An all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant has set its sights on West Falls Church.
Signage for Sushi Ohayo has appeared in a storefront in the Shops at West Falls Church, signaling the brand’s third Fairfax-area restaurant.
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Several new restaurants and retail stores are in the works at Reston Town Center, including a few that haven’t been previously confirmed.
Six new retail leases were announced today (Wednesday) by property owner, manager and developer BXP, which touted the signings as a mix of local and national businesses that will “continue to enhance Reston Town Center’s ability to offer something for everyone.”
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The upcoming election for Reston Association’s board of directors will be a quiet one.
Only two candidates applied and were certified by the association’s elections committee to appear on the ballot, each vying for a different seat. A third open seat representing the Lake Anne and Tall Oaks District didn’t receive any candidate applications, so current director Irwin Flashman will continue serving, according to an RA spokesperson.
The corner of Maple Avenue and Nutley Street where the Vienna Wolf Trap Hotel and Tequila Grande continues to lie fallow, but the developer hoping to revitalize the site is at least working to make it more presentable.
Hekemian & Company and its civil engineering firm Walter L. Phillips got the Vienna Board of Architectural Review’s (BAR) approval on Jan. 16 to maintain a chain-link fence around the 2.8-acre property at 444 Maple Avenue West through the end of this year.
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A majority of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors criticized Gov. Glenn Youngkin yesterday (Tuesday) for backing the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the federal workforce, warning that the sweeping cuts could undermine the economy of Fairfax County and, by extension, Virginia.
Led by Chairman Jeff McKay, the mostly Democratic board suggested that Youngkin, a Republican, could support President Donald Trump’s goals or the people in Virginia he was elected to represent, including thousands of federal workers and contractors, but not both.
Fairfax County is considering adding a dedicated pickleball court at Mason District Park in Annandale and is asking residents for feedback before making a decision.
The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) has opened a 30-day public comment period on the proposal, which would place the new court next to the existing tennis courts in the southwestern corner of the park.
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Legislation to Reform Speed Cameras Stalls — “After lawmakers uncovered millions in speed camera revenue across Virginia, a proposal to tighten regulations on the devices has hit a legislative roadblock. The General Assembly now waits to see whether a pared-down version of the plan will survive without triggering an expansion of automated enforcement.” [Virginia Mercury]
Two Hospitalized by Lincolnia House Fire — “On Tuesday, February 18, at 7:12 pm, #FCFRD responded to a house fire in the 5100 block of Clinton Road in the Lincolnia area. Units arrived to smoke showing from the single-family home … Two civilians were transported. No firefighter injuries. Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire.” [FCFRD/Facebook]
I-495 Lane Closures Near Tysons — “Ramps will be closed and traffic detoured nightly at eastbound Dulles Toll Road/Dulles Airport Access Highway to Northbound I-495 during overnight hours through March 1. The ramp from eastbound Dulles Toll Road/Airport Access Highway (Route 267) to northbound I-495 will also be closed nightly.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
N. Va. Church Cancels Kennedy Center Christmas Show — “On Sunday, Alexandria’s Alfred Street Baptist Church announced it would be cutting ties to the Kennedy Center after President Trump purged the arts center’s board. Alfred Street Baptist Church joins a list of events and shows canceling on the venue. [ALXnow]
Va. Push to Regulate Data Centers Falters — “Out of several dozen bills introduced on the subject, including a slate that had support from Republicans and Democrats in both the Senate and the House of Delegates, only a few remain alive — and industry critics say those have been watered down.” A state report on data centers came out too close to the beginning of the legislative session for significant changes to be fully considered, one delegate says. [Washington Post]
Metro Plans Tap-to-Pay System — “Metro is making strides this year, recently bringing back automated trains on the entire Red Line and readying to launch tap-to-pay in late spring … Tap-to-pay with a credit or debit card is anticipated for late May or early June, says [General Manager Randy] Clarke,” though SmarTrip cards will stick around. [Axios DC]
South Block Celebrates Fairfax City Opening — “Representatives from the Fairfax City business community hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning to welcome the new South Block to Fair City Mall. The shop specializes in making healthy smoothies, acai bowls and juices.” [Patch]
Mount Vernon Police Station Head to Retire — “Maj. Matthew Luik, who has served as commander of the Mount Vernon District Police Station since last summer, is retiring from the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD), effective Feb. 21.” The station’s assistant commander, Capt. Jeff Mauro, will fill the position until a permanent hire is made. [On the MoVe]
It’s Wednesday — Expect snow mainly between 1pm and 4pm today, with cloudy skies and a high near 27. There’s a 60% chance of precipitation, accumulating less than half an inch of new snow. Tonight, a slight chance of snow before 7pm and isolated showers after 4am with lows around 22. The chance of precipitation is 20%. [NWS]
Good Tuesday 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 — Feb 18, 2025.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for February 18, 2025 | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:00 am: Fairfax County School Board considers adding more student representatives | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:45 am: Developers nominate dozens of Fairfax County sites for potential land use changes | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:30 am: Chinese tea shop draws lines after opening at Tysons Corner Center | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:15 pm: Ramen shop eyes summer opening at Arrowbrook Centre in Herndon | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:30 pm: Fairfax County’s bid for pilot to address loud vehicle exhausts hits roadblock | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Proposed Fairfax County budget mixes higher taxes, largest program cuts since 2010 | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Wednesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
- No events today. Have one to promote? Submit it to the calendar.
❄️ Wednesday’s forecast
Snow is likely between 1pm and 4pm, accompanied by cloudy skies and a high temperature of around 26 degrees. Expect northwest winds at 5 to 9 mph and a 40% chance of precipitation. For Wednesday night, there is a slight chance of snow before 7pm, followed by isolated snow showers after 4am; temperatures will drop to a low of around 21 degrees with a north wind at 3 to 7 mph, and a 20% chance of precipitation. 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.
Additional taxes, including the possibility of a meals tax, program and staff cuts and less-than-requested funding for the school system are all incorporated in the Fairfax County government’s draft $5.7 billion fiscal year 2026 budget proposed by County Executive Bryan Hill.
“I don’t think anybody is happy with this budget, but this is where we are,” Hill said when delivering his proposal to the Board of Supervisors this morning (Tuesday). “We have been working diligently to figure out how to make this mildly palatable, to find the right balance.”