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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 23, 2026

By FFXnow.com

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 — Mar 23, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

  • No events today. Have one to promote? Submit it to the calendar.

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect sunny conditions with a high of 51 degrees. North winds at 5 to 8 mph will become calm in the afternoon. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy with a low of 37 degrees and calm winds shifting to the south at about 5 mph 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.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

News

NOW: Fallen tree takes out power line in Reston, closing Hunter Mill Road

By Angela Woolsey
Hunter Mill Road closed at Lawyers Road on March 23, 2026 after a tree fell on a power line (via Google Maps)

Hunter Mill Road is temporarily closed, and hundreds of Reston residents have lost power after a fallen tree took out a power line.

“Officers are on scene at the intersection of Hunter Mill Road and Sunrise Valley Drive for a tree that fell onto a power line, causing sparking in the roadway,” the Fairfax County Police Department said.

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Sponsored

Listing of the Day: 125 Carter Ct SW

By FFXnow.com
1/7

Address: 125 Carter Ct SW
Neighborhood: Town of Vienna
Type: 3 BR, 3 (+1 half) BA townhouse for sale – 2280 sq. ft.
Listed: $1,050,000

Noteworthy: Fully renovated, newer roof, hvac and water heater

Built in 1994 but completely reimagined over the past 5 years, this is the crown jewel of Vienna townhomes. Renovated kitchen in 2021 with Navy blue kitchen cabinets with white Quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, 10′ ceilings, and a Trex deck. Vaulted primary bedroom with walk in closet and renovated primary bathroom with huge walk in shower and double vanity, bedroom level laundry, walk out basement with flagstone patio, two car garage, walkable to Maple Ave and downtown Vienna, or just 1 mile to the Vienna metro. The owners have updated nearly everything and a full list is available but highlights include: Roof 2020, HVAC 2024, Water Heater 2024, Kitchen 2021, Bathrooms 2021, Deck 2022.

Listed by:
Laura Schwartz – Real Broker
laura@guidingyourmove.com
(703) 283-6120

News

Dulles Airport’s incoming Concourse E set for another major step forward

By Scott McCaffrey
Interior construction work inside future Concourse E at Dulles International Airport (via MWAA)

Dulles International Airport is about to mark another milestone as the opening of its 14-gate Concourse E draws closer.

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority expects to take possession of concessions facilities from Turner Construction Co. on March 30. On April 1, contractors for restaurants, retail outlets and other concessionaires will be able to start work on their spaces.

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Announcement

Summer Special Chimney Inspection

By A Step in Time Chimney Sweeps

A Step In Time Chimney Sweeps is proud to provide professional chimney services for homeowners for over 25 years. As part of our Summer Special, we are currently offering professional chimney inspections to help homeowners prepare their fireplaces and chimney systems before the heavy winter burning season begins again.

Our experienced team specializes in chimney inspections, chimney cleaning, chimney repairs, chimney relining, chimney cap installation, crown repairs, masonry work, fireplace services, wood stove installations, dryer vent cleaning, and much more.

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News

Free Little Art Gallery coming to Richmond Highway this spring

By Angela Woolsey
A Free Little Art Gallery under construction will be installed at Mount Vernon Plaza (courtesy Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation)

A Free Little Art Gallery (FLAG) is coming to a shopping center on Richmond Highway this spring, kicking off what organizers hope will be a proliferation of the boxes along the corridor.

The FLAG will be installed by the Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation (SFDC) at 12:30 p.m. on April 8 in the Mount Vernon Plaza Parklette (7698 Richmond Highway) in Hybla Valley.

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Around Town

Easter egg hunt, seasonal cocktails usher in spring at Capital One Center

By Angela Woolsey
Cherry blossom-themed sign for The Perch during Easter egg hunt (courtesy Capital One Center)

Capital One Center in Tysons will be hopping with activity this spring, highlighted by the return of its “ultimate” Easter Egg Hunt early next month.

Approximately 3,000 eggs will be strewn across the Great Lawn at The Perch for kids to collect during the popular event, which is set to take place on Saturday, April 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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News

TikTok pastor claimed ‘evil spirit’ was in woman before Merrifield sexual assault, police say

By Jared Serre
A Fairfax County police car (file photo)

A TikTok pastor who was arrested last month claimed that an “evil spirit” was inside a woman’s genitalia before he allegedly sexually assaulted her last November, police said.

Marco Antonio Ocampos Zamora, a 36-year-old Harrisonburg man, reportedly assaulted the woman in Merrifield after coming into contact with her online and offering to give her an in-person “counseling session.”

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News

Four arrested in connection with Bailey’s Crossroads shooting

By Jared Serre
Fairfax County police car close-up (file photo)

Four men — each younger than 25 years old — were taken into custody last week after a non-fatal shooting in Bailey’s Crossroads, police said.

Officers responded Thursday afternoon (March 19) to the 5500 block of Seminary Road after one man was reported to have been shot. Another man at the scene was reportedly assaulted, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.

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Around Town

Brewpub aims for late spring opening at Herndon’s Arrowbrook Centre

By Emily Leayman
Arrowbrook Centre in Herndon (staff photo by Emily Leayman)

Retail at Herndon’s Arrowbrook Centre continues to grow toward capacity, as more businesses have opened or are in the process of doing so.

NH44 Indian Brewing Company is the latest business planning to open at the Arrowbrook Centre, a mixed-use community near the Innovation Center Metro station with apartments, condos, townhouses and business uses that began opening in 2023.

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News

FCPD: Man unleashes bear spray on officers after Route 1 chase

By Angela Woolsey
A car stopped by police on I-495 near Richmond Highway on March 20, 2026 (via FCPD)

An Arlington man who allegedly deployed bear spray against police officers who were trying to arrest him in Hybla Valley last week is now facing dozens of criminal charges.

An alert issued by an automated license plate reader around 1:39 p.m. last Friday (March 20) notified officers to the presence of a vehicle associated with a man who was wanted on multiple felony charges, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.

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