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Housing with self-storage facility approved for final Woodland Park parcel in Herndon

Published October 15, 2025 at 1:45PM

The planned mixed-use residential development with self-storage at Woodland Park East in Herndon (via SK+I Architecture/Fairfax County)

The last undeveloped parcel in the Woodland Park East development near the Herndon Metro station will move forward with multifamily residential units and a self-storage facility, rather than the previously proposed twin office buildings.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday (Oct. 14) to support developer Trammell Crow Residential’s request for zoning changes on “Block E,” a 3.3-acre parcel on the northeast portion of the 32-acre Woodland Park property. It is located between the Dulles Access Road to the north and Woodland Park Drive to the south and Monroe Street to the east and Corporate Park Drive to the west.

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FCPS leans toward traditional model for new western high school near Herndon

By Nolan Stout

Published October 15, 2025 at 11:45AM

Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid discusses possible programming at the new western high school during a school board work session on Oct. 7, 2025 (via FCPS/YouTube)

Fairfax County Public Schools officials are planning to use a traditional model for the division’s first new high school to open in 20 years.

The county school board discussed the latest updates in planning for a new high school on the western end of the county during a work session last week (Oct. 7).

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit closes Herndon restaurant for good

By Jared Serre

Published October 13, 2025 at 1:15PM

Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Herndon (photo via Facebook)

A little over two years after opening its doors, a barbecue restaurant in Herndon has shuttered permanently.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, located in Herndon Centre at 494 Elden Street, officially closed over the weekend, its franchisees announced.

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Pedestrian still in hospital after crash near Arrowbrook Centre in Herndon

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 6, 2025 at 2:45PM | Updated October 7, 2025 at 10:48AM

Centreville Road at Woodland Park Crossing in Herndon (via Google Maps)

A man remains hospitalized after being struck by a driver near Arrowbrook Centre in Herndon late last week.

Fairfax County police officers and medics were dispatched around 7:22 p.m. on Friday (Oct. 3) for a crash involving a driver in a 2012 Nissan Versa hitting a pedestrian near the intersection of Centreville Road and Woodland Park Road just south of the Dulles Toll Road.

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Juicy Brewing’s Herndon taproom is permanently closing

By Jared Serre

Published October 3, 2025 at 1:45PM

Juicy Brewing in Herndon (staff photo by Jared Serre)

Come Monday, the brick-and-mortar location for one Herndon brewery will be closed.

Juicy Brewing Company, located in Herndon’s Sunset Business Park at 257 Sunset Park Drive, will shutter Sunday (Oct. 5), according to a sign on the door.

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At last, Ornery Beer Company is officially expanding to Herndon

By Jared Serre

Published October 3, 2025 at 9:15AM

The location of the forthcoming Ornery Beer Company in Herndon (staff photo by Jared Serre)

Nearly two years after plans for a Herndon location fell through, Ornery Beer Company is officially setting up shop in the neighborhood.

The brewery is already hiring for its second full-service restaurant in hopes that it will open later this month in Woodland Park Crossing, founder and CEO Randy Barnette confirmed to FFXnow.

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Lidl will open new Herndon grocery store this month at former Kohl’s building

By Jared Serre

Published October 2, 2025 at 2:45PM

Lidl is finishing construction in Herndon (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Herndon residents will have another option for grocery shopping later this fall.

Budget supermarket chain Lidl is planning to open its latest Fairfax County location at 2110 Centreville Road on Oct. 29, a spokesperson confirmed.

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Herndon hires consultant to develop 2050 vision, economic development strategy

By Scott McCaffrey

Published September 25, 2025 at 10:00AM

Town of Herndon government offices (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

The Town of Herndon is moving forward with an update of its comprehensive plan.

Herndon Town Council members on Sept. 23 approved a consulting contract worth nearly $1.2 million to help guide upcoming planning and economic development initiatives.

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Herndon names new town manager after year-long search

By Angela Woolsey

Published September 24, 2025 at 1:45PM

The Herndon Town Council at its Sept. 23, 2025 meeting (via Town of Herndon)

The Town of Herndon has identified a new town manager, more than a year after the office’s last permanent occupant stepped down.

The Herndon Town Council voted unanimously last night (Tuesday) to appoint Daniel Hoffman as town manager, starting Nov. 10. The vote came as part of a larger consent package, so there was no discussion during the meeting.

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Herndon Town Council expresses Reston-envy when it comes to snow removal

By Vernon Miles

Published September 18, 2025 at 1:55PM

A man walks a dog along South Lakes Drive in Reston with snow on the ground (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

With winter creeping closer, the Town of Herndon is looking ahead to snow removal this season and, hopefully, some improvements for trail users in future years.

Tammy Chastain, acting director of public works, walked the Town Council through what’s planned for dealing with snow this season.