F45 Training has changed up its routine in Reston.
The fitness chain closed its Reston Station franchise at Faraday Park (11201 Reston Station Blvd) after May 12 in order to consolidate its operations in the area at Reston Town Center, the gym’s future owner told FFXnow.
Fairfax County police aim to export successes they’ve had fighting retail theft in Tysons to other corridors across the county.
Despite targeted efforts, “shoplifting remains our Achilles’ heel,” Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis told the Board of Supervisors during a Safety and Security Committee meeting last week.
Fairfax County has lost another influential elected representative and public servant.
Former Hunter Mill District supervisor Cathy Hudgins, who made local history when she was first elected to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in 1999, died on Saturday, May 25 at the age of 81, her family announced over the weekend.
Child Drowns in Home Pool — “A child drowned Saturday morning in a residential pool in Fairfax County. Police said first responders were called to the 5300 block of Harrow Lane near Ashleigh Road around 10:30 a.m. in the Braddock area.” The child was taken to a hospital, where they died at 4 years old. [Inside NoVA]
Woman Injured in Stabbing — “Fairfax County Police are investigating a stabbing that happened Sunday evening in Bailey’s Crossroads.” Just before 2:00 p.m., Fairfax officers revealed that they had responded to a domestic-related stabbing in the 3400 block of Spring Lane,” where they found a woman with injuries deemed life-threatening. [WJLA]
Tysons Consultant Plans Layoffs — Booz Allen Hamilton will lay off 7% of its workforce, eliminating approximately 2,500 positions, as it braces for a decline in revenue from the federal government, its biggest customer. The consulting firm plans to restructure its federal civil division “to align with changing federal priorities,” even as it expects its federal defense business to “continue to grow,” CEO Horacio Rozanski said on an earnings call last Friday (May 23). [Washington Business Journal]
Rep. Connolly Funeral Today — After a public visitation yesterday (Monday), Rep. Gerry Connolly’s funeral service will be held today at 11 a.m. at the Heritage Fellowship Church (2501 Fox Mill Road) in Reston. In lieu of flowers, the family is encouraging donations and other forms of support for ArtsFairfax and the Lamb Center, two organizations cherished by the late congressman. [Annandale Today]
Vienna Man Challenges Rep. Beyer — “A Vienna man who spent more than 15 years working with the CIA and Secret Service is seeking to unseat longtime U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D). Running as a Republican, Anthony ‘Tony’ Sabio formally declared his candidacy on [May 21] for the 2026 election in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District.” [ARLnow]
New Soccer Pitches for Local Schools — “Two elementary schools in the Mount Vernon area are the recipients of new hard-court surfaces for after-school soccer programs. Woodley Hills Elementary and Riverside Elementary, both located on Old Mount Vernon Road, received their mini-pitches thanks to their connections with the Gunston Soccer Club and a grant from the U.S. Soccer Foundation and its partners.” [On the MoVe]
Oakton Woman Named Miss Virginia — “After five years of competing for the title, 27-year-old Erin Houston was crowned Miss Virginia USA 2025 earlier this spring. The marketing and brand manager from Oakton speaks of the perseverance that made her dream a reality and how she balances the responsibilities of the title with her busy life.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
It’s Tuesday — There is a 20% chance of showers in the afternoon with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 73. Night brings an 80% chance of showers, after 2 am, with a low around 58. New rainfall amounts could fall between a quarter and half an inch. [NWS]
A teen from McLean has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting a man last night (Friday) in Herndon.
Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Elden Street around 9:40 p.m. in response to “calls about a disorderly male subject,” according to the Town of Herndon Police Department (Herndon PD).
This Memorial Day weekend is shaping into an ideal start to summer.
Breaking from the overcast, sometimes drizzly weather that has lingered in Fairfax County over the past week, conditions should be dry with a mix of sunshine and clouds through Monday (May 26), DC News Now meteorologist Jackie Layer says in her latest forecast for FFXnow.
With early voting in the June 17 Democratic primary underway, Fairfax County residents might be curious where the politicians on the ballot stand on the prospect of a casino development in Tysons.
Fortunately, the topic was one of the first to crop up last night (Thursday) during a televised debate between the six lieutenant governor candidates seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination — right after a discussion about how they would protect Virginia’s economy and help workers affected by the Trump administration’s federal government cuts.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors signaled initial support on Tuesday (May 20) for moving forward with the first rewrite of the county’s massage therapy regulations in a quarter-century.
Staff have proposed shifting regulatory oversight from the county’s Department of Cable & Consumer Services to the Health Department. Individual massage therapists would no longer need to obtain a county license or pay the associated fee, as they’re already licensed by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
An especially strong March and a record-setting day in April seem to foreshadow a positive summer for Dulles International Airport.
The airport recorded 1,103,722 passenger enplanements this past March — its second-best passenger total ever for that month, according to Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer Chryssa Westerlund.
Voter Registration Deadline Nears — Next Tuesday (May 27) is the last day to register to vote in the June 17 Democratic primary, which will determine the party’s nominees for Virginia lieutenant governor and attorney general. Starting May 28, same-day registration will be available, but new voters must cast a provisional ballot. [Fairfax County Office of Elections]
Lane Closures Lifted for Memorial Day — “The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be suspending many highway work zones and lifting temporary lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Friday, May 23, until noon on Tuesday, May 27. While lane closures will be lifted in most locations, motorists may encounter semi-permanent work zones that remain in place during this time.” [VDOT]
Connolly Remembered for Silver Line Role — “Congressman Gerry Connolly’s legacy in Northern Virginia includes his contribution to the Silver Line project and its lasting impact. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss takes a look back.” [NBC4]
FCPS to Continue Early Release Days — “Fairfax County Public Schools will continue the early release schedule for elementary schools next year but will switch from Mondays to Wednesdays. During the current year, FCPS launched a pilot program in which elementary students were dismissed three hours early on select Mondays” to give teachers more planning and training time. [Annandale Today]
Tysons Office Building for Sale — Morning Calm Management is marketing the seven-story building at 1945 Old Gallows Road for sale. The office building was 55% leased when the Florida-based investment firm acquired it in 2019, but after a $1.5 million renovation completed in 2020, it’s now 92% leased, proving particularly attractive to medical tenants. [Washington Business Journal]
Lake Accotink Park Now Hiring — “Lake Accotink Park in Springfield, Virginia, is hosting drop-in interviews every Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m., starting May 20 through June 10, 2025. Stop by the Visitor Center to explore job opportunities, complete an application and interview on the spot! No appointments are necessary!” [FCPA]
Parks Foundation Welcomes New Board Members — The Fairfax County Park Authority Board confirmed four new directors to the board of the Fairfax County Park Foundation, its fundraising arm. Ben Aiken, Paul Berry, Mark Buenavista and Alyssa Keefe will now serve on the foundation’s board through June 20, 2028. [FCPA]
It’s Friday — Expect a mostly sunny day with temperatures reaching around 67 degrees and a west wind blowing at 9 to 14 mph, gusting up to 23 mph. The night will be mostly clear with lows near 50 degrees and a west wind ranging from 6 to 11 mph. [NWS]
