(Updated at 10:55 a.m.) Virginia State Police are seeking witnesses in a possible shooting incident that occurred this morning (Thursday) near the I-495 and Dulles Toll Road interchange in Tysons.
Troopers responded at 6:08 a.m. to a driver stopped in the shoulder along the Capital Beltway’s northbound lanes near the exit to the toll road’s westbound lanes, according to the VSP and scanner traffic on Open MHz.
Inova Prepares for Hospital Construction — “The Falls Church-based health system has filed building permits for both a Springfield hospital at 6330 Lewin Drive in Franconia, about a mile from the Springfield Metro station, and a new Alexandria hospital at 6001 Duke St…Inova expects to start construction ‘on both sites’ in the third quarter of this year, [Inova Realty President Tom] McDuffie said.” [Washington Business Journal]
Washington Post Sees of Exodus of Local Reporters — “At least 240 Post writers, columnists, editors, and others were expected to leave in the final days of 2023, significantly reshaping the paper in ways that aren’t yet fully realized…Unfortunately for readers in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, local coverage appears to have taken the biggest hit” [Washington City Paper]
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
For additional information please visit:
www.nvhg.org
www.mcleancenter.org
Town governments across Virginia would receive a new source of cash flow if legislation cutting them in on plastic-bag revenue makes it through the General Assembly.
Freshman Del. Marty Martinez (D-Leesburg) has patroned legislation giving towns located within counties that have adopted a tax on single-use plastic bags a share of the proceeds.
His counterparts from across the region gathered Dec. 19 for a dinner in honor of retiring Fairfax County Clerk of the Circuit John Frey.
And tasked him with one final duty.
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 Planning Commission members on Dec. 6 recommended the Board of Supervisors approve a proposed Tysons rezoning that would repurpose a nearly four-decade-old office building into residential units and more than double the site’s open space.
By Brian Trompeter
Before stepping down from the House of Delegates at year’s end, Del. Kathleen Murphy (D-McLean-Great Falls) accepted plaudits and a parting gift Dec. 21 from the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce.
By Brian Trompeter
The 2024 General Assembly session will be lively, with Democrats holding narrow majorities in both houses and needing to get their bills past a Republican governor, whose recently introduced budget has some provocative tax proposals, a local delegate says.
By Brian Trompeter
McLean resident Chuck DiMeglio believes in achieving major results a little bit at a time.
By Brian Trompeter
Employees and retirees of Fairfax County Public Schools got a Christmas present – or perhaps better put, a New Year’s Day present – their counterparts one locality to the east did not.
