George Mason University’s leadership is playing defense after community concerns over a proposed baseball/cricket stadium on the currently underutilized, 190-acre western portion of the university’s Fairfax campus seem to have caught them by surprise.
In an open letter from Mason president Gregory Washington released Feb. 14, the university acknowledged that “a very clear set of concerns” have emerged in the wake of a Jan. 29 meeting that outlined the development proposal.
By Brian Trompeter
Plans for a coffee shop with drive-through lanes in the West Falls Church area received the Fairfax County Planning Commission’s unanimous recommendation to the Board of Supervisors Feb. 7.
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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.
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By Brian Trompeter
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 20 was expected to authorize supplemental financing of up to $14 million to Somos Phase B LLC for development of affordable housing in Phase B of the Somos at McLean Metro in eastern Tysons.
By Brian Trompeter
After having waited five months in vain for Virginia’s secretary of transportation to address concerns about the Interstate 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (“495 NEXT”) project, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors now is sending a more urgent message.
Join us for the 2nd Annual Army–Navy Game 5K/10K in Alexandria. Whether you're a serious runner, a casual walker, or just looking for a fun way to kick off game day, you won't want to miss this event. The morning is organized by the Foreign Area Officer Association.
Your registration includes an event shirt and medal!
By Brian Trompeter
Fairfax County supervisors on Feb. 6 passed, with much applause, a resolution congratulating the S. John Davis Career Center (DCC) on four decades of serving students and the community.
(Updated at 11:35 a.m.) Fairfax Connector workers have launched a strike after months of negotiations for a new labor contract with Transdev, the company that operates Fairfax County’s bus service.
Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 689, which represents about 638 bus operators and mechanics for Fairfax Connector, announced the strike just after midnight today (Thursday). Workers began hitting picket lines at garages in Herndon, Lorton and on West Ox Road in the Fairfax area at 2 a.m.
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 — Feb 21, 2024.
A Loudoun County nonprofit organization is expanding into Reston with a new food distribution site at Cathy Hudgins Community Center.
Better A Life plans to give out food every Wednesday at noon at the community center, followed by the launch of cooking classes in March. The organization also plans to start a homework club, which includes a free hot dinner for children each week and the mentors that assist them.
The 96th Academy Awards are just under a month away, which means there’s still time to catch up on this year’s nominees.
To help out, ShowPlace Icon Theatre in Tysons will host upcoming, “special” screenings of “Barbie” and “The Holdovers,” two of the films seeking to upset “Oppenheimer” on its steady march toward winning the Oscar for Best Picture.
