The first statewide Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) Division I private-school weekly high-school football poll for the 2024 season has been released, with no local teams ranked among the top six.
The Potomac School Panthers (4-2) and Flint Hill Huskies (1-5) received votes, but did not make the VISAA ranking.
The nonprofit that once organized the annual Celebrate Fairfax Festival and a Merrifield art gallery have teamed up to bring a new artistic exhibition to Tysons.
Celebrate Fairfax and mosaicARTs will unveil the “Create – Inspire – Empower” exhibit at an opening reception tomorrow (Saturday) from 4-7 p.m. at The PARC at Tysons (8508 Leesburg Pike).
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Herndon Town Councilmember Naila Alam’s attendance record is under fire from one of Fairfax County’s Congressional representatives.
In a tweet sent on Sunday (Oct. 13), Rep. Gerry Connolly said Alam has had the worst attendance in the council, missing more than 25% of all public meeting since she took office in 2020.
A battle is brewing once again over the prospect of a casino in Fairfax County.
As opponents continue to organize, including under a No Fairfax Casino Coalition that mostly consists of homeowners’ and citizen associations, several labor unions have now come out in support of the casino and entertainment district envisioned in Tysons by the developer Comstock Companies.
Event location
Ayr Hill Church
100 Ayr Hill Ave NE
Vienna, Virginia 22180
Bypass the mall. Skip the big-box store. Ditch the web. 🎁 The 23rd Annual Holiday Gift Show is Saturday, November 21, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Ayr Hill Church, 100 Ayr Hill Avenue NE in Vienna. Come browse handmade bags and accessories, original watercolor, acrylic and mixed-media art, one-of-a-kind stuffed animals, dog treats and accessories, homemade baklava, stovetop potpourri and more, all from local artists and makers. Free admission, open to the public. See you there! #ViennaVA #ShopLocal #HolidayGiftShow
Reston Association is looking to address gaps in its fencing guidelines for single-family houses.
The community association’s staff have begun developing new standard operating procedures dictating who approves fences and general parameters for what’s accepted after getting concerns that the process is inconsistent. Some homeowners have also pushed for more flexibility with exterior changes, according to a recent presentation to the Design Review Board.
A Vienna restaurant will close its doors indefinitely next month as it looks for a new home.
The Mixx Delight’s last day of business at 448 Maple Avenue East will be Nov. 17, the restaurant shared on social media earlier this week. The closure was not the restaurant’s choice, co-owner Phi Tran told FFXnow.
In his 15th year, and as the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra begins its 67th season, Music Director and Conductor Christopher Zimmerman knows what’s made the symphony flourish, and he says playing new music by living composers has been one of the leading tickets.
“The FSO and I have expanded the repertoire that we present quite considerably, particularly in the area of new music by living composers,” Zimmerman said. “From the beginning of my tenure, we have performed brand new pieces and pieces by the great, well-known composers that are perhaps a little off the beaten track, as well as those on the beaten track, of course.”
While the environment is generally a priority for Fairfax County, issues related to trees and invasive plants appear likely to take a backseat to other concerns when local elected officials lobby their state counterparts in the General Assembly next year.
At its legislative committee meeting on Tuesday (Oct. 15), the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors reviewed a number of proposals for promoting tree conservation and addressing invasive species from the Fairfax County Tree Commission and Environmental Quality Advisory Council (EQAC).
National Airport Could Add More Long Flights — “Five airlines have received tentative approval to run new long-haul flights out of Reagan National Airport.” The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that it intends to grant one extra round-trip flight per day to San Antonio, Seattle, Las Vegas, San Francisco and San Diego. [ARLnow]
Mount Vernon Estate to Partially Close for Rehab — “On Nov. 1, the bulk of Washington’s famous home is due to close for several months as it undergoes the next phase of its largest-scale rehabilitation in over 150 years.” Various restoration projects have been undertaken at the Mount Vernon estate in recent years, with this latest work expected to wrap up in 2026. [Washington Post]
Gainesville-to-Reston Commuter Bus Could Be Axed — “Two new OmniRide commuter bus routes serving Warrenton and Front Royal and traveling into Washington, D.C., will be considered in a series of upcoming public hearings that will also involve discussion around the proposed elimination of the Gainesville-to-Reston route.” [WTOP]
Local Teen Stars in German Movie — “Tamino Beba, a freshman at West Springfield High School in Fairfax County, had always loved movies, and being in one had always been a ‘far fetched dream’ until one day that dream came true. Beba’s family had heard about a casting call for ‘Woodwalkers,’ a German-language movie series based on the novels of the same name by German author Katja Brandis.” [NBC4]
Tour de Mount Vernon Returns — “Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck invites you to join us for a Community Bike Ride AND Youth & Family Ride on Saturday October 19 2024, starting and ending at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton.” Registration remains open for the event, which costs $35 per rider and starts at 8:30 a.m. [Mount Vernon District Office]
Halloween Movie Screening in Tysons Tonight — “To honor one of our favorite Halloween films of all time, The Boro will host an outdoor screening of Practical Magic on October 18 starting at 7:00pm in Boro Park.” Attendees can get a drink ticket for a midnight margarita, receive a palm reading and buy soap and lotion from a local vendor. [Eventbrite]
Trail in Burke to Close for Repairs — “The Fairfax County Park Authority will be conducting trail maintenance and repairs along the Huntsman Lake Trail beginning Oct. 21. The repairs include repaving work and replacement of timbers along the trail. Weather pending, the trail will reopen Oct. 26.” [FCPA]
Photos of Fairfax County Wanted — “Do you have stunning photos capturing the essence of Fairfax County? Whether it’s from a local park, a community event, a breathtaking skyline, a departmental gathering, or a newly launched initiative, we want to see them! Fairfax County is seeking exceptional images to feature in the Third Annual [Strategic Plan] Report.” [The Walkinshaw Advisory]
It’s Friday — Expect a sunny day with a high temperature of around 67 degrees and a north wind around 9 mph. The night will be clear and cool with a low temperature of around 44 degrees and a north wind ranging from 3 to 6 mph. [NWS]
