Getting tap water in a glass (via Swanky Fella on Unsplash)
Complaints from Herndon residents about a pungent odor from the James Corbalis Water Treatment Plant have led Fairfax County officials to consider diverting the wastewater into the sewer system.
Dranesville District Supervisor Jimmy Bierman explained at a Board of Supervisors meeting yesterday (Tuesday) that the issue began several weeks ago when rising algae levels in the Potomac River led to more organic matter being discharged into a state-permitted tributary of Sugarland Run, resulting in the unpleasant odor.
Behruze Dorbayan has been charged with second-degree murder after allegedly stabbing his wife (via FCPD)
A 77-year-old Fair Oaks man has been arrested and charged with murder after allegedly stabbing and killing his wife at their home in the Highland Oaks neighborhood.
Officers were called to the 3900 block of Highland Oaks Drive in Fair Oaks for a report of a stabbing at 6:18 p.m. on Monday (July 29), according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
Finding an affordable apartment home in Tysons Corner that matches your fast-paced lifestyle just got easier. Indigo at McLean Station delivers the ultimate connected experience, situated just steps from the McLean Metro Station. We invite you to experience our neighborhood firsthand during our Open House on Saturday, November 14th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Explore Your Perfect Floor Plan
Come Tour our community spaces and see inside a variety of layouts. We are proud to feature move-in ready options across both phases of the property:
Phase I Options: Select studio and one-bedroom layouts are ready for immediate occupancy for households meeting 60% AMI standards.
Phase II Options: Select homes in our newly completed phase are officially available to be leased and moved into right away. Phase II accommodates a wide range of household sizes with studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom floor plans spanning the 50%, 60%, and 70% AMI qualification tiers.
A Tech-Forward, Pet-Friendly Neighborhood Vibe
Indigo is built around cutting-edge convenience and a vibrant, friendly atmosphere. Residents enjoy premium digital and physical perks that make everyday life stress-free:
The Cobu App: Stay plugged into the neighborhood with our dedicated resident platform. Chat with neighbors, coordinate social events, buy and sell goods safely, and unlock local discounts at Tysons businesses.
Flex Platform Partnership: Take complete control of your monthly cash flow with custom-tailored rent payment schedules built around your personal budget.
Massive New Amenity Spaces: Tour our newly opened Phase II additions, which double your community spaces with a second fitness center, an additional resident club room, a spacious, elegant lobby, a dedicated business center, and enhanced outdoor recreation areas.
Unmissable Leasing Promotions
Take advantage of the best affordable housing incentives in Northern Virginia. Apply during our November 14th Open House event to claim our stackable special: Get an extra 1/2 month of rent free, valid ONLY for Phase I apartments. This event-specific discount can be combined with our ongoing incentive of Up to Two Months Free on Select Apartments.
Join us at 1750 Old Meadow Rd, McLean, VA 22102 to find your new home. For complete layout details, qualifying income limits, and virtual video walkthroughs, visit our official website or connect with our leasing office at (571) 786-5546. Can’t make the Open House? Schedule a Tour Today and we’ll be happy to show you around.
*Specials apply to new applicants only, on select apartments, are subject to change, and may have additional terms and conditions.
A pedestrian crosses Westpark Drive in Tysons using a new HAWK ((High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk) beacon near The Boro (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Pedestrians can now cross Westpark Drive to get to and from The Boro without having to walk over to the Greensboro Drive or Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) intersections.
A new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) pedestrian beacon was installed at Boro Place, just outside Whole Foods, in June, one of a handful of accessibility improvements that The Boro’s developer promised to deliver with its expansion of the Tysons neighborhood.
The northbound Fairfax County Parkway exit to Baron Cameron Avenue in Reston (via Google Maps)
A driver who was hospitalized after crashing at the Baron Cameron Avenue and Fairfax County Parkway intersection in Reston on Monday (July 29) has died, police say.
Marjorie Fox, a 77-year-old woman from Reston, died at a hospital from life-threatening injuries she sustained in the single-vehicle crash, which occurred around 9:40 a.m., the Fairfax County Police Department announced last night (Tuesday) in a press release.
In its 14th year of production, Skye Ballet Center presents The Nutcracker. The absolutely gorgeous ballet will take place on Saturday, November 28th at 2 pm and 6 pm. Join us to a wonderful start to the holiday season!!
SBC Nutcracker South Lakes High School 2:00 and 6:00 pm
An outdoor seating area at the Idylwood Plaza Shopping Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Former McLean Bible Pastor Funds Gun Law Challenges — A nonprofit started at McLean Bible Church by then-pastor Dale Sutherland “has evolved from spreading the good news to facilitating a far-reaching, multimillion-dollar legal campaign to dismantle America’s gun laws.” Now called the Constitutional Defense Fund, the organization has given funding to gun advocacy groups and a law firm that has filed at least 21 lawsuits challenging gun restrictions since 2020. [Mother Jones]
Man Sentenced in Fairfax City Killing — “A Fairfax County, Va., Circuit Court judge on July 26 handed down a sentence of 28 years in prison for a 31-year-old man convicted by a jury of second-degree murder for the June 10, 2023, stabbing death of a Fairfax City man after the man propositioned him for sex.” Aaron Robertson got the maximum sentence of 40 years, but the judge suspended 12 of them. [Washington Blade]
McLean Olympian Seeks to Make Rowing Finals — “Team USA’s women’s rowing eight, which includes McLean resident Claire Collins, finished second in its heat in the Nautical Stadium-Flatwater event on Monday. Although the American women didn’t win their heat, they still have an opportunity on Thursday to qualify for the finals.” [Patch]
Driver Crashes After Failing to Stop for Ambulance — “Watch: One person stopped for @ffxfirerescue Medic 432 yesterday morning as they responded through the intersection of Braddock Road and Ox Road. The driver behind them did not. Video via @SafetyVid.” [Dave Statter/Twitter]
Centreville Woman Competes for Miss USA — “Himanvi Panidepu is well-versed in the world of pageantry. In June, the Centreville native was crowned Miss Virginia USA. She also won Miss Virginia Teen USA in 2018 and is now the first Indian American to hold both titles. This week, she will travel to Hollywood to compete in the 73rd Miss USA pageant.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Former Defense Contractor CEO Sells McLean Mansion — Former Northrop Grumman CEO and chairman Wes Bush and his wife “sold their McLean mansion in late June, marking the region’s most expensive sale of the month. The buyer of 903 Turkey Run Road…paid $9.95 million June 28 for the 12,700-square-foot home, which offers six bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths, six fireplaces and a four-car garage.” [Washington Business Journal]
Justice HS Gets New Stadium Bathroom — “Spectators at Justice High School football games will no longer have to take care of business in a porta potty. A new outdoor restroom has been installed next to the stadium. That is the first modular stadium restroom completed as part of a Fairfax County Public Schools project to add outdoor restrooms at 15 high schools.” [Annandale Today]
It’s Wednesday — Expect predominantly sunny skies and a high temperature around 95 degrees. Tonight, there’s a small possibility of sporadic showers and thunderstorms before 2 am, followed by partial cloudiness with the temperature dropping to about 76 degrees. [NWS]
Here is what’s going on Wednesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
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☀️ Wednesday’s forecast
Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 94 degrees, accompanied by a west wind at 6 to 8 mph. Wednesday night, there’s a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, and it will be partly cloudy with a low around 74 degrees. The southwest wind around 6 mph will become calm in the evening, and there’s a 20% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.
A family looks out at Walney Pond at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in Chantilly (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Fortune magazine has named Chantilly the third-best place for families to live out of 2,000 cities across the U.S.
This is the first time that Chantilly has appeared in the annual rankings, which began with 25 locations in 2022. The 2023 and 2024 rankings expanded to 50 communities — one from each state — with Alexandria representing Virginia last year.
Fairfax County Government Center (staff photo by James Jarvis)
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has postponed all public hearings set for today (Tuesday), including a pivotal vote on proposed data center regulations, to Sept. 10 due to a staff error.
The delay will also affect public hearings held at the board’s last meeting on July 16. It stems from a “regulatory oversight” related to new rules for advertising public hearings that the Virginia General Assembly passed earlier this year, the county announced.
A flipped tractor trailer dumped debris on Nutley Street, closing the road between Route 29 and Saintsbury Drive (via FCPD/Twitter)
A truck carrying metal debris crashed on Nutley Street near the Pan Am Shopping Center in Merrifield this morning (Tuesday), requiring an extended closure for clean-up.
Fairfax County police officers and Fire and Rescue units, including a hazmat team, were dispatched to Nutley Street at Route 29 around 11:20 a.m. for a report of a flipped tractor-trailer, according to scanner traffic on Open MHz.
