A teacher at White Oaks Elementary School in Burke has been found guilty of two counts of simple assault, stemming from multiple incidents involving students.
Elizabeth Yoshimi Nagagata, 63, intends to appeal the outcome of the March 31 hearing, which resulted in a total 20-day jail sentence, according to court records.
International migration is helping to keep Fairfax County’s population on the rise, despite a continued trend of people moving away from Northern Virginia.
Updated Census data shared last month by the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) showed that international migration to Fairfax rose sharply last year, as the county bounces back from a drop in the early years of the pandemic that could be seen nationwide.
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One man is dead and another is battling life-threatening injuries after an early-morning shooting in Woodlawn on Thursday (April 3).
The Fairfax County Police Department responded to the Mallard Courts Apartments in the 8400 block of Madge Lane around 1:31 a.m. for a report of shots fired.
A tanker truck is leaking gas into Difficult Run in Great Falls after crashing on a bridge over the stream early this morning (Thursday).
Fairfax County police and units from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department responded to Leigh Mill Road at Kelso Road around 3:07 a.m. for a truck carrying “hazardous materials” that crashed on the bridge, according to scanner traffic.
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The Fairfax County Police Department has a message for those affected by the Trump administration’s downsizing of the federal government: Come check us out.
The department launched a dedicated recruitment initiative on Tuesday (April 1) “aimed at hiring experienced professionals seeking stable and rewarding career opportunities in public safety.”
Two Displaced by Fair Oaks House Fire — “On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, around 7:10pm, #FairfaxsBravest responded to a house fire in the 4000 block of Middle Ridge Drive.” No injuries were reported, but two people lost their home, and the fire, which appears to have started inside the garage, caused an estimated $105,442 in property damages. [Fairfax County Fire and Rescue/Facebook]
Wawa Plots N. Va. Expansion — The convenience store and gas station chain has enlisted the real estate firm Rappaport to scout out future locations in Northern Virginia, with Reston, Tysons and Springfield mentioned as possible submarkets. “It could potentially open around 20 stores under the current push, which also includes the cities of Alexandria and Fairfax.” [Washington Business Journal]
Dominion Energy Seeks Rate Increases — “Dominion Energy has filed applications to raise monthly base rates and fuel rate costs in Virginia, as well as establish a separate class for heavy consumers of electricity, including data centers.” A proposed base rate increase of $8.51 per month in 2026 and $2 in 2027 would be the utility’s first since 1992. [WTOP]
Democratic Lawmakers Attempt to Override Youngkin Vetoes — “In a dramatic but ultimately symbolic show of defiance, Virginia House Democrats on Wednesday tried — and failed — to override 13 of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s vetoes from this year’s legislative session.” Bills that came up for a vote included gun restrictions, voting rights protections and a minimum wage increase. [Virginia Mercury]
County Launches Survey on Leaf Collections — “Fairfax County residents are invited to take a survey on vacuum leaf collections … It’s open through April 20. The survey asks residents to assess the quality of the leaf collection program, how they learn about the leaf collection schedule, and whether they have recommendations for improvement.” [Annandale Today]
Au Pair Program Assists Office-Bound Federal Workers — For federal workers required to return to the office, au pairs offer “an alternative to traditional child care that works for their schedule. Fairfax County resident Rachel, who did not disclose her last name due to her husband’s federal job, told Patch they have two elementary school-aged children and one preschooler.” [Patch]
MSNBC TV Show Host Reflects on McLean Childhood — Mika Brzezinski, the longtime co-host of the MSNBC talk show “Morning Joe,” grew up in an old farmhouse on Spring Hill Road in McLean, where her family moved in 1976 after Jimmy Carter appointed her father as his national security advisor. “Brzezinski describes her unconventional childhood with palpable joy.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Tysons AAA to Offer PreCheck Enrollment to Travelers — “AAA is working with TSA PreCheck enrollment provider IDEMIA to provide enrollment at its AAA Tysons Corner location. The TSA PreCheck event will be held from April 29 to May 2 at 8300 Old Courthouse Road, Vienna, VA. Hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.” [Patch]
It’s Thursday — There’s a chance of showers before 8am and after 2pm, with patchy fog expected between 9 and 10am. Cloudy conditions persist with a high near 80 and a 40% chance of precipitation. That will increase to a 50% chance at night, with possible showers and thunderstorms, mostly cloudy skies and a low around 64. [NWS]
Good Wednesday 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 2, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Thursday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect a chance of showers before 8am, followed by more showers after 2pm, with patchy fog clearing by 10am. Cloudy conditions will prevail and temperatures will reach around 80°F. The southwest wind will blow at 15 to 17 mph, gusting up to 30 mph, and a 40% chance of precipitation. Moving into Thursday night, there is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, as clouds linger and temperatures drop to around 62°F. The southwest wind will decrease to 7 to 11 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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An Oakton-based nonprofit has received two contracts totaling nearly $1 million to expand its support services for Northern Virginia residents with serious mental illness and substance-use disorders.
Announced yesterday (Tuesday), the contracts were awarded to HopeLink Behavioral Health by the state and Fairfax County governments.
Break out the reflective vests and get ready to take the kids to get their pictures with Work Zone Willy: it’s repaving season in Fairfax County.
This year, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are planning various changes for roads around the county, from multiple road diets to crosswalks and bicycle lanes.
