A touring production of Pytor Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” will return to Tysons this winter, and it’s inviting local kids and teens to take part.
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet will hold auditions tomorrow (Thursday) for dancers aged 6 to 17 who would like to participate in its upcoming shows at Capital One Hall on Dec. 1.
The Fairfax County Circuit Court has introduced a new e-filing system for criminal cases, phasing out the need for physical case files, and plans for more judicial reforms are in the works.
Circuit Court Clerk Chris Falcon officially announced the launch of the tool — which builds on the existing e-filing system for civil cases launched in 2022 — to the Board of Supervisors yesterday (Oct. 1) during a Safety and Security Committee meeting.
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A new sanitary district may soon form in Reston, allowing several properties to get trash and recycling services from Fairfax County instead of private haulers.
Last week, the county’s Board of Supervisors authorized a Nov. 9 public hearing for a petition to add 51 Hunter Mill District homes to its solid waste collection program.
Another outpost of national chain Marco’s Pizza could be coming to Fairfax County.
As the brand eyes an expansion across the state, Centreville is one location being considered by franchisee Marcel Clarke, the chain said.
Local author and Fairfax County Public Library librarian Luis D. Aponte invites parents and community leaders to an empowering discussion inspired by his book “A Safe Place: How to Prevent the Next School Shooting.” Drawing on seven years of research into more than 1,200 U.S. school shooting incidents, he shares practical, nonpartisan, research‑based steps families and schools can use to strengthen safety and emotional well‑being. Discover hopeful, community‑building solutions that help every child feel supported and able to thrive. Attendees receive two free ebooks, with a paperback signing to follow.
Adults. No registration required. Free event. For more information, visit ASafePlaceBook.com.
More residents are starting to move into The Mather Tysons with the recent completion of a second building.
The senior living community at 7929 Westpark Drive opened its 18-story south building in early September, adding another 114 independent living apartments to the 179 units delivered with the initial north building in March.
The Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) has begun operations at its newly expanded Northern Virginia Distribution Center.
After more than a year of construction, the nonprofit unveiled the 43,000-square-foot warehouse in Newington with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday (Sept. 26), celebrating the facility as a critical step forward in its ability to help feed people across the D.C. area.
Ex-Officer Testifies in Fatal Shooting Trial — “A former Fairfax County police sergeant who fatally shot an unarmed suspected shoplifter testified in his manslaughter trial Tuesday.” Wesley Shifflett told the jury that the moment before he shot Timothy Johnson outside Tysons Corner Center in 2023 was “the most scared I have ever been in my life.” [NBC4]
How to Help with Hurricane Helene Relief — “We are all aware of the tremendous destruction caused by Hurricane Helene for residents in Southwest Virginia, as well as our neighbors in North Carolina and Tennessee…The best way to help right now is through cash donations to the 2024 Southwest Virginia Disaster Relief Fund and volunteering with trusted organizations.” [Fairfax County Emergency Information]
Crypto Scam on the Rise, FCPD Says — “If payment is not sent in Bitcoin, then the scammers say the most private contents of the victim’s phone or computer will be sent to all of the person’s contacts. Fairfax County police Maj. Veva Wallace-Spaulding told WTOP that 23 people contacted police in September alone to report that they received the threatening messages.” [WTOP]
New Centreville Restaurant Serves Instant Noodles — “The Ramyun Zip opened a couple weeks ago and is building up a collection that will include more than 120 ramen flavors filling an entire wall of the restaurant…Owner Chris Kim says instant ramen shops like this have taken off in South Korean, especially since the pandemic.” [Washingtonian]
Former Congressman Opposes Casino Proposal — Former Rep. Frank Wolf, a Republican who represented Virginia’s 10th District from 1981 to 2015, urged the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to oppose legislation that would pave the way for a casino along the Silver Line. State Sen. Dave Marsden is expected to revive his paused bill for the 2025 General Assembly session. [Patch]
Virginia Reports Slight Drop in Accredited Schools — With 85% of Virginia’s public schools fully accredited this year, Gov. Glenn Youngkin reiterated “concerns that the current metric doesn’t accurately reflect performance…Three schools were accredited with conditions in Fairfax, and two schools in Loudoun, both up from one school accredited with conditions the year before.” [Washington Post]
Springfield Lego Center Conjures Up Halloween Activities — “In the Halloween happenings front, the folks at the Lego Discovery Center in Springfield are putting on Brick-or-Treat through October. New this year will be the Potion Kitchen where kids can use the building blocks to build the ingredients to brew potions.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
It’s Wednesday — Expect cloudy skies, a light northeast wind and a high near 71 degrees. With a 20% chance of precipitation, isolated showers are possible in the afternoon. Wednesday night will have mostly cloudy conditions with a low around 61 degrees. [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.
The following articles were published earlier today — Oct 1, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect patchy drizzle and scattered showers in the morning, followed by isolated showers in the afternoon, accompanied by a cloudy sky and a high temperature near 70. Light east wind and a 40% chance of precipitation. For Wednesday night, isolated showers are likely before 11pm, with mostly cloudy skies, a low around 60, light north wind, and a 20% chance of precipitation. 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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By MORIAH BALINGIT AP Education Writer
ANNANDALE, Va. (AP) — As lawmakers voted on a budget deal at the U.S. Capitol, a different kind of balloting was taking place a dozen miles away in a sun-filled Virginia preschool classroom. At stake: which animated dog was the best character on the cartoon “PAW Patrol.”
