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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 26, 2024

Published November 26, 2024 at 9:00PM

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 — Nov 26, 2024.

7:30 am: Morning Notes for November 26, 2024 | 🗣️ Comments
8:40 am: Multiple people hospitalized after police pursuit, crashes on Route 1 | 🗣️ Comments
9:15 am: Construction takes off on United Airlines flight attendant training center in Chantilly | 🗣️ Comments
10:00 am: Planned Lincoln Street in Tysons raises concerns about impacts on Scott’s Run Trail | 🗣️ Comments
11:30 am: Police: Teen arrested for shooting 16-year-old outside Herndon home | 🗣️ Comments
1:15 pm: Mike’s American company to open new BBQ restaurant in Springfield | 🗣️ Comments
2:30 pm: Springfield pilot killed in New York plane crash, but two dogs survive | 🗣️ Comments
3:45 pm: Metro officials eye impacts of return-to-office push by incoming Trump administration | 🗣️ Comments
6:15 pm: Three field-hockey players each from Oakton, Fairfax teams win all-state honors | 🗣️ Comments

📅 Upcoming events

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

8:30 pm: Thanksgiving Eve DJ Party

🌧️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect increasing clouds and a high of 53 with calm winds turning south at 6 mph in the afternoon. Rain will begin Wednesday night, mainly after 1am, with patchy fog developing after 3am and a low around 44. Southeast winds persist at 6 mph, with a 100% chance of precipitation and potential amounts ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch. Thanksgiving Day will see rain mainly before 1pm, alongside patchy fog before 1pm, and a high near 53. Light winds will become westerly at 6-11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. There is a 90% chance of precipitation and potential amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch. 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.

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Sports

Three field-hockey players each from Oakton, Fairfax teams win all-state honors

By Dave Facinoli

Published November 26, 2024 at 6:15PM

Oakton field hockey players were chosen all-state (staff photo by Dave Facinoli)

Three players from the state-runner-up Oakton Cougars girls field-hockey team were chosen to the Virginia High School League Class 6 all-state first team, as were three from Fairfax High School.

Oakton senior forward Avery DeKoven, junior midfielder Marisa Rubano and freshman defender Daniella Rubano were Oakton’s first-team selections.

Discover expanded luxury: Indigo at McLean Station announces major Phase II updates and November 14th open house

Published November 4, 2026 at 10:45AM

Imagine stepping out of your door and being a brief, 0.3-mile walk from the McLean Metro Station. Indigo at McLean Station is redefining affordable Northern Virginia living, combining an unbeatable Tysons location with brand-new, high-end amenities.

Mark your calendar for our upcoming Open House on Saturday, November 14th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, where you can explore everything our growing community has to offer.

Both Phases Now Open for Tours

This exclusive event gives you full access to tour both Phase I and Phase II of our stunning community. Whether you are looking to relocate immediately or planning your next move, we have layouts tailored to your timeline:

Phase I (Immediate Move-In Available): Move right into our modern homes designed for households qualifying under the 60% Area Median Income (AMI) guidelines.
Phase II (Now Leasable): Ready for immediate move-ins, select apartment homes in Phase II are now available to lease. This phase introduces studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom configurations across 50% to 70% AMI tiers.

Double the Amenities, Double the Community

With the introduction of Phase II, Indigo at McLean Station has dramatically expanded its resident perks. When you tour the community, you will experience a wealth of brand-new spaces designed to elevate your daily routine:

Upgraded Fitness & Relaxation: Enjoy full access to an additional, state-of-the-art fitness center and a second designer club room perfect for hosting friends.
Premium Work & Welcome Spaces: Experience our elegant, expansive new lobby and a fully equipped business center tailored for remote professionals.
Outdoor & Pet Luxuries: Pamper your four-legged family members at our brand-new, on-site pet spa (with no breed restrictions) and explore additional outdoor amenity spaces and walking trails.

Stack Your Savings

Attendees who submit an application during the event can unlock our exclusive, event-only leasing incentive. Receive an additional 1/2 month of rent free—applicable strictly to Phase I apartments. Best of all, this time-sensitive special stacks directly on top of our premier active promotion of Up to Two Months Free on Select Apartments!

Plan your visit to 1750 Old Meadow Rd, McLean, VA 22102 this November 14th. Browse Our Available Floor Plans, check real-time pricing, and review income qualification criteria on our website, or call our leasing team directly at (571) 786-5546. Can’t make the Open House? Schedule a Tour Today.

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Countywide

Metro officials eye impacts of return-to-office push by incoming Trump administration

By Scott McCaffrey

Published November 26, 2024 at 3:45PM

Commuters wait for a train at the McLean Metro station (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

It’s something that hasn’t been seen in nearly five years: A large percentage of the federal workforce exclusively back in the office — with many using Metro to get there.

But the incoming Trump administration has signaled it plans a major back-to-the-office push, and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) leaders are watching carefully to see how it plays out.

News

Springfield pilot killed in New York plane crash, but two dogs survive

By Associated Press

Published November 26, 2024 at 2:30PM

Seuk Kim, 49, of Springfield was killed in a plane crash in New York on Sunday, Nov. 24 (via Ever Loved obituary)

WINDHAM, N.Y. (AP) — A pilot and a rescue dog he was transporting to an animal shelter were killed when a small plane crashed in the snowy woods of the Catskill Mountains, though two other dogs were later found to have survived, authorities said.

Seuk Kim, 49, was flying from Maryland to Albany, New York, when the plane crashed Sunday evening in a remote area of Windham, about 35 miles (56 kilometers) southwest of Albany, officials said.

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Around Town

Mike’s American company to open new BBQ restaurant in Springfield

By Jared Serre

Published November 26, 2024 at 1:15PM

Stupid Good BBQ will open in Springfield in December (photo courtesy of Great American Restaurants)

The company behind Mike’s American, Coastal Flats and other popular Northern Virginia restaurants is adding a “fresh and quality-driven take on classic BBQ” to its collection of eateries.

Stupid Good BBQ, the newest dining endeavor from Great American Restaurants, is scheduled to open in Springfield’s Concord Shopping Center early next month, the company announced today (Tuesday).

News

Police: Teen arrested for shooting 16-year-old outside Herndon home

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 26, 2024 at 11:30AM

Herndon Police Department (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A 17-year-old boy from Alexandria has been arrested after allegedly shooting another teen in Herndon’s Cavalier Park neighborhood last night (Monday).

The Herndon Police Department received multiple 911 calls around 8:33 p.m. yesterday for shots fired in the 1000 block of Cavalier Drive. While investigating, officers got a call from a hospital that said a teen had come in with “multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body,” according to a news release.

News

Planned Lincoln Street in Tysons raises concerns about impacts on Scott’s Run Trail

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 26, 2024 at 10:00AM

An overview of the preliminary design for Lincoln Street in Tysons (via FCDOT)

The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is making progress on the design of a street that will provide a new connection between Tysons East and Pimmit Hills.

Building on a concept presented in 2022, county staff shared a more detailed “30% design” plan for Lincoln Street between Old Meadow Road and Magarity Road at a virtual community meeting on Nov. 13. Feedback on the proposal is being accepted through an online survey until Dec. 6.

News

Construction takes off on United Airlines flight attendant training center in Chantilly

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 26, 2024 at 9:15AM

A United Airlines flight attendant (via United Airlines)

United Airlines is building a new facility to train its flight attendants based at Dulles International Airport and elsewhere in the D.C. region.

Construction is now underway on the 20,000-square-foot Inflight Training Center, a $16 million investment that’s expected to open sometime next year, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) announced yesterday (Monday).

News

Multiple people hospitalized after police pursuit, crashes on Route 1

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 26, 2024 at 8:40AM | Updated November 26, 2024 at 8:12PM

A Hyundai Elantra reported as stolen caught fire after a police pursuit and crash on Richmond Highway near Fort Hunt Road (via Statter911/Twitter)

Several people have been hospitalized following a police pursuit that turned into a three-vehicle crash on Richmond Highway in Belle Haven, police say.

Virginia State Police (VSP) troopers were called at 11:19 p.m. yesterday (Monday) to assist Alexandria Police with a Hyundai Elantra that had been reported stolen in Prince George’s County, Maryland, according to a news release.