A 27-year-old Stafford resident caught allegedly shoplifting at a Tysons Galleria store will go to prison, but not for the attempted theft.
Najee Lewis, who’s also known as “Bebo,” was sentenced to three years in prison on Wednesday (May 29) for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a previously convicted felon, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Driver Injured in Reston Crash — Fairfax County police officers responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 2300 block of Gallant Fox Court shortly before 5 p.m. “The adult male driver was taken to the hospital w/ life-threatening injuries.” Community members were advised to avoid the area while detectives investigated. [FCPD/Twitter]
Mount Vernon Buildings Set for Demolition — Demolitions are expected to begin soon for the former Su Pollo at 8741 Richmond Highway and M&B Automotive Services at 8130 Richmond Highway in preparation for the planned Richmond Highway widening. Su Pollo, a Peruvian chicken restaurant, recently moved to a new spot at Engleside Plaza. [On the MoVe]
Architect Remembered for Great Falls Work — Memorial services were held on May 17 in Wolf Trap for Robert Mobley, an architect who “helped shape Great Falls into the attractive community it is today,” a former Great Falls Citizens Association president says. “Mobley, 85, died of a stroke March 29 after being involved in a minor traffic accident the previous week, his family said.” [Gazette Leader]
Herndon School Evacuated for Smoke — “The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department said crews responded to Floris Elementary School, located in the 2700 block of Centerville Road, just before 3 p.m. after receiving reports of smoke inside the school.” Responders determined that the smoke came from an “electrical event” related to the HVAC system. No injuries were reported. [DC News Now]
Lorton Park Gets New Bathroom — “Laurel Hill Central Green in Lorton now features a brand new, 32-feet-by-52-feet restroom facility. The restroom facility was installed as part of a two-phase development project at the park. The ribbon-cutting will be held in conjunction with the Park Authority’s #NationalTrailsDay event THIS Saturday, June 1.” [FCPA/Facebook]
FCPS Hosts Summer Extravaganza — “FCPS invites all families to get a jump on summer learning by participating in engaging, educational, and enriching activities for Fairfax County students,” including storytime, food, live music and alpaca petting. The free event will be held at Woodson High School from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday). [FCPS]
New Exhibit Looks at Life in Lorton Prison — A new permanent installation called “Counting the Days” recently opened in the Workhouse Arts Center’s Q-block, which was “known as the Hole” when the site belonged to the Lorton Reformatory. The exhibit was curated by museum staff and filmmaker Karim Mowatt, who was incarcerated at the prison on drug charges for “a considerable hunk” the 1990s. [Washingtonian]
Falls Church HS Student Starts Glass Recycling Business — “For those who see the benefit of recycling but find it cumbersome to bring their glass bottles and jars to a county bin, Falls Church High School student Sam Ross has a solution. Ross launched a business, called Glass Goat, that does it for you.” [Annandale Today]
It’s Friday — Expect sunshine and a high around 75 degrees with a north wind of 8 to 13 mph. In the evening, clear skies will persist, and the temperature will drop to about 56 degrees, accompanied by a west wind of 3 to 5 mph. [NWS]
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Good Thursday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — May 30, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Friday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect sunshine and a high temperature of about 74 degrees, accompanied by a north wind blowing at 8 to 13 mph. As the day transitions into Friday night, the sky will remain clear, with the temperature dropping to a low of approximately 54 degrees. During this time, the wind will shift to a westward direction and decrease in speed to 3 to 5 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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.
Here in Fairfax County, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive single-family homes sold last month (May 2024).
Most expensive single-family homes sold
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
A constrained supply of housing has sent prices soaring in Fairfax County, according to new data from a budding real estate startup.
The county’s median home sales price for May exceeded $1 million — $1,033,550, to be precise — which means that half of the homes sold cost more than that, Tomo reports. That’s a roughly 18% increase from the preceding six months of sales, which averaged $870,000, and it surpasses the median price of $882,000 from May 2023.
The Fairfax County Planning Commission approved alterations on May 22 to a mixed-use residential building already planned for Tysons West.
The building at 8740 Yard Street is proposed to be a five- to eight-story multi-family building with up to 265 dwelling units and 5,000 square feet of retail space. Owned by JBG Smith, the property is situated near Leesburg Pike (Route 7) and is currently undeveloped.
Lake Anne Plaza is set to host the seventh annual Reston Pride Festival this Saturday (June 1) from noon to 6 p.m.
This year’s theme, “SHINE,” is expected to offer a day of vibrant activities and entertainment, such as a dunk tank, drag artists, and a micro arts and craft fair, according to a press release. Reston-based engineering firm Leidos is sponsoring the event.
Fairfax County Public Schools is considering a pilot program this fall that would require students to hand over their cell phones during class.
Earlier this month, the Fairfax County School Board directed Superintendent Michelle Reid to develop a plan for students to secure their phones in lockers, magnetic pouches or similar central storage areas — as opposed to their pocket or backpack — with the goal of reducing distractions and improving student focus.
A new option for pickleball has opened in Tysons, drawing players from across Northern Virginia.
The Pickleball Club of Tysons celebrated its launch at 8528 Tyco Road on Mother’s Day weekend (May 11-12) by allowing about 500 people to play on its six indoor courts for free. While no grand opening is expected, members enjoyed food and some friendly competition during a Memorial Day mixer this past Monday (May 27).
