The General Assembly has given the green light for state researchers to launch studies on removing books in public school libraries, the funding methodology used to determine judicial allocations and the total cost of coastal storm risk management.
The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, which conducts analysis and provides oversight of state agencies on behalf of the legislature, is responsible for the studies. Research completed by JLARC often prompts new legislative proposals and changes to governance.
A warehouse with trucks in the Westfields area of Chantilly (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Land currently zoned for industrial use across Fairfax County could be converted to residential zoning in an effort to bring more housing stock to the county.
As part of a larger “Plan Forward” initiative started in 2022, Department of Planning and Development (DPD) staff have proposed amending the county’s comprehensive plan to allow more flexibility for industrial land to turn into residential development, while also retaining some designated industrial areas.
Tension, secrets, and lies unspool backwards during a seven-year love affair between a wife and her husband’s best friend.
Betrayal
Written by Harold Pinter
Directed by Alex Levy
October 8 – 25, 2026
Emma, Robert and Jerry have history. As her marriage to Robert comes to an end, Emma reconnects with Jerry, her former lover—and her husband’s best friend—as the action unspools backwards in time in an inventive retelling by the Nobel Prize-winning playwright. At once utterly domestic and dangerous, uncovering hidden truths and revealing how little we know about those we think we know so much about, it’s an “elegy about time and memory (where) the greatest dramatic weight lies in what’s unspoken”- The New York Times
The 1st Stage production of Betrayal features Katrina Clark, Shawn Sebastian Naar, Jaysen Wright, and Anthony Graf.
Betrayal will run at 1st Stage from October 8-25, 2026 with show times as follows: Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 2 pm and 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2pm.
General admission tickets are dynamically priced at $30 (limited availability), $40 (limited availability), and $55. Student, educator, and military tickets are $15. Tickets can be purchased online at www.1ststage.org or by calling the 1st Stage box office at 703-854-1856.
George Mason University Board of Visitors discusses a resolution on antisemitism at its Feb. 27, 2025 meeting (image via GMU TV)
George Mason University (GMU) Board of Visitors approved a resolution late last month aimed at combatting antisemitism, despite concerns about language that opponents fear could restrict free speech on the public school’s campuses.
Debate at the board’s meeting on Feb. 27 highlighted grey areas where the policy could be used as a cudgel against pro-Palestinian protestors and crack down on discussions about the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
An Alexandria man was arrested last weekend after he allegedly attempted to sexually assault a woman in Hybla Valley.
According to the Fairfax County Police Department, the woman was walking in the area in the early morning of Sunday, March 9 “when an unknown man approached her in a vehicle.”
Wine tasting, food, revelry. Jane Lopes & Jonathan Ross, Founders/Owners of Legend Imports, will be pouring some fantastic Aussie selections to pair with passed apps from Revel's kitchen for an epic Sunday Funday!
Promotional display for Reston Community Center's 23rd annual Diva Central Formal and Prom Dress Giveaway (courtesy RCC)
For students looking to freshen up their look for an upcoming school dance, Reston Community Center (RCC) has you covered.
The community center will bring back its annual Diva Central Formal and Prom Dress Giveaway for a 23rd year on Saturday, March 22. The one-day-only event at RCC Lake Anne (1609-A Washington Plaza North) offers students an opportunity to pick out formal clothes and accessories for free.
By the end of this month, local residents should have a better idea of options on the table, as regional leaders attempt to find dedicated funding streams for transit service in the D.C. area.
“We do expect information to be shared” at the next meeting of the DMV Moves task force, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) Executive Director Kate Mattice told the commission’s board at a meeting last Thursday (March 6).
Duck rolls from Sorn Thai (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
McLean’s newest restaurant leaves little doubt about its inspiration, with a sign above its front entrance that identifies her in bold black letters.
Owner Supisa “Boom” Teawbut developed Sorn Thai to honor her grandmother, who passed away two years ago but left behind a trove of recipes that will serve as the centerpiece of the restaurant’s menu.
Parking spaces designated for 5-minute pickups at the Mosaic District (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Fairfax Man Charged with Arson — “On March 11, 2025, at approximately 9:46 p.m., the City of Fairfax Police responded to the 3900 block of Fairview Drive to assist the City of Fairfax Fire Department with a house fire.” A 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged with burning a dwelling after investigators determined the fire was set intentionally. [City of Fairfax Police and Fire]
DCA Crash Responders Recognized — “At Wednesday’s Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments meeting, dozens of first responders from D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia were recognized for their efforts in the aftermath of the crash. The regional assistance, leaders said, made a major difference in the response.” [WTOP]
Falls Church to Prohibit More Right Turns on Red — “Additional no-turn-on-red traffic restrictions are coming to Falls Church … Police Chief Shahram Fard told City Council members that the Department of Public Works has approved several of his requests for additional no-turn-on-red restrictions along Broad Street.” [ARLnow]
Lacrosse League Contests Field Cancellations — “Annandale Youth Lacrosse, a program under the umbrella of the Annandale Boys & Girls Club, had already had a game schedule approved for this spring, then learned three of their dates were canceled without warning. The league is fighting back” after they say Fairfax County bumped them in favor of the women’s football program DC Divas. [Annandale Today]
Closing Fairfax Eatery Finds Temporary Location — “While Havabite Eatery still plans to close the doors of its Main Street location on March 31, the family restaurant will not be disappearing completely from the Fairfax area. On Monday, the owners announced that Havabite will be operating at Mazadar Restaurant temporarily until a new permanent location can be found.” [Patch]
Jeopardy! Coming to D.C. — “The popular trivia game show Jeopardy! is headed our way. From April 10 to 12, the show will be hosting multiple events throughout Washington, DC. Details about the three-day showcase are still developing, but it will include visits to local universities and a taping of the podcast Inside Jeopardy! Live at the Lincoln Theatre.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Local Businesses to Celebrate Pi Day — “Pi Day is celebrated every year on March 14 because the date aligns with the first three digits of pi — 3.14. In 2025, Pi Day falls on a Friday … Here are some fun activities to celebrate the day in the D.C. area.” [NBC4]
It’s Thursday — Patchy fog will clear by 10am, giving way to mostly cloudy conditions and a high around 59. A gentle northeast wind of 6 mph will be present during the day. The night will also remain mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to a low of 43, accompanied by a similar east wind at 6 mph. [NWS]
Patchy fog is expected to clear by 10 am, giving way to mostly cloudy skies and a high near 58°F with a mild northeast wind at 6 mph. For Thursday night, the cloudy conditions will persist, and the temperature will drop to a low of around 43°F accompanied by a gentle 6 mph east wind. See more from Weather.gov.
