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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 25, 2026

By FFXnow.com

Good Wednesday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Mar 25, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Thursday throughout the county, from our event calendar.

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny weather with a high near 75°F and southwest winds of 10 to 13 mph, gusting up to 24 mph. There is a 20% chance of rain late morning between 11 am and noon. Thursday night will become cloudier, with a low of around 56°F and similar wind conditions. There’s a slight chance of rain before 7 pm, increasing to a 50% chance after 2 am. See more from Weather.gov.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

News

New Reston-based nonprofit will assist Afghan refugees

By Mary Stachyra Lopez
Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn welcomes the Afghan Refugee Rescue Organization to Reston (courtesy Afghan Refugee Rescue Organization)

A small new nonprofit organization hopes to help the tens of thousands of Afghans who live in Virginia find employment, build stronger connections with one another, and celebrate their culture.

Volunteers gathered at the United Christian Parish in Reston on Saturday (March 21) to celebrate the opening of the Afghanistan Refugee Rescue Organization’s new U.S. branch there.

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News

More housing approved for McLean from office redevelopment, new subdivision

By Angela Woolsey
An apartment building with ground-floor retail will replace the McLean Office Center at Beverly Road and Elm Street (via KTGY/Fairfax County)

McLean’s housing supply will expand in the coming years as a result of two very different development proposals approved last week by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.

The board voted unanimously on March 17 to rezone the McLean Office Center at 1368 Beverly Road from a commercial district to a planned residential mixed-use district, paving the way for a 56-unit apartment building to replace the existing pair of two-story office buildings.

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News

School board duo proposes selling naming rights to FCPS athletic facilities

By Jared Serre
Entrance to South County High School's outdoor athletic complex (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Two school board members have proposed a new way for Fairfax County Public Schools to add revenue: selling the naming rights to school athletic facilities.

Introduced as “new business” last week, a motion directing Superintendent Michelle Reid to develop a plan to accommodate such negotiations is set to be voted on by the full Fairfax County School Board at its meeting tomorrow (Thursday).

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Event

Botanical Estate: Flower, Fashion, & Fine Arts Show

Poster advertising Botanical Estate: Flowers, Fine Art & Fashion Show on August 22, 2026 at Hawa Center, Fairfax VA (People of the Garden).

Hawa Center Fairfax

4401 Fair Lakes Court

Fairfax, Virginia 22033

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Flowers, Fine Art & Fashion is an immersive cultural experience presented by People of The Garden LLC, where nature, creativity, and modest couture converge in a breathtaking indoor garden setting.

Guests will journey through a living landscape featuring dramatic floral installations, botanical art, and a one-of-a-kind rectangular runway designed around lush greenery and sculptural plantings. Throughout the evening, attendees will experience a curated runway presentation showcasing modest fashion designers, alongside original fine art, artisan vendors, and interactive floral experiences.

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News

County buys Chantilly property for mental health treatment expansion

By Jared Serre
The location of Fairfax County's newly-purchased mental health crisis facility at 14554 Lee Road in Chantilly (via Google Maps)

Fairfax County officials finalized the purchase of a Chantilly property earlier this month to support an expansion of care for adults seeking mental health treatment.

The property, located at 14554 Lee Road, currently operates as Connections Chantilly, a 16-bed, short-term residential treatment center. It will soon be reclassified as a Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Center, meaning it will “provide an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization … and will offer treatment for those who also need safe withdrawal from substances.”

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Countywide

Facility upkeep, traffic camera enforcement among priorities for additional funding

By Scott McCaffrey
Department of Management and Budget director Philip Hagen (screenshot via Fairfax County)

After reviewing its third-quarter financial picture, the Fairfax County government has identified about $52 million in additional funding that local leaders could spend or save, as they desire.

“There’s a number of good news stories in here,” Board Chair Jeff McKay said after a March 24 staff presentation to the Board’s Budget Policy Committee.

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News

Alcorn suggests revisiting sign brightness levels after Reston Row complaints

By Angela Woolsey
The dimmed sign for JW Marriott at Reston Station (via Comstock Companies)

Comstock Companies has received a green light from Fairfax County to install new signs around its mostly completed Reston Row project near the Wiehle Metro station.

However, the Board of Supervisors’ vote on March 17 to approve revisions to a sign plan for the development might not spell the end of discussions about what kinds of signs should be permitted, as the county seeks to balance the needs of its growing commercial centers with more traditionally suburban neighborhoods.

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Around Town

First-ever McLean Restaurant Week to offer promotions next month

By Angela Woolsey
Mahi shekampur, a stuffed trout dish, from Divan Restaurant of McLean (courtesy Divan)

After seeing the success of similar campaigns in Vienna and Fairfax City, among other locations, McLean is planning a restaurant week of its own.

Nearly two dozen restaurants have signed up so far to participate in the inaugural McLean Restaurant Week, which will take place on April 12-19.

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Countywide

Morning Notes for March 25, 2026

By FFXnow.com
People walk along Royal Lake in Kings Park West with turtles and ducks on the water (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Offshore Wind Turbine Now Operating — “Dominion Energy’s major Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is now sending surges of power to the grid, after its first commercial turbine was switched on Monday. It is the largest offshore wind project in America. The single turbine, separate from the structure’s two pilot turbines that have been operational since 2020, is producing 14.7 megawatts” off the coast of Virginia Beach. [Virginia Mercury]

Pedestrian Killed on I-395 — “A pedestrian was found dead in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 395 in Alexandria today (Tuesday), according to Virginia State Police. The crash happened around 6:12 a.m. on northbound Interstate 395 near the Duke Street exit.” [ALXnow]

Man Sentenced for Metro Station Assaults — “A Fairfax County man has been sentenced to one year in connection with assaults and attempted abductions near Metro stations in Alexandria last year, according to court records.” The man was sentenced last Friday (March 20) to 10 years in prison, with nine of them suspended, on charges of assault, sexual battery and attempted abduction. [WJLA]

Beware of Unpaid Toll Text Scam — “Residents have reported receiving fraudulent text messages stating they owe unpaid toll charges and must make an immediate payment to avoid penalties or legal action. The messages claim to be from the General District Court for  Fairfax County in an effort to appear legitimate and pressure recipients into responding.” [FCPD]

Lawmakers Advocate for Underground Power Lines — A state senator and a delegate both representing Loudoun County “asked the State Corporation Commission last week to consider burying high-voltage transmission lines, after bills that would initiate a pilot program for the proposed lines passed the General Assembly.” [Virginia Mercury]

Va. Could Ease Ban on Voting Under Guardianship — “Disabled Virginians under guardianship may be able to vote under a new law waiting for Governor Abigail Spanberger’s signature.” The bill, led by Fairfax Del. Kathy Tran, “would ask courts to make an additional finding, one of their competencies to vote, when someone is put under guardianship.” [WVTF]

Centreville Man Charged With Armed Robberies — “A 19-year-old has been arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies in Arlington last month.” Arrested at his home last Friday with the FBI and Fairfax County and Herndon police assisting, the man “faces a total of 20 charges stemming from four incidents on Feb. 24 and 25.” [ARLnow]

New Leasing Team for Towers Club Building — “Stream Realty Partners has been awarded the leasing assignment for 8000 Towers Crescent Drive, a 481,007-square-foot office tower in Tysons, according to a March 24 announcement.” Current occupants of the building include the recently renovated Tower Club and Chima Steakhouse. [Patch]

It’s Wednesday — Expect partly sunny skies with temperatures reaching a high of about 59°F and a south wind blowing at 6 to 9 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 49°F and a continued south wind at 7 to 9 mph. [NWS]

There’s more local news to explore. Check out WSHnow, with stories from around the region.

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