A number of factors reportedly brought Prince William County’s long-gestating plans for a Route 28 bypass to a halt, but top Fairfax County officials say they were surprised to find fingers pointed at them.
The Prince William County Board of Supervisors voted 5-3 on Feb. 4 to cancel the Route 28 Bypass Project, which aimed to relieve traffic congestion by extending Godwin Drive at Sudley Road in Manassas to Route 28 (Centreville Road) near Compton Road in Fairfax County’s Centreville area.
A last-minute compromise in Richmond has kept alive one of the Fairfax County government’s key transportation initiatives of 2025.
Both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly approved language on Saturday (Feb. 22) allowing Fairfax and other Northern Virginia localities to host a pilot program focused on reducing vehicle-exhaust noise.
Hi Fairfax,
My name is Drew, and I wanted to take a moment to tell you about what I’ve been working on as I try to make my way in the world.
This past year, I took a leap that honestly scared me. I challenged the comfortable path I’d been on and built something new with trusted partners and friends: a local roofing and home‑exterior company called All Team Exteriors. On paper, it’s a business. But in my heart, it’s something much more personal than that.
I don’t just want to make a living here — I want to contribute something meaningful to a place that’s helped mold me.
Why I started All Team Exteriors
I’ve worked in environments where professionalism, follow‑through, and integrity weren’t optional — they were the baseline. But when it came to home services, especially roofing, I saw how often homeowners were left frustrated, confused, or ignored. Slow responses. Vague communication. Contractors disappearing mid‑project.
And I thought:
Someone young, hungry, and honest should try to fix this.
So… I’m giving it everything I’ve got.
What I’m trying to build
All Team Exteriors isn’t a giant corporation. It’s not some out-of-state outfit with a call center. It’s me — and a small team of people committed to doing things the right way. We spent an extensive amount of time training under a perennial award-winning roofing company in Arizona this winter and learned what great looks like.
We’re bringing modern tools, photo-documented inspections, real-time updates, fast communication, and a “do what we say we’ll do” mentality. Not because it looks good in a brochure, but because that’s how I’d want someone to treat my own family.
So far we are off to an absolutely amazing start. It’s been a great first summer and we’d love to help you as well. You can give us a call anytime at 703-705-7207 for an absolutely free inspection and estimate on your roof, siding, gutters, doors, and windows. I’d love to have a chance to swing by and meet you and take a look at how we can work together to make your home safer and more secure.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and I sincerely hope we can help you and your family soon.
Home to dozens of restaurants and shops, Merrifield’s Mosaic District has a potentially exciting year ahead.
A variety of new tenants have already set their sights on the mixed-use neighborhood, while others are still considering one of many storefronts. Here’s a rundown of what to expect at the Mosaic District in the months ahead.
Members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors reacted favorably Tuesday (Feb. 18) to a request that pets be allowed in more Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority apartment properties.
“That review is underway,” Board Chair Jeff McKay said in response to comments by Gina Marie Lynch, the Mount Vernon representative to the Animal Services Advisory Commission.
Local author and Fairfax County Public Library librarian Luis D. Aponte invites parents and community leaders to an empowering discussion inspired by his book “A Safe Place: How to Prevent the Next School Shooting.” Drawing on seven years of research into more than 1,200 U.S. school shooting incidents, he shares practical, nonpartisan, research‑based steps families and schools can use to strengthen safety and emotional well‑being. Discover hopeful, community‑building solutions that help every child feel supported and able to thrive. Attendees receive two free ebooks, with a paperback signing to follow.
Adults. No registration required. Free event. For more information, visit ASafePlaceBook.com.
Local Man Arrested in Florida for Alleged Assault — “A Fairfax County, Virginia, man has been arrested in Florida after authorities say he attacked the mother of his child and left their newborn baby in the snow.” The 20-year-old man “is accused of assaulting and strangling the victim during a Feb. 12 incident — the 13-day-old infant was dropped during the fight, according to a police investigation.” [WTOP]
Pedestrian Fatalities Still Elevated in D.C. Region — “Pedestrians are now twice as likely to be killed in the D.C. area as they were a decade ago, even as more local leaders promise safer streets. For the third consecutive year in 2024, the Washington region recorded more than 100 pedestrian deaths.” [Washington Post]
Second Student Charged in Edison HS Gun Incident — Fairfax County police detectives arrested a 17-year-old Edison High School student on Friday (Feb. 21) who allegedly “shared possession” of the same gun that led to a 16-year-old student’s arrest the previous day. The 17-year-old has been charged with possessing and brandishing a firearm on school property. [FCPD]
Fairfax City Launches Housing Survey — “Fairfax City has launched a survey, open now through March 15, to gather input from the public regarding housing in the city … Survey responses will help shape the city’s Affordable Housing and Homelessness Strategic Plan, set to be published in June.” [City of Fairfax]
Mobile Revolutionary War Museum Stops by Mount Vernon — “The free, 11,000-square-foot VA250 Mobile Museum Experience — a museum on wheels [can be found] at the Mount Vernon Estate’s west visitor parking lot until Feb. 26. The two-room museum is part of the state’s commemoration of Virginia’s role in the 250th anniversary of American independence, called the Semiquincentennial.” [On the MoVe]
Shopping Center in Woodlawn Up for Sale — “KLNB is marketing Sacramento Center at 8792 Sacramento Drive, fronting Richmond Highway near Mount Vernon Country Club in Fairfax County, on behalf of its owner, an affiliate of Capital Investment Advisors … The center is nearly 99% leased and features a standalone Chipotle that opened in September.” [Washington Business Journal]
Spa Opens at Gunston Plaza — “At Gunston Plaza in Lorton, the Gunston Head Spa officially opened for business Feb. 19. Under the same ownership as the nearby Gunston Massage business, the head spa provides clients with specialized head, scalp and hair services, as well as skin care and massages.” [On the MoVe]
Vienna Native Makes College Baseball History — “The College of Charleston has promoted Sam Gjormand to a Division I baseball general manager position. The Vienna native becomes the first female general manager and the second person to hold the position in the history of Division I baseball.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
It’s Monday — Expect sunny skies and a high of 54 degrees with calm winds transitioning to a southerly 6 to 11 mph breeze during the morning. Monday night will be partly cloudy, with lows around 39 degrees and south winds at 6 to 8 mph. [NWS]
Good Friday 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 — Feb 21, 2025.
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
Here is what’s going on Saturday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
Clouds will increase throughout the day, reaching a high temperature of around 42°F. Winds will be calm, picking up in the afternoon with speeds of 5 to 7 mph from the southwest. Saturday night will begin with mostly cloudy skies, which will gradually clear up, leading to a low temperature of around 29°F. South winds of approximately 6 mph will become lighter and more variable after midnight. See more from Weather.gov.
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. 👋
With athletes placing in multiple events, the South Lakes Seahawks delivered a versatile performance last week to win the boys 6D North Region track-and-field championship.
South Lakes amassed 119 points to finish well in front of the runner-up Wakefield Warriors with 59.
Earlier this week, Fairfax County supervisors set a public hearing for next month to determine the fate of the county’s Tenant-Landlord Commission.
The advisory body, established in 1971, is slated for elimination, in part because it has become increasingly difficult to find people willing to serve on it. A public hearing and, likely, a vote on the body’s fate has been set for Tuesday, March 18.
Customers who stop by Tysons Corner Center’s Nordstrom this weekend will get a chance to sample free food — and meet the chefs behind the culinary creations.
As part of a Black History Month collaboration, the department store’s Marketplace Cafe will host chefs David and Tonya Thomas, founders of the Baltimore-based catering company H3irloom Food Group, for a pop-up meet and greet on Sunday (Feb. 23) from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
