Older adults learning at computer (via Vitaly Gariev/Unsplash)
A local initiative promoting brain-health exercises for seniors has proven successful enough to expand from Fairfax County’s senior centers into its libraries.
Goodwin Living Foundation’s StrongerMemory initiative provides both in-person and online programming. Thirty minutes of cognitive exercises are offered four to five times per week as part of the 12-week free program.
Women's clothing at the renovated Zara (staff photo by Katie Taranto)
Zara reopens today (Thursday) at Tysons Corner Center, following renovations to expand the store while adding other improvements.
The clothing retailer has officially expanded its two-level shop at the mall (1961 Chain Bridge Road) into Gap’s former storefront, adding more floor space for merchandise and dressing rooms, as well as new, tech-forward counters for purchases, returns and order pickups.
Finding the perfect balance of luxury, budget-friendly pricing, and a prime location in Tysons Corner is finally possible. Indigo at McLean Station is actively welcoming residents to a modern, transit-oriented community located just 0.3 miles from the McLean Metro Station.
To help you find your new home, we are hosting a community Open House on Saturday, October 3rd, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Explore Phase I & Phase II Leasing Options
Indigo at McLean Station offers flexible moving timelines across two distinct phases to fit your scheduling needs:
Phase I (Available Now): Limited studio and one-bedroom layouts remain for immediate move-in. These select homes are reserved for households at the 60% Area Median Income (AMI) level.
Phase II (Mid-October 2026 Move-Ins): Pre-leasing is fully underway for brand-new studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. Phase II layouts accommodate AMI tiers ranging from 50% to 70%.
To see exactly what fits your budget, Visit the Floor Plan Page of our Website to review our current layout availability and download detailed maximum household income guidelines.
Join Our Open House & Lock In Exclusive Savings
Come see our modern architecture and premium amenities in person. We have an incredible, stackable event incentive waiting for you.
Date & Time: Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: 1750 Old Meadow Rd, McLean, VA 22102
What to Expect: Personal tours of Phase I floor plans, access to community amenity spaces, complimentary light refreshments, and a raffle.
Exclusive Open House Special: Apply during the event to get 1/2 month of rent completely free on Phase I apartments! Best of all, this can be combined with our active leasing special of Up to Two Months Free on Select Apartments.
If you cannot make the event but want to beat the crowd, Schedule a Tour Today to book a convenient, private walkthrough.
Modern Apartment Finishes & Financial Flexibility
Every apartment home at Indigo is built with high-end, energy-efficient appliances, contemporary open-concept layouts, and premium finishes. We also prioritize financial flexibility and pet inclusivity:
Flexible Rent Programs: We partner directly with the Flex Platform, empowering residents to split their monthly rent into smaller payments that align with their personal pay cycles.
Zero Breed Restrictions: Our community truly welcomes all dogs. Enjoy an on-site Pet Spa and a dedicated neighborhood walking trail.
Cobu Resident App: Instantly connect with your neighbors, view community event calendars, join local interest groups, and browse an exclusive neighborhood marketplace.
Want a genuine look at our community? Chat With One of Our Residents online to hear directly from the people who call Indigo home.
Secure Your Tysons Corner Apartment Today
Take advantage of our fantastic introductory incentives, including Up to Two Months Free on Select Apartments.
Start exploring immediately by browsing our Virtual Tour Playlist to view high-definition video walkthroughs of our Phase I models. For individual pricing, availability, and specific income qualification charts, Visit Our Website or call our expert leasing team directly at (571) 786-5546.
*Specials apply to new applicants only, on select apartments, are subject to change and may have additional conditions.
Musicians perform at Nottoway Park in Vienna for Hunter Mill Melodies on Aug. 14, 2025 (courtesy Fairfax County Park Authority)
The Fairfax County Park Authority has unveiled event lineups for this year’s Summer Entertainment Series, which will feature more than 100 outdoor concerts, movie screenings and other free diversions.
Kicking off with Springfield Nights at Burke Lake Park and Arts in the Parks at Frying Pan Farm Park on June 24, the 2026 offerings won’t be quite as extensive as in previous years after the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted a fiscal year 2026 budget that reduced funding for the series by $136,000.
A bumblebee flying toward catmint flowers in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Crash and Vehicle Fire on I-66 — During yesterday’s afternoon rush hour (Wednesday), Fairfax County firefighters were kept busy on I-66 near Route 123 in Oakton, responding to a two-vehicle crash in the eastbound Express Lanes and a construction van fire in the westbound lanes. The van’s two occupants had safely evacuated, but one person in the crash was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. [FCFRD/Facebook]
Push for Marijuana Compromise in Budget — “Some key lawmakers say they would like to see language included in the state budget to create a legal recreational marijuana market in Virginia.” At a commission meeting on Tuesday (June 2), state Sen. Lashrecse Aird and Del. Paul Krizek expressed hope that a compromise can be reached after Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed their legislation that would’ve allowed sales to start on Jan. 1, 2027. [WRIC]
Tysons Offices Sold for Sliver of Former Value — “An affiliate of Chevy Chase’s Rockwater Ventures and Bethesda’s Buchanan Partners in December jointly bought the two-building American Center office complex at 8300 and 8330 Boone Blvd. for $15.25 million,” down from sales for $68.5 million in 2016 and $120 million in 2007. With the buildings only 30% leased, Rockwater owner Jack Kelly says at least one will likely be repositioned or redeveloped in the future. [Washington Business Journal]
Va. Man Reaches Everest Summit — McLean business owner Frank Fumich can add climbing Mount Everest to a list of accomplishments that includes over 150 marathons, a visit to the South Pole and a bicycle ride across the U.S. “The trip to the top of the world’s tallest peak is decades in the making for Fumich. He climbed to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro around 22 years ago and the idea started, and he began to work toward this goal ever since.” [WTOP]
Hurricane Season Begins — “With the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season underway, Virginia officials are urging residents to prepare now for severe weather that can bring flooding, damaging winds, tornadoes and prolonged power outages across the commonwealth … The Atlantic hurricane season began June 1 and runs through Nov. 30, with Virginia typically facing its greatest risk from late summer into early fall.” [Virginia Mercury]
Karaoke Venue Opening in Annandale — “NRB Karaoke is expected to open this month at 4316 Markham St. in Annandale.” In addition to seven karaoke rooms that can each host four to five people, “NRB will offer fusion Korean food, such as snacks and finger foods.” [Annandale Today]
Virginia Tops U.S. Income Ranking — “In WalletHub’s 2026 ranking of the states where people have the highest income, Virginia placed No. 1. The ranking analyzed average annual income of the top 5% of residents, the overall median household income, and the average annual income of the bottom 20%,” with adjustments for cost of living. [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Paws on the Plaza Returning to Tysons — This Saturday (June 6), Tysons Corner Center “will once again transform PenFed Plaza into a pet-friendly gathering space with the return of Paws on the Plaza, presented by PenFed Credit Union. The event invites pet owners, dog lovers, and the community to enjoy a day dedicated to their furry companions through a variety of interactive experiences, vendors, and activities.” [Press release]
It’s Thursday — Expect sunny weather with a high near 89 and a light northwest wind. Night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 65. Winds will be light and variable, shifting to come from the south at about 5 mph in the evening. [NWS]
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Featuring both voice and instrumental performance on vielle, lute, gittern, harp, recorder, douçaine, and bagpipe, the program will include works by, among others, Johannes Ciconia, Trebor, Johannes Senleches, Solage, Guillaume de Machaut, Guillaume Dufay, and Gilles Binchois, rousing dance music from medieval Florence and finely wrought instrumental arrangements from the Faenza codex and the Buxheim Organ book.
Here is what’s going on Thursday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
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☀️ Thursday’s forecast
Expect sunny weather with a high of around 88 degrees and light northwest winds. Thursday night will be mostly clear with temperatures dropping to about 64 degrees, and calm winds shifting to the south at about 5 mph after midnight. See more from Weather.gov.
Great horned owlets rescued at Huntley Meadows Park are placed in a basket (courtesy Ralph Fielder)
A pair of great horned owlets were recently re-nested and reunited with their parents after falling out of their nests in Hybla Valley’s Huntley Meadows Park.
The owlets’ troubles began after one of the pair — who were likely only a few weeks old — fell out of the nest earlier this spring. After park visitors reported the issue, the bird was quickly taken to a rehabber in Boyce, Virginia.
A rock in the Potomac River near Riverbend Park in Great Falls (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
With the D.C. metro area now back under a regional drought watch, local officials have raised concerns about the ability of the Potomac River to meet the region’s long-term water needs.
An increasing population, proliferation of data centers, climate change and the possibility of accidents closing access to the river’s water are all threats, according to the general manager of Fairfax Water.
President Donald Trump discusses improvements to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts with Kennedy Center Executive Director Richard Grenell in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, August 13, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)
A McLean man will spend more than a year in prison for threatening violence against former Kennedy Center president and longtime Trump ally Richard Grenell.
Scott Allen Bolger, 33, was sentenced today (Wednesday) to a year and three months in prison after he pleaded guilty in February to transmitting a threat via interstate commerce, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia announced.
“We’ll have them replaced by the end of the year,” Fairfax Water general manager Jamie Bain Hedges said at a meeting yesterday (Tuesday) between the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and water authority board members.