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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 — Jun 7, 2024.
- 8:15 am: Morning Notes | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:30 am: Olympics-inspired ‘Bark Bash’ to take over The Boro in Tysons | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:30 am: Herndon seeks funding to improve Sunset Business Park access | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:30 am: Renovation of Mount Vernon Woods Park set to begin next week | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:30 pm: Plan submitted for ‘speakeasy’ at Tysons’ Watermark Hotel | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:30 pm: Regulators approve request from Dominion to drop RGGI fee on customer bills | 🗣️ Comments
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
- New York’s Carnegie Diner set for grand opening in Vienna this week (16429 views)
- Maryland surveys McLean to plan for new American Legion Bridge (16326 views)
- Three people killed after being hit by train near Lake Accotink (12218 views)
- Andy’s Pizza opens in Fairfax City with plans for further expansion into Virginia (8240 views)
- Arlington tech company expands to Herndon-area office park (8028 views)
- Developer pitches turning near-empty Annandale office building into housing (6017 views)
- JUST IN: Former Fairfax County sheriff’s deputy pleads guilty to smuggling drugs into jail (4662 views)
- All-you-can-eat sushi restaurant now open in Vienna (3262 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Saturday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
- 👉 9:00 am: Reclaim Your Health Holistically! Vienna, VA
- 11:00 am: Second Saturday Sungazing
- 3:00 pm: Meet the Author: Kosoko Jackson
- 7:30 pm: The Kintz-Mejia Academy of Ballet presents “Cinderella”
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
- 10:00 am: Petpalooza
- 👉 2:00 pm: Ravel Dance Company presents The Sleeping Beauty at Capital One Hall
- 3:00 pm: Story time with Hanh Bui
☀️ Saturday’s forecast
Expect sunny skies and a high near 82 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind at about 9 mph. As night falls on Saturday, the skies will turn partly cloudy and the temperature will drop to around 63 degrees. The west wind, blowing at 5 mph, will become calm in the evening. 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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The average Dominion Energy Virginia residential customer will soon see a charge of about $4.50 dropped from their bills. The fee was being collected to recover costs through the state’s participation in the regional carbon market.
On Monday, the State Corporation Commission, which regulates Virginia’s utilities, approved a request from Dominion to stop tacking the fee on customer’s bills to recoup the costs the utility racked up through participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), which Virginia is no longer a part of.
Capital One Center may be hopping on board with the modern-day “speakeasy” trend that continues to fascinate the D.C. area.
Capital One recently applied for a commercial alteration permit from Fairfax County that would allow for a “Watermark Speakeasy” on its headquarters campus in Tysons. The 1,500-square-foot bar would be located at the top of the 25-floor Watermark Hotel, adjacent to the fitness center, according to a building plan dated May 16.
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Work is about to begin on some brand-new recreational facilities at Mount Vernon Woods Park.
The contractor DeBorn Construction is set to begin active construction Monday (June 10) on a first phase of renovations at the neighborhood park. Depending on the weather, this phase is expected to finish early next year, according to the Fairfax County Park Authority.
The Town of Herndon is angling to obtain funds for a project it hopes will make Sunset Business Park easier and safer to visit, even as construction continues on a different side of the commercial complex.
The Herndon Town Council authorized staff on Tuesday (June 4) to apply for up to $6 million in federal funds for access and safety improvements at the Herndon Parkway and Sunset Park Drive intersection.
The Boro will hype up the 2024 Summer Olympics tomorrow (Saturday) with a “BorOlympic Bark Bash,” giving Tysons Corner Center some competition in the canine-catering event realm.
As athletes around the world prepare for the Olympics, which start on July 26 in Paris, France, the Tysons neighborhood is inviting pups and their human pals to the park outside Boro Tower (8350 Broad Street) to train and test their agility, while enjoying treats and other activities.
The free event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — coinciding with Tysons Corner Center’s third annual “Paws on the Plaza,” which is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow.
The Bark Bash will be highlighted by interactive dog training sessions, which will offer obedience tips and bandanas for decorating, as well as an agility course with an “Ultimate Puppy Prize Pack” for the winner. The pack will include dog toys and treats and a $50 gift card to a restaurant at The Boro.
Space in the training sessions is limited to 25 spots each that are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Those interested can register in advance for a 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. session or one at 1-2 p.m.
Other attractions include a treat bar with “puppacinos” from Paris Baguette and pastries and coffee from Bluestone Lane for human attendees.
Like at last year’s “Bark in Boro Park,” the first 100 visitors can sign up for a live, personalized dog tag engraving, and kid-friendly arts and crafts, glitter tattoos and face painting, will be available throughout the event.
Though sun is currently in the forecast for Saturday, The Boro would reschedule the event to the same time on June 15 if it gets rained out.
Traffic Shift to New I-495 Bridge Coming — “If you plan on traveling through the Tysons area in Northern Virginia this weekend, be prepared for a major traffic shift on the Capital Beltway. It starts Friday night when crews shift traffic onto a new Interstate 495 North bridge over the eastbound Dulles Toll Road (Route 267) ramp.” [WTOP]
Clean-up of Fort Belvoir Fuel Spill Continues — “Two months after the jet fuel spill near Fort Belvoir’s Davison Army Airfield, the garrison is continuing to address the environmental impacts. According to Fort Belvoir’s Public Affairs Office (PAO), the seven to 10 inches of contaminated topsoil at the spill site has yet to be removed.” [On the MoVe]
D.C. Area Sees Exodus for Rural Communities — “Residents moving from D.C. and its surrounding suburbs are relocating further away than they have in the past, part of a national trend of remote workers leaving metropolitan cities for small rural communities,” according to a new analysis by University of Virginia researchers. [WTOP]
Speed Cameras Lead to 36K Citations — “Since all of the speed cameras went live in eight school zones in Fairfax County last year, 36,234 citations have been mailed. New data obtained by WUSA9 from the Fairfax Co. Police Department showed a wide range in the number of fines, but one camera stood out the most.” [WUSA9]
Students Unveil New Art for Lake Thoreau — “A new piece of public art will soon find its home on Reston’s Lake Thoreau. This towering, angular tree sculpture is called Arboris, and it’s the work of the South Lakes High School STEAM Team, which designed and built the concept from scratch.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Dulles Airport Hits 2M Silver Line Riders — “Since the grand opening in November 2022, the Dulles Airport Metro station has served over two million passengers! We were proud to cut the ribbon alongside @wmata, @MWAAHQ and other regional partners, celebrating our investment in Silver Line Phase II and better connectivity for our community.” [Northern Virginia Transportation Authority/Twitter]
Free Composting Bins at Farmers Markets — “Don’t miss out on our free countertop compost bin giveaway June 12-16! During this time, farmers market customers who dispose of food scraps at any of our 10 Farmers Markets may receive a free compost bin. Supplies are limited and open to shoppers who have not received a bin in previous years.” [Fairfax County Park Authority]
It’s Friday — Expect mostly sunny conditions with a high near 83 and west winds between 5 to 10 mph. For Friday night, it will be mostly clear with a low around 60 and west winds at 6 to 9 mph. [NWS]
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 — Jun 6, 2024.
- 8:15 am: Morning Notes | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:15 am: Three people killed after being hit by train near Lake Accotink | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:00 am: Free summer events coming to Farm at Halley Rise in Reston | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: Summer concert series launches at Tysons Metro stations | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:30 pm: Fairfax County to expand early voting for Congressional primary this weekend | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:30 pm: Future of Herndon Police training unclear after clash with county | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:30 pm: Fairfax County to educate and train its employees on using generative AI | 🗣️ Comments
- 4:45 pm: Most and least expensive condos sold in Fairfax County (May 2024) | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
☀️ Friday’s forecast
Expect mostly sunny skies and a high temperature near 82 degrees, accompanied by a west wind blowing at 6 to 10 mph, and gusts up to 18 mph. As for Friday night, the sky will remain mostly clear with a low temperature of around 58 degrees, while the west wind continues at a speed of 6 to 9 mph. 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.
Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.