Pepperoni, Hawaiian, veggie lovers and more — whatever your pizza order, there’s no shortage of shops in Fairfax County to get your fix.
Here are the nominees for “Best Pizza Place in Fairfax” as part of our inaugural FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. See your favorite pizzeria below? If not, you can write them in!
Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 9 a.m. Friday, April 18.
While the future of foreign aid faces uncertainty, a Fairfax County-based disaster response task force has not yet felt trickle-down effects of ongoing cuts at the federal level.
Virginia Task Force 1 is operating like things are business as usual, even with the Trump administration moving to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), according to John Morrison, a planning manager for the task force.
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Contractors in Fairfax County appear to be feeling the effects of the Trump administration’s ongoing campaign to slash federal funding.
Mitre Corporation will lay off 442 employees primarily at its Tysons headquarters campus on June 3, while Reston-based Leidos will eliminate 29 workers based in its Lincolnia office, effective May 30, according to notices that both companies filed this week with the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement.
Over the next two days, residents and visitors at Reston Station will be treated to the sight of people rappelling down a 17-story office building for charity.
The Google-anchored building at 1900 Reston Station Blvd will be the site of an Over the Edge fundraiser tomorrow (Saturday) to benefit the National Military Intelligence Foundation (NMIF), a Clifton-based nonprofit that supports national security and intelligence workers through professional development and student scholarships.
Spend the evening with Washington Spirit alum and former USWNT player Joanna Lohman, a true DMV women’s soccer legend.
This is your chance to meet Joanna in person, hear the stories behind the career, the competition, and The Amazing Race, and experience the kind of sports moment you’ll still be talking about long after the night is over.
Alleged Herndon Rape Suspect Broke Jail Cell Door — “A man charged with raping a woman on the Washington & Old Dominion trail escaped his jail cell at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center last month and tried to enter a nurse’s station while someone was inside, according to court documents.” [Washington Post]
Elon Musk Visits CIA Headquarters — “Elon Musk visited the CIA headquarters on Monday [March 31] for talks on government efficiency, the spy agency director of public affairs Liz Lyons told Axios.” The discussion with CIA officials reportedly focused on the agency can be “more efficient without compromising national security.” [Axios]
Virginia to Allow Vehicle Speed-Limiting Devices — “Judges in Virginia will soon be able to order reckless drivers convicted of going over 100 miles an hour to install speed-limiting technology in their vehicles.” The General Assembly adopted Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s amendments to the bill sponsored by Arlington Del. Patrick Hope on Wednesday (April 2). [WTOP]
Reston Contractor Settles Whistleblower Lawsuit — The defense contractor Intelligent Waves “agreed to pay $1.95 million in order to settle False Claims Act allegations involving two Air Force contracts, according to a U.S. Attorney’s Office release.” Two former employees alleged that the company knowingly sold unauthorized equipment to the Air Force and submitted invoices for work it didn’t do. [Patch]
State of D.C. Area Restaurant Industry — A closer look at the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s recent survey of the region reveals less dramatic numbers than the widely reported stat that 44% of full-service, casual establishments could close. “All combined: 29 percent surveyed said they were likely to close — 9-percent ‘very’ and 20 percent ‘somewhat.’ Not a single restaurant surveyed in the Maryland or Virginia suburbs said they were likely to shutter.” [Washingtonian]
Nearby: Pride Flags Taken From Ashburn Church — Crossroads United Methodist Church Lead Pastor Tim “Ward said they’ve placed several flags supporting the LGBTQIS+ community next to their sign on Ashburn Farm Parkway at Crossroads Drive, but someone keeps taking them. He said the small signage has a huge significance for members of this congregation and the surrounding community.” [NBC4]
Park Authority Recognized for Intern Program — “The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is proud to announce that we have been recognized as a 2025 Top Employer for Interns by the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (VA-TOP). This recognition highlights FCPA’s dedication to providing meaningful work-based learning experiences that empower the next generation of leaders.” [FCPA]
It’s Friday — Expect showers and thunderstorms with a high around 68 degrees and a north wind of 6 to 9 mph, with a 50% chance of precipitation. Friday night could also bring showers and thunderstorms, with a low of around 55 degrees. [NWS]
Good Thursday 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 — Apr 3, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Friday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect scattered showers primarily before 2pm, accompanied by cloudy skies and a high temperature near 66°F. Anticipate a north wind blowing at 6 to 8 mph, with a 40% chance of precipitation. Friday night will bring possible showers and thunderstorms, with clouds persisting and a low temperature around 55°F. The east wind will be around 6 mph and precipitation chances will increase to 50%. 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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Old Dominion Drive was blocked for hours after an SUV crashed into a power pole and caught fire in McLean this afternoon (Thursday).
Police and firefighters responded to the Chesterbrook Shopping Center around 5 p.m. for the crash, which happened near the Starbucks store and brought down power lines, according to scanner traffic.
The owners of Reston National Golf Course have teed up another redevelopment proposal, but this time, with public opposition expected to remain high, they’re considering a backup plan that would involve renovations and more limited housing.
Property owner War Horse Cities enlisted the developer NVR to nominate the 168-acre golf course at 11875 Sunrise Valley Drive for a Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan amendment that would allow housing on part of the site, while turning the rest into publicly accessible recreational or open space.
Fairfax County police are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian on Route 29 in Idylwood yesterday afternoon (Wednesday).
German Gomez, 87, of Falls Church was walking along westbound Route 29 near El Tio Tex-Mex Grill at Fallfax Drive when the driver of a 2020 Nissan cargo van struck him, the Fairfax County Police Department said today (Thursday) in a press release.
