immigrant arrests — Gov. Glenn Youngkin said the Virginia Homeland Security Task Force has made over 521 arrests since it was formed in February, claiming the group has arrested over 500 ‘criminal illegal immigrants’. [WDBJ7]

Falls Church considering fee-based trash service — “At the March 24, 2025, budget presentation Mayor Letti Hardi directed staff to look into the feasibility of implementing a fee-based trash collection service in FY2026. Staff returned in April with the cost data while pleading for more time to implement such a plan.” [Falls Church Pulse]

GMU experts share gun violence data at Capitol hearing — “Featured speakers included several of the nation’s leading experts on firearms violence. They presented to an audience of more than 230 registrants including congressional staff, federal agency representatives, researchers, and advocacy organizations.” [GMU]


Around Town

Good Monday 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 21, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌤️ Tuesday’s forecast

The weather will be partly sunny, reaching a high of around 78 degrees and accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 6 to 9 mph. As night falls, expect partly cloudy skies and a low temperature of about 54 degrees, with a gentle north wind at around 5 mph. 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.


Sponsored

Trek & Treat is back with a brand-new route, fun prizes, and a $150 Early Bird incentive if you register by October 1

Game on! The Tysons Trek & Treat Fall Challenge returns this week, running October 2 through November 1. Participants can walk, bike, or roll through Tysons while checking in at stops, earning points, and redeeming them for prizes.

Hosted by Tysons Community Alliance (TCA), the free mobility challenge features five walkable and bike-friendly routes—including a brand-new route this season!—for a range of ages and abilities. Explore The Boro on the Yellow Route, wander past Arbor Row and Tysons Galleria on the Green Route, stroll Scott’s Run Trail and Capital One Center on the Red Route, or take on the Orange and Purple routes by bike or wheels.

There’s no app to download, so just choose a route, grab your phone, and start exploring.

And there’s a good reason to sign up now: pre-register by October 1, and you’ll automatically be entered to win a $150 Experience Tysons e-gift card, redeemable at participating businesses throughout Tysons.

Explore More, Earn More

As you make your way through Tysons, be on the lookout for Trek & Treat check-in stickers posted at stops along each route. Scan the QR code on each sticker to check in, earn points, and keep moving toward your next prize.

While racking up points, you can earn prizes including wireless earbuds, a Bluetooth speaker, an OGIO backpack, Metro SmarTrip cards, portable chargers, and more. Participants can also earn Experience Tysons e-gift cards, including $300 for the Tysons Trailblazer grand-prize winner, $250 for second place, and $200 for third place.

Register and complete at least one check-in by October 10, and you’ll also receive an exclusive “I Trekked Tysons” t-shirt.

So whether you’re looking for a fun way to get outside, discover new corners of Tysons, or earn prizes along the way, Trek & Treat offers plenty of reasons to explore this fall. Registration is easy at tysonsva.org/exploretysons/gameon.

Tysons Trek & Treat Fall Challenge runs October 2–November 1


News

The Fairfax County Police Department said a man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a victim inside a Target (12197 Sunset Hills Road) near the Reston Town Center.

Police said in a release today that the incident took place on April 14 around 1:40 p.m.


Event

Join Breast Cancer Collective for the 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer on Sunday, October 18, at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria.
Walk alongside survivors, caregivers, friends, families, and neighbors for an uplifting community event supporting access to breast cancer screening and care across the DMV.
Walk to Bust Cancer brings our community together to turn hope into action and help expand access to timely breast health care. Register to walk, gather your team, and join us at Fort Hunt Park.


Around Town

A long-standing tenant of Vienna’s Maple Avenue corridor is soon closing its doors for good.

Crepe Amour, which has served up the sweet and savory dishes for nearly 13 years at 407 Maple Avenue E, will stop serving customers at the end of April.


Countywide

Shake Shack headed to Reston Town Center in June — “Shake Shack’s Reston Town Center restaurant will be the burger and milk shake chain’s sixth location in Northern Virginia.” [Patch]

It’s Monday — There is a slight chance of showers in the early morning, followed by partly sunny conditions and a high of 71°F with southeast winds at 8-11 mph. Rain may return after 2pm with a 20% chance of precipitation. For Monday night, showers are more likely after 8pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a low of 63°F. Southeast winds will shift to the southwest after midnight, ranging from 5-9 mph and gusts up to 18 mph. There is a 40% chance of precipitation. [NWS]

Fairfax Police arrest a Peeping Tom — “A man was caught peeping into a window and quickly arrested.” [X]

No one hurt in Fairfax County townhouse fire — “No one was hurt in a Friday townhouse fire in Herndon, according to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department.” [DC News Now]

Measles case confirmed in Virginia — “After multiple exposures in the state, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has found the first case of measles in the state after a child traveled internationally and was diagnosed.” [WRIC]

 


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 18, 2025.

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

  • NEW: Visas revoked for multiple international students at GMU (39076 views)
  • Potential Reston developers face mostly distrustful community at packed meeting (19407 views)
  • Driver killed in fatal crash south of Merrifield (14625 views)
  • Cover your grass: Fairfax County starts accepting unmown lawn complaints today (6930 views)
  • Ford Motor-inspired restaurant coming to Fairfax (6045 views)
  • Fairfax sees jump in number of unemployed residents with latest state data (5887 views)
  • Revolutionary War-themed events coming to Fairfax for 250th anniversary (5263 views)
  • These Fairfax restaurants are finalists for the 2025 RAMMYS Awards (5119 views)
  • Yemeni coffee brand opens first D.C.-area cafe in Fairfax City (3793 views)
  • Decline in corporate sponsorship causes challenges for Reston Pride organizers (2636 views)
  • Weapons detectors to be tested at Fairfax County high schools next week (2488 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

    The weather will transition from cloudy to mostly sunny with temperatures reaching a high of around 85 degrees. Expect southwest winds at 13-17 mph, gusting up to 30 mph. Later, Saturday night will be mostly cloudy with lows near 64 and southwest winds at 8-10 mph, shifting to northwest after midnight. 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. 👋