By Brian Trompeter
The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) temporarily has suspended plans to discontinue vacuum-leaf service following this winter’s collection season, and will continue to pick up leaves at least through the 2025-26 winter season, officials said Oct. 26.
By Brian Trompeter
Vienna Town Council members in coming weeks will consider two proposed code amendments aimed at preserving the town’s tree canopy, but residents who testified at an Oct. 23 public hearing decidedly favored one version.
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
Options for home-buyers across the GazetteLeader swath of Fairfax County remain constrained, and as a result, their interest level was equally limited in September, according to new data.
Every single ZIP code in the coverage area showed low levels of buyer interest for the month, as the market segued from summer to fall.
By Brian Trompeter
The annual Vienna Halloween Parade fulfilled a long-standing tradition Oct. 25, thrilling thousands of spectators with colorful floats, marching bands, classic cars and costumed revelers.
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
The Vienna Police Department’s newest officer, Jedidiah Temple, officially completed his training at the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy on Oct. 19.
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 — Nov 1, 2023.
Fairfax City is browsing for makers of art, crafts and other products who want to expand beyond an online shop or farmers’ market stall but aren’t quite ready to commit to a full storefront.
Those are the budding entrepreneurs that the Fairfax City Economic Development team (FCED) hopes to attract to Wander In, an upcoming retail incubator store that the city is developing with the Old Town Fairfax Business Association (OTFBA).
A new dine-in movie theater option debuts tomorrow (Thursday) in Reston Town Center.
LOOK Dine-In Cinema’s grand opening is slated for tomorrow at 11940 Market Street — the previous home of Bow Tie Cinemas, which shuttered more than a year ago.
(Updated at 2 p.m. on 11/2/2023) The “sip and stroll” trend has arrived at Tysons Corner Center.
The D.C. region’s largest mall launched a “Shopping with a Twist” initiative today (Wednesday), letting visitors 21 and older drink alcoholic beverages from participating restaurants while in stores and common areas.
