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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 2, 2024

By FFXnow.com

Good Friday 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 — Aug 2, 2024.

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  1. Chantilly named third-best place for families to live in the U.S. (18560 views)
  2. Reston woman dies after crashing on Baron Cameron Avenue (9241 views)
  3. Sheriff’s office: Herndon woman killed in wrong-way crash in Ashburn (8429 views)
  4. Vacant Springfield commercial properties eyed for redevelopment (5119 views)
  5. NOW: Overturned tractor-trailer dumps debris, gas on Nutley Street (4405 views)
  6. Reston woman sets out to break world record for most live concerts in a week (3918 views)
  7. Tysons II owner seeks to extend use of parking lot for Cirque du Soleil (3771 views)
  8. Fairfax County School Board’s new budget chair suggests change in approach to funding challenges (3036 views)
  9. BREAKING: Fairfax County delays vote on data center rules due to staff error (2798 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Saturday’s forecast

Expect showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm, with a high near 91 and heat index up to 100. Southwest winds will increase to 5-9 mph in the morning, and precipitation chances stand at 60%. Rainfall could measure between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with higher amounts possible during thunderstorms. On Saturday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely, primarily before 8pm, with a mostly cloudy low around 72 and a southwest wind of 6 mph. Anticipate a 60% chance of precipitation and potential rainfall amounts between a quarter and half 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.

We hope you have a great weekend! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋

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Giant candle to pop up at Tysons Corner Center this weekend

By Angela Woolsey
Bath & Body Works is bringing a giant champagne toast-scented candle to Tysons Corner Center (courtesy Bath & Body Works)

A very tall, champagne-scented candle is going to light up Tysons Corner Center this weekend.

The 6.5-foot-tall wax column will be stationed on the mall’s first floor near Bath & Body Works from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (Aug. 3-4), kicking off a tour of shopping centers and festivals in multiple cities across the U.S.

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Ice Cream Jubilee opens at Reston Town Center after long delay

By James Jarvis
New Ice Cream Jubilee outpost now open in Reston Town Center (photo via Ice Cream Jubilee/Facebook)

Ice Cream Jubilee has finally arrived at Reston Town Center, just in time for the final month of summer.

Following a months-long delay in obtaining permits, the D.C.-based ice cream shop kicked off a soft opening today (Friday) at 11990 Market Street, Suite D, where it’s serving up scoops from 1-9 p.m.

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Lorton waste collection facility gets rooftop solar panels

By Acacia James
A solar panel array has been installed on the roof of the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmetal Services' Newington Collections Facility (courtesy DPWES)

A trash collection facility in Lorton is the first Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) building to install a rooftop solar system.

The Newington Collections Facility’s 150-kilowatt photovoltaic solar array will reduce carbon emissions “the same amount per year as recycling the contents of nearly five garbage trucks full of waste,” DPWES announced in a news release on Wednesday (July 31).

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Dual-sport court coming to Reston park with Volkswagen’s help

By Angela Woolsey
A futsal court similar in style to the proposed Stratton Woods Park facility (courtesy Fairfax County Park Authority)

Reston is getting a combined basketball and futsal court, but it’ll be at a different site than what the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) previously proposed.

After seeking public input this spring on upgrades at South Lakes Drive Park, the park authority has teamed up with the Volkswagen Group of America and the Great Outdoor Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to recreational amenities, to instead build the dual-purpose court at Stratton Woods Park (2431 Fox Mill Road).

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New data dashboard breaks down cases handled by Fairfax County prosecutors

By James Jarvis
Fairfax County Courthouse (staff photo by James Jarvis)

The Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney has released a new data visualization dashboard that organizes and tracks criminal cases across the county.

The Case Overview Dashboard breaks down the cases handled by local prosecutors based on demographic information, case types, charges and the overall volume.

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Morning Notes for August 2, 2024

By FFXnow.com
A butterfly perches on flowers on Walney Pond at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in Chantilly (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Dozens Hospitalized by Sterling Ammonia Leak — “Thirty-three workers were taken to hospitals Wednesday night after ammonia leaked at a culinary facility near Dulles International Airport in Virginia, according to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue. A department spokeswoman said five of the victims were transported in very serious condition.” [Washington Post]

Sign Removals Drive Artist Out of Virginia — “The man responsible for posting over 1,500 ’empathy’ signs around the area is steering clear of Arlington and some other Northern Virginia locales these days. That’s because an unknown person or entity has been taking down the handmade markers meant to encourage greater human connection and understanding.” [ARLnow]

Tysons Software Company Lays Off Workers — “In a call with analysts Thursday, Appian revealed it reduced its workforce by 150 employees and consolidated some facilities at its leased headquarters building at the Valo Park campus.” Putting the company on a path to breaking even for 2024, the layoffs followed “years of rapid growth” that brought the firm up to 2,243 full-time workers, as of Dec. 31. [Washington Business Journal]

Woodlawn Korean Restaurant Relocates — “Kimchi House, a popular Korean barbecue restaurant long located on Richmond Highway in Woodlawn, moved to a new 1,200-square-foot space at Cooper Center in early July. The restaurant had to vacate its original building” after it was acquired for the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Richmond Highway widening project. [On the MoVe]

Speed Bumps Approved for McLean Road — “Two speed bumps will be coming soon to Ingleside Avenue between Churchill Road and Douglas Drive in McLean. Fairfax County supervisors on July 30 approved the traffic-calming measures, which will cost $38,000 and have support from the surrounding community, officials said.” [Gazette Leader]

Occupant Wanted for Former Annandale Bank — “The former Wells Fargo Bank building at 4260 John Marr Drive in Annandale is being marketed as a good location for a coffee shop, bakery, restaurant, or medical facility. It cannot be used for another bank branch, according to the broker.” [Annandale Today]

Great Falls Observatory to Open for Stargazing — “This program, hosted by volunteers of the Analemma Society, is a fun tour of the planets, stars, constellations, nebulas, and galaxies in the summer night sky that can be seen with the eye and through telescopes.” Registration is required for the event, which will take place at Turner Farm Park’s Roll-Top Observatory from 8-10 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5. [Fairfax County Public Library]

It’s Friday — Expect showers and thunderstorms mainly after 5pm, with mostly sunny and hot conditions, a high near 97, and heat index values up to 106. Night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 75. There’s a 60% chance of precipitation. [NWS]

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 1, 2024

By FFXnow.com

Good Thursday 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 — Aug 1, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

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⛈️ Friday’s forecast

Expect showers and thunderstorms mainly after 5pm, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 96, heat index reaching 105, and a light south wind in the afternoon. Precipitation chance is 60% with potential new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch. On Friday night, anticipate showers and thunderstorms before 5am followed by a slight chance of showers, mostly cloudy conditions, and a low of 74. Winds will shift from east to south around 6mph, and the chance of precipitation remains at 60% with potential new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half 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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