The Wiehle Avenue of the future will be less auto-centric and more accommodating to pedestrians, bicyclists and other non-motorized travelers — or so Fairfax County hopes.
Reston residents got a glimpse into possible versions of that future at a community meeting on May 23, when the Fairfax County Department of Transportation shared three concepts for new roadway configurations with multimodal facilities, landscaping and other changes.
A Fairfax County seventh-grader reached the semifinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee before being eliminated, while three other Northern Virginia spellers were knocked out in Wednesday’s quarterfinals.
Nargiza Muzhapaer, 13, who attends Pinnacle Academy in Chantilly, was one of only 45 spellers to reach Wednesday afternoon’s semifinal round. The bee, being held at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., started with 245 spellers.
SAVE THE DATE!
December 4-6, 2026
Experience the magic of the holiday season at this beloved event that has offered truly unique, handcrafted treasures for more than four decades. Find pottery, glass, jewelry, fashion accessories, woodwork, artisanal foods, and more from eighty exceptional regional artisans. Come discover the perfect gifts, treat yourself to lunch at the onsite café, and celebrate the spirit of the season with us! A juried show since 1982.
• FREE parking | 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101
• Proceeds support the NVHG Scholarship Program for college art students
• Tote bags will be given to the first 200 attendees each day
• MCC has accessible entrances and restrooms
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Giant Pandas Coming Back to D.C. — “Attention, DC panda lovers: we are so back. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo announced Wednesday that two giant pandas — Bao Li, a male, and Qing Bao, a female, both two years old — will be arriving in Washington by the end of the year.” [Washingtonian]
Parking Survey for Justice HS Launches — “A working group formed to consider parking solutions for Justice High School urges community members to take a survey on their preferences…The survey can be completed by both parents and guardians of Justice students and community members who live near Justice but have no connection with Fairfax County Public Schools.” [Annandale Today]
Penn Daw Housing Development Under Review — “The developer of the future Alexandria Crossing residential housing community in Penn Daw is working to address several comments on its latest site plan, so it can eventually move into the construction phase.” Approved in 2022, the project will have “385 multifamily apartments, 23 stacked townhomes (46 units) and 35 traditional townhomes, as well as a pool, fitness center and co-working space.” [On the MoVe]
Monks Walking for World Peace Stop in Vienna — Six Buddhist monks stopped at the Vienna Community Center on Tuesday (May 28) “to rest, and community members welcomed them with open arms, food, water, and gifts.” The group is walking nearly 1,500 miles from Key West, Florida, to Niagara Falls in New York “in the name of world peace.” [Town of Vienna/Facebook]
Performers Wanted for Reston Multicultural Festival — “Reston Community Center is inviting artists and performing groups of all ages and cultures to submit an application to perform at the 2024 Reston Multicultural Festival…This year’s festival takes place Saturday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., in Reston Town Center.” [Patch]
Shades Under Construction at Burke Dog Park — “The Fairfax County Park Authority will soon install two sun shades with seating at Monticello Dog Park. These shades, funded by Braddock District Supervisor James Walkinshaw’s office, will offer residents and their furry companions reprieve from the summer sun as they enjoy the park.” [FCPA]
Chantilly Students Build Medical Bed — Chantilly Academy students “are putting the last touches on a medical bed that’s been two years in the making. With help from physical and occupational therapy students, the engineering group is creating the bed” to help Liam Bruen, an eighth-grader with muscular dystrophy, attend classes in-person at Chantilly High School in the fall. [WTOP]
It’s Thursday — Expect sunny skies and a high near 74 with a north wind around 10 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 53 and a northwest wind at approximately 7 mph. [NWS]
By Brian Trompeter
For Cityline Partners LLC, 8-1-1 twice proved to be the magic numbers in securing Fairfax County’s approval of its plan to build an up-to-240-unit residential building instead of an office structure at its Arbor Row development in Tysons.
Pass the Gravy, Pass the Business!
Next Level Networking for Arlington Business Leaders
Tired of networking events where everyone talks but nothing happens? This event is for you.
By Brian Trompeter
A meals tax may not yet be in the batter’s box in Fairfax County, but nine of 10 supervisors appear ready to let it step into the on-deck circle when preliminary budget discussions begin in September.
By Brian Trompeter
Fairfax County supervisors voted 10-0 May 21 to uphold county zoning staff’s ruling that a series of improvements built more than a decade ago at an Oakton residence violated the Chesapeake Bay Protection Ordinance and now must obtain official authorization or be removed.
Good Wednesday 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 29, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Thursday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect a sunny day with highs around 73 degrees and a north wind of 10 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to a low of 51 degrees and a north wind of 6 to 8 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.
Vida Fitness in Reston is now open.
According to a spokesperson, the new 50,000-square-foot facility, which spans three levels of an office tower at 1845 Reston Row Plaza, held its soft opening this past Saturday (May 25).
Three Tony Award honorees are coming to the Alden Theatre (1234 Ingleside Avenue) in McLean next Saturday (June 8).
At the 7 p.m. event, three members of the original cast of the musical “Hairspray” will mark more than 20 years since the musical debuted on Broadway in the summer of 2002.
