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Published October 18, 2023 at 8:15AM

A condominium building is under construction at 6707 Old Dominion Drive in McLean (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Rabid Animal Incidents Alarm Health Department — “After identifying a rabid raccoon and skunk within a mile of each other over the last 25 days, the Fairfax County Health Department is asking residents in the Centreville/Bull Run area to steer clear of wild animals and to report any animal attacks right away…To date, 22 animals have been diagnosed with rabies in the Fairfax Health District in 2023.” [FCHD]

Reston Man Charged With Sex Crimes Against Teen — “A 21-year-old Reston man is facing charges after a sex crimes investigation involving victims under the age of 18. The charges stem from ‘criminal incidents that occurred in 2020,’ Arlington County police said. ACPD says they’re now seeking other potential victims of the suspect.” [ARLnow]

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Oct 17, 2023

By FFXnow.com

Published October 17, 2023 at 8:46PM

Good Tuesday 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 — Oct 17, 2023.

McLean Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival – DEC 4th-6th

By Sponsor

Published November 9, 2026 at 12:45PM

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

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Carry-out empanadas shop launching soon in Reston, Great Falls and Chantilly

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 17, 2023 at 3:45PM

The carry-out shop Ramona Empanadas is coming to Señor Ramon Taqueria restaurants in Reston, Chantilly and Great Falls (courtesy Señor Ramon Taqueria)

A local taqueria will expand its services next month with the introduction of a new empanadas shop.

Señor Ramon Taqueria hopes to launch Ramona Empanadas by Nov. 15, founder Damian Dajcz says. The carry-out shop will start at Señor Ramon’s flagship Leesburg restaurant before rolling out to its other locations in Sterling, Reston, Great Falls and Chantilly.

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Police: Man shot by crossbow in Bailey’s Crossroads

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 17, 2023 at 3:10PM

Fairfax County police (file photo)

Fairfax County police are on the lookout for an individual who apparently shot a man in Bailey’s Crossroads with a crossbow.

A caller told 911 shortly after midnight on Sunday (Oct. 15) that he was walking down Carlin Springs Road at Columbia Pike when something struck his back, like “he was shot with something,” but he couldn’t tell what it was, according to scanner traffic on Open MHz.

Event

BrownTown Comedy at the DC Improv!!!!

November 16, 2026 7:30 pm -9:30 pm

Event location

DC Improv

1140 Connecticut Ave. NW

Washington, DC, District Of Columbia 20036

Add to Calendar

BrownTown returns to the DC Improv with headliner Nina Kharoufeh; also featuring Badar Tareen, Yasmin Elhady, Mahmoud Jaber, and Mike Kurtz. Come for stand-up, stay for a civil-rights lawyer grilling a white comedian about race. Every show has sold out—get tix now!

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Great Falls ‘handcrafted’ boutique makes move to the Mosaic District

By Vernon Miles

Published October 17, 2023 at 2:30PM

Vivid Chill opens in the Mosaic District (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

There’s a new shop in Merrifield focusing on an eclectic, “curated collection” of handcrafted goods.

Vivid Chill hosted a grand opening this past weekend in the Mosaic District, moving into Suite 150 at 2910 District Avenue from a spot in Great Falls.

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Chantilly corporate center eyed for housing with gardens inspired by county park

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 17, 2023 at 1:15PM

The proposed Park East at Westfields housing development (via LDC/Fairfax County)

An homage to Ellanor C. Lawrence Park could take root in place of a partially developed business center in the Westfields area of Chantilly.

Developer Pulte Homes is seeking to transform the Park East Corporate Center (14150 Parkeast Circle) into a new residential neighborhood with green spaces “that follow a theme designed to be consistent” with the 650-acre park south of the property, according to a rezoning application submitted to Fairfax County.

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Reston zoo Nova Wild introduces two new two-toed sloths

By Inside NoVA

Published October 17, 2023 at 11:30AM

A two-toed sloth has been added to the lineup of animals at Nova Wild in Reston (courtesy Nova Wild)

What has two toes and moves real slow?

NOVA Wild in Reston recently announced the arrival of two adorable two-toed sloths who are now ready to meet zoo-goers.

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Candy maker Mars entices county planning commission with HQ expansion proposal

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 17, 2023 at 10:30AM

Mars Inc. is seeking to expand its headquarters in McLean (via VIKA/Fairfax County)

Fairfax County’s planning commissioners weren’t quite as giddy as kids in a candy store when presented with Mars Inc.’s plan to expand its McLean headquarters last week, but the general level of enthusiasm wasn’t too far off.

The only note of disappointment sounded during the public hearing last Wednesday (Oct. 11) came when Sully District Commissioner Evelyn Spain joked that she had hoped to get some early Halloween treats.

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Fairfax ‘landmark’ Coyote Grille goes dark after 21 years

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 17, 2023 at 9:30AM

Coyote Grille and Cantina has closed after 21 years in Fairfax City (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fairfax City’s Coyote Grille and Cantina has unleashed its last howl.

The eatery abruptly closed its doors at 10266 Main Street for good on Oct. 1 after serving up tacos, margaritas and other dishes and drinks inspired by the American Southwest for more than two decades.