Fairfax County has officially updated its parking standards for the age of telework and transit-oriented development.
After a public hearing on Tuesday (Sept. 26) that drew dozens of speakers, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a slate of off-street parking regulations intended to steer away from the car-centric impulses that governed the suburb as it grew post-World War II.
Developer Hosts Political Fundraisers at Possible Reston Casino Site — “Perhaps to bolster its efforts to build a casino at or near the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station, Comstock scheduled fundraisers for two Democratic Party candidates who may be leading the Virginia General Assembly during the 2024 Session.” [Patch]
County Takes Over Volunteer-Based Nonprofit — “The Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services is pleased to announce it will assume administrative and programing responsibilities for GrandInvolve, a non-profit organization that places older adults as volunteers in Title I schools, effective Nov. 1, 2023.” [NCS]
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
A housing-affordability crunch in the Washington region is leading more prospective buyers away from the single-family sector and into condominiums and townhouses.
But that, in turn, is pushing up costs and adding to the affordability challenge in those sectors, too.
By Brian Trompeter
Fairfax County long has enjoyed economic success, in no small part because of its proximity to the nation’s capital, but officials are casting seeds far and wide to keep the prosperity flowing.
Spend the evening with Washington Spirit alum and former USWNT player Joanna Lohman, a true DMV women’s soccer legend.
This is your chance to meet Joanna in person, hear the stories behind the career, the competition, and The Amazing Race, and experience the kind of sports moment you’ll still be talking about long after the night is over.
The combined overall passenger count at the local region’s two main airports stood slightly above pre-pandemic levels, according to new data, but one of the two facilities needs one last push to get past the COVID-induced slowdown.
But by the time 2023 comes to an end, it’s possible that the current laggard may come out on top.
By C. Kamath and Anil Maybhate
About 100 people braved the rain on Sept. 9 to pack into the Baliga family’s McLean home for “Padaarpan: An Evening of Khayal” – Ashwin Baliga’s Hindustani (North Indian classical) debut vocal concert.
By Brian Trompeter
Adjustments made to Vienna’s pickleball scheduling at Glyndon Park – bolstered by continued police enforcement and the addition of other courts at another park – have proved successful, and town officials plan to continue them for the foreseeable future.
By Brian Trompeter
Candidates seeking Vienna Town Council seats in the Nov. 7 election brought different perspectives to a Sept. 19 forum held by the local National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association chapter, but all stressed their commitment to public service.
By Brian Trompeter
Another office-to-residential conversion is in the works, this time at a prominent location near the Beltway in Tysons.
